This hip/back issue is causing me a lot of discomfort. I woke up three times during the night with shin cramps and could barely hobble around the place. I'm making an appointment with my chiropractor -- and when I make an appointment for anything health related, you know it's serious (in my head). I tried sleeping with a heating pad but that didn't help.
Worst of it is that lying down makes it worse. If I'm up and about, over the span of a day it loosens up and then I merely limp a bit here and there.
So, I posted a semi-self-pitying thread about retirement yesterday, and thank those of you who replied. Truthfully, I like to be active whether I'm working or not. I have no plans to retire any time soon, but just spending the day on the couch doing nothing is not only not good for the body, it's not good for the head, either.
Today, hip/back pain or no, I'm going to church, have my favorite Sunday lunch, and then spend a lot of time in the afternoon practicing. My lesson is on Monday, so I want to caught up, less I risk the wrath of my instructor!