Dear Dr. Aaron,

I was getting ready for fall by washing and waxing my truck when I noticed a puddle of oil under the engine. After 4 hours of crawling around with a flashlight, I finally gave up—only to find out my wife staged the whole thing as a prank.

Now I can’t get out of bed, and she insists I’m just being dramatic. Can you help me?

Parked on cardboard in Kaiser

Dear Cardboard Parker,

Well… it sounds like your wife has a future in special effects! Unfortunately, your spine didn’t get the memo that the “oil leak” was a prank. Spending four hours twisted under a truck with a flashlight is the perfect recipe for sore muscles, stiff joints, and a back that refuses to cooperate the next morning.

You’re not being dramatic — your body is simply letting you know it’s had enough of the DIY mechanic life. The good news is, this isn’t permanent damage. With a proper adjustment, we can get you standing tall again, loosen up those tight muscles, and keep you from crawling around the house like you’re still under that truck.

And as for the prank… I can’t help you there. 😉 But I can help your back recover. Let’s get you in before your wife finds her next “project.”

Always here for you!

Dr. Aaron

P.S. Call Family Chiropractic today — your back will thank you (and maybe your driveway, too).