This may be the end for me...

[WTchap]

To echo what Joy mentioned.... my wife's health problems have been pretty much remedied with the use of Bikram Yoga (back, shoulder, knee and wrist problems). I'm no expert, so you should get real medical input on this - but yoga might be a way to help.

Either way, I hope you continue to post - as someone from the same lineage (WT), I find your posts useful and helpful. You have experience and knowledge, so I hope you continue to share. But maybe that is me being selfish.

 

[Buka]

Damn, brother. All the best wishes to you, not just in training, but in everything.

Never count out a Martial Artist. Resilient sons a bitc#es.

 

[cwk]

really sorry to hear that mate, but I'm sure you'll bounce back. Where there's a will......... and all that.

 

[72ronin]

In the end I found Iai and was able to have the beauty of that art soothe loss of the far more physical kung fu I was once involved with. Maybe there will be a similar option for yourself in time?

Great advice, you will find something to continue with Geezer i'm sure.

Best of luck to you Sir.

 

[MacPedro]

Wishing you well Geezer.

 

[Brian King]

Prayers for a full and speedy recovery Geezer.

Warmest Regards
Brian King

 

[naneek]

as everyone has said, i am really sorry to hear this and i wish you a speedy recovery. Chin up mate - also remember that positive thinking can achieve a lot.

 

[profesormental]

Greetings.

Very sorry to hear that you are injured. Sucks, yet it is part of the game. Heal, recover, and come back harder and stronger.

Sincerely,

Juan Mercado

 

[Nabakatsu]

I'm very sorry to hear that! I have a lot of faith you'll fight through it though! You already have all the concepts needed to traverse any obstacle! Best of luck Si-hing!

 

[blindsage]

Just wanted to add my voice to all the well-wishers. Be smart in your recovery and keep your spirits up. Your knowledge will always be appreciated.

 

[qwksilver61]

God help you man,I will say a prayer for you.Hang in there..your friend Joe

 

[Domino]

Thought I had posted in here, wish you a speedy recovery !
Hows things going?

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Sorry to here about this Geezer. Hang in there. Through the years I have suffered from some pretty tough injuries back, shoulder, knee just to name a few. I have however been able to work around them and eventually totally recovered even though several were serious injuries. Hang in there and my best wishes go out to you! I hope you can get better soon!

 

[bully]

Joy speaks sense, I never thought I would do martial arts again. My back is pretty knackered tbh and stretching and the forms help me no end.

Good luck and remember, baby steps and all that.

 

[HonoluluDan]

Sorry to hear about your injury Steve, why don't you come on down to Hawaii, stick your feet in the ocean and your butt in the sand with a nice cold one in hand, and make some time to come play some soft style WT.

 

[Domino]

Joy speaks sense, I never thought I would do martial arts again. My back is pretty knackered tbh and stretching and the forms help me no end.

Good luck and remember, baby steps and all that.

Glad to hear it sir, you not do plank etc to strengthen your back?

 

[bully]

Glad to hear it sir, you not do plank etc to strengthen your back?

Yep, loads of core work mate.

Not done much WC recently but just moved back into my house so things should start to get going again with my training. Just put my dummy back together.

 

[Domino]

Good to hear. Definately a good incentive. All the best !

 

[geezer]

Thanks again for all the support, guys. I'm still keeping my appointment to meet with the neurosurgeon next week to hear what he thinks my options are, but right now I'm not inclined to have any kind of surgery. I went ahead, at my spinal/sports specialist's advice and had an epidural about a week ago (probably unecessary) and am continuing with PT sessions twice a week (more worthwhile but boring). I'm still doing my martial arts on a very restricted basis, and have quit running, but am trying to walk a couple of miles as fast as I can every day or so.

Actually, I seem to be recovering quite a bit, and contrary to my therapist's advice to quit martial arts and "all that other stuff you do", I really believe that WC is helping me recover. I'll check back in with you guys in another month and let you know how it's going.

 

[Jenna]

Thanks again for all the support, guys. I'm still keeping my appointment to meet with the neurosurgeon next week to hear what he thinks my options are, but right now I'm not inclined to have any kind of surgery. I went ahead, at my spinal/sports specialist's advice and had an epidural about a week ago (probably unecessary) and am continuing with PT sessions twice a week (more worthwhile but boring). I'm still doing my martial arts on a very restricted basis, and have quit running, but am trying to walk a couple of miles as fast as I can every day or so.

Actually, I seem to be recovering quite a bit, and contrary to my therapist's advice to quit martial arts and "all that other stuff you do", I really believe that WC is helping me recover. I'll check back in with you guys in another month and let you know how it's going.

I like your spirit very much.. it is as they say to subdue the dragon and tame the tiger I wish you every wish for sustenance and expedited healing.. Jx