The pain is back...

My back has been killing me these days. AGAIN! I guess the pain never left... it just dulled a little. But I am back to feeling the sharp pain down my right leg, and the sharp prick when I shift my weight from one side of my body to the other. Its hard to explain, but I will try...

• When I'm standing, and I lean over a counter to reach for something.... it hurts so bad my back gives out and I have to place my hands in front of me to form somewhat of a bridge...
• When I lean to hug someone shorter than me, it hurts.
• When I stand for more than 15 minutes... it hurts.
• When I sit for more than 15 minutes... it hurts.
• when I sneeze, I have to hold on to something, because my back becomes weak and gives out.
• When I'm laying on my side, if I want to switch to the other side, I can't just lift my pelvic area and scoot it over... I HAVE to sit up completely and THEN scoot my bottom, while supporting myself with my arms.
• And lastly... it's so hard to kick-box

What I don't get is I'm 25 and have always been active... Soccer in elementary school, basketball in Jr. High, softball in high school, and gym 5 days a week after that... so tell me how this happened to me?

Also tell me how this day in age, there isn't much they can do about it... (for the two slipped disks in my lower back)... My primary doctor says excises.. my orthopedic doctor says, no exercise, just yoga... But I have to tell you, yoga is REALLY difficult when you can't move very well... Both doctors are against surgery (no complaints here), but can they at least give me some drugs to numb me... just for a little?

Ok positive note for this post filled with bitching and venting: JoJi turns 3 years old... in two weeks and she is so dang cute still... Oh and her mom is expecting baby #2.. I'm sure JoJi will be very accepting (ha!)