I haven't been on my bike since late August...

[Rick McC.]

I practiced spine care as a chiropractor for from 89 to 2006. I am a spine problem sufferer myself since age 19. Still remember the first time I "threw my back out" lifting a sofa out of a van. Most patients respond to movements and posture. Some don't. The idea is to determine if they demonstrate directional preference, meaning that some movements make them clearly better and some don't or all movements make them worse. There are craters or knowledge and lots of disagreement of how to and what to do in the spine care industry, specially if you are not "really sick" meaning trauma, infection or tumor.

I was not a spine cruncher but a movement and use of body coach according to the principles outlined by Robbin McKenzie and common sense. Most patients can self treat with movements and postures if shown how to, regardless of what MRI and Xray claim to say. If you are interested I can direct you or try to assist you as a civilian not as a doctor. Search the term "directional preference in spine problems" Good luck.

OK that's it this is a motorcycle forum.

As a long term sufferer, I'd love to get any insight that I could from you, Sir!

 

[1K9]

I find making a conscious effort not to twist while bending, and indeed to bend not at all with the back if possible, but only at the knees has saved my back significant disc trauma. My instrumentation is from significant vertebral trauma, from which I could have lain flat in bed six months, and healed to some ambulatory degree, or get the hardware and be back to to work in three months! I chose the hardware!

Spine hardware has improved a lot in the last 5 to 10 years. Screws and cages have replaced the old bony fusion methods. If they are done right you will do well. Loose segmental motion but regain your life. Bending at the hips and knees works fine. My patient used to ask... how long will this take to heal? i'd say... "The rest of your life".

You made a good choice. Stay active. The best rehab devices are work and Motorcycles

 

[rocketjohn]

Spine hardware has improved a lot in the last 5 to 10 years. Screws and cages have replaced the old bony fusion methods. If they are done right you will do well. Loose segmental motion but regain your life. Bending at the hips and knees works fine. My patient used to ask... how long will this take to heal? i'd say... "The rest of your life".

You made a good choice. Stay active. The best rehab devices are work and Motorcycles

Yep, I had a terrific neurosurgeon, she picked some super rods and pedicle screws. Fortunately the fixation is below the super flexible portion of the spine so mobility is limited very little. Perhaps if were to quantify it, maybe I can't twist myself around quite as far, but by no means is that disabling. But a benefit, besides holding me together during the healing process, is I am well supported and can maintain a decent posture on my bike for quite a long while! I can slouch if I want to but that does not feel natural anymore.

 

[1K9]

Dr. Ferrer and moa in Daytona
Let's see if I can do this
Maranelo Baby The rewards of higher education
The Doctor his Michelle and my Cathy
Inside The Battleship Texas

Jose trained with Dr Cloward in New York and has been advocating for spine stability for years. I'm glad you were taken care of right. Ride on.

 

[kenne]

It's only in its infancy, but i've heard good reports about stem cell injections for anything degenerative. Alot of athletes are getting them with good results.

 

[rocketjohn]

Ah the Maranelo cars! I always preferred Ferrari over Lamborghini, for they are actually driveable! Try to go touring in a Lambo and you will be sore as a boil within 100 miles!

 

[1K9]

This one is his daily driver. Lives in Monroe LA and comes to Houston often. That is a nice rida via Cartage/Lunkin. It is more of a smooth easy to drive GT than a supercar. One can actually get in and out after age 60 .
I mention Jose because he got me into bikes back in the 90s. He lived in Daytona and, of course had Harleys.



My son drives this Shelby Mustang. Good exhaust note, stiff chassis, capable motor.
Sorry for bragging but I am proud of these guys. They work hard and play hard.


As far as the stem cell injections, I am not informed enough to even have an opinion. I have knee issues that I wish could be treated that way. The guys I have seen tell me the technology is not well developed yet for broad market.
If your doctor starts using them call me. I'll try anything before another knee operation.

 

[mexican]

Don't feel too bad, Phil R. I haven't been on my Mulberry Mistress since May 31, but not because of my back.

I have had 4 bulging, degenerative and scoliotic discs in my lower back for about a dozen years now, but, WTF, life's no fun unless you're really feeling it!

Agree

 

[mexican]

This one is his daily driver. Lives in Monroe LA and comes to Houston often. That is a nice rida via Cartage/Lunkin. It is more of a smooth easy to drive GT than a supercar. One can actually get in and out after age 60 .
I mention Jose because he got me into bikes back in the 90s. He lived in Daytona and, of course had Harleys.



My son drives this Shelby Mustang. Good exhaust note, stiff chassis, capable motor.
Sorry for bragging but I am proud of these guys. They work hard and play hard.


As far as the stem cell injections, I am not informed enough to even have an opinion. I have knee issues that I wish could be treated that way. The guys I have seen tell me the technology is not well developed yet for broad market.
If your doctor starts using them call me. I'll try anything before another knee operation.

Ask your son if i can take the gt500 for a spin, will keep it below 155, promise

 

[1K9]

OK, When he finishes his new pad in Jacksonville we'll go visit and take the Mustang out. We can ride there and ride south to the Keys. Very doable.