I have an injuried back. The injury was caused by over workin this move in Gymnastics. The press to handstand. Having heavy legs puts more pressure then the average person trying to work it. I have not been able to lift for 6 months now and it is time for surgery the consultant has given me the option. Spoken to my coach and the Chiro about it.
I see the consultant next on the 3rd March and hopefully I'll be able to get a surgery date for May, June or July.
Injury is a prolapse disc. When I cough or sneeze I feel the most sharp pain you can imagine. I'm not a guy to b!tch and moan about stuff. But this pain is just so intense. If you can imagine someone hammering at a nerve in your tooth. Now x that and have the pain run from your back, down your left glute, down your hamstring and down your calf and it ends up at the left side of your foot; not pleasant. I also get a 'dull ache' and some very bizarre pins and needles. It has lesson with the Chiro.
I've had the MRI so this is the conclusion from the consultant and the Chiro. I'll know more about the precedure when I see the consultant.
So from now until surgery and 6 weeks after I can't OL or do squats. Nothing that requires the valsalva (tensing of the body) as that is painful also. Or put vertical pressure on the spine. It isn't worth it as the Chiro says it could just blow and make it worth.
The Chiro says my outlook is good due to my flexibility, muscle, good blood supply in my back and that I actually am strict and do the rehab properly. Better then most in fact so that is promising. I have heard others say that they have rarely seen lifters get better or equal their PB's after back surgery so that sucks. But I'm trying to be positive and hoping that I am the few that can recover 100% and actually lift more.
Just sucks so badly that I will the U23 British Champs. This was my last year as I turn 23 at the end of the year so I won't eligible for next year . Then I have the Seniors which I need a pretty fat 260Kg total @ 85Kg. I reckon I can nail that within 18-24months when I can start lifting again though. I feel that I have so much potential and this injury is a kick in the bollocks.
I just want to get better and f0cking lift. Just be able to cough and sneeze without the pain.
Koing
Update 6th February 2006
Spoke to my coach yesterday and he is looking in to other areas of help. We have a Dr friend that was an ex weightlifter and he knows this clinic and I'll get my MRI's and the letter from th consultant to them. Apprently they are moving away from surgery for back problems.
Hopefully I'll get a better alternative to surgery :thumbsup:
I'm feeling better about things today even though I am ill but at least the worst is over and I'll be going back to work tomorrow. Friday was a really sh!tty day.
I see the consultant next on the 3rd March and hopefully I'll be able to get a surgery date for May, June or July.
Injury is a prolapse disc. When I cough or sneeze I feel the most sharp pain you can imagine. I'm not a guy to b!tch and moan about stuff. But this pain is just so intense. If you can imagine someone hammering at a nerve in your tooth. Now x that and have the pain run from your back, down your left glute, down your hamstring and down your calf and it ends up at the left side of your foot; not pleasant. I also get a 'dull ache' and some very bizarre pins and needles. It has lesson with the Chiro.
I've had the MRI so this is the conclusion from the consultant and the Chiro. I'll know more about the precedure when I see the consultant.
So from now until surgery and 6 weeks after I can't OL or do squats. Nothing that requires the valsalva (tensing of the body) as that is painful also. Or put vertical pressure on the spine. It isn't worth it as the Chiro says it could just blow and make it worth.
The Chiro says my outlook is good due to my flexibility, muscle, good blood supply in my back and that I actually am strict and do the rehab properly. Better then most in fact so that is promising. I have heard others say that they have rarely seen lifters get better or equal their PB's after back surgery so that sucks. But I'm trying to be positive and hoping that I am the few that can recover 100% and actually lift more.
Just sucks so badly that I will the U23 British Champs. This was my last year as I turn 23 at the end of the year so I won't eligible for next year . Then I have the Seniors which I need a pretty fat 260Kg total @ 85Kg. I reckon I can nail that within 18-24months when I can start lifting again though. I feel that I have so much potential and this injury is a kick in the bollocks.
I just want to get better and f0cking lift. Just be able to cough and sneeze without the pain.
Koing
Update 6th February 2006
Spoke to my coach yesterday and he is looking in to other areas of help. We have a Dr friend that was an ex weightlifter and he knows this clinic and I'll get my MRI's and the letter from th consultant to them. Apprently they are moving away from surgery for back problems.
Hopefully I'll get a better alternative to surgery :thumbsup:
I'm feeling better about things today even though I am ill but at least the worst is over and I'll be going back to work tomorrow. Friday was a really sh!tty day.