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RE: [RC] [RC] cervical stenosis and riding - Cheryl CharlamagneEvery case might be different-depending on age, habits, exercise, etc.. And am I in no way any type of medical expert nor am I endorsing any type of behavior.. Only your doctor knows your specifics, so you probably really need to talk with your doctor... with that said... Here is my insanity..I had a lumbar laminectomy and discsectomy in 2004, and also diagnosised with spinal stenosis. I went through months of rehab. I was taught certain exercises to do to allievate stiffness and pressure. I still do all those exercises at least 5 days a week. When the weather is bad, I suffer from real stiffness and weakness in my back. Occasionally, I get the tingling in my foot from my ciatic nerve, but usually with some exercise it goes away. The neurosurgeon told me after rehab, I could pretty much do what I did before but that I would be limited for somethings, like lifting alot of weight, etc. The Dr's will tell you to lose weight, quit smoking, etc. that could make the situation worse... I am not overweight, I do smoke, and drink, and horseback ride... I had the surgery in April 2004 and I picked up horseback riding (late in life) in May of 2005 and went on my first LD in November 2005. Since, I have been back to my Dr. for about a dozen horse related injuries. Falling off, hitting a tree, wardrobe malfunction with my saddle, etc. The first time I showed up, my Doctor just said horseback riding was really good exercise, after about the 3rd time, the doctor said she wanted to reconsider that statement......... (ha.ha!!) I wear a protective riding vest (tipperary eventer, which is WONDERFUL). I have fallen off more than once and I still get back on and will hopefully keep getting back on. I figure one day, one fall.... I will have to have the disc replacement and the fusion to keep my spine together... I hope it works out for you and wish you all the best. It is rigorous to ride and with having physical limitations/difficulties makes it even harder. If you want some of my back exercises email me privately we can discuss.... cheryl _________________________________________________________________ The MSN Entertainment Guide to Golden Globes is here. Get all the scoop. http://tv.msn.com/tv/globes2007/?icid=nctagline2 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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