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Post-Op Back Surgery - Need Advice
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<blockquote data-quote="O&#039;Rothlain" data-source="post: 283251"><p><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lnub @ Aug 4 2009, 01:05 PM) <a href="http://index.php?act=findpost&pid=407376" target="_blank"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div></p><p></p><p>Doctors always tend to advise people not to play rugby, especially in the US. However, I'm not familiar enough with your procedure to give adequate advice, nor would I think members of this forum would be with your specific situation. Having said that, I would tell you doctor that you plan on returning to rugby, and want to know what to expect. Then, regardless of his approval, you can personally weigh out the pros and cons. If there are too many cons, I'd advise going into coaching or reffing, because both are needed in the US right now. </p><p>At the end of the day, it's your decision, but do it educated and know what the potentials are. I know many people that play post surgeries. However, the back, your discs and the spinal cord are different than a knee, a shoulder or a jaw. So, look at strength training in regards to building up your back (by this I'm reffering more to core training than I am back rows), and maybe see a physical therapist.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="O'Rothlain, post: 283251"] <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lnub @ Aug 4 2009, 01:05 PM) [url='index.php?act=findpost&pid=407376']<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div> Doctors always tend to advise people not to play rugby, especially in the US. However, I'm not familiar enough with your procedure to give adequate advice, nor would I think members of this forum would be with your specific situation. Having said that, I would tell you doctor that you plan on returning to rugby, and want to know what to expect. Then, regardless of his approval, you can personally weigh out the pros and cons. If there are too many cons, I'd advise going into coaching or reffing, because both are needed in the US right now. At the end of the day, it's your decision, but do it educated and know what the potentials are. I know many people that play post surgeries. However, the back, your discs and the spinal cord are different than a knee, a shoulder or a jaw. So, look at strength training in regards to building up your back (by this I'm reffering more to core training than I am back rows), and maybe see a physical therapist. [/QUOTE]
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