With no apparent aggravating activity my middle back suddenly screamed OUCH in the worst way. As a person with a lot of experience with pain, I must say this was an 8 on the ten scale.
I live daily between a 4 and 6, so when the meter tilts into the red, I respond quickly.
As quickly as I could, I sprang into action, using the methods I've learned over the years that help, each in a small way but when combined usually knock me back to the manageable 5 or 6. Getting there, getting there...
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