I Recently Broke My Neck

[Miburo]

It didn't stop Tyson.

"I broke my back...spinal"

[J Mac]

that's horrible, man. im sorry to hear that.

obviously the doctor will tell you not to engage in any contact sports.

you should probably wait longer to heal, and see how you're doing.

maybe get 2nd or 3rd opinions from other doctors (or other kinds of doctors), to see what they say.

after you "feel" fine, maybe try some light sparring (after u get in shape) for a while, and see how that goes?



but the way i see it, it's very risky.

co-sign

get well mate

[The Surgeon]

It didn't stop Tyson.

"I broke my back...spinal"

LOL

Vinny Paz came back from a broken neck but id advise u to listen to ur doctor, its not worth it really. Hope u get better quick as mate

[MWMerlino]

14 feet...did you get drunk and fall off of something by any chance? A balcony?

Don't listen to the doctor. its a doctor's job to caution you because if they don't they can be held liable if you get hurt.

[Drunk Punch]

Life is short, enjoy it while you can, so avoid sports that involve your neck getting any more damage. You are a lucky guy, it could have been much worse. Hope you get well soon.

[OTSS]

Im sypathetic to your injury if its real...what makes me question it is the ****** ass question you asked after that. Do you really have to ask if a sport that includes getting puched in the head and in the back of the head, could further injure your neck? Attention whore.

[KostyaTszyu44]

be careful man

rest a while and maybe consider light sparring and see how it goes

[.Mik.]

Dont ever do any physical combat sports again for the rest of your life you ****ing idiot.

[OTSS]

Dont ever do any physical combat sports again for the rest of your life you ****ing idiot.

Unless hes gonna jump out the window again.

[MikeBrew328]

About three months ago, I broke my neck. Literally, I fractured a vertebrae, dislocated a disk, ruptured an artery, and left me with temporary nerve damage in my right arm with a single fall from 14 plus feet. I was not knocked out, but a code blue got me to the hospital quickly. I then had surgery that gave me a bone graft, titanium, and a meaty scar on my neck.

I am supposed to have a full recovery in about 3 more months, so I have high hopes for the rest of my athletic life.

The doctor, of course advised me to not engage in any combat sports like football, boxing, rugby, etc.

I was boxing a decent amount before the injury, and I may want to go back to it. Obviously, I want to weigh to risks seriously, but I'd like some insider advice.

How much damage does the neck take during boxing or MMA?

First off, you onl live once. if boxing is your dream, continue. But there are some things you need to consider.

If you continue after 3 weeks, or een a year from now. When you start sparring, you might feel fine. But the repeated stress on the neck from getting hit really ****s with your bones and joints. I've seen it happen. You will really start to feel it in your late 30's, you may need numerous surgeries and live in constant pain.

Its just something to consider.