Tiger - Another Back Surgery, Out at Least 6 Months

[acy274]

http://www.golf.com/...te-ongoing-pain

 

[755]

Is anyone really shocked by this??? And every time I care less and less...and I am a fan!.

[dwboston]

Here as well: http://www.pgatour.com/news/2017/04/20/tiger-woods-back-surgery.html

 

Sciatica is tough. Hope he recovers and can live pain-free. Wouldn't wish back pain on anyone.

[micscottj]

I honestly didn't think it was really a back problem this time. i figured it was his pride hurting him.

[Marco]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waal6ysBxco

[Trap Junior]

Didn't he say only a couple of months back that he wont be having any more surgery and that he would rather retire than do it again. So sick of his lies and BS.

[Jules Winnfield]

I honestly didn't think it was really a back problem this time. i figured it was his pride hurting him.

You thought he was just making it up? Come on man. LOL. No way he misses Augusta if he's healthy.

 

Hopefully this is the last big step to his recovery but I'm skeptical. Really hope he can play golf again. We need a better ending to his career than this.

 

 

 

[jaymayor]

4th successful back surgery in a row

[justasgood]

Soon, Tiger will look like Steven Hawking

[BlackM00Nlight]

It's just sad.. had a lot of hope he would be back this year too. I didn't get into golf until Tiger came erupted on tour, as for a lot of other people too I'm sure.

[755]

If you notice in his response playing golf keeps getting pushed further down the line. He is a smart guy he knows it's over but his ego wont let him say it.

 

I have tried to hold out hope as long as anyone that there was one more gallon of gas in the tank, but i'm done.

[JonnyKrasnodar]

At least he'll be ready for Augusta next year ?

[bullie76]

If you notice in his response playing golf keeps getting pushed further down the line. He is a smart guy he knows it's over but his ego wont let him say it.

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He's shooting for the super senior tour.

[augustgolf]

I will admit, I admire TW for his ability, and his mental toughness. It is a trait found among those who will themselves to succeed.

 

I never condsidered myself a big fan of his...only his game.

 

But, since seeing the constant pain that my wife suffered from for many years....pain that no amount of trying to re-position your body to alleviate....and, the courage she showed when she finally had major back surgery....she is my hero.

 

I wish TW well with his upcoming surgery, and hope that it relieves him of his pain. And, if he can come back to play, I hope he does it in moderation.

[lowheel]

Is anyone really shocked by this??? And every time I care less and less...and I am a fan!.

 

The only thing i dont get is the secrecy. Its really weird. Even people who dislike him are like hope you feel better but why all the cloak and dagger stuff? Whats wrong with saying im considering every option on the table as my pain isnt getting any better. I know my fans want to know when ill be back but i cant say for sure until i elect for surgery or PT. thanks for all the well wishes. Dont know why his PR people insist on doing this stuff

[lowheel]

I will admit, I admire TW for his ability, and his mental toughness. It is a trait found among those who will themselves to succeed.

 

I never condsidered myself a big fan of his...only his game.

 

But, since seeing the constant pain that my wife suffered from for many years....pain that no amount of trying to re-position your body to alleviate....and, the courage she showed when she finally had major back surgery....she is my hero.

 

I wish TW well with his upcoming surgery, and hope that it relieves him of his pain. And, if he can come back to play, I hope he does it in moderation.

 

Wish her the best from all of us! Hope the surgery has helped her and hopefully she is pain free. Take care

[SilverBullets]

Didn't he say only a couple of months back that he wont be having any more surgery and that he would rather retire than do it again. So sick of his lies and BS.

 

You can say that until your leg goes numb or has shooting nerve pain down to your toes.

 

My wife had C5-C6 spinal fusion surgery on Tuesday because her right arm was stuck between shooting pain and complete numbness. She was at the point where she couldn't lift her right arm above her head.

 

She's obviously not a professional athlete and had to have the surgery to simply return to normal life.

[bigred90gt]

And he had a fusion. That isn't good for a golf swing. Decreased mobility, added stress on the discs above and below the fusion. Tough road ahead for him.

[jcdiv]

It would be great to see one final push - it's been awesome seeing the Federer & Nadal revival this year - but the odds are definitely not in his favor. Especially with backs, surgery begets more surgery.

[MK7Golf21]

And he had a fusion. That isn't good for a golf swing. Decreased mobility, added stress on the discs above and below the fusion. Tough road ahead for him.

 

it was on the very bottom, there are no discs below the fusion he got

[b.helts]

And he had a fusion. That isn't good for a golf swing. Decreased mobility, added stress on the discs above and below the fusion. Tough road ahead for him.

 

Check out the video Marco posted above. It's very good.

[golfer07840]

So this means several more hours of air time for that Dr on Golf Channel.

 

His name escapes me...

 

Didn't he say only a couple of months back that he wont be having any more surgery and that he would rather retire than do it again. So sick of his lies and BS.

 

You can say that until your leg goes numb or has shooting nerve pain down to your toes.

 

My wife had C5-C6 spinal fusion surgery on Tuesday because her right arm was stuck between shooting pain and complete numbness. She was at the point where she couldn't lift her right arm above her head.

 

She's obviously not a professional athlete and had to have the surgery to simply return to normal life.

 

Hope she feels better and returns to normal soon.

[BrandonFolk]

https://www.youtube....h?v=waal6ysBxco

 

Wow! Hopefully it works! I feel bad for the guy, to once be the most feared guy in a tournament to not being able to play at all has to really screw with a person. He obviously wants to keep playing golf, because he keeps swinging a club. I hope he does get back, he draws people to the game.

[bigred90gt]

And he had a fusion. That isn't good for a golf swing. Decreased mobility, added stress on the discs above and below the fusion. Tough road ahead for him.

 

it was on the very bottom, there are no discs below the fusion he got

 

I didn't see the level originally, I just saw the snippet on the Valero coverage and they did t mention it. That does help that it is L5-S1.

[Dave230]

Shows how close Notah Begay is to him these days. Unfortunately I think he will keep up the facade even if he can't play again because of the TaylorMade deal

[SilverBullets]

So this means several more hours of air time for that Dr on Golf Channel.

 

His name escapes me...

 

Didn't he say only a couple of months back that he wont be having any more surgery and that he would rather retire than do it again. So sick of his lies and BS.

 

You can say that until your leg goes numb or has shooting nerve pain down to your toes.

 

My wife had C5-C6 spinal fusion surgery on Tuesday because her right arm was stuck between shooting pain and complete numbness. She was at the point where she couldn't lift her right arm above her head.

 

She's obviously not a professional athlete and had to have the surgery to simply return to normal life.

 

Hope she feels better and returns to normal soon.

 

Thank you! I am thrilled to report she came out of the surgery 100% pain free and had full mobility in her arm immediately. She's only 29 and the nerve wasn't compressed long enough to create permanent damage. She had a severe bulged disc which was compressing 2 nerves and actually manipulating her spinal cord a little. Surgery was successful. Obviously looking further down the road, she will have to more surgeries to fuse above/below discs but the hope is that she can make it 15-20 years (10 to 15 is more realistic). She was to the point where she couldn't squeeze a shampoo bottle and have shampoo come out. Checked her into the ER Monday, Surgery Tuesday, home Wednesday and she's already out walking around the block.

[ClintDagger]

It makes you wonder if prior surgeries are not getting the job done, thus requiring additional procedures. Or if his quest to play golf at a high level are creating new issues that have to be fixed. I sincerely hope it's not the latter. Tiger has nothing left to prove, and no one wants to see him watching the ceremonial tee shots at ANGC from a wheel chair.

[lowheel]

So this means several more hours of air time for that Dr on Golf Channel.

 

His name escapes me...

 

Didn't he say only a couple of months back that he wont be having any more surgery and that he would rather retire than do it again. So sick of his lies and BS.

 

You can say that until your leg goes numb or has shooting nerve pain down to your toes.

 

My wife had C5-C6 spinal fusion surgery on Tuesday because her right arm was stuck between shooting pain and complete numbness. She was at the point where she couldn't lift her right arm above her head.

 

She's obviously not a professional athlete and had to have the surgery to simply return to normal life.

 

Hope she feels better and returns to normal soon.

 

Thank you! I am thrilled to report she came out of the surgery 100% pain free and had full mobility in her arm immediately. She's only 29 and the nerve wasn't compressed long enough to create permanent damage. She had a severe bulged disc which was compressing 2 nerves and actually manipulating her spinal cord a little. Surgery was successful. Obviously looking further down the road, she will have to more surgeries to fuse above/below discs but the hope is that she can make it 15-20 years (10 to 15 is more realistic). She was to the point where she couldn't squeeze a shampoo bottle and have shampoo come out. Checked her into the ER Monday, Surgery Tuesday, home Wednesday and she's already out walking around the block.

 

Thats fantastic news! Great to hear.

[lowheel]

It makes you wonder if prior surgeries are not getting the job done, thus requiring additional procedures. Or if his quest to play golf at a high level are creating new issues that have to be fixed. I sincerely hope it's not the latter. Tiger has nothing left to prove, and no one wants to see him watching the ceremonial tee shots at ANGC from a wheel chair.

 

Its quite possible. I was friends growing up with a now ex nhl player who had major knee surgery at the end of his career. His right leg because of multiple knee surgeries is 1" shorter than the other leg. This led to foot problems which led to hip problems which led to back problems which led to nerve problems and sciatica issues. He had to retire because of these issues but pushing through them definitely caused other problems so you could be right.

[MtlJeff]

Is he really ever coming back full time?