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klk
Trad climber
cali
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sorry to hear about the disc. back injuries are life changers.
if it makes you feel better, my shoulder is f*#ked. tried to climb easy slabs last week and couldnt even manage the rope-- just pulling slack in/out hurt so f*#kin bad.
headed for mri territory.
kris, im dreading my pix. related story-- when my back started acting up and giving me trouble (aka my 1st desk job after years of climbing, bouldering, construction) the doc sends me for x-rays. i'm sitting in her office when the x-ray tech calls her from downstairs. i can hear the x-ray tech ask me doc, over the phone--
"is he really only 32?"
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little Z
Trad climber
un cafetal en Naranjo
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on the 60 day DL
same as Ed Hartouni, herniated disc S1-L5. Had been slogging around with it since Nov. but left foot was becoming numb and there were alarming flashes of pain down my left leg. CT scan shows a really f%^ked up disc that has a dead air space in the middle it is so compressed, disc is protruding from dorsal side. Am working with a doc to try to get it back without surgery. Lot's of icing and traction. Probably hurt it on the first climb I did after a year on the couch. Went to the Leap to start out slow and did Bear's Reach but my partner set his belay on the last pitch over the direct finish. He egged me into doing it which was probably the start of things. But not to be denied a long awaited 2 weeks of climbing in the Valley and JT I pushed on through. No regrets though, we had quite the time. Only bad thing is that the guy they called up to replace me is hitting .376 with 8 home runs and 24 RBIs in only 18 games. I might have to call it a career.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Sprained brain - not a hindrance. In fact, possibly an advantage.
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murcy
Gym climber
sanfrancisco
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 4, 2012 - 05:31pm PT
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Kris, thanks; yeah, that's why I put quotes around "massive". These radiologists probably have a random tragic adjective generator on hand. Glad your shoulder is on the mend.
little z, what do you mean by traction? My brother swears by an inversion table. And the direct finish is the best part of Bear's Reach, but not really worth a blown disc.
klk, that sounds really hurty! good luck with the next step. I'm starting to think bouldering might not be a very smart pastime long-term. And good luck with your knee operation, BASE104.
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jstan
climber
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My fingernails are a mess. Does that count?
Somewhat less serious are the very occasional moments of sciatica and lower back pain brought on by incompetent bouldering forty years ago. In my case I fix them by tying myself at the waist to a seven foot long 4x6(Doug fir) and hauling it through the sand. Strengthens and builds up all the muscles that support the lower spine. Discovered this on reading anthropologists identify australopithecine fossils by the fact their big toe bones are very robust. Their knowledge about walking was extremely advanced.
I never learned how properly to walk. Australopithecus used the big toe, calves, and gluteus maximus in its stride. Switching to that initially gave me a more inefficient stride (faster breathing) but in time the stride gets extremely efficient. From there it was a short hop to hauling something behind me. Just a couple of miles and you get a good burn lasting days.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jul 14, 2012 - 06:11pm PT
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Yeah, my very clever "strategy" to Sullly is to go back and demand a PT prescription from her GP at the very least! It's ridiculous when you get injured in December, rest for 6 months and in June they tell you to rest another month.
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WBraun
climber
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Jul 15, 2012 - 01:09am PT
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It's impossible to be inactive ......
No one has ever done it .....
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jul 15, 2012 - 08:04pm PT
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Cosmic, that's great news! Progress...
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jul 15, 2012 - 08:14pm PT
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I never learned how properly to walk. Australopithecus used the big toe, calves, and gluteus maximus in its stride.
It's also important to use the zygomaticus muscle when walking, and for that matter climbing.
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jstan
climber
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Jul 15, 2012 - 09:46pm PT
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Let's see if Anders is right that no one will look that up.
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murcy
Gym climber
sanfrancisco
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 15, 2012 - 11:30pm PT
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Right on, Cosmic. And that sucks, sullly. PT may be your salvation. I started PT last week. If you need a rec, she's in San Carlos, seems super competent, and my spine doc (who winces when I even pick up a shoe) said it's worth driving down there because she's the best.
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Daphne
Trad climber
Black Rock City
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Jul 25, 2012 - 10:46pm PT
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11 weeks post surgery. Today the doc gave me permission to begin "weaning off the boot". I am typing this with my foot only in a supportive elastic brace. I will be back to the gym for a nice thrash up a 5.4 in 3-4 weeks! I am so stoked! Anyone else with progress to report?
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lars johansen
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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Jul 25, 2012 - 11:10pm PT
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Recovering from Pinns accident 12/5/11
4 fx metatarsals rt foot
open fx rt tibia and fibula
numerous broken ribs
closed fx rt humorous
tagged by refrigerator sized boulder
buried for 4 hours while mucci dug me out and saved my life/stroke
I'll be back by next summer.
Best
lars
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jul 26, 2012 - 12:18am PT
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Go Lars Go!
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Frozenwaterfalls
Ice climber
California
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Jul 26, 2012 - 12:33am PT
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My main climbing partner and I rocked Knapsack Crack as our first outdoor climb recovering from surgeries - me from getting my L5-S1 fixed and she from getting her thyroid removed. Was actually pretty fun and boy did we feel studly with our efficient gear exchanges and rope flaking skills :). And any time I am the fastest person on lead, that is a sad, sad day for everyone else involved! And not only did we do KCIAD, we did KCTIAD (Knapsack Crack Twice in a Day). Murcy - hope you are back out there and having fun soon! And don't forget the ice cream finish to the day.
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P.Rob
Social climber
Pacomia, Ca - Y Que?
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Jul 26, 2012 - 12:35am PT
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Lars truly glad you are with us – blessings of strength, healing and peace your way
Just got fitted for my PCL brace – tech super good dude and very positive. Has cool pics of folks doing “outdoor pursuits” in his hardware, including a goofy foot surfer in a barrel – real sweet :0).
Have about 3 sessions left of an extended PT session – about 8 weeks. IN truth a good PT can do more for ya – depending on the situation – than a practitioner.
Peace to all – stay healthy, encouraged and energized – cheers and cool runnings
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Roughster
Sport climber
Vacaville, CA
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Jul 26, 2012 - 01:06am PT
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Still rehabbing two dislocated shoulders. Finally got over plantar fasciitis on right foot. Now seeing doctor August 3rd for severe right knee pain. I suspect meniscus and/or ACL/NCL damage. Getting old sucks!
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murcy
Gym climber
sanfrancisco
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 26, 2012 - 07:31pm PT
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Cheers to that! Heal up, everyone. (And thanks, FWF. It encourages me to know that Knapsack Crack has been ascended by actual humans. And holy sh#t and props to Lars and Mucci.)
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