Can't play no mo blues.
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i have a back problem going back a couple years that hinders me greatly from playing. pool is one of the worst things for me according to the doc, and an hour on a pool table confirms this. but pool is also an addiction, so how have i handled it? opiates. pop one and i can play a three hours, pop two and i can play a tournament. brilliant. last tournament i got to the final, but seven hours in, so it had worn off and i had none left. couldn't even rack the balls. i all but conceded. of course the day after having played "painless" is brutal too
i've stayed (almost) clean from that shit the last year and a half, and hence no tournaments. the restaurant closest to work has two tables, so i sneak in there now and then, occasionally go to the pool hall, but it's not the same as playing matches or tournaments.
so my cope is watching pro pool i guess. i've become a railbird. i downloaded a pool game for the phone but it was rubbish. there's a 3C game that's OK.
The itch never goes away. However... if we can't play find a new interest. Easy to say. My pool went down hill in the past years. No endurance. Feel like crap when I get up from sitting, Concentration evaporated and so on.
I got turned on to BumperPool... It's not an easy game but easier to play and take less seriously. Problem is finding a table/game. It's hard to replace things we love. I know golfers that cannot play anymore.... they are not happy about it as the fun/lifestyle is gone.
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It appears my friend has entered the breach once more. Glad to have you back.
I've recently had a RF Ablation done on my lower back. For as long as it lasts, it's been a Godsend. If anyone out there is suffering from lower back pain, I would encourage you to investigate the possibility.
Biloxi Boy
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The problem is if you have multiple lesions -- knock one down, another rises up to take its place. Playing pool is therapeutic. It keeps you stretched out. Too much at one time is bad. The social aspects of pool are also very beneficial. You should never quit. It may be necessary to modify how long you play, but folks with bad backs should not try to grind anything.
Thank you.... what's happening is I had both eyes worked on in the last few weeks... along with that I have not had drink in 3 weeks (not that I drink much...maybe 1 beer) and I found it difficult to post without a beer in my handIt appears my friend has entered the breach once more. Glad to have you back.
I'm 77 and am playing at about 75% of prime.
I cant play more than 4 hours.
I wear pool playing glasses so the balls are not fuzzy anymore.
Stretching out for shots is tough and have to use the bridge more often.
Shooting behind my back is a no no these days.
But I'll take 9-5 in one hole from you young guys.
I cant play more than 4 hours.
I wear pool playing glasses so the balls are not fuzzy anymore.
Stretching out for shots is tough and have to use the bridge more often.
Shooting behind my back is a no no these days.
But I'll take 9-5 in one hole from you young guys.
That's one of the most honest comments about opiates I've ever read. Thanks Stog.
Thinking about you having to play video pool just makes me sad, my friend.
Funny you should mention that. My daughter is on my ass to get it done. I'm still in the dark ages when it comes to back surgery. They got me long time ago and that stays with you.It appears my friend has entered the breach once more. Glad to have you back.
I've recently had a RF Ablation done on my lower back. For as long as it lasts, it's been a Godsend. If anyone out there is suffering from lower back pain, I would encourage you to investigate the possibility.
It does for me. On those days when I can't play, this site feeds the beast, ya know??
75%?? I can only wish!!I'm 77 and am playing at about 75% of prime.
I cant play more than 4 hours.
I wear pool playing glasses so the balls are not fuzzy anymore.
Stretching out for shots is tough and have to use the bridge more often.
Shooting behind my back is a no no these days.
But I'll take 9-5 in one hole from you young guys.
Go get em!!
I drove to the procedure myself. 30 to 45 minutes later I walked out of there and drove home, feeling like I was 25 years old.. It's a temporary fix, but absolutely amazing.
Seriously??
Time I looked into this further. My daughter thanks you Sir!!
You are very welcome. The prep shots are not fun. Once you get numb, and the procedure is over, it's damned near miraculous.
How long does it last... Avg?? Or is it permanent??You are very welcome. The prep shots are not fun. Once you get numb, and the procedure is over, it's damned near miraculous.
L5 S1 needs attention. So does the hip.
It's not permanent. I've heard it can last a year, maybe longer. Unfortunately the nerves that they ablate, will/can/do "come back to life."
That is where my issue is. L5-S1 is shot.
That joint is the fricken worst!!!