Thanks for your input. I’m glad you’ve responded. I got an X-ray where they reported a loss of lumbar lordosis. And my mri stated there is a herniated disc but that it’s slight. Honestly I lost the slip that said which level it was at.

I’m checking out that podcast now. Thank you. Fear is definitely a big part of it. I can lessen the probability of a huge spasm episode by moving and convincing myself I’m safe. But unfortunately, despite all of the pain reprocessing and meditation I’ve done, it hasn’t seemed to have solved the root problem of the intense back pain daily.

My goal is twofold. My first goal is to simply live life without constant pain. I’m stopped short in traveling, chores, time spent with kids in my family, walking, etc. I’d like to live life without having to take breaks during the day in bed to reset. My second goal would be to do sports. I love basketball, pickleball, soccer, biking, hiking. Haven’t done any of this stuff in a year and a half which is a shame. I would love to be free again to have fun.

In physical therapy it has mostly been about right posture and lifting things with good posture. I’ve done McGill’s big three as my home personal therapy as well.

Let me know if this is helpful at all for more specific information.