I have had some SERIOUS back pain but mine was the fixable kind. I do not envy you!
I'm a girl, so I really can't sympathize with you about your loss of manly usefulness....LOL To me, useful is useful, no matter the gender....
I really do hope you find some relief from your back pain!!!
That's what's bad. I didn't even do most of the work. I just mainly held the umbrella and flashlight. My screwed up back really takes away my manly usefulness. More upset about that than missing the chick hatching. But everything's gonna be ok.
I can sympathize too friend I deal with shoulders and neck pain everyday..... Some upper back too...... Coupled with breathing issues makes for many sleepless nights.... Take it easy.... Hopefully it'll settle down a little.