[pct-l] Backpacking with a cervical disc herniation

[cmkudija at earthlink.net (Christine Kudija)]

Well, I just got the good news last night that I've got a "bulging" disc
between my 6th & 7th cervical vertebrae (neck region), which my doc thinks
may be causing arm/elbow, etc pain I've been experiencing the last several
months.  Has anyone on the list dealt with this sort of injury, backpacked
while treating it, etc?  It's a good thing this wasn't my year to thru-hike,
but I do have two trips coming up, and have other trips in mind.

You're welcome to email me off-list with comments & suggestions (I _am_
seeking both medical & chiropractic assistance already, have a great
relationship with my chiropractor (who's also getting seriously into
ultralight backpacking & went to the ADZ this year, etc, etc) - but any
personal anecdotal experience would definitely be appreciated!

Christine "Ceanothus" Kudija

"Never measure the height of a mountain, until you have reached the top.
Then you will see how low it was."  Dag Hammarskjold