Technical Assistance Request

[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

[MIAdragon]

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

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/core-strength/SM00046

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/core-strength/SM00047

[FAX]

Originally Posted by MIAdragon

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/core-strength/SM00046

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/core-strength/SM00047

Those are helpful, Mr. MIAdragon. Funny ... before I made this request, I had googled up some stuff, then did an internet search and the Mayo Clinic wasn't one of the results.

Appreciate the links.

FAX

[Dinny Bossa Nova]

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

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

[FAX]

Originally Posted by Dinny Blues

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

Appreciate the advice, Mr. Dinny Blues, I really do. But in this case, the pain isn't something I'm prepared to live with. I can't stand for long or walk very far without severe pain. The disc that's moved is the L5 and it's become a pretty serious quality of life problem unless I do something about it.

I've been through all the therapy, chiropractic, etc. My only option at this point is surgery. I have full confidence in my surgeon, though. He's convinced that he can correct this, so I'm scheduled and I'm not backing out now.

FAX THE BRAVE