In reply to mrgleb:
I've got 3 prolapsed discs and 2 damaged vertebra in my neck. Got a bit of nerve impingement thrown in for good measure. Has this stopped me climbing?
No.
OK, I was out of action and off work, as in losing the use of my arms and upper body for 9 months. But now I'm back up to messing around at the wall. My goal for this winter is to either lead or dog-up a 7a again.
Don't loose heart, and invest in a good pair of belay glasses. These are the ones I use.
http://cubelayglasses.co.uk/
If you can afford it, then make friends with a good physio. Don't even bother with an NHS physio as they are as useful as a chocolate fire-guard.
Post edited at 19:23