L-5 and S-1

L-5 and S-1—
Vertebrae pain is no fun;
Intense, searing burn,
And sharp electric shock zings—
Such unwanted, nasty things.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dietrich Avatar
November 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Hmmm, I wonder if at least one of those numbers refers to my husband's vertebrae as well. He has terrible back pain and it sure ruins life for people with this problem. thanks or your entry and congrats in my contest.
Derden Avatar
November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Thank you...these particular vertebrae are common issues...so it may well be the same for your husband.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
solid contest entry--and I can identify with the back pain...it is indeed an unwanted, nasty thing. best wishes with the contest
Derden Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
thank you
Rodrigues Avatar
October 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
So sorry! I am dealing with sciatic leg pain. Cheers…
Derden Avatar
October 8, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I do stretches daily before getting out of bed...it helps. I learned that my hip flexors were too tight and it was throwing my pelvis/lumbar out of whack and that coupled with a bad back injury was BAD...getting those flexors more flexible has helped.
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