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Back Problems Anyone have any? Found any help?
alan:
I guess I thought it was only broke down old far dirtriders that had all the back problems!
I have degenerating disks 5 in my neck and one in my low back and narrowing spinal canals, which has been causing numbness in my foot and hand. I had 4 MRI's and 6 weeks of physical therapy 3 times a week and I am now into my 4th week of going to the chiropractor 2 times a week. My doctor now wants me to go to a surgeon now and all I want to do is just ride!
I went out on my quad this past weekend and unfortunately I through my back out lifting a compressor to air up my trailer tires. So I figured what to hell and went riding anyway. WRONG!!! I am beginning to think that riding my quad may be worse for me than riding my KX. All I know is I have been riding all my life and it is the one thing really love doing and I aint stopping now! I guess I could always put my KX motor in a wheel chair!
Alan
PS No old Jokes Paul!! Remember all of you will catch up with me someday! :roll:
KXcam22:
Alan,
You're not alone in the group of broken down old guys. My boss loaned my some back books that were quite helpfull. The theories are a bit radical (according to common back doctors) but are explained and actually helped me dramatically. For example, one was to drink 3 liters of extra water a day. Sounded dumb to me but made a noticable difference! I'll find the ISBN numbers and post. They might still be available. Cam.
mikesmith:
Rideing my trials bike or my ATC standing up is harder on my back than a bike,maybe you should take both your quad and bike out and spend most of the time on the bike and just play on the quad.
KXcam22:
Alan,
This may be a dumb question but have you tried Glucosamine and MSM yet? Does wonders for most people. It works magic for my worn out knees!! No more hobbling, limping and no constant pain. I've been taking it for about 15 years. For some it can take a few month to notice the benefits, for me it is about 3 days. Super cheap at Costco. I started taking the MSM about 4 years ago and noticed another significant improvement on top of the Glucosamine. I take 1500 MG of each a day. Sorry to sound like a preacher but it was life changing for me to be able to kneel on the floor and play with the kids. Cam.
mikesmith:
I used to take it,but havent in a while.Guess I should start.
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