halter91 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I have been having lower back problems since my flag football season this past winter. Well, my back hasn't been getting any better, so my Chiropractor told me to get an MRI. I knew I should have had one a while ago, but I guess I didn't want to get any bad news. Well, Thursday morning I went to get an MRI. Now, if any of you know how big I am, it wasn't fun. I barely fit in the damn machine. And no not my gut, my shoulders barely fit. Then afterwards, she tells me if it was to tight, I could have went to another office where they have a bigger machine. :doh: I said thanks, it's a little late. Anyways, I have an extruding herniated disc of the L4/L5 vertebra and also another herniated disc, but that one isn't as bad. I have to go see a specialist but my appt isn't until August 14th. has anyone had any experience from having this problem? Is it okay to still play? ps. GV, tell the Seahawk he is safe for now!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 That sucks man...you can probably still play, but you're significantly increasing the risk of injuring yourself even worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Man that sucks Halter! Hope all is well otherwise. We missed you today, but, I'm sure I'll see you soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 it would be risking further injury, I wouldn't chance it. sometimes the pertruding discs can be injected with a substance that disolves part of the disc. Way better than back surgery. good luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs' Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Sorry to hear that Brother Man! If it was me and I could bear the pain I would play, but you don't have the tolerance for pain as I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Sorry to hear that Brother Man! If it was me and I could bear the pain I would play' date=' but you don't have the tolerance for pain as I do [/quote']BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!! Bugs' called you a big *****!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!! Bugs' called you a big *****!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Everybody already knows Halter is a big little *****! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 i wouldn't play, halter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs' Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!! Bugs' called you a big *****!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Yea, I pretty much did Dave... Man the **** up! Jus' Jokes Brother Maybe this pic will help you feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Yea' date=' I pretty much did Dave...Man the **** up! Jus' Jokes Brother Maybe this pic will help you feel better.[/quote'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsonny Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 dont play! back pain is the worst! get your arse ready for the tailgate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNSTONE Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 - Don't play - Sleep on your back, and get a soft expensive matress - Watch how you sit. Don't slotch over like when you're on the edge of your seat - Take cold showers after work - Don't use big pillows when you sleep. Just use something that supports your neck but allows your head to touch the bed. - Don't drink....not that this will effect your back directly, but drinking will kill the pain, and you will find yourself in positions that will keep your back from getting better - Wear a back brace, one of those wieght lifting belts. Basicly you want to keep your back straight. If it was me, I would pray for my back to be healed. In fact I have recieved a healing from a back injury. Do that, and you can skip all the previous steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNSTONE Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Sorry to hear that Brother Man! If it was me and I could bear the pain I would play' date=' but you don't have the tolerance for pain as I do [/quote']Don't encourage him with this kind of injury. :shhh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 - Sleep on your back, and get a soft expensive matress No way....you want a firm mattress for this sort of problem. Soft mattresses are no good for this kind of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNSTONE Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 No way....you want a firm mattress for this sort of problem. Soft mattresses are no good for this kind of thing. That's not true. A firm matress will stretch your back out. Where a soft matress, one of those expensive ones, will form to your body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Oh...you mean like a Tempurpedic mattress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNSTONE Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Oh...you mean like a Tempurpedic mattress. I think so. I forgot the name, but if you ask the dealer, he'll show you. Everyone should get one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Get better soon brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 you don't want a soft matress, you want a supportive mattress. there's a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909997 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 sorry to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan44 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I am sadden to hear this , Dave. We missed you at Hershey Park yesterday. You have talked to me about this before, but I didn't think you were THIS bad off. If I were you, until you get your back problem corrected, I wouldn't play ball anymore. You need to get well soon my brother, because tailgating season is almost here, and we need you for all your wrestling moves. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 you don't want a soft matress, you want a supportive mattress. there's a difference. He meant the conforming Tempurpedic mattress....I thought what you thought originally... And yeah Dave -- don't play any softball. How retarded would you feel if you messed yourself up even worse on a bad swing? Your pinata destroying skills are vital to the health of the tailgates...get well brother!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Degenerative discs, and herniated between L3/L4/L5/L6 It went bad on me about 6 years ago. I did a pain clnic for treatment being I didn't want a cut and splice :laugh: I got a series of 3 epidurals (sp) 6 weeks apart and took it easy during that time. Then I started with a physical theoropist, 2 hours, three times a week, and doing the recomended excercises at home every day. My back was bad enough where I had numbness in my left leg, and "floppy foot". I would never say my back is perfect, but I will say that it's not an issue at this point, and I do enough physical work every day. The clinic taught me all the things I was doing wrong to complicate the problem, and I still stretch every morning, watch my posture when sitting, and lift properly. Sorry to hear of the problem, but don't jump the gun with sergury if they say that's the fix. Look at all the options first before you make a move. Feel better dude.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom [Giants fan] Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I had two back surgeries. I had two fusions on herniated discs in the same area you have your problem. Trust me, DO NOT PLAY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huly Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I hope you feel better Halter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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