(((((larry)))))
(((((mom)))))

I've tried capisine (?splg) and it worked for me.  But I don't know
about the older skin.

love and prayers,

Vickie b

I am going to double up on Donna's email and say yes march her to pt.  I
have watched physio work on so many older people including my father in law.
Encourage her as well to walk as much as she can around the house using a
waker if necessary.  This will also loosen the back a little.  Ice will
sometimes help.  Sometimes heat is better.  There is no limitation though to
physio and they will give her advice on what exercises she can do and how to
maintain that back with a minimum of painkillers.

Also check to see that her shoes are not too old - seniors can sometimes
cheap on shoes or figure they will last a long time.  A good fitting shoe
(preferably a running type shoe)  will make a difference sometimes.
Sometimes the answer is a walker (can't remember if you said whether she
uses one or not) that is being used incorrectly (or a cane for that matter).
A physio can help with that.

Hope she can get some relief.  Back pain can lead to inactivity so fast and
can disturb sleep patterns which are so hard to attain.  Good luck to you
and your mom.

Kelly