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Neck Hernia Surgery: Road to Purple Belt

1 year(s) ago • 1131 views • 5 replies

Dennis Koreman
Dennis Koreman
Blue beltVerified31 forum posts2975/200
1 year(s) ago
For a long time, I couldn’t train BJJ at 100% because of my neck hernia. The pain, stiffness, and nerve issues always held me back. Today, I finally had a Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy (Scoville technique) to fix it. I was nervous, but everything went well. Waking up without that constant pain felt like a huge relief.

Now, it’s all about recovery, getting stronger, and coming back better than before. As a two-stripe blue belt, I’m grateful for this second chance and excited to get back on the mat—this time, without limits. The journey to purple belt continues!

Huge thanks to my trainer Bart Aarts and my entire BJJ family from MATS for all the support—I couldn’t do this without all of you

https://www.instagram.com[...]JpNmpyMw==
Timo Rissanen
Timo Rissanen
Black beltVerified184 forum posts6150/1000
1 year(s) ago
Nice to hear your pain went away. Remember to take it easy and do a good rehab.

I didn't need a surgery and managed to cure my c7 bulge with pt. Still sime stiffness but nerve pain is gone.
John A. Byrne
John A. Byrne
Black beltVerified1013 forum posts6370/1000
1 year(s) ago
For a long time, I couldn’t train BJJ at 100% because of my neck hernia. The pain, stiffness, and nerve issues always held me back. Today, I finally had a Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy (Scoville technique) to fix it. I was nervous, but everything went well. Waking up without that constant pain felt like a huge relief. Now, it’s all about recovery, getting stronger, and coming back better than before. As a two-stripe blue belt, I’m grateful for this second chance and excited to get back on the mat—this time, without limits. The journey to purple belt continues! Huge thanks to my trainer Bart Aarts and my entire BJJ family from MATS for all the support—I couldn’t do this without all of you https://www.instagram.com[...]JpNmpyMw==
That's awesome, good to hear man! Take it nice and slow!
Peter Gibbs
Peter Gibbs
Blue beltVerified80 forum posts920/200
1 year(s) ago
As a blue belt who recently had shoulder repair surgery, don't try to go back too soon! I thought I was ready to try just drilling a couple weeks ago, but it was too soon. Nothing bad happened to my shoulder, but that was the single biggest hit to my enthusiasm to get back on the mats.

It's easy to say be patient, but much harder to do. Hang in there, and make sure to get some extra shuteye while you recover.

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