ORIGINAL: Hoyt_Viper

I feel for you. I have had multiple back surgeries (5) starting with discectomies on L4-L5. I had two before they fused it in 2004. Now they want to fuse L5-S1 but I have said that I will put it off until I cant walk. I am climbing trees, and walking miles to my hunting areas and its the best therapy I have ever had. Ive been in every therapy they have offered....aqua, stretching, etc. but actually getting out and walking is the best you can do for your skeletal mucsles to compensate for that disc area. Trust me I have been through it for twelve years now.

I always had good drugs to take the pain away, but dont let them impair your abilities. Excercise, and dont always believe what the dr says, espesially when it omes to light hunting...like walking without a pak on your back, and always hunting with friends to help you out. get a good ground blind, a comfy chair, and use every muscle God gave you!

You will be suprised! I am...climbing trees, carrying pack, and just getting out in nature will cure just about any ailment....much better than a bed or couch!

JMHO