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Herniated disk and horse riding - advise is needed

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  • 14-09-2011 10:19am
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    Sansa
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭


    Hello,
    Can anyone recommend a specialist that can help with herniated disc, but won't ban me from horse riding.
    I wouldn't want to stop riding, but after each lesson my back is just killing me.

    I would be happy for any advise anyone can give me.

    thx!!


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    Borderfox
    Registered Users Posts: 10,260 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    I would think the best place to get specific advice is to enquire from a Race Jockeys association for a reccomendation for a specialist.

    Might be hard to find one who allows riding during recovery


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    maxiem
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭maxiem


    I had two herniated disks (L4/L5 and L5/S1) and successul surgery to fix them. I was allowed to get back on horses 12-16 weeks after surgery. I am back riding 18months now and having no trouble except for very long periods in saddle, especially if there is a lot of road work.
    For two years prior to surgery I continued to ride (hacking & hunting) even though it was painful when I got off but it got worse and worse.
    Immediately before my surgery I could not sleep, walk or even lie down without pain so riding horses was definitely not on the agenda.
    Take it from someone who has been there- don't do any more damage by riding. Go see a specialist, get an MRI and whatever treatment they recommend. I would not wish the pain I had on my worst enemy.


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