Had an L5 S1 prolapse many years ago - football training six nights a week, playing golf during the day - spent five months flat out, no remedial surgery. 'slipped disc' which is a layman term, is like the bulge in the weak part of the wall of an inner tube. The jelly like substance between the intervertebral bodies exploits wear in the annular ligament of the disc which usually ends up impinging the sciatic nerve.
Surgery usually involves discectomy and fusion of the spinal body above and below or a procedure called a laminectomy which basically involves some of the bone from the proximal bony prominence being chipped away to accommodate the nerve.
Try to establish and then maintain a healthy lordosis (natural concave shape to lower back that a child has) by stretching and yoga. Core strength needs to be built; an exercise device called a roman chair is invaluable for proper form hyperextension work which will stabilise your lower spine. Learn how to stretch your hamstrings, psoas and hip flexors and how to mobilise your SA joints (search the web).
Take your time, build up slowly and rest in between, don't lie about, inactivity is the worst thing you can do. Get used to stretching and strength training every other day and be careful with abdominal workouts and you will get back bike riding no problem. When you do, ride for ten minutes and get off and walk about for two or three mins in between and build up the time you spend out slowly. Don't ride two days together, always have rest periods.
I would say the initial repair process is vital, at least two months before you ride with gentle walking and stretching until then. You will get back if you do it right, muscle spasm is the problem and only you can learn how to treat your back appropriately.
Best wishes
Rob
Thanks for the info Rob
Had an L5 S1 prolapse many years ago - football training six nights a week, playing golf during the day - spent five months flat out, no remedial surgery. 'slipped disc' which is a layman term, is like the bulge in the weak part of the wall of an inner tube. The jelly like substance between the intervertebral bodies exploits wear in the annular ligament of the disc which usually ends up impinging the sciatic nerve.
Surgery usually involves discectomy and fusion of the spinal body above and below or a procedure called a laminectomy which basically involves some of the bone from the proximal bony prominence being chipped away to accommodate the nerve.
Try to establish and then maintain a healthy lordosis (natural concave shape to lower back that a child has) by stretching and yoga. Core strength needs to be built; an exercise device called a roman chair is invaluable for proper form hyperextension work which will stabilise your lower spine. Learn how to stretch your hamstrings, psoas and hip flexors and how to mobilise your SA joints (search the web).
Take your time, build up slowly and rest in between, don't lie about, inactivity is the worst thing you can do. Get used to stretching and strength training every other day and be careful with abdominal workouts and you will get back bike riding no problem. When you do, ride for ten minutes and get off and walk about for two or three mins in between and build up the time you spend out slowly. Don't ride two days together, always have rest periods.
I would say the initial repair process is vital, at least two months before you ride with gentle walking and stretching until then. You will get back if you do it right, muscle spasm is the problem and only you can learn how to treat your back appropriately.
Just wondering if anyone has had the pleasure of having a Disectomy, and carried on riding trials. Had the op two weeks ago, so busy going through rehabilitation at the moment, and itching to get back out, but dont want to take any risks of coming back too soon.
Over the past few outings, I have noticed a clunking noise coming from the front end. Have done all of the usual stuff, headstock, front wheel bearings, tighten forks, check fork internals Check frame mounts, cracks in frame etc, etc, still have clunking sound. Mainly happens when front becomes light. Only other thing I have thought of could be fork stiction?
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