Thanks very much, everyone. I really appreciate all of your replies.


I actually listened to that podcast recently. I'll revisit. Thanks.


I have not seen him yet, but I did see someone else...

Thanks guys.



Spine doc said the location and size of the rupture made a micro discectomy not possible- the rupture is anterior of S1 and he can't access it from a posterior surgical location,...

I ruptured L5/S1 back in November and confirmed with MRI. I saw two spine docs for consults.

It has been a long road. I did PT for months, then was sidelined in April and May with major surgery...