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I fell skiing and have slightly herniated C6. Cervical stenosis runs in my family and I’m concerned that cycling and running may aggravate both the disc as well as stenosis. My DEXA scan shows slight osteopenia. The Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/in-depth/osteoporosis/art-20044989 has published recommendations against running along with https://ageless-nutrition.com/staying-active-with-osteoporosis/ What are your thoughts on running and cycling?
Dear Alec,
Thank you for your comment and sorry to hear about your injury. This question is best addressed by one of the neurosurgeons / spine surgeons as it depends on the degree of herniation and stenosis. We would suggest that you ask your doctor to refer you to see a neurosurgeon or spine surgeon.
Regards,
Osteoporosis Team @ UHN