Originally Posted by: matonanjin2

Susan, I deal with chronic back pain that often prohibits me from playing/practicing so I appreciate what you're going through. I hope your doc has some good suggestions.

I like your idea to study theory during your down time. I have this and recommend it:

Edly's Music Theory for Practical People. = https://www.edly.com/mtfpp.html

Thanks for that suggestion! I just ordered the No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists book so I'm eager to see how that helps me. It should be arriving tomorrow.