• From: Scott County, Virginia, U.S.A.
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Topic: back injury = more guitar time

Been off work for a week and passing the time learning and practicing scales. Trying to keep a positive outlook while the doctors figure out what to do. Hoping upcoming MRI next week may give us answers and plan of action. Maybe it's time to retire, don't really want to but may have to. Want to welcome all new members and say thank you to my Chordie family for helping me get through a tough time.

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  • From: Tooele Ut
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Re: back injury = more guitar time

Well good luck with the back, but like you say, more time for practicing.  There is good in everything, including retirement.

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  • From: Gainesville, Virginia USA
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Re: back injury = more guitar time

A guitar is great time machine...some nights I start messing around and look up and it's the next day. I hope you heal fast and remember that there are worse things than retirement.  smile

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bluejeep I hope your back problem is not bad and you will recover quick.

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Good luck.

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Re: back injury = more guitar time

hi my name is Stacy.  30 years of pipe fitting and bad genes finished my back.  Hopefully you will recover & get back to work if that's what you want.  I miss my back but I haven't played guitar this much since I was 20.  Good luck

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  • From: Almancil, Algarve, Portugal
  • Registered: 2006-09-02
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Re: back injury = more guitar time

Hi BJ,

Wishing for a successful conclusion to your back problem, In the meantime the guitar is is great way to take your mind off it and to develop new skills.

Roger

A warm welcome is extended to Stacy, but please start your own thread and tell us a little about yourself, your guitars and your ability so we can welcome you properly and not cloud the issue with messages for Bluejeep. smile

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  • From: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Re: back injury = more guitar time

So sorry to hear about your back problems, BlueJeep;

Hopefully your test results will give your therapist the info needed to return you to the level of function YOU want to be at. Life has stuff we can control and stuff we can't. It's been personally helpful to look at the latter as opportunities, not limitations. Now your guitar will get more attention, and you can grow to a whole new skill level as a result.

Get well soon!

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Re: back injury = more guitar time

Sorry to hear of your troubles. I,too, have suffered from back problems (ruptured disc) and suffered thru 2 back surgeries. Just listen to your doctors instructions and take it easy. If I can offer any advice it would be to not sit or lay around too much. One thing that helped me was to just get out and walk. It will take time and a lotta effort on your part but you can get over this. Keep that guitar close, keep a positive attitude and play, play, play.


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Re: back injury = more guitar time

No dought you will make lemon aid out of your troubles if it wasnt for my bad knee last year i would not have picked up a GuiTar. it is one of the best decision ive ever made

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Re: back injury = more guitar time

Back problems are a real stinker - best of luck...

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