How many ex-fighter guys out there have had chronic back problems after leaving the military? I've torn and spasmed the muscles around my spine and neck so many times during active duty, that it's now probably 50% scar tissue by weight.

I'm really tired of it. I'll be OK for a few months, then end up fetal from the pain, unable to move. I've talked to other guys and many of them have long-term problems as well. How common is it? Any suggestions on how to get fully healed?

It's not bone or disk, just the supporting muscle around the spine. I don't think our bodies were designed for the punishment. And the more modern aircraft can sustain the high G loadings for a much longer period of time.

This sucks. Tired of being in pain.