COOL !!
1) As long as they didn't tell you had these disc issues with a fucking x-ray....fine. Did they mention anything about canal or IVF stenosis? (Make sure you get the report...PM me with it...I suspect you'll need a re-read. ER reads are not the greatest. They are not looking for shit like disc issues. You will likely want a musculo-skeletal based radiologist to read)
2) Fuck that on heat right now. You do that, you will likely end up feeling a fuck ton worse. Immediate reduction in inflammation is what you want. After the first few days, then contrast (hot/cold). What meds did they give you?
3) Get off that non-existent geriatric ass today
4) I don't give a flat fuck about your COPD. Your going to start doing some reverse sled pulls. Start with an empty sled you hankins-ish bitch. Get yourself some CLOTH small resistance bands (look on amazon for booty bands...cheap as hell. DO NOT get the rubber ones...they suck). I will add some exercises for you....need to see the CT report first