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09-13-2014, 01:40 PM #1Registered User
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Herniated Disk L4/L5 - Getting back on the slopes
Hi, I am new here so I am not sure if this is the right place for this but I herniated a disk in my lower back about 8 months ago. I can now walk normally now and get a dull pain if I sit for long periods of time. My doctor said I could re-aggravate the injury if I have a severe enough fall on my back.
I was just wondering if there is anyone who knows someone with a herniated disk who was able to continue snowboarding? If so what protective gear did they use? What was the severity of the disk herniation?
Cheers!
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09-13-2014, 01:51 PM #2Registered User
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Lemme guess, you hired a Plumber when you needed an Electrician? amirite?
Gimp central dood.
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09-13-2014, 02:36 PM #3Registered User
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A messed up back messes up everything.
I switched to skis a while ago and decided to let off a bit. The problem with the snowboard is your already twisted a bit when you eat it, so chances of making things worse are....
Not really much to protect your back other that working on core strength and stability.
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09-13-2014, 04:25 PM #4Rod9301
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I have a bulging disk in my lower back, from an old water skiing injury.
I do a fair amount of core work, and i'm pretty much pain free.
pilates seems to help too.
I ski a lot, hard, mountain bike, climb.
give it time and get really strong, you'll be ok.
stay away from surgery.
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09-13-2014, 05:47 PM #5
Move this to Gimp Central.
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