Replying to 6 months after broken neck
It's been 6 months since I broke my neck. I had to wear the brace for 3.5 months and I'm finally cleared to do almost all activities. I went and saw a specialist today and he told me that I can do all activities but then I asked about flipping and skiing and he basically said there is a bigger risk of getting a spinal injury for the rest of my life if I decide to park ski and even more flip.The risk is there and really low. Anybody who has gotten spinal surgery or injury's is at a big risk likley even more at risk then me. He said I'm super lucky to not be paralyzed from the neck down like I'm 1 out of 100 who get the type of break and suffer no spinal compromise. My question is what should I do? I know and have heard a ton of skiers and football players pro and none pro still do what they love after having a higher risk from a spine injury...but idk what to do. I won't stop skiing but idk I just want to get back to everything as soon as possible! I don't want to take it easy but idk if I should. Any answers will be great! Sorry because I've posted a couple threads about this. :Live, Love, Ski, Repeat-Ian
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