u/Wompyking

Nearly 10 weeks post op (L5-S1 endoscopic discectomy) and still struggling getting used to bending down like pre op

I have made good progress in starting to hinge down to pick up stuff/get back to normal but I still can’t help but feel some tension in my lower back even though I’m ensuring I have perfect form. Is this normal?

Also when does bending (flexion) if ever becomes normal?

I was asked to grab a 15 LB dumbbell (off of a rack close to the ground) for an exercise by my PT, so I got down on one knee, picked it up, and lunged back up, bc I was afraid of putting my spine into flexion under load. My PT said I should be able to comfortably grab the dumbbell without thinking about it too much, and that the problem is in my head and I need to learn to trust my back.

When did flexion for you guys become normal again without having to over analyze it?

Nearly 9 weeks post op with LBP, erector spinae soreness, and oblique area soreness. How to fix it?

Has anyone used it?

I know there’s no statistics out bc it just got announced but what do you think? I’m considering it bc I’m already a weak applicant (working on it)

Looking for some perspective
I am a HS football player (LB) who suffered a disc herniation during deadlifting
Suffered terrible sciatica for 8 months, then got an endoscopic discectomy (L5-S1) almost 2 months ago which took me out of the pain.
I will be cleared by my surgeon to play full contact football after 3 months post op, but unsure if it is worth hurting my back again due to the nature of the sport and potentially dealing with chronic lower back pain/sciatica all my life. I could choose to step away and focus on building a bulletproof back but I would likely never play a down of football again.
It's too soon to tell so I'm not making any decision yet.
What are your experiences? Have you been in a similar situation?

*not sure where to post this
Looking for some perspective from older guys

I am a HS football player (LB) who suffered a disc herniation during deadlifting

Suffered terrible sciatica for 8 months, then got an endoscopic discectomy (L5-S1) almost 2 months ago which took me out of the pain.

I will be cleared by my surgeon to play full contact football after 3 months post op, but unsure if it is worth hurting my back again due to the nature of the sport and potentially dealing with chronic lower back pain/sciatica all my life. I could choose to step away and focus on building a bulletproof back but I would likely never play a down of football again.

It’s too soon to tell so I’m not making any decision yet.

What are your experiences? Have you been in a similar situation?

Kind of like a standing hamstring stretch

Football, basketball, MMA, etc.?

Is this safe? What are your stories/experiences?

Basically the title, had symptoms get worse, not pain but worse nonetheless. My PT said it was to be expected bc it’s the body moving again after doing nothing for a long time. Usually this happens after my home PT sessions too.

Have you experienced this? Is it normal?

I’m asking this question because I’m debating on whether to go to FAU honors at Boca or be a standard student at more competitive schools like UF and FSU.

However for pre med I’m hearing I’d struggle more at those bigger schools because it’s more competitive within the student body, harsh grading curves, massive lecture halls, etc. (I’d barely make it into those 2 colleges) and honors programs have smaller classes, priority registration, etc.

Hello!

I am interested in sports medicine orthopedic surgery, as a high schooler.

I was inspired by a neurosurgeon doing a discectomy on me and relieving me of agonizing sciatica, and wanted to help athletes like me.

However it is also because of that sciatica that’s making me wonder if the job comes with chronic issues after years of performing surgeries, as I understand it’s a physically demanding job.

So I’m wondering if orthopedic surgeons experience chronic pain specifically because of their job? Does it depend on what operations they do, or how/where they practice?

*Sorry if I sound naive, don’t know much about this field 😅

Context: 4 mm DH for 7-8 months

- tingling/pressure feeling in calf
- Entire outer calf is numb for at least a week
- Hamstring is numb
- Parts of foot are numb
- Some times may feel pins and needles in leg
- Quads feels sore when getting up
- Back muscles get sore
- Incision pain persists a week after (5/5 date written)
- Tingling near incision area
- Upper thigh can get numb, was totally numb the night after surgery
- Recovery path is not linear, some days feel worse than the day before
- Back pain and leg sensations are not predictable
- Sitting doesn’t feel good

Anyone got any recommendations or something cuz I am freaking out

Hello, just got an endoscopic discectomy L5-s1 for a 4 mm disc herniation causing radicular symptoms down right leg

Sciatica is gone post op, although I am feeling weird sensations in calf. Why is this?

Also my incision pain is interesting. It’s better on some days, worse on others. It’s not linear for me.

How do I help it heal quicker?

Post op*

Pain is gone, some tingling and some numbness

L5 s1 DH 4 mm and it went perfectly, great surgeon

8 month compression

Incision pain is low but present

Any things I should know? What about your experiences? Please respond lol I’m bored

Thanks!!