Hello guys,
So I've just been diagnosed with L5/S1 disc herniation (10mm). The doctor says I should avoid any kind of spinal compression (and twisting of course), so it would be good to quit hardcore riding at all...
...so I'm starting my journey through physiotherapists and the rehabilitation to make me rideable again. I thought that motorcycle kidney belt might be a good way to reduce spine compression and would enable me to ride freeride/downhill trails every now and then.
I've seen there already were a few topics about it, but I'd like to ask you here which one would be the best for biking. I guess the protection is similar, so which one is the lightest and coolest for summer days? I don't really care about the pads, mainly the compression-absorbance.
I'm thinking mainly about:
- Fox Turbo (seems to be the most mtb friendly) https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/827/24782/Fox-Racing-Turbo-Kidney-Belt
- Troy Lee 3305 3305 Kidney Belt | Troy Lee Designs®
- Leatt 3DF https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/827/58249/Leatt-3DF-3.0-Kidney-Belt
- Fly Racing Flight Flight Adult/Youth Kidney Belt | FLY Racing | Motocross, MTB, BMX, Snowmobile Racewear; Street Apparel and Hard Parts
- O'neal PXR O'Neal PXR Black/Red Kidney Belt
Any other propositions and thoughts about this idea or my injury are welcome
cheers
So I've just been diagnosed with L5/S1 disc herniation (10mm). The doctor says I should avoid any kind of spinal compression (and twisting of course), so it would be good to quit hardcore riding at all...
...so I'm starting my journey through physiotherapists and the rehabilitation to make me rideable again. I thought that motorcycle kidney belt might be a good way to reduce spine compression and would enable me to ride freeride/downhill trails every now and then.
I've seen there already were a few topics about it, but I'd like to ask you here which one would be the best for biking. I guess the protection is similar, so which one is the lightest and coolest for summer days? I don't really care about the pads, mainly the compression-absorbance.
I'm thinking mainly about:
- Fox Turbo (seems to be the most mtb friendly) https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/827/24782/Fox-Racing-Turbo-Kidney-Belt
- Troy Lee 3305 3305 Kidney Belt | Troy Lee Designs®
- Leatt 3DF https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/827/58249/Leatt-3DF-3.0-Kidney-Belt
- Fly Racing Flight Flight Adult/Youth Kidney Belt | FLY Racing | Motocross, MTB, BMX, Snowmobile Racewear; Street Apparel and Hard Parts
- O'neal PXR O'Neal PXR Black/Red Kidney Belt
Any other propositions and thoughts about this idea or my injury are welcome