Laminectomy + discectomy at 21: from a popped disc to a 40-inch vertical
Anonymous from Reddit, 24, D-II basketball player, herniated at 21 source
THENFelt the disc pop during sprints. A year of injections and rehab with zero relief, body slanted from compensating.
NOWThree years post-op: back feels great, 40-inch vertical recovered, playing was possible 5 months after surgery.
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