Many years ago, I had a lower back xray saying I had a very slight authritus. I have been thinking it has been that, just getting older, is what happens. But lately, very bad. I never had a bad injury/accident or anything. Who knows what this could be. I have read that (for Blasto anyway) that it gives off a toxin that inflames the joints...?) but you say it's not Blasto, so we will see.
I also thought it was my mattress, so I was sleeping on another mattress. Helped a bit.....I think it could be combination of things. Even my stretches and routine back excercises are really helping. They used to go a long way.
No shoulder pain. But neck pain. I'm 51. I think some degree of joint soreness is typical...