Richard's Detailing
New member
I was rear ended about 2 weeks ago on the highway and after getting hit my car was pushed to the car in front of me. We were slowing down due to traffic/congestion and when I looked in my rearview mirror, I see this car flying. I was hoping she would stop and when I knew she was going to hit me, I just held on to the steering wheel. I couldn't go to the left shoulder because there was no shoulder room and there was a car to the right side of me. I know people say you should try to stay relax but normal instinct made me braced myself for the impact.
Her car was totaled, the car I hit had some bumper damaged and my car ended being totaled as well. I had MRI taken and also had x-ray taken for my neck and back. The MRI showed that I have a couple of disc bulge and 1 herniated disc on my neck. X-ray revealed that my neck bones are almost straight and not curved properly.
They are trying to get me back into shape and said I might need another MRI after 4 weeks to see if the injury lessens or if I'm going to need more treatment.
I was told to stop detailing and not to do any strenuous activities like sports and such. I was devastated when I heard that. I love sports and always wanted to play sports with my 2 year old when he grows old. I also love detailing cars and it's now a part of my livelihood. I have 6-7 clients that are waiting to have their car detailed and I am starting to get calls because i started distributing my business cards. This is a real bummer. I was hoping to make this business grow when I get steady customers and maybe have my own detailing shop/garage in the long run.
I was told the herniation is permanent and might get worse as I grow older. I don't want to end up taking shots in my back or worse get a surgery. I'm hoping I'd get better soon and go on with my life like I wanted it to be. Thanks for listening guys. Be careful out there and thank God for seatbelts!
Her car was totaled, the car I hit had some bumper damaged and my car ended being totaled as well. I had MRI taken and also had x-ray taken for my neck and back. The MRI showed that I have a couple of disc bulge and 1 herniated disc on my neck. X-ray revealed that my neck bones are almost straight and not curved properly.
They are trying to get me back into shape and said I might need another MRI after 4 weeks to see if the injury lessens or if I'm going to need more treatment.
I was told to stop detailing and not to do any strenuous activities like sports and such. I was devastated when I heard that. I love sports and always wanted to play sports with my 2 year old when he grows old. I also love detailing cars and it's now a part of my livelihood. I have 6-7 clients that are waiting to have their car detailed and I am starting to get calls because i started distributing my business cards. This is a real bummer. I was hoping to make this business grow when I get steady customers and maybe have my own detailing shop/garage in the long run.
I was told the herniation is permanent and might get worse as I grow older. I don't want to end up taking shots in my back or worse get a surgery. I'm hoping I'd get better soon and go on with my life like I wanted it to be. Thanks for listening guys. Be careful out there and thank God for seatbelts!
Without your health the rest of it doesn't matter ... rest up, do what is needed to recover ...even if surgery is needed it's not that bad compared to years past ...we'll be 
ray: for you :bigups
). But who knows for certain what the future holds. Some people walk again that were told they would never. If you are a young man, and you follow the directions of the physical therapist(s) who knows what you will be doing down the road.
