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  • Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    Nerves can recover up to about a year after injury. The first six months has the best chance to heal. The law of diminishing returns means that then chance to heal at 9 months is about 40% and one year point is about 20%. This means that if you still have numbness at 10 months, you have a 20% chance of healing at one year.

    There is no test that can independently indicate numbness is present other than a physical examination. Theoretically, for the S1 nerve, you can use the H reflex or the F wave but these tests are tenuous and not very reliable. See https://neckandback.com/treatments/emgncv-electromyograms-and-nerve-conduction-studies/.

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
    rodneyber
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    Thanks for yeur quick response. I was courteous that’s all. At this point i won’t worry much about this. Overall I’m doing well and not in any retail pain.

    I just started back running a week ago. Just run n walk for the moment really slow. Half a mile at most 2 times a week. I walked 11 months so you would think i allowed more than enough time for healing.

    Is there anything to be concerned about regarding running damaging something and putting me in pain at this point or not really?

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    Running is an activity that has a somewhat higher chance for recurrent herniation. I am not against it but would prefer my patients to pick another activity,

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
    rodneyber
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    I decided to gradually start running. Just small steps for now. Run 2 minutes and walk 2 minutes and gradually build over time.

    I need to get my core stomaxh and back muscles strong to support the back.

    Small steps and if there is any problems I’ll stop.

    rodneyber
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    Hi,

    Now that I’m running again is there any advice or anything you can suggest?

    Right now i just walk a little and jog a little. My goal is to run a half marathon by may next year even if i have run run n walk the half.

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    Soft, shock-absorptive shoes like “Hala’s” are a must have if you are going to consider running.

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
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