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There's another (and very similar) music-related one that I'm working on that is at the same stage of progress. Leaving the album references and dialogue until after I color the finished inks.

I've been working in weird shifts the last few days because of something going on in my back and hip that's doing a number on me. If anyone came out to any of the tour stops and watched me get out of my chair to take a picture with someone you might have noticed I had some difficulty in doing so. Bad posture in the office is the cultprit, most likely, and not being active enough. I'm calling the doctor this week to see what's going on. Last night I had to double the dosage on the muscle relaxant I take for my shoulder and arm (cyclobenzaprine*) and cover myself in Salonpas to be able to sleep. The only positive is I don't register any pain from the shoulder and arm while this is going on. Wheee!

I'm going to start each morning from now on quoting Randy from A Christmas Story: " I can't get up! I can't get up!", rocking from side to side.

Getting old is stinky.

*Sung to the tune of The Ramones' Psycho Therapy.

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Désirée G

I hope you get some relief soon!

Dean

Back issues suck. Posture’s definitely a huge contributor, and I was unfortunately given the unluckiest d20 roll in my family’s medical history with the stat bonus of the aforementioned bad posture. Thanks, hereditary scoliosis. What I can say is that a back brace helps a lot. I’m supposed to be doing physical therapy and exercise, but I hardly ever have the time, so the brace helps me fix my posture subconsciously a lot. You’d be a lot more surprised than you think on how much your back slumps when it’s taken off. If you ever need a break, try laying down on your stomach. Most of my art and animations are made while I’m laying in bed, actually. Good luck.

Evan Dorkin

Appreciate the advice and I'm sorry about your situation. I'm actually having trouble laying on my stomach, it sets off something in my lower back and hip. A back brace sounds like something to look into after I see my doctor. I already have a brace for my hand, why not my back? I know I slump badly and I don't do my physical therapy exercises or take breaks as often as I'm supposed to --I just keep working or whatever. I have to also replace this broken office chair, duh. Best to you, thanks again.

Rick2tails

best wishes in trying to figure out how to not feel like an 80 year old posture and stretching etc becomes more important as you get older.your body is less forgiving

Dean

Makes sense. I’m the same way in many aspects, so I’ve grown used to it for a while. The trouble with laying down on your stomach makes sense with the lower back and hip issues, and I do wish you luck in your appointment. Live long and prosper.