Bryan wrote:
>
> I went in and worked for two hours today, and will probably work four
> tomorrow. I hate missing work,

> Work is a big part of my personal identity, and I really love my job
> and my employer.

Bryan, I told you about hot baths/showers (several times a day) yesterday
and you mentioned you should be using the heating pad.

Take it for what it's worth but my old doctor told me once that "wet heat"
(hot water) is much better for back muscles than dry heat (a heating pad).
Evidently the moisture soaks in and helps.(?)

I'm no expert but that's what he told me and it worked for me.

Luckily for me, no back problems in about 20 years now. (knock on wood!)