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(05-01-2021, 02:30 PM)TheBengalsMind Wrote: There still seems to be some misunderstanding about a herniated disc.

At least 53 NFL players underwent surgery for a herniated disc, although it's believed to be far higher. That's since 1979. Most play at least 3-4 years of football and most of them come at the twilight of their career.

On average it's believed that at least 14% percent of draft prospects already have disc herniation by the time they reach the combine.

One study of Olympic athletes found that 85% have either disc degenerations or herniations. So, it's believed the NFL numbers are actually higher.

Tony Romo had disc herniation and cyst on his back most of his career, of course it only gets talked about once he has the surgery in 2013. But he was in the pro bowl the next year.

JJ Watt has suffered from them in his career. He has been noted has not always following doctors orders and rushing back and reaggravated throughout his career.

For an average joe lifestyle it generally takes 6 weeks.

For a professional athlete 3 months on average compiled of 53 known surgeries.

The only time it gets into a year time frame is it it's a spinal fusion type of surgery like Peyton Manning had.

Now if the disc herniation is compounded by a fracture it could be a lot worse.

Also just an hfi we once drafted a tackle that as a freshman tore ligaments in his right knee in the ninth game. Then as a junior he tore ligaments in the same knee in the seventh game. Then, as a senior he tore ligaments in his left knee
in the season opener.

They said it was possible for him to come back by the bowl game, but he did. Watching the game with more than a passing interest was Bengals founder and general manager Paul Brown.

He made him the 3rd overall pick. Today he is regarded as the single greatest offensive lineman to ever play the game. Anthony Munoz.

Now, this could be something that keeps him from playing. Maybe it does destroy his career.

But my suspicion is this probably isn't the death nail that some believe it is.

But we all will certainly find out soon enough.

Thanks for the good info.