Yes, I am on holiday now.
So painful getting out of bed. Pain when dressing, pain when sitting, pain when walking.
I know exactly how it feels.. hurts to breathe, and that's no exaggeration for those who have never experienced it.. hurts to stand , sit . go to the loo.. horrible agonizing pain.
In the meantime while waiting for a doctor... lie on your back on your bed... head on a pillow.. legs together... toes facing up... hands flat on the bed either side of your body...
very gently with your legs together, draw your knees up slowly towards your chest... then slowly slide them down again... do this 6 times if you can...do it very slowly....keep your arms and hands on the bed
Then again bring you legs up towards your chest again.. and this time..swing them very slowly with your knees still together... to your left.... bring them back to the middle knees up towards your chest... and swing your legs slowly to your right.. trying to get as close to the mattress each time without moving your torso...just your knees.. do these 6 times each side.
This is called the Alexander Technique and it's used to relax the muscles, to ease the pain to allow you to be able to sit or stand up without falling down... it's the technique used by Chiropractor...
Tomorrow morning do this exercise before getting out of bed... then slowly stand up... do it every morning to prevent your back from going out suddenly...
I have to do this on a regular basis...as I have 6 herniated vertebrae in my lower back...
I hope the chiropractor can straighten you out, Brett, and you're able to enjoy the rest of your vacation. 
