Totally OT - empowerment?
I dont know if you have ever thought about Acupuncture? My husband and I both have it done at a little place in SC when we go home to visit. I cannot tell you how much it has helped with our individual issues. One of my husband's problems is a disk in his neck that causes great pain in whatever he does, and it has helped so much.... We used to think such things were bunk, but now have an entirely different opinion...... He is a runner and has really noticed a difference..... It might be worth a try.... GOOD LUCK....