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Herniated/Spinal Injuries and Climbing 6-Nov-2014 At 10:02:41 AM jprockbelly

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Good comments here, especially from Wendy

Guess I'll toss in my 2cents as well. I have 2 herniated disks (L3/4 and L4/5) one mild one more serious. I haven't had surgery, but a lot of physical therapy of one sort or another.

Personally I find that climbing has a very positive effect on my back. Even after an exhausting day out I typically find that my back is in great shape afterwards. The only time I've ever aggravated it was by landing awkwardly while bouldering (although it was already a bit sore and I probably shouldn't have been climbing anyway!).

I don't think a disk injury should stop you from climbing. But I guess the main thing is to listen to your health professional, and listen to your body. Start slowly and if it begins to hurt STOP!