hammerforged Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Finally had the follow-up with the neuro-surgeon to get the results of my MRI. He said given my chosen occupation and the fact that I forged my own steel he expected to see a pronounced amount of disk degeneration. There was none, in fact he said that my spine looked better than some 25 year olds that he has seen. It appears that my pain is more muscular and actually a repetitive motion issue (similar to Carpal tunnel, which I have had in both hands). So some heated deep tissue therapy and muscle stimulation and I should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 well, ross, that is very (i think) good news. i think maybe your pains are just plain old old age stuff. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 That's great Ross, could be much worse by the sounds of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted March 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I do agree it is great news, just not looking forward to the 2 hour therapy sessions 3 times a week for the next however many weeks at $135.00 per session. Insurance doesn't cover them unless there is severe muscle and tissue damage.:angry: Doctor asked if there was any way I could change up my range of motion when forging to avoid the repetitive motion situation. I told him it was pretty straight forward you get it hot and hit it with overlapping strikes with a big hammer.:clown: Also, not looking forward to the time away from the shop, orders are actually starting to come in and if I don't make knives to sell, I can't pay for the therapy sessions, on the other hand if I don't make knives then I don't need the sessions - Aghh Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Didn't even know you were having health issues Ross...glad to hear they aren't to serious! Take care of your body...you need it for the future;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Glad to hear things are better than expected Ross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Glad to hear that Ross. Hope the therpay works real well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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