Just posted on the Health and Injury forum for possible advice.
Seems though that my brief running career may be at an end. The cause of injury problems over the last year seem to have been tracked to a couple of prolapsed discs. Am still seeing assorted medical type people but can't help thinking that the strain running puts on the body isn't exactly going to help.
So my days are numbered it seems. Obviously it won't stop me drinking at the URWFRC socials (unless I am barred if I can no longer run) - in fact it'll probably help as my alcohol tolerance will increase - no doubt as will my weight!
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Lots of people are walking around with disc degeneration and are completely unaware of it. The findings on imaging correlate very poorly with symptoms.
On the other hand, running does put extra strain on the spine, especially if your technique or biomechanics aren't perfect.
Jez, don't put your running shoes in the recycling bin yet. But if you do decide to stop running, you're the sort who will soon fill the vooid with something you'll enjoy just as much. Good luck!
Loads and loads of luck...
Jon
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
sorry..... Get a second opinion...maybe something can be done.. but you've got to stay fit whatever happens....
and I dont see not running as a barring crime re socials..!!!! Always good to see you.
Hard lines kidda & hope you get better news at the next tests.
i wish i could offer advice, but I'd only repeat what's already been said. I hope you find a way through. Good luck.
Waap.
i run, well plod(but thats nowt to do with the back)
dont give up
And find a decent physio
And did you know that while ru...ng your discs actually generate more fluid round them which helps to protect them.
Read that in a book so it must be true.......