I began to see how my body was not working together as a whole, and therefore, causing undo stress on the weaker parts while the stronger core was not engaging.  The isometric exercises I was doing were not connecting my body but rather just working individual parts.  It was like a light turned on.  So,  I continued with individual Root Fx classes and committed to performing the tension release exercises regularly, even though I did not have immediate relief.  It was like changing the course of a battleship, but each week I gained some momentum, and the pain began to lessen, my spine became more flexible, and my posture began to change.  As my awareness and understanding increased, I began to use my body better in daily activities.   Now, my neck, back and hips are pain free.  My body is resilient and strong.