My FIL had something similar done many years ago, before DH and I were married. ( I think about 17 years ago) He did just fine with it. I think since you are acitve you should recover fairly well. I too would get a second opinion, can't hurt. Have you tried different styles of bikes? Mtn vs Road? What about a recumbant? Not sure if that would help with the postioning of your head/neck so you are not stretched out. Good luck!!
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08-12-2009, 03:00 PM #1
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I ended up with the surgery (fusion) when PT couldn't ease the pain, or stop the electric shock down my left arm and the numbness in my left hand. I recovered really well. I ride an upright bike now, but have good mobility in my neck. I can't sustain looking up for very long, and I've foregone the pedal clips because falling wouldn't be a good thing, but really I'm happy with the outcome. I hope you find the solution (preferably non-surgical, but surgical wasn't the end of my world) because a "pain in the neck" is NO FUN!
Deb
PS. I'm 47
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