Great news, RC bad enough, throw the back in and you would be the walking wounded LOL. Hey, having an area from L2 thru L5 hanging on by a tread before I need spinal fusion, I can honestly tell you if you practice the "McKenzie technique" excersises every day for just 3-5 mins, it will make all the difference in the world, beleive me. Sure you can look it up online, I bought the book illustarting them at the bookstore but worth the weight in gold!