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A member asked:
I had scoliosis surgery and have 2 rods in the top of my spine. this was 6 years ago. could i skydive?
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Better not: this is a high impact sport on your spine, as jogging and skiing for example,you may want to ask your spine surgeon, if you are in doubt, I wouldn't go for it if I were you, good luck
Answered 3/8/2017
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