Playing With Back Inury

[kenneth.macleod]

Hi All,

I have been asked to take up rugby but just a few months ago I found out I had a herniated disk in my back. Is it advisable to steer clear or should I give it a shot. I am 6'4" & 16 stone.

Any advice would be great.

Thanks In Advance

Kenneth

 

[Cymro]

Best advise is to find your doctor and ask him!

 

[Bullitt]

My advice if you're thinking about playing when you have a back injury... Don't.

Take it from someone who's not had a propper nights sleep for 18 months.

 

[kenneth.macleod]

I am going to see a specialist in a week, I just wondered if anyone else is playing with the same type of injury. It doesn't bother other than when I sit down for long periods. I can play all sports pain free. Doctors don't generally give good advice regarding backs so that's why I was asking you guys

Thanks for the quick reply

 

[shtove]

Listen to your mother. But make sure you get some concessions from her.

 

[Bullitt]

I am going to see a specialist in a week, I just wondered if anyone else is playing with the same type of injury. It doesn't bother other than when I sit down for long periods. I can play all sports pain free. Doctors don't generally give good advice regarding backs so that's why I was asking you guys [/b]

I knackered my back when I was 18 in a maul (it collapsed and my back bent 90 degrees the wrong way). Over time it felt better, so I resumed my playing career the summer before last. It didn't take long for me to re-aggrivate the injury when I spiked my neck in a tackle, hurting my neck and spine, also perminatly buggering my shoulder up in the process.

If you have a weakness somewhere vital suck as the back or neck, I would't even consider playing again. Fun as those 80 minutes are, risking serious injury really isn't worth it.

Plus, standing on the touchline drinking beer is much more fun!

 

[sambãd5]

yeah, playing with any type of injury is stupid. i broke my sholder in the 1st 15 min of a game, played the rest of it but it just makes things worse.

imo - arms and legs can be played on to finnish the match - at best. not that i reccomend playing with a broken arm or leg etc - but comparing it to a head/neck/back injury...

 

[Cymro]

Go and see a Physio also thye know whats best for ya

 

[JuSso]

Talk to your doctor and listen to your mom