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Returning from lower back injuries

Hi all,

This is more of a discussion of your own experiences rather than me looking for any hard and fast advice.

I herniated a disc in my back by slipping off a railway sleeper whilst gardening in my garden late January ( such a middle aged injury). The motion was very sudden and violent and the angle i was leant in meant that one of my lower lumbar spine discs herniated badly. It was an awkward angle and would have injured anyones spine my specialist has said.

I have been undergoing therapy for the injury since early feb with physio and chiropractor but the progression has been very slow. At first pain was constant and i could hardly stand let alone think of exercising ( i had a huge list which meant my hips were completely out of line with my shoulders). Now at just over 12 weeks in I'm able to walk around normally but things like bending over has to be done slowly. Returning to heavy lifting and sprint training still seems some way off. Im just on the cusp of being able to pedal without lower back pain.

My question is this - has anyone else here suffered a similar injury or know people who have? My physio and chiropractor are only interested in getting me back to "normal life" not so much getting back to my cycling goals.
Just want to get some perspectives from people who have gone through this as i'm getting seriously depressed about it all. At the time of the injury i was at my pb for squats and deadlift and my back health actually felt the best it had been in my life. My track times were constantly improving and i had actually signed up for World Masters in Manchester this October. Now with 3 months off the bike and likely more until i can train properly i think my chances of taking part meaningfully in this event are slim. I know theres always next year but im not sure if there is even light at the end of this tunnel so im hoping someone else can say they have been through it!

If its of any relevance, i am 35.

(Sorry if this seems self indulgent - I just need some other peoples perspectives! Cycling is a big part of my life)
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