I was doing much better for a while with the physical therapy, i.e., getting a little more endurance.

Unfortunately, some other, very demanding, problems have come up, and I haven't been exercising like I should. Nevertheless, the physical therapy exercises do seem to help, if one stays on course. It takes a while, and it can even make the pain worse for a few weeks starting out (in my experience), but I do recommend it.

Of course it is not for everyone, as it depends a lot on what the cause of your pain is, and what the symptoms are. So be careful to consult with a professional medical care provider if you are uncertain.

Meanwhile, if you'd like to be an informed consumer when you talk to that medical care provider, i.e., it always helps to be able to ask the right questions, there are a couple of resources about physical therapy that I've come across and think are worthwhile. One, of course, you should see referenced at the bottom of the page — assuming your browser supports frames, but I've also become aware of another resource (I think it is so worthwhile that I am now linking to it throughout this site) that, though it costs a bit more, is quite helpful, and it comes with a money back guarantee, which is always nice.

It is written by Dr. Kareem Samhouri, who is a graduate of the University of Miami, Doctor of Physical Therapy program as well as having earned a degree in Kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University. He really seems to know what he is talking about — well, in my admittedly non-expert estimation anyway.

You can check it out and read more about it here if you like: Back Pain Solution Guide.

In any case, thanks for visiting. Hopefully I will post again soon (i.e., with a much shorter hiatus next time).