For about 6 - 8 weeks I shortness of breath after doing mild chores. Or if I walk from the parking lot to the store. I find myself having to stop and catch my breath but after that I feel okay. Lately I have determined that bending over, to pick up laundry, etc. and then quickly moving on I get a head rush and labored breathing. I use an inversion table to help my back, neck and shoulders. However, I am very uncomfortable doing that now. I feel like my neck is bulging and my head is going to pop.