Decisions..Decisions??

[pktm]

Well said Wallcrawler. There are many new options for herniated disks. My mothers orthopedic surgeon presented us a few options, everything from physical therapy, pain killers, massage therapy, minor procedures and full blown surgery. One thing really helped me when I had lower back pain due to a partially herniated disk was yoga. The yoga exersizes allowed me to slowly strech my back and allowed me to develop better flexibility and strength that physical therapy couldn't do.

[blueslfb]

Thank you all for the responses and advice.  I will make my final decision after I see the doctor on Monday.  I have until August 1st. to get 90% of my money back for the license.  I have turned my compound down to 52lbs and I can pull that with ease and no discomfort.  I would just stay home but the other 3 guys are counting on me to drive and split gas with.  I will give an update when I see the Doc.  Thanks again everyone.

[brackshooter]

Sean-

Its been awhile, sorry to hear about your condition.  If it were me, I would do as many here have said, and drop 10 or so pounds.  Use a good heavy arrow, and you wont miss the extra poundage.  Good luck bud.

[wharvey]

WallCrawler - a couple of years ago I would have said you were full of it, but not any more.  20 years ago I had a herniated disk that had ruptured in my lower back. It was an old injury from college days. A local chiro did his thing and about 6 months later I ended up having to have back surgery.

A couple years ago I developed some neck and upper back problems. For whatever reason I went to a Chiro here, different place and time, and it really help. Total different techniques. It appears that chiropractic techniques have changed quite a bit over the years.

As said, you to medical professionals and get a treatment plan. As important as something like this is I'd also get more than one opinion.

As an aside, like Don, pulling a compound also causes more problems and pain on my shoulders, arms and upper back - neck area than my traditional bows.