Runners with History of Herniated Discs...

emmaleigh47

HELP! I am getting advice from 3 different sources and it doesnt all agree with each other. Then when I question it I get the ole "well its your body I suppose you can do what you want" and I am being treated like I am a naughty patient. I want to do whats right, but what is wrong with wanting clear answers with clear evidence based behind it...

So ... can you tell me your story ... please?

emmaleigh47

BUMP ... not one person aside from people on my friends list that msged me seperately?

NoExcuseTina

sorry no one responded to you...I was really hoping you would get some good info

arc918

Lucky for me I can't help you with this one. Perhaps you can post on the runners world's boards for a better response.

DawnMac85

Hi! I'm a runner and have had back surgery (6 years ago) for two herniated discs (had a dynamic stabilization done). I was told by the surgeon at the time that the most I could run now would be 5K, I loved running distance so didn't run again until this year. I had other issues after my surgery with a lot of nerve pain. I ended up having the steroid injections last year and then was able to start getting fit again. I run about once a week on the treadmill right now, no longer than 30 minutes. I ran a 5k race in early Nov....had a great time. I have a new appreciation for running 5K, I find that as long as I continue to work on my core strength then I am ok. I think it is an individual decision to run with a previous back injury.