Aging with your S2000
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Aging with your S2000
Hey all,
I'm at something of a milestone in my life journey. About a year ago I had a lower back sciatica issue manifest itself whose root cause was an accident I was in when I was 13 years old. I'll be 59 years old in September.
I saw a neurosurgeon about the issue and we went through some diagnostics and I have a bulging disk which has evidently been there for a long time as evidenced by the bone erosion around the bulge. Saying all that, the disk has full thickness, so this is entirely a soft tissue issue. He indicated that he would not operate on it, but was certain that if I looked around I could find someone who would. I will/would avoid any sort of back surgery unless there were no other option so that really isn't a concern.
In looking back, I've had symptoms off and on all my life, but never for long periods of time until now.
Like most folks, I sit all day and until recently did little to no regular exercise. I've always worked my backside off around the house with rehab and such, but physical exertion oftentimes does not equal exercise.
The Doctor had given me some recommendations for things to do which helped, but it was amazingly easy to trigger a spasm which would last several days at a time and created excruciating pain.
I've always wanted to try yoga in the past and used this as an excuse to make myself go, so I took an entry level class at a local studio in March. Honestly the first class was fine, but the next morning I had a perturbation of staggering intensity that lasted almost 5 days. It wasn't a pleasant experience.
As result of that experience, and because I couldn't do a lot else, I put together a 15 minute stretching sequence that I now do twice a day, with some strengthening poses added at night.
This activity, combined with the class have me in a significantly more flexible and much stronger position than I've been in a long time. The major perturbations have virtually disappeared and when they do occur, are short in length and minor in intensity. So, by and large, I'm very pleased with the progress. And I've managed to lose weight as well
What does all of this have to do with an S2000 you ask? Well, I find I can only sit in the car for short periods of time before I start to spasm.
The short trip back and forth to work is no issue, but my son and I did an all day drive for Father's day and by the end I was miserable.
I love Jessica and revel in driving her, but all this has me asking myself if it's time to move on. The best time to sell her would be before the winter weather sets in, so if I'm going to do it it would have to be in the next 3-4 months.
What are your thoughts?
thanks,
I'm at something of a milestone in my life journey. About a year ago I had a lower back sciatica issue manifest itself whose root cause was an accident I was in when I was 13 years old. I'll be 59 years old in September.
I saw a neurosurgeon about the issue and we went through some diagnostics and I have a bulging disk which has evidently been there for a long time as evidenced by the bone erosion around the bulge. Saying all that, the disk has full thickness, so this is entirely a soft tissue issue. He indicated that he would not operate on it, but was certain that if I looked around I could find someone who would. I will/would avoid any sort of back surgery unless there were no other option so that really isn't a concern.
In looking back, I've had symptoms off and on all my life, but never for long periods of time until now.
Like most folks, I sit all day and until recently did little to no regular exercise. I've always worked my backside off around the house with rehab and such, but physical exertion oftentimes does not equal exercise.
The Doctor had given me some recommendations for things to do which helped, but it was amazingly easy to trigger a spasm which would last several days at a time and created excruciating pain.
I've always wanted to try yoga in the past and used this as an excuse to make myself go, so I took an entry level class at a local studio in March. Honestly the first class was fine, but the next morning I had a perturbation of staggering intensity that lasted almost 5 days. It wasn't a pleasant experience.
As result of that experience, and because I couldn't do a lot else, I put together a 15 minute stretching sequence that I now do twice a day, with some strengthening poses added at night.
This activity, combined with the class have me in a significantly more flexible and much stronger position than I've been in a long time. The major perturbations have virtually disappeared and when they do occur, are short in length and minor in intensity. So, by and large, I'm very pleased with the progress. And I've managed to lose weight as well
What does all of this have to do with an S2000 you ask? Well, I find I can only sit in the car for short periods of time before I start to spasm.
The short trip back and forth to work is no issue, but my son and I did an all day drive for Father's day and by the end I was miserable.I love Jessica and revel in driving her, but all this has me asking myself if it's time to move on. The best time to sell her would be before the winter weather sets in, so if I'm going to do it it would have to be in the next 3-4 months.
What are your thoughts?
thanks,
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I don't have this issue, but a close friend has been plagued with back problems, including those awful spasms, and can no longer drive an S (or any car with a low center of gravity). Just too difficult to get in/out of without pain. IMO you probably have to sell it. Your health is more important than the car. Good luck, whatever you decide.
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I don't have this issue, but a close friend has been plagued with back problems, including those awful spasms, and can no longer drive an S (or any car with a low center of gravity). Just too difficult to get in/out of without pain. IMO you probably have to sell it. Your health is more important than the car. Good luck, whatever you decide.
Honestly though, in recent weeks, I've made a lot of progress so I'm going to drag this decision out for at least another month or so.
LOML is very happy that I'm thinking of selling the car. To be kind, she is not fond of it.....
cheers
But I guess we drivers are a bit biased. I must say I don't have any fun being a passenger in one (or any other car). 
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Don't sell it! Not yet anyway. Think about it. If you can enjoy the car on a more limited basis, (not all day drives) and can afford to keep the vehicle keep it. On the longer drives do you stop often, get out and move around? Have you tried a small pillow behind your back or anything else to take the pressure off the area?
I know dlq/Dave's wife was never comfortable in the S due to back issues. Sometimes it just doesn't work out.
Hoping the best for you.
I know dlq/Dave's wife was never comfortable in the S due to back issues. Sometimes it just doesn't work out.
Hoping the best for you.
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Hey all,
I'm at something of a milestone in my life journey. About a year ago I had a lower back sciatica issue manifest itself whose root cause was an accident I was in when I was 13 years old. I'll be 59 years old in September.
I saw a neurosurgeon about the issue and we went through some diagnostics and I have a bulging disk which has evidently been there for a long time as evidenced by the bone erosion around the bulge. Saying all that, the disk has full thickness, so this is entirely a soft tissue issue. He indicated that he would not operate on it, but was certain that if I looked around I could find someone who would. I will/would avoid any sort of back surgery unless there were no other option so that really isn't a concern.
In looking back, I've had symptoms off and on all my life, but never for long periods of time until now.
Like most folks, I sit all day and until recently did little to no regular exercise. I've always worked my backside off around the house with rehab and such, but physical exertion oftentimes does not equal exercise.
The Doctor had given me some recommendations for things to do which helped, but it was amazingly easy to trigger a spasm which would last several days at a time and created excruciating pain.
I've always wanted to try yoga in the past and used this as an excuse to make myself go, so I took an entry level class at a local studio in March. Honestly the first class was fine, but the next morning I had a perturbation of staggering intensity that lasted almost 5 days. It wasn't a pleasant experience.
As result of that experience, and because I couldn't do a lot else, I put together a 15 minute stretching sequence that I now do twice a day, with some strengthening poses added at night.
This activity, combined with the class have me in a significantly more flexible and much stronger position than I've been in a long time. The major perturbations have virtually disappeared and when they do occur, are short in length and minor in intensity. So, by and large, I'm very pleased with the progress. And I've managed to lose weight as well
What does all of this have to do with an S2000 you ask? Well, I find I can only sit in the car for short periods of time before I start to spasm. The short trip back and forth to work is no issue, but my son and I did an all day drive for Father's day and by the end I was miserable.
I love Jessica and revel in driving her, but all this has me asking myself if it's time to move on. The best time to sell her would be before the winter weather sets in, so if I'm going to do it it would have to be in the next 3-4 months.
What are your thoughts?
thanks,
I'm at something of a milestone in my life journey. About a year ago I had a lower back sciatica issue manifest itself whose root cause was an accident I was in when I was 13 years old. I'll be 59 years old in September.
I saw a neurosurgeon about the issue and we went through some diagnostics and I have a bulging disk which has evidently been there for a long time as evidenced by the bone erosion around the bulge. Saying all that, the disk has full thickness, so this is entirely a soft tissue issue. He indicated that he would not operate on it, but was certain that if I looked around I could find someone who would. I will/would avoid any sort of back surgery unless there were no other option so that really isn't a concern.
In looking back, I've had symptoms off and on all my life, but never for long periods of time until now.
Like most folks, I sit all day and until recently did little to no regular exercise. I've always worked my backside off around the house with rehab and such, but physical exertion oftentimes does not equal exercise.
The Doctor had given me some recommendations for things to do which helped, but it was amazingly easy to trigger a spasm which would last several days at a time and created excruciating pain.
I've always wanted to try yoga in the past and used this as an excuse to make myself go, so I took an entry level class at a local studio in March. Honestly the first class was fine, but the next morning I had a perturbation of staggering intensity that lasted almost 5 days. It wasn't a pleasant experience.
As result of that experience, and because I couldn't do a lot else, I put together a 15 minute stretching sequence that I now do twice a day, with some strengthening poses added at night.
This activity, combined with the class have me in a significantly more flexible and much stronger position than I've been in a long time. The major perturbations have virtually disappeared and when they do occur, are short in length and minor in intensity. So, by and large, I'm very pleased with the progress. And I've managed to lose weight as well
What does all of this have to do with an S2000 you ask? Well, I find I can only sit in the car for short periods of time before I start to spasm.
The short trip back and forth to work is no issue, but my son and I did an all day drive for Father's day and by the end I was miserable.I love Jessica and revel in driving her, but all this has me asking myself if it's time to move on. The best time to sell her would be before the winter weather sets in, so if I'm going to do it it would have to be in the next 3-4 months.
What are your thoughts?
thanks,
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