The Straw That Broke The Camel's Back

[@terrywest5735]

I wish you a full and speedy recovery!

[@EEEEMMMMKKKK]

Ahh man i was moaning during most of the video, at the middle I thought it was going to end bad but i am so glad it didn’t. I hope you get even better.

[@clarenceclark8592]

You poor bastard I’ve had my lower back fused together they had jus come out with that surgery when I got hurt but was unavailable for me I was to poor, ironically I jus ordered a rear rack from ya I’m here praying for you I know the pain your experiencing before and after take it slow and pick up nothin but your pecker for two years best advice I can give ya it took me like 3years to feel completely heal up you’ll have good days where you forget your screwed up n you’ll do something that will aggravate it my advice is to jus don’t do that it’s two steps back everytime if you’ve had this this long I’m not telling you nothing you don’t allready know by heart jus know your not alone and now I understand why when I ordered my rear rack for my Honda 300 you marked it out of stock very understandable I sympathize I’m glad I got the last one in stock can’t wait for it to get here I’m excited it’s a slick rack the slickest imo but do take care of yourself first before anyone else I can wait I got time I’m sure sorry you have to go thru that and I know you’ll do about anything to get rid of the pain like I said I’m praying for ya daily best of luck to you sincerely Clarence Clark (Oklahoma)

[@CamelADV]

Yeah, slow and steady... sadly!

[@JakeMurrayFTW]

What an ordeal brother! You're a brave soul. So glad your backpain is improved! Prayers for your quick and full recovery on the drop-foot nightmare.

[@CamelADV]

Slowly getting better!

[@epmrealtyericmccormack6534]

Jaysus! I certainly hope you get your full control of your foot back. Not living in pain has got to be good! I am pulling for a full recovery for you!

[@CamelADV]

Yeah, not being miserable 24/7 is quite a change.

[@TheFoxyt2]

Prepare. Ride. Recover! Prepare ride recover!

[@CamelADV]

More recovery than anything this season!

[@russellborn515]

Thanks for sharing this. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@CamelADV]

Thanks!

[@HeavyEnduro]

You are our hero! Hope the foot comes back soon! See you on the next ride!

[@CamelADV]

I hope so too!

[@rustyorr1396]

I was at ONZ in Oct! Had L5/S1 and L4/L5 ADR done. Sorry to hear you are having a hard time with recovery. The post op issues are not in the brochure! My riding buddy was there last spring and had a pile of work done too. btw we both have your goodies on our Nordens and he used to be on a Tenere farkled with Camel bits. If you are curious about ONZ rehab reach out!

[@Holmaaron]

You got this. Looking forward to seeing you back on a bike. 💪🏻

[@CamelADV]

Fingers crossed!

[@olliechristopher467]

I've had severe spinal stenosis for many years due to a broken back in the 90's. I feel your pain. Mine has morphed into extreme Sciatica. I'm still managing it with injections and PT. I'm going as long as I can before considering surgery. Best of luck to you Cory.

[@CamelADV]

I'm sorry to hear that :( I waited as long as I could for surgery and no I wish I had done it sooner as more damage was done because I waited too long.

[@maddog6243]

Cory you’re a really big inspiration to me man.

[@CamelADV]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@lostinlamancha]

I hope you have a speedy and full recovery. After watching so many of your videos riding gnarly shit in Utah and CO, I never had any idea of your past injury. Stay strong and optimistic. We're all rooting for you! You'll be doing stoopid shit again in no time!!! I went face first into the side of a pickup truck at 50 mph in the spring of 2022. Plates, screws and torn muscles and ligaments. I got back on the bike 8 months later and rode through the pain for 6000 miles to Baja. This year was 10,000 miles of NM, CO BDR, Wy, MT, ID, WA, OR, CA, NV, UT, AZ and Mexico. Some of your videos inspired me to do that on my KTM 890R. I personally really appreciate you putting this video out and reminding us all that we're human beings on the other end of these mouse clicks, and that there's a community that you've contributed to, and that we care about you. You've inspired us in so many ways and I hope to see you out on the trail sometime soon...

[@CamelADV]

Great to hear you're back on the bike and doing well!

[@allenhuling598]

Thanks for sharing, Cory, it's good to get to know the ones we support and that they are struggling humans too! Just turned 60, and after a very active life have had total knee replacements on both knees. Great results, but it's not like OEM equipment.....a big part of why the time on my T7 is so valuable to me these days! Thanks for a the great products to allow me to customize to myself!!🤘

[@CamelADV]

It may not be up to OEM standards but I'm glad we have options!

[@allenhuling598]

For sure!! Hope you're able to get back to riding soon, Spring is here (sort of) and the riding season waits for no one!! Cheers!@@CamelADV

[@dougnash6316]

Dealing with lower back issues myself and I found Squat University on KZbin. Some very insightful info there. All the best 👍👍

[@CamelADV]

Not many people get through life without back problems. I'm glad you found some relief.

[@Hammarlund_Moto]

Thanks for sharing, get well soon 😊

[@CamelADV]

Thanks!

[@roberthorvath1976]

Wish you all the best and full recovery.

[@CamelADV]

Thanks!

[@davidblanchet749]

Get better soon, Cory! Thank you for sharing. You inspire me!

[@CamelADV]

Thanks David!

[@Hinch55]

Get better soon, Cory.

[@CamelADV]

Thanks!

[@ianferrier235]

Wish you the best Corey, really sucks listening to your story. Hope it all works out man.

[@CamelADV]

It'll take some time but we'll get there.

[@santaclausutube]

Cory you came along way, is not much left ahead of you. I’m sure the "robot foot" will came back to its senses and you’ll be riding again in no time. I wish you all the best!

[@CamelADV]

Yeah, feeling better by the day.

[@nemerkha]

wishing you a speedy recovery

[@CamelADV]

Thanks!

[@tripracer15]

Bro, wow! I'm over here telling Craig that you had big balls for the Desert 100 race I watched, ...but this is another level...complete with real giant balls! Let me know when your in Texas, you will be treated with a Texas Racers hospitality...much respect 🙏

[@CamelADV]

LOL! They are back to normal now... thankfully!

[@tripracer15]

@@CamelADV and knowing that, I'll sleep better!!! Lol...glad you're better buddy

[@BroadwayT660]

Hoping for a full recovery and you get back to the 100% bad ass you are, soon !

[@CamelADV]

Thanks, Jeff. I'm looking forward to getting back on the bike.

[@ralfabel8657]

Hey Cory! As a Physio I know this - thanksfull from the other side of pain. I wish you all the best. Take your time, you will need it. 🙏🫰🫰

[@CamelADV]

Yes, it certainly seems like it's going to be a long road.

[@TheBeardedGrump]

I broke my back a little over 5 months ago so I can feel your pain. I completely shattered my L1 and I'm going to lose some mobility. I sure hope it doesn't bother me for the rest of my life. I wish you the best and hope you make a full recovery

[@CamelADV]

:( heal quick

[@TheBeardedGrump]

@@CamelADV thanks. You too 👊

[@MarcFrech]

Thanks for sharing this Cory, I’m sure your story will give others with similar back injuries hope. Wishing you a full recovery!!

[@CamelADV]

Thanks!

[@Rust_valley_adventures]

Broke my T7 about 19 months ago on my enduro bike along with my ankle and tib bone, luckily my back muscles kept everything in shape and 2 surgeries on my ankle and tib all good as new, been back riding 12 months now and all good . GWS

[@CamelADV]

I'm glad to hear you're back at it. Spine injuries suck!

[@lilstan777]

Sorry to hear all that you had to and still going through....hoping you get the rest you need and all the issues go away....and I would be doing a whole lot more bitching that....take care of yourself

[@gorygray]

My drop foot after a massive accident with pelvis and leg surgery had a bleak prognosis. I realised I could move my foot in increments of millimetres, and so would sit on my bed and do only that for hrs every day. For 3-6 months….daily..maybe 2hrs. To the neurologist’s surprise it very gradually improved. If you can move it at all, keep sending it all the signals to move. A lot of my foot is numb, but I have full control of my foot back. It took a year or two. No two situations are alike, but if there is any movement at all, it’s worth pursuing. Thinking of you, and wish you well.

[@CamelADV]

I've got a small amount there so there is a connection still. Hoping it'll come back with time.

[@oic1968]

Wishing you all the best in your recovery..

[@CamelADV]

Thanks!

[@alessandro519]

Good luck mate!! I wish you the best! I know the pain you had in the past years and I glad you don’t have to carry it anymore

[@CamelADV]

Things are slowly getting back to normal...

[@nikoskopidakis1363]

Speedy recovery mate and back on the bike soon

[@CamelADV]

I hope so!

[@adaptableadventurerider]

Alll the best for a great recovery Cory, my old man just got diagnosed with stage 3+ advanced prostate cancer been a bit of a rollercoaster an hes got an opp in April an hes in positive spirits to start all his treatment as hopefully itl improve things as he cant ride at the mo. Both wishing you a full recovery 🖖

[@CamelADV]

Sorry to hear about the cancer; that's rough. I hope he heals quickly.

[@adaptableadventurerider]

@@CamelADV thanks Cory really appreciate the reply all fingers crossed 🤞

[@scottc3]

Wishing you all the best with your continued recovery! 👍

[@CamelADV]

Thanks Scott!

[@dougiverson4297]

Thanks for the video. Wishing you a great recovery.

[@CamelADV]

Thanks!

[@darrenerickson802]

Thank you for sharing this. I can relate and empathize- I also have degenerated L4/L5 discs, and have been living with that pain for several decades. Best to you in your recovery, friend!

[@CamelADV]

I'm sorry to hear that... it's tough to deal with every day.

[@KellyWhitehouse]

Damn, that's a major deal. Really wishing you all the best for your recovery. Real shame the healthcare system in Canuckistan wouldn't do this for you. Still, they are clearly the experts.

[@CamelADV]

It would have been nice if I could have done it locally but I'm just glad that the opportunity existed to get it done anywhere.

[@Pcfly]

Wishing you the best recovery Cory……you’re always a badass! 🖖

[@CamelADV]

Thank you.

[@paul.vanhout57]

Very courageous to share such a challenging personal journey. Keep up the good fight👍

[@CamelADV]

Thanks Paul!

[@JonibarTeam]

All the best man! Speed in recovery.

[@CamelADV]

Thanks!

[@lukerich2121]

Praying for you, Cory.

[@charlescummings1484]

+1

[@CamelADV]

Thanks!

[@scottharter1161]

Get better soon. I hope that foot drop gets under control. Good thing it isn't the shift foot. I have a question, though, as someone that doesn't have Canadian health care. That surgery isn't being done in Canada, so you go to Germany to have it. Does that put the cost of that surgery on you? Is follow up treatment by the Canadian system covered or is that on you? Just curious.

[@CamelADV]

The cost was 100% mine to pay; that was part of the reason I just got the surgery done this year. Fusion would have been covered (at some point when things got bad enough). Follow-up care here at home has been minimal; basically just doc visits for medication changes.

[@beeswings2001]

Hi had a major sciatic attack july 23 left foot went numb straight way 8 months later drop foot still there gear changing is an arse miss judge distance get leg twitching at nite just got referral to spinal triage unit awaiting appointment hope you have a speedy recovery

[@CamelADV]

I'm sorry to hear that; good luck with your specialist. I've got a neurologist referral for the foot drop, and I'm hoping we can get it sorted sooner rather than later.

[@someth1ngstube]

Thank you for sharing. I really hope you'll fully recover soon

[@CamelADV]

I hope so too

[@BrianEnglander]

Thanks for sharing your experience Cory. While I haven't experienced a broken back, I've had chronic low back pain since high school so can appreciate your ordeal somewhat. Wishing you a continued strong recovery!

[@Erez84]

Get well soon bud. Most of us carry lower back pain, hopefully after all you went through you'll be done with yours soon! Keep up the good spirit and being methodical on the rehab and training as you are, the human body is an amazing machine.

[@CamelADV]

Thanks, will do!

[@blaynehumphrey3198]

I fully feel your pain mate, I broke my back 2011, and have been flipping somewhere between discomfort and agony ever since..... and apparently I'm not bad enough for that type of op just yet. Picking up an africa twin dam near kills me. Hope you have a speedy recovery mate, all the best👍

[@CamelADV]

Most days, mine was the equivalent of having a pebble in my shoe; constantly annoying and you're always aware of it. Some days (weeks) were crippling pain. I'm glad it's behind me (in theory).

[@blaynehumphrey3198]

@CamelADV mate, it's like talking to a mirror, you have vocalised what I have been through in the last 13 years better than I ever could...... I'm doing the Taffy Dakar, isle of man TT 24 and a off road TET in North Spain despite my bad back and chronic pain...... I hope you get some relief from it, chronic pain sucks.. all the best pal!

[@adv4me]

Hoping you have a full recovery Cory. I had an “Axe-ident” and completely severed the tendon responsible for lifting your foot. Spent three months in physiotherapy to get it back so I know the frustration of your foot not working. Take care brother. Looking forward to positive updates on your recovery. Cheers!

[@CamelADV]

I'm glad you recovered ... I'm hoping for the same outcome!

[@marinoopen]

Best wishes dude

[@CamelADV]

Thanks!

[@samhill3496]

Man, Hoping you get much better. The simpliest things can be almost impossible. Good fortune to you.

[@CamelADV]

No kidding... putting on socks has been brutal. 2 weeks ago, I managed to do it myself for the first time since surgery... it's still a battle.

[@philhagoes9339]

Hi Corey, Thanks for the very educational deep dive on this issue. I hope you recover soon and continue your excellent riding adventures, and very innovative T7 products. Get well soon, keep up the great work!

[@Euryheli]

WOW! That's a huge thing, hoping you have a full recovery soon, it's great that you're not having back pain, the foot will get better. Thanks for sharing.

[@CamelADV]

It's odd not having the pain I've had for 1/2 my life. Now we get to deal with the foot recovery.

[@RugerM77]

Prayers for a speedy recovery. Not as extreme of an operation as you but just got my left knee replaced (right knee was done last year) less than 2 weeks ago. Can’t put your Tuareg Gut skid plate to use for a while.

[@CamelADV]

It's all nasty stuff! I'm glad you got your issues fixed!

[@helderneves91]

All the best for you 🫡💪💪💪💪

[@CamelADV]

Thanks!

[@roblepack]

Speedy recovery. Thanks for sharing.

[@CamelADV]

Thanks!

[@cliff1551]

Hope it's all good soon Cory mate ,take it easy 👋🤠👍

[@CamelADV]

Slow and steady!

[@risrider30]

I considered going to ONZ after I exploded my L4 last year but I ended up having the implant/fusion surgery done in Canada. Not sure if that was a good idea or not as the procedure went pretty horribly. As a life long motorcyclist I’m used to being broken and I know what it takes to recover but this was a whole new level. Post surgery I wasn’t sure I would ever recover. Depression set in and I thought my motorcycle life was over. After two weeks I started to walk a bit more each day until I could consistently hit 5kms. After two months I went back to the gym and began to lift light weights gradually building my strength up. Today at 11 months I recognize that I will never be the same but I’m not in much pain and I can basically live my life. I rode the Copper Canyon in March with zero issue and I’m headed to Panama in Jan 25. Good luck in your recovery.

[@CamelADV]

I'm sorry to hear about your injury and terrible recovery. I know several people with fusions and they are doing great, perhaps you need more time to recover fully? I'm mostly pain-free now; just getting back to regular life.

[@adenawerparra7308]

Have you looked into stem cell treatment? Medellin Colombia is the place this days

[@CamelADV]

I was well beyond stem cell treatment. The discs were wasted; literally bone on bone in two spots. If I had tried stem cells sooner, perhaps it would have helped.

[@ralfschmitz6185]

Gute Besserung...alles Gute...

[@CamelADV]

Thanks!

[@samhill3496]

Man that is close going stuff. Thinking I may have similar condition. Just had MRI,s done. This makes my knee replacment seem like kids play. Do what you have to to get welm and have a good life. Some vhanges will most likely be required. Take care. Be thinking about you and condition.

[@CamelADV]

I suspect most riders will have back issues sooner or later. Hopefully your's isn't to the point of needing surgery.

[@SuperCheesyMan]

Damn, most importantly are your balls back to normal?! 😂 Wish you a good recovery man

[@CamelADV]

LOL Mostly...

[@SuperCheesyMan]

@@CamelADV good 🤣

[@VetJeeper]

I’m 2yrs out from surgery. C-4 to C-7 fusion. Your body needs more time to heal and get used to the change. Take it slow.

[@CamelADV]

Yeah, it seem like a long time already but it's not even 3 months. I can't wait to be back to "normal".

[@seamarsh3756]

although acupuncture can be a bit of pseudo science, for post op nerve stuff i've had good luck.. give it a try for your drop foot.. at worst you waste a little time and money.

[@CamelADV]

I've been getting dry needling done for 5yrs... life changing.

[@frostbitevinnie]

Hope it all works out! My last knee surgery I had hiccups for three days. Turns out it was the anesthesia. Kinda sucked! Like doing sit ups for three days!🙄

[@CamelADV]

It lasted a couple days so you might be right!

[@elderrider9298]

Glad the back pain is gone.

[@CamelADV]

It is pretty awesome.

[@patrick87100]

I've had 5 sets of injections in my back and 2 in the hip. They suck but the hip is a MF

[@CamelADV]

The injections definitely help. I just had one in my right SI... it was as bad as the spinal injections!

[@patrick87100]

Best wishes good sir

[@tredogzs]

I just got an mri diagnosis of degenerative disc .... uhhhhhg. I looking at T7 instead of r6 track racing... idk.

[@thatcanadianrider]

Taller. Even hotter 😍

[@CamelADV]

You're bias ;)