I KNOW FOLKS WHO GOT SURGERY FOR THEIR DISC'S AND BACK AND HAVE REGRETTED THAT SHIT. THEY SAY IT JUST MADE IT WORSE. THEY ENDED UP HAVING TO FIND A NEW OCCUPATION AND GOT PAID TO GO TO SCHOOL FOR A NEW TRADE. RIDE IT TILL THE WHEELS FALL OFF THEN GET CHIPPED OUT, THEY'LL PAY FOR YOUR SCHOOLING AND YOULL HAVE TO STAY AWAY FROM ANY HEAVY WORK LIKE THAT OR FORFEIT YOUR SETTLEMENT.