As a side note, I understand all too well your other comments about spinal issues. Was involved in an auto accident 10 years ago. Broken neck, spinal cord was 2/3 severed. Severe paralysis issues on right side arm/hand. Six years of surgeries with multiple fusions (fused C3 through T2), I hope I am finally through. Stopped pain meds on my own last year. Was tired of having to go to the Pain Clinic month after month and dealing with the COVID maniacs at the center and being exposed to vax shedding doctors. Coming off oxy was difficult. Was sick for almost 3 months. Maybe one thing good came out of the Covid mess for me. After all I’ve been through, I have no range of motion in my neck except looking straight ahead, and no up or down. I regained partial use of my right hand, can write and use utensils. Permanent nerve damage, so my muscles in chest, arms, hands are pretty well shot, but all in all, I’m doing quite well. Put up with spells of pain, but nothing I cannot handle without the good Lord’s help. If you can avoid fusions, do so.

All the best to you and your health. Stay strong.