Two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has revealed a fresh surgery he had earlier this yr on a spinal injury relationship again to 2003.
Stoner, who retired from MotoGP on the finish of the 2012 season, has had quite a few documented well being issues through the years, maybe most notably the continual fatigue that has usually prevented him from driving in any respect.
The spinal drawback that Stoner has had surgery for this yr, although, is a lesser-known subject, however one which he says first arose when he crashed and hit some hay bales in 2003, which was his second full-time season within the 125cc World Championship.
Casey Stoner
In a submit on his Instagram account, Stoner says the ache that resulted from the injury was one thing he’s handled for over 20 years, however that the surgery has lastly relieved his again ache.
“Three months today since I had a L5-S1 spinal fusion and L4-5 disc replacement,” Casey Stoner wrote within the social media submit.
“It all started with a crash back in 2003, when I went head first into some hay bales. The impact compressed my spine, and while I managed it as best I could for over 20 years, the last couple of years – and especially the final six months – became unbearable. It got to the point where surgery was the only real option.
“Recovery has definitely had its ups and downs, but overall my back hasn’t felt this good for as long as I can remember.
“What’s surprised me most is realising that even when I thought my back felt ‘good’ before, I was still living with constant pain. It’s only now that I’ve experienced what having no back pain actually feels like.
“I’m incredibly grateful to my surgeon and the entire medical team who looked after me throughout the process. Thank you for giving me my quality of life back.”
