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Originally Posted by Sensei Tom OBrien  Sounds like you might be able to heal by just avoiding the high kicks. I have a more severe problem. I was just told I have a slipped disc. The slip is between the 4th & 5th vertebrae. I had an X-ray that shows it. I went for an MRI and I have to go to the Orthopedist to discuss treatment. I have heard everything from stretching like on a mid-evil rack to surgery. Anyone have any experience with an injury like this?
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Tom |
Tom,
I have herniated disks in L3 and L4 and L4 and L5. With physical therapy and work on my own in the gym I have been able to operate at near 100% capacity for awhile. But mine were no so bad as to cause sciatica (pain in the sciatic nerve which runs into the leg). If yours is causing this then it is a bit more severe, but if not then watch any advice for surgery.