Bad News from the Doc

[Crash]

Went to the doc today for a work related injury (back Spasm) and the X-rays show that I have mild Scoliosis in my lower back. After explaining to me that it has been the cause of my back pain for years, he suggested that I don't ride my Bike anymore. Says that If I am going to ride a bike, make sure it has an upright positition with back support. That being said, My cafe Racer is up for sale now, and I am looking at a 750 Spirit.

Oh Well, that's life.

 

[rawfish]

Sorry to hear that. At least you can still ride.

 

[CanadaDan]

That rough Crash... sorry to hear it.

 

[Ease]

Wow... Not cool bro.

I have a deteriorating hip problem (at 23) so I'll be in the same boat in a few years... Gotta enjoy it all while you can.

You can still make a cruiser cool and comfortable. Make the best of it!

 

[DrJ]

Sucks man. If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

 

[locOleoN]

sorry to hear that dude!!..

Build a Brat Style bike!!

 

[BANDIT]

Sorry to hear about the back problem, thing is, when comp hears about it are they going to try and F**K you over on your "work related" claim.
Hope that you don't have problems with them, they can be pricks some times, bin there, dun that!
Good to here you can still ride though.

 

[HerrDeacon]

Sorry to hear about your back Crash. Hope it doesn't get any worse. Take care.

 

[chrisf]

Tell the Dr to feck off and get a second opinion. They told me the same thing when I was a kid. I got a second opinion and found out I had a leg shorter than the other--which was corrected when I went through puberty.

--Chris

 

[Crash]

Got the second opinion today, and it is scoliosis. Doc says it is not degenerative, so it should not worsen. But, he also warned against riding bikes that have low bars that cause me to lean forward. Said that if I am going to ride any bike, wear a back brace or weight lifting belt to help disipate the shock on my lower back.

Noel. Ya, I thought about doing a brat outa my 250, but have cut the rear end so much, I don't think I can put a rear fender back on it. I'll take a look at it this week and go from there.

 

[xcaptainxbloodx]

whats that? is that....a....bobber I smell?

 

[cb 550 guy]

sorry about that dude.... bad backs are a huge problem these days. I did spine diffusion myself last years. Hopefully my doc dosent say that. But its time for a cafe bobber dude.
yasir

 

[Mortikan]

Sorry to hear about it man you build one hell of a cafe.
COULD BE WORSE HE COULD HAVE SAID THEY ONLY THING YOU COULD RIDE IS A LARK TRIKE FOR THE GERIATRIC.
Now bobber one of those.