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Originally Posted by FAX
I thought I'd stick this request for additional information here so as to not create another stupid thread.
It turns out that I have Spondylolisthesis. This is a condition of the lower spine in which the vertebrae slips way out of position. It comes in several "grades" and I am a grade 3. Anyhow, I am scheduled for back surgery in early May at which time I will have some metal stuff drilled into and attached to my spine to take the pressure off and provide some relief from the ouchies.
My question is this ... I need to develop some significant strength in my core. I'm not in bad shape, but if my core is well developed, the surgery will be easier and the recovery faster. I don't belong to a club and am disinterested in joining one at the moment, so I'm looking for exercises I can use at home. I have a nice set of free weights as well as some basic exercise gear (bike, treadmill, etc.).
Any ideas you crazy peeps can provide would be most appreciated.
FAX
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I found out 30 years ago that I have the same condition. The neurosurgeons I saw back then said there was nothing that could be done, learn to live with it.
I have seen countles chiropractors since then, and they have kept me out of a wheelchair.
About 8 years ago, I saw another neurosurgeon about my condition. He said there was nothing that could be done for me, learn to live with it.
I now have a chiropractor that I barter computer/network repair for her services. She is the only reason I am still walking.
I have rarely been able to feel my left leg for the last 30 years. After about 5 years or so, you don't realy miss it anymore.
Long story short, this is manageable with a good chiropractor and possibly a good massage therapist. I would avoid the knife if I were you. I have known people that had this surgery, and they claimed to be no better than before the surgery.
Just my $.02.
Dinny