The first time a muscle went whacky in my neck I was 16 yo. Took a week of muscle relaxants to get it back on straight.

You're not old. You're human! lol

Hang in there!

LOL! I'm 52 also. My spinal problems make my body feel like 100, but inside, I'm forever 21. I'd say 16, but I want to be old enough to party.

At 55, 52 doesn't seem old.

Lie on the floor up against the wall with your legs going up in an L shape, lie on a carpet or yoga mat like that for 5 minutes or so. It will allow all the muscles in your aching back to relax, release and let go.

Remember when we had to actually DO something to hurt? Now we get injured sleeping wrong. LOL. I don't feel 53 most days.
Today I subbed for elementary PE. They had free time and I taught kids how to "jump in" on a jump rope and jump back out. How do they not know? Bet tomorrow I'll feel shinbucked. Ha ha!

You know, I'm 56 and really beginning to feel like I might be old as I look back to the good "ol days" of the 70s/80s and kinda wonder where my life has gone. I know the world has not turned out the way I thought it would, especially politically, so I think that's making me feel nostalgic.

Dear Biker, I'm nearly 64 and still feel and think like I'm 18 except I can't run as fast to catch the chickies.
Age is mostly in the mind and attitude you impose upon yourself.
Stay Young in spirit or maybe drink some spirits!

You're still a young pup, what are you talking about ?

When I was 52 I still felt like a kid. But at 64 I'm finally feeling some age.

I hope not, I retired after over 25 years at 53. I am now 57 and still don't feel old. Of course I don't move like I did in my 20's, 30's, or 40's I still don't consider myself old. I think it depends on the individual, there are old people half our age and young people in their 90's

They say 50 is the new 30 which is nonsense, in fact 50 is the new 50. 50+years experience but still young and fit enough to enjoy life. Stay relevant and interested...putting on yer comfy pants and isolating yourself is what ages you...now where are my dancing shoes

Get some Flexeril from your doctor. Do sme soul searching: how may times did you have to pull the bike up? That can cause progressive injuries. One time, when i got my first Japanese bike ( Honda CB 750) I lost my balance at a red light and slid down with the bike on top of me. I required help from an old coule in a car, who regarded me with disapproval . That small incident, probably 40 years ago, did some little damage to my spine which over the years got worse. Last year, I had my spine operated on. All is well, but i do not ride any more. But I am all right with socks and pants.

Had twinges here and there for the last few years, but still active, biking and enjoying life at 61 and 3/4.

Most people think I am significantly younger (as do I), but my knees won't let me run any more!

Well my friend funny you said that. I am two years ahead of you and I still exercise daily.... Lately I have noticed how simple things like putting socks on is becoming a freaking chore. Also, due to an old injure in my left shoulder, taking off my shirt everyday comes along with tons of profanity..... Whoever designed life sucks balls !!!!!!

I'm now 47 but I injured my right knee at 14 and developed neck issues as a teenager (apparently due to too much studying or typing on keyboards). Pain can show up and haunt you at any time of your life. It's what you do with it that's the most important thing. Let yourself heal then keep living your life. I don't at all feel old, definitely don't act old, and I think I actually feel better than when I was in my 20s.

The alternative is not to get any older. I am 88 and still am having fun. I simply accept the wear and tear of each year. Besides, I don't think there is anything after this.

It depends a lot on how you have treated your body during your lifetime. It also depends a lot on your attitude. I'm 57 and had a heart attack requiring triple bypass surgery. I have a bad back, asthma, emphysema, I smoke, and drink. I should have died a long time ago.
On the other hand, I just finished a 2 month long hitch hiking adventure that took me 5000 miles with a 2 week solo survival trip along the colorado river near Needles California. If I slip on a wet spot on the sidewalk and break my neck tomorrow, I will still have lived more than most 90 year olds. It's not about how long you live that makes one old. It's about how much you have lived. I've had a great life, and I hope you have had one too. May you live as long as you want, as well as you want, and love as long as you live.

Omgosh y'll scaring me. I'll be 33 later this year and I suffer with my back already :'(

I'm 53 and now thanks to you I am feeling really old now. Heheh

That's a bummer there, hope the pain goes away.

Just wait until you hit the late 70's and it changes daily with the weather.

You are Experienced.

When you are a teen, 52 sounds old, like grandparents. I am almost 70 now. You are still a young woman to me. I don't feel old myself.