Bono's had back surgery in Munich

**dalhousie** · 05-25-2010, 05:58 PM

Even celeb's aren't immune to dodgy spines interrupting their lives but I guess Bono's having top notch treatment with no expense spared! Hope nobody was going to any of his US concert dates.

Showbiz - News - Bono exits hospital after back surgery - Digital Spy

**Gilbert P** · 05-25-2010, 08:18 PM

Hi Ruth
I heard this on the news being in Germany and having surgery may be a good thing, It sounds like he had a Micro Disc.

I wonder if and when he will join SPS

LOL Gil

**JK2234** · 06-29-2010, 11:57 PM

what type of surgery did he have? micro disc?

**sportsnut3007** · 06-30-2010, 04:26 AM

Yes, celebrities are people too lol. Phil Jackson has fusion of l5-s1 from the 70's and still played in the nba for a few years after, which I think is absolutely nuts lol. Larry Bird as fusion of l5-s1 after his playing days. So while I am a sports fan and used to be mad at mom for not letting me play football in highschool, I am very thankful now she did not lol, especially if my back is genetically bad idk. I do not intend on letting my kids play any sports after jr high and never will allow football. Is having "fun" or making it into the pros worth pain later in life? I would say no.

**ajj1001** · 06-30-2010, 06:03 AM

I'm probably the opposite, I encouraged my daughters to do lots of sports growing up(even full contact ones). I wanted them to as much exercise as possible and their backs have strong supporting muscles which helps ward off any future problems. their sporting achievements have been a great part of their growing up.

**dalhousie** · 06-30-2010, 07:49 AM

I've only just seen the replies to this thread.

Originally Posted by JK2234

what type of surgery did he have? micro disc?

Bono suffered severe compression of the sciatic nerve. There was a serious tear in the ligament and a herniated disc. His surgery was with Professor Tonn at Munich's LMU University Hospital.

There's more details on this link:

News - Bono Released From Hospital After Emergency Spinal Surgery - Movies, TV & Music - UsMagazine.com

Originally Posted by sportsnut3007

Yes, celebrities are people too lol. Phil Jackson has fusion of l5-s1 from the 70's and still played in the nba for a few years after, which I think is absolutely nuts lol. Larry Bird as fusion of l5-s1 after his playing days. So while I am a sports fan and used to be mad at mom for not letting me play football in highschool, I am very thankful now she did not lol, especially if my back is genetically bad idk. I do not intend on letting my kids play any sports after jr high and never will allow football. Is having "fun" or making it into the pros worth pain later in life? I would say no.

Originally Posted by ajj1001

I'm probably the opposite, I encouraged my daughters to do lots of sports growing up(even full contact ones). I wanted them to as much exercise as possible and their backs have strong supporting muscles which helps ward off any future problems. their sporting achievements have been a great part of their growing up.

I guess on the exercise front it's best to strike a balance. I'm all for promoting physical activity in children

but there are many types of exercise that are more spine friendly. If DDD runs in the family it maybe wise to encourage youngsters to do minimal or non impact activities.

**ajj1001** · 06-30-2010, 07:55 AM

I traced my biological family to rule out any hereditary problems and there aren't any. I'm just a fluke! one daughter flies on the military so has passed extensive medical tests which is good.

**Cindylou** · 06-30-2010, 08:14 AM

I'm with Alison on this one....I highly encouraged physical activity and sports in all 3 of my sons while they were growing up. It helped shape who they are today. My middle son is an elite athlete who just finished his 3rd Half Ironman last month, preparing for his first full Ironman this September in Madison Wisconsin. We will be there with bells on, cheering him on! My oldest son is a major rock climber who has "guns" like you wouldn't believe! haha! My youngest was a swimmer in high school and the first couple years of college. (didn't like the coach in college and dropped out) He's also a wilderness backpacker. This summer, just after his college graduation, he took a summer job as a canoe outfitter at a remote lodge way up in the northwoods on the Gunflint Trail. Their physical activity and prowess is a huge part of who they are today. ps: I can't wait to get my little granddaughter out on the slopes in another year or two! hehe

**Justin** · 06-30-2010, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Cindylou

I'm with Alison on this one....I highly encouraged physical activity and sports in all 3 of my sons while they were growing up. It helped shape who they are today. My middle son is an elite athlete who just finished his 3rd Half Ironman last month, preparing for his first full Ironman this September in Madison Wisconsin. We will be there with bells on, cheering him on! My oldest son is a major rock climber who has "guns" like you wouldn't believe! haha! My youngest was a swimmer in high school and the first couple years of college. (didn't like the coach in college and dropped out) He's also a wilderness backpacker. This summer, just after his college graduation, he took a summer job as a canoe outfitter at a remote lodge way up in the northwoods on the Gunflint Trail. Their physical activity and prowess is a huge part of who they are today. ps: I can't wait to get my little granddaughter out on the slopes in another year or two! hehe

CL, it sounds like you have some slackers!

Full Ironman's are insane. I have a friend that does them.

When we have kids and they are old enough to play "sports," I'm going to encourage them to play full-contact chess and piano.