I know Lavender posted this information in the other thread, but I thought some might not see it. Her back pain is given as a reason for dropping out of Skate Canada.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20041014.whali14/BNStory/Sports/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20041014.whali14/BNStory/Sports/