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Re: RACING WITH CERVICAL FUSIONS?
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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10/24/11 12:42 PM
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I'd try a taller racing seat with somewhere to rest your helmet against on launch.
-Dustin
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Re: RACING WITH CERVICAL FUSIONS?
[Re: Labratt]
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10/24/11 01:41 PM
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i had 1 disc done- sept 30, 2010. i don't have any pain or stiffness, but everyone is different. i just did a lot of neck excercies, like turnning ur neck like an owl, but u have to work up to that level gradually. head down & back too. worked for me. i think the key is to stay loosened up. good luck, stay safe, seeya.
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Re: RACING WITH CERVICAL FUSIONS?
[Re: galen]
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10/24/11 01:52 PM
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Randy, as mentioned before a neck brace, lighter weight helmet if available and a taller back seat, just don't give it up 
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Re: RACING WITH CERVICAL FUSIONS?
[Re: dartman366]
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10/24/11 03:38 PM
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Randy, another possibility is to fab up a head rest pad off of your rollbar that's adjustable.
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Re: RACING WITH CERVICAL FUSIONS?
[Re: 69CHARGERMD]
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10/24/11 06:24 PM
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Seriously,,,I do where a neck collar,,and have a high back seat. The only other thing that might be better is a HANS device.... That would really stabilize your neck from a big twist, torque force....might consider looking into that...I have thought about it... 
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Re: RACING WITH CERVICAL FUSIONS?
[Re: 69CHARGERMD]
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10/24/11 06:24 PM
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Ive been doing lots of stretching before racing,,,really seems to help out....
I put a pic of my trainer,,,she's great...
that would straighten ya out with a mini skirt on....
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Re: RACING WITH CERVICAL FUSIONS?
[Re: smokinwoody]
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10/24/11 08:55 PM
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i went the other direction and quit racing. i have 2 fusions that occured naturally after losing the discs. (no surgery) trust me, you can't imagine the pain. at the time (late 90's)i was running in the high 7's with aspirations of going faster. the racing was painful but doable. my biggest concern (and the doctors too) was in the event of a crash some bad things could happen. i'd like to keep walking so i gave it up. sometimes i miss it but most of the time i don't. i'm too busy now with the machine shop and engine building to worry about it. 
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Re: RACING WITH CERVICAL FUSIONS?
[Re: Labratt]
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10/24/11 09:59 PM
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Thanks for all the suggestions,guys! I did buy a Summit race seat,which is a Pro-Car knock off. It's got a taller back than the factory bucket. Maybe Raff(P-Body)could fab up some kind of a head restraint on my roll bar,as well!  I know I have to do something to limit my head and neck movement on the launch.   BTW...Dougie,I'm afraid to ask,but....what's the going price on a HANS device,and helmet??? Thanks,Buddy! 
I'm sure we can come up with something
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Re: RACING WITH CERVICAL FUSIONS?
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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10/24/11 11:11 PM
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I have had 5 neck surgeries, I have 3 fusions, steel plates from C-1 to C-5 in the rear, a metal cage in the front to make more room for the spinal cord. Along with an implanted pain pump with a line to my neck to dispense meds. They told me to quit racing and working, I didn't till the 3rd operation. I did more damage and ruptured my spinal cord. If the doc's advise you to quit..Quit...The pain I have now is miserable even with all the drugs. poppaj
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Re: RACING WITH CERVICAL FUSIONS?
[Re: poppaj]
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10/25/11 12:26 AM
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I have had 5 neck surgeries, I have 3 fusions, steel plates from C-1 to C-5 in the rear, a metal cage in the front to make more room for the spinal cord. Along with an implanted pain pump with a line to my neck to dispense meds. They told me to quit racing and working, I didn't till the 3rd operation. I did more damage and ruptured my spinal cord. If the doc's advise you to quit..Quit...The pain I have now is miserable even with all the drugs. poppaj
 Talk to your Doc & follow his advice.... Every bodys neck problems are not the same.... Labrat is a cool user name but a bad condition.... stay safe Randy
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Re: RACING WITH CERVICAL FUSIONS?
[Re: 69CHARGERMD]
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10/25/11 12:49 AM
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Ive been doing lots of stretching before racing,,,really seems to help out....
I put a pic of my trainer,,,she's great...
Little old lady from Passadena.  If you beat her she will kick your butt ! Ron
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PappaJ...sounds like you went through HE** with your neck! 
I also have a titanium plate in the front of my fusion,to help stabilize the whole site! Like I said,I definately don't want my condition to get worse! Spinal cords are nothing to mess with! Raff and I will figure something out to limit my neck and head movement before next season! 
And Mike!...the X is staying here in Memphis!...NO WORRY ABOUT SHIPPING FEES! 
