PeaceKeepr

2005 Red Alert Nissan Titan

Well, I went to the chiropractor and had some x-rays. He said that there wasn't any indications of a problem in my upper back. I really didn't think to ask his advice about being any EMT b/c I sorta figured that he would tell me almost the same as all of you have given me. I have a few weeks to decide about joining the EMT program..it starts in January. If I start the program, I will start working out and walking and practicing lifting properly. Thanks for all of the feed back. Now I just have to make the decision.

Well I have a appointment w/ the back doctor on the 16th...we'll see what he says...

Yes, I'm glad it wasn't just me... Thanks for the input guys/gals. I can lift things now. I can pick up my g/f - and she isn't the lightest thing...- I help my dad bust fire wood, I mow yards, I've moved furnature, I've helped a guy totally move out of one house and into another.......I know each situation will be different but maybe just maybe...ya know?

How hard is being an EMT on your back? I have recently become interested in becoming and EMT. But I have a question. I had surgery on a ruptured disk in my lumbar section 4 years ago and don't have much trouble out of that since then. I probably need surgery on my upper back b/c of another disk - but it does not give me any pain, I can just tell something isn't right. I have been told by someone that is an EMT that it isn't that bad, that the bed/cot does alto of the lifting for you and when getting patients to the bed there is usually several people around that can help... I know my back could be a accident waiting, but I've been thinking about becoming an EMT alot lately and think I would like to do the job. What are your opinions on this?