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I Had L4-L5, L5-S1 Micro Discectomy And My Doctor Advised Me Never To Drive Two Wheelers. Can I Drive Slowly?
I had L4-L5, L5-S1 Micro discectomy back in Aug 2013. I have no pain now and lead a normal life.
My doc advised me never to drive 2 wheelers but I think he is just too much afraid for me.
Can I drive 2 wheeler very slowly and for very short distances like 5 mins?
I need to bring my kid from school, and some small works thrice a week and cant drive car all the time.
Please advice if there is any risk in that?
My doc advised me never to drive 2 wheelers but I think he is just too much afraid for me.
Can I drive 2 wheeler very slowly and for very short distances like 5 mins?
I need to bring my kid from school, and some small works thrice a week and cant drive car all the time.
Please advice if there is any risk in that?
Thu, 5 Jan 2017
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I had understood your concern. As now it has been nearly 3 years post surgery. So you can start riding two wheeler but drive with wearing lumbar corset when you ride. And ride slowly to prevent any bumps on road and you need not apply brakes suddenly as it might give a jerk at back. Don't put any back pack on your shoulders.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harsh Swarup
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I had understood your concern. As now it has been nearly 3 years post surgery. So you can start riding two wheeler but drive with wearing lumbar corset when you ride. And ride slowly to prevent any bumps on road and you need not apply brakes suddenly as it might give a jerk at back. Don't put any back pack on your shoulders.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harsh Swarup
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