[kermit]

Just have to have a moan - did my back in on Sunday and physio confirmed yesterday I have a slipped disc.  Aside from the fact Im in blooming agony and can hardly move, I'm really concerned about the veggies - talk about the worst time of year to become immobile. 

And no, it wasnt done lugging bags of compost around, rather 630am putting scalextric together for my son!

[Y.E.A.H]

hope you feel better soon 

[Debz]

It always happens when you least expect it.  I hurt my bag putting on my socks one morning.  Thankfully it was ok in a couple of days. 

[dexyblue]

Do be carefull Kermit, that happened to me in 1989 but mine ruptured as well and was not diagnosed for nearly 18 months resulting in my sciatic nerve being irepairably damaged. As a result I am disabled and in constant pain, walk with a limp and have foot ankle and calf damage so do be carefull and hope you have a speedy recovery

[kermit]

Thanks folks.  I did it before 18 months ago - eventually got better, but still have to be careful.  I guess I was a bit blase in recent months and now paying the price.  Its a nightmare, so many seedlings on the go and potting on required.

Harrumph!

[Runwell-Steve]

Hope you feel better soon.  It appears to be time to introduce your son to the joys of growing veg.  Make him do the work while you supervise.

[chris23005]

Just have to have a moan - did my back in on Sunday and physio confirmed yesterday I have a slipped disc.  Aside from the fact Im in * agony and can hardly move, I'm really concerned about the veggies - talk about the worst time of year to become immobile. 

And no, it wasnt done lugging bags of compost around, rather 630am putting scalextric together for my son!

Poor you - as a fellow back/knee sufferer I can sympathise with you. Anyway I would say that the answer is to get your son to do some watering and stuff for  you - after all it was his scalextric that did it!!