17-02-13, 09:25 PM
Sorry to hear that mate
I had a discectomy a couple of years back & im virtually pain free now but i always feel like i'm on borrowed time & i'm gonna enjoy it for however long it lasts,i've followed all the advice down to the last t & i'm the resident self proclaimed workplace ergonomics master & general pain in the arse about such things to my colleagues.im sure you know coz youve already been through it but you'll find no end of miserable posts about back operation failure on the net with hardly any successes but that's only coz the succeses never bother to post,kinda like the papers are never full of good news.lots of walking & weight training have been my saviours,i actually squat with heavy dumbells,strict form & it helps my back no end so dont be too scared to keep as active as you can.
I hope you can keep the bike in storage & get back riding, i dont know your story but i should think its still feasible,i actually personally know 2 guys that have had the spinal fusion,one of them drinks every night,is overweight & does bugger all excercise,he's in allot of pain & on about seeing his doctor again,the other one climbs mountains, is a high ropes climbing instructor & has just joined the army reserves & hardly gets any pain,possibly coincidence but i know what i think.
Stay positive, stay biking.all the best 8)
I had a discectomy a couple of years back & im virtually pain free now but i always feel like i'm on borrowed time & i'm gonna enjoy it for however long it lasts,i've followed all the advice down to the last t & i'm the resident self proclaimed workplace ergonomics master & general pain in the arse about such things to my colleagues.im sure you know coz youve already been through it but you'll find no end of miserable posts about back operation failure on the net with hardly any successes but that's only coz the succeses never bother to post,kinda like the papers are never full of good news.lots of walking & weight training have been my saviours,i actually squat with heavy dumbells,strict form & it helps my back no end so dont be too scared to keep as active as you can.
I hope you can keep the bike in storage & get back riding, i dont know your story but i should think its still feasible,i actually personally know 2 guys that have had the spinal fusion,one of them drinks every night,is overweight & does bugger all excercise,he's in allot of pain & on about seeing his doctor again,the other one climbs mountains, is a high ropes climbing instructor & has just joined the army reserves & hardly gets any pain,possibly coincidence but i know what i think.
Stay positive, stay biking.all the best 8)
Easiest way to go fast........don't buy a blue bike