Thanks!   
 
sue,  sciatica is a possibility, except there's no numbness -  just pain.  The x rays showed a definite shift though.     Doc also mentioned degenerative arthritis, and bone spurs.    yikes    The thought of surgery super stressful - maybe why the high BP's?    
My job demands physical activity,  so i'm not sitting at work - nor at home, the same.     I do rest when i'm home though - but housework, gardening,  kittens, etc - keep me busy.       
Past few days i've accomplished nada - zero physical activities.     Read, watch movies, walk some,   and a few light stretching exercises is all.   Posting here,  click for the rainforest and animals,  and then off the computer for a few hours.    
Working toward a good prognosis.