My PT told me when I could ride & mapped out a plan. I got really lucky because my PT is a cyclist. The plan was like 30 minutes, skip a day, 40 minutes, skip a day, etc.

Regarding tingling, etc., it was a good nine months before I felt normal. I freaked out too. My spine doc kept telling me that nerves take a LONG TIME to heal. Patience is a virtue - for somebody else.

Driving - OMG - it was over two months because I couldn't move my head quickly enough. I had to drive on a college campus though and crosswalks are mere suggestions to those kids. DH drove me to & from work.

What is Sbux?