How you know you're getting old

redondoaveb · 12-08-2018, 01:26 PM

Yesterday morning I decided to replace my rear difusser. I put down a moving blanket to lay on while installing the 4 bolts on the bottom of my bumper. After getting it installed with no issues I was cleaning up and the very last thing I was doing was bending down to fold up the moving blanket and felt a twinge in my lower back.Today I can barely walk.
So, after contorting my body to get in various positions to install the bolts with no problem, I bend over to pick up the blaneket and my back goes out. I was suppose to drop my car off today to have a new clutch installed and a few little things done, I can't even bend down to get into my car.

madwi · 12-08-2018, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Yesterday morning I decided to replace my rear difusser. I put down a moving blanket to lay on while installing the 4 bolts on the bottom of my bumper. After getting it installed with no issues I was cleaning up and the very last thing I was doing was bending down to fold up the moving blanket and felt a twinge in my lower back.Today I can barely walk.
So, after contorting my body to get in various positions to install the bolts with no problem, I bend over to pick up the blaneket and my back goes out. I was suppose to drop my car off today to have a new clutch installed and a few little things done, I can't even bend down to get into my car.

Been there, man.

cv129 · 12-08-2018, 02:26 PM

I twice had the same results just bending down into the Z’s trunk to get something.

And I am only 37.....lol

Kzonts · 12-08-2018, 02:32 PM

Time to see a good chiropractor...

KN21283 · 12-08-2018, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzonts

Time to see a good chiropractor...

Or surgeon.

I had a microdiscectomy, although I’m not pain free I am ready and able again.

SouthArk370Z · 12-08-2018, 08:51 PM

Messed up my back about 25 years ago. Much better now but can still have problems if I pick something up wrong. I've gotten pretty good at picking things up properly.

redondoaveb · 12-08-2018, 09:17 PM

It appears I'm not the only invalid on here.

Fedex dropped off my clutch kit today. When the driver handed me the box I about dropped to my knees in pain. Fortunately it didn't make it any worse and the back is feeling somewhat better now.

old guy · 12-09-2018, 12:02 AM

Just had an "episode" in late November and I feel your pain!
The one thing I've noticed is that the older ya get, the longer it lasts!
This last "episode " lasted 7 days and I lost 3 days of work
Good luck

Rusty · 12-09-2018, 12:04 AM

I blew my back out at the tender age of 33. I was working for Goodyear at the time. I was changing tires on a car, and WAM!. Felt like electric shock in my spine. I was off work for 3 weeks. Go back to work. 2 weeks later, they terminated me. Found out a couple of years later. They don't want anyone with back issues working for them.

bunk · 12-09-2018, 07:12 AM

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I blew my back out at the tender age of 33. I was working for Goodyear at the time. I was changing tires on a car, and WAM!. Felt like electric shock in my spine. I was off work for 3 weeks. Go back to work. 2 weeks later, they terminated me. Found out a couple of years later. They don't want anyone with back issues working for them.

Probably more like they didnt want to pay workers comp!

Rusty · 12-09-2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bunk

Probably more like they didnt want to pay workers comp!

They did pay me for the off time.

jwick · 12-09-2018, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

It appears I'm not the only invalid on here.

Fedex dropped off my clutch kit today. When the driver handed me the box I about dropped to my knees in pain. Fortunately it didn't make it any worse and the back is feeling somewhat better now.

Just clutch or flywheel and **** too? The OEM setup is like 50#.

redondoaveb · 12-09-2018, 11:09 AM

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Just clutch or flywheel and **** too? The OEM setup is like 50#.

Just a clutch (ZSpeed Stage 4). It was in a pretty big box though which made it feel like it was 100# to my back.

jwick · 12-09-2018, 11:53 AM

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Just a clutch (ZSpeed Stage 4). It was in a pretty big box though which made it feel like it was 100# to my back. í*½í¸

That sucks

Fuzzzy · 12-09-2018, 12:00 PM

Damn! Lots of back problems here. Mine has been a long-term problem but manageable. I have to get in and out of my Z like a little old lady, but I can manage and not be too embarrassed by it.

But every once in a while, just like OP, I'll bend over to pick something up off the floor or ground, and the ol' back just locks up. It is almost always a very simple movement that brings the most severe and longest lasting acute pain.

It's a cruel world out there, guys. Hope your pain passes quickly, OP!

12-08-2018, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,382 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684376	How you know you're getting old Yesterday morning I decided to replace my rear difusser. I put down a moving blanket to lay on while installing the 4 bolts on the bottom of my bumper. After getting it installed with no issues I was cleaning up and the very last thing I was doing was bending down to fold up the moving blanket and felt a twinge in my lower back.Today I can barely walk. So, after contorting my body to get in various positions to install the bolts with no problem, I bend over to pick up the blaneket and my back goes out. I was suppose to drop my car off today to have a new clutch installed and a few little things done, I can't even bend down to get into my car. cv129, Rusty, Hotrodz and 4 others like this. __________________ Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo 750whp/700ft.lbs

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cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,272 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163996	I twice had the same results just bending down into the Z’s trunk to get something. And I am only 37.....lol redondoaveb likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

12-08-2018, 02:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
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12-08-2018, 08:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	Messed up my back about 25 years ago. Much better now but can still have problems if I pick something up wrong. I've gotten pretty good at picking things up properly. redondoaveb likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

12-08-2018, 09:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,382 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684376	It appears I'm not the only invalid on here. Fedex dropped off my clutch kit today. When the driver handed me the box I about dropped to my knees in pain. Fortunately it didn't make it any worse and the back is feeling somewhat better now. __________________ Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo 750whp/700ft.lbs

12-09-2018, 12:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 69 Posts: 2,711 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684371	Just had an "episode" in late November and I feel your pain! The one thing I've noticed is that the older ya get, the longer it lasts! This last "episode " lasted 7 days and I lost 3 days of work Good luck redondoaveb likes this. __________________ I better walk before they make me run....

12-09-2018, 12:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,568 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	I blew my back out at the tender age of 33. I was working for Goodyear at the time. I was changing tires on a car, and WAM!. Felt like electric shock in my spine. I was off work for 3 weeks. Go back to work. 2 weeks later, they terminated me. Found out a couple of years later. They don't want anyone with back issues working for them. old guy and bunk like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

12-09-2018, 12:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
Fuzzzy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MS Posts: 876 Drives: 2014 370Z 7AT MR Rep Power: 21862	Damn! Lots of back problems here. Mine has been a long-term problem but manageable. I have to get in and out of my Z like a little old lady, but I can manage and not be too embarrassed by it. But every once in a while, just like OP, I'll bend over to pick something up off the floor or ground, and the ol' back just locks up. It is almost always a very simple movement that brings the most severe and longest lasting acute pain. It's a cruel world out there, guys. Hope your pain passes quickly, OP! jwick, Rusty and redondoaveb like this.