Originally Posted by
geofitz13
A few years ago, I was diagnosed with herniated disc L-4-5. Couldn't believe the pain, thought I would never do anything again. The doc wanted to do surgery, I did not. I won out. Every once in awhile it gives me some problems, but I figure I will be ready for the surgery when I can no longer walk upright.
In August of this year, after taking up cycling seriously about a year and a half ago, I completed the Pan Mass Challenge, did the 192 mile route over two days.
Don't get discouraged....the body has an amazing ability to heal.
Unfortunately for me, after pinching a nerve in my neck about 9 weeks ago, had an MRI and was diagnosed as having 3 "collapsed" cervical discs. Haven't been on the bike since, but I'll be back! I'll give it some time to calm down, do the physical therapy thing, and will definitely be riding again next year.