HOW I BROKE MY BACK AT JAWS FULL BREAKDOWN INJURY UPDATE!
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We're here for you! not just the surfing. Man if you reviewed fantasy books with the same passion you have for catching a wave, I bet you a lot of us would be here for that and enjoy it!!! Take your time to heal fully, we'll still be here!! (There's a lot of content you can do that won't injure you more!)
Well stated Gazzy.
Agreed. Hey Nathan where do you stand on Lord of the Rings?
Time.ilooking.
He cracked a vertebrae not broke his back. Lol
@@EmperorNerox you’re the best dude, not only did you nail the whole zit covered neckbeard calling girls on IG ugly vibe, but the spinal fracture (the actual definition of a broken back) not really being a broken back gag is classic. I admit I thought you were just some loser troll at first… who are you really? That you John John?
Normally-
Surfer talks about wave and injury: yawn.
Nate breaks it down - absolutely hooked for the full 25 mins.
All your fans have been through something that helps them relate to your recovery Nate. We all love you and are relieved you are recovering well. You're going to come back faster & stronger. Glad to hear you have realised how important your diet is 🤣
You're a recovery monster just like you are on the waves.
That 25ft barrel at Jaws wasn't ready for you yet. Thank you for all your incredible content. Love to you and Mahina 🙌🤙✨️🫶
Dude 100%. On all points.
same
Compression fracture in my back, One Doctor told me around 50% of people die from trauma to the brain stem from this type of injury. In my case very traumatic with injury to disc and nerves, I learned to live with it but never fully recovered. You're one of my favourite Celebrities, Nate, I love your positive attitude, your openness and honesty, and your courage and mental fortitude. Along with all that fierceness, being a ferocious animal in giant waves, you still have such a gentle humility and a sweet loving nature. You're a good style of a human being, and long may you continue to inspire others.
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Well said 👍
Hi Nate. Retired nurse from Maui Memorial here. When you started showing the footage of your back exercises, not gonna lie, I gasped. Then I remembered how quickly athletes like you heal, but still, don’t take it to the limit too quickly. It’s like you said about getting amped and just wanting to take that next wave. Sometimes, it’s good to wait.
I’m a RN from Australia and I thought the same thing. It would make more sense to increase supplements, quality sleep, better food and hydration and incorporate gentle movement like walking until the bones fuse back together. But intense training with a broken back seems extreme to me. Like you said, athletes recover faster and I hope that’s the case.
Don’t listen to the medical “professionals” most of them are fat and eat junk food.
As a trauma doc and bodysurfer, I CAN confirm that your muscle fitness held EVERYTHING in place. Someone w/o it could have had movement after a compression fracture and the trauma of getting held down could have been devastating. Keep doing what feels good for you--YOU know your body better than anyone:) Also, if you still have pain, the salmon based calcium nasal spray for osteoporosis is really good for PAIN too and no one really knows WHY;)
An incredible description. You took us with you on that ride.
The video graphically and brilliantly captured the whole moments with such clarity, a viewer's body and mind able to sympathetically experience what you did, without the realness and pain.
Take it easy on the exercises, give your system time to really heal.
I've broken my back three times: once playing rugby, once surfing, and once snowboarding. They were each very different and the treatment was different. My best advice is: don't rush it. Your bones take as long as they take to heal. Back injuries last for the rest of your life so let them get better in the short term so they are better in the long term.
^^^this^^^
I carry a few chronic injuries, all decades old now. I live with them but they all limit what I can do. Each could probably have healed fully if I had understood what had happened and given it the rest and time needed for healing. Too late now. Hindsight is a wonderful thing
Man, you are one lucky bloke Nathan, your fitness at the time of your injury definitely contributed to both at that moment and your recovery. Good to see you back up and training so hard.
I wasn’t so lucky, C3 fracture, two blown discs and now am fused from C4 to C7, no more Surfing as at each end of the fusion is now the two hinge points to my neck. Not whining, but it’s how you deal with it mentally is the biggest hurdle. GO CHARGE MATE!!!!
Nate . . . you were and still are my fitness hero. I can totally see how all the insane fitness workouts you do protected you. It motivates me to keep on doing my toned-down version of your workouts (I'm way older). Wishing you good, swift healing, although it's clear that's already happening. Best to you, man.
impressively lucid and detailed breakdown. glad you're on a quick mend. rewarding to know all that (day to day) time and effort we put into staying fit and healthy pays off MOST when shit goes dangerously sideways.
Nathan… glad to see your alive and enjoying the wave story. My broken back was from an auto accident 11 years ago. After my therapist told me (90 days in) that he didn’t want to hear about surf, waves, or any other b.s. in his office anymore.. I decided to listen as he explained it takes 1.5 to 2 years to recover IF…. Yes IF…. I DID EVERYTHING HE TOLD ME TO DO…. For recovery and followed the plan. I nodded… ok … got it! And a year and a half later… I was in the water enjoying the sunset… grateful my back had recovered… and totally at peace wether I got a wave or not! My decision to follow direction got me back in the water for another day…✨🙏✨
3 spinal fusions from a fractured vertebrae with 2 herniated disks and finally back into the water.. its.. been a journey. I wish ya a good recovery man, dont push yourself too hard in recovery. I learned that lesson the hard way and set myself back two years.
Missed you at the Shootout and the Eddie! Get healthy and get back in there Nate!
I can empathize
Broke my back last Feb falling down a flight of hardwood stairs. T7 shattered
Your description took me back to it. So visceral. Such trauma. I don’t know about you but the fact that we’re both here says a lot. Keep going 🤙🏼
Hey Nate, I am a chiropractor out of San Diego CA, and I see things like this a lot. I also help people get out of situations like this. I have to tell you that everything you said about your injury is spot on. After looking at your x-ray it really is the best case scenario for a spinal fracture. Stay strong buddy. Athletes like you usually get out of these situations pretty quickly. You will be back in no time!
Hey Sagi I'm a gynecologist out of Paris, France and I see things that will make you vomit. I also help females get out of their disgusting situations. I have to tell you that everything you can think of I've seen. After looking at your wifes, girlfriend and others the best case scenario is a hygiene rejuvenation. Stay strong guys.
Men like you usually breakup or divorce out of these situations pretty quickly. You will be ok in no time!
whatever you do, dont go see a chiro, its a pseudoscience. its all made up, they have no real training, they got to made up universities.
It was an mri. Not X-ray
Glad you are in your feet, good luck with recovery
Damn thats crazy, the way you tell the story made me feel like I was the one getting destroyed by the waves. You are a beast man, phisicaly and mentaly, the ammount of things you have in your mind at the same time and the quick decision making when surfing big waves is insane. Wish you a speedy recovery dude.
I did 10% compression fractures of t11&12 landing on sand bar In only 3ft surf. I can’t imagine what 25ft jaws could do. Glad to see you’re recovering so fast. Took me over a year to heal, taking it passively. 🤙🏼
So glad the bone is almost totally healed! And that you listened to the pain in your body. Love the surf videos, especially the POV, feels like I’m out there!
Wow. As someone that has had a back injury, this is great to hear. Glad you're better.
6 weeks is incredible outlook for breaking your back dude. What a story I was on the edge of my seat as always watching your vids.
simply, elite athlete. In tune with your body, your ability and mostly attitude. found this inspirational.
Natural Story Teller . Incredible content . Thank you Nathan for sharing
Dude, wow, totally incredible awareness of self and surroundings. Heal then surf.
My spine & core... C1 Burst, Fractured T5,T6,T7, L3, L4, L5. Fractured Sternum 3x. Fractured Left Collarbone 3x/Right Collarbone 2x, Fractured 8 Left Ribs and bottom left is separated from front ribb cage and floats. Fractured 5 Right Ribs. Crushed Right arch... I think surfing kept me going but staying in shape and stretching is essential or it all locks up and you're done. So keep on grittin & rippin Nathan! Glad you made it through alive. ✌😎
Good luck with your recovery. I compression fractured T1-T5 (cycling accident) took me a year to recover. You are way ahead of the curve. Stay strong. fight On!
Dude, I'm so thankful you're alright. Got beat up yes but you're still here with us. Those waves didn't look like they were breaking properly. Just one of those screwed-up days out there on the water, but for real though I'm glad you're alright though. We don't need another ANDY IRONS incident. R.I.P. TO THAT LEGEND OF A SURFER. MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE DUDE. KEEP R.I.P. ANDY!!!!
Hey Nate
Praise God you are okay and your injury isn’t as bad as it could be.
I’m an intermediate California surfer now living in Idaho. I watch your RUclips all the time. It’s always super motivating and fun! I love the humor that’s always in your videos. My wife is from Maui and used to be close neighbors to Kai Lenny in Sprecks. I love your guys humor so much I think we could be boys if we ever met.
Anyways glad you’re okay and your injury is not super major! God is good and glad you’re on the mend! Can’t wait to see new content 🤙🏼
Hope everythings okay man. Stay strong everyone
Wish you a speedy recovery Nate. Nice breakdown of injury and recovery.
That was surprisingly captivating. I enjoy the surfing but I love your wholesome positive attitude even more.
Stoked for you that you are almost fully recovered mate! Next to diet and exercises, don't underestimate the importance of a positive and constructive mindset like you have. Have also gone through some injuries, can relate 100%. Looking forward to see your surfing vids again soon!
I’m the same way when you say your brain races when you try to sleep which keeps you up at night. I’ve recently started watching some ASMR videos and after watching 20-30mins of a video I can feel far more relaxed than I was when I would waist watch youtube or something right before I sleep then try to sleep after and feel wide-awake. Try it out, it might help
Stoked to see you healing and making progress! I’ve had a couple of serious back injuries and they can really wreck your life if you don’t take the recovery process seriously.
Take your time bro...Untempered ambition is always a negative, but extremely hard to recognize...Your young, there's no hurry....None....Good luck...
Absolutely! Seems like all these supplements and caffeine are getting him way too amped...
Speedy recovery champ!
Soooooo heavy Nate, thanks for the breakdown, great detail on the thought process of the whole ordeal.
Your wisdom and information will be helpful for many on how to deal with a serious situation.
Many mahalo's team Florence
Great analysis and explanation to us mortals who never saw that view before.
Totally relate to the recovery and grind process. The dedication to push to the boundaries of your sport is what drives us. As the only one-lunged, one-leged surfer, every bit of my training is geared to push the sport of adaptive surfing forward. Hope to see you out on the water soon!
Glad you're okay! Sounds super scary, I have so much respect for what you do man
Sucks.☹️ However, these forced breaks sometimes are a good thing. Reinvigorates your passion even more, and like you said makes you dial the little things in. Best of luck with recovery man!🤝
Damn, wish you a speedy recovery. I once had a phat fall at a local shorebreak and broke my neck, extremely lucky to still be able to surf
I’m always in awe that bad back injuries don’t happen more often on these monster wave smackdowns. I’ve had my ass handed to me in 7-8’ waves , I can’t even imagine what it feels like on a 25 footer! Especially 25’ Hawaiian! Glad it looks like he will be alright.
Wow. As a dude from 🇨🇦 whose never stood on a surfboard I really appreciate this breakdown, to understand and get a feeling for it 👍
I love when you surf Jaws. That's how I started following you a few years ago
Stoked you are healing so well🤙Keep up the great work🙏
Shoots bro😮 I know the pain I fractured my L2 vertebrae 2 years ago on a wave that I have surfed all my life😢 I was on my back for three months 15 minutes or more walking. Did 100% recover it toke 7 months but I was surfing 4 months after the I injury. Now I meditate and watch the surf before going out on big days. I am happy you are strong and recovering. Stay away from all stress, that gives your body the time to heal. It’s okay to take a break, super hard but healing means everything for you right now champion. Look into epic genetics for your healing. It worked for me.
Glad you're OK! I started sleeping with a bit of surgical tape over my lips to make sure I don't mouth breathe. I sleep so good now, and have deep dreams.
Glad to hear “your recovery is going well!” My son Zephyr is a Huge fan of your! Actually our whole family are fans of you & your brother John🤟💙🌊
It’s hard to watch big wave surfers without Cringing 😬 very brave kids!
Yessir motivated and grateful for the time and thought you put into the videos. Thank you
Man your injury definitely put a huge damper on everybody’s winter! Just glad you’re ok and that you got the best news you could’ve regarding a broken back! It was weird because like you said 5 days went by and you seemed to be doing fine. But that just goes to show how well you take care of yourself that an injury like that almost didn’t even phase you! Lol Wishing you a speedy recovery! You’ll be back at it before you know it buddy! Hang in there!Also, for anybody that has trouble sleeping, try putting on a guided sleep meditation! Has done wonders for me! There are so many good ones on you tube! Have a great day my peeps! 😎🤙
Stay Gnarly!
Amazing story. Thats great you didn't have a terrible injury. I hope you can get back to your kick ass surfing as soon as possible Nathan. Take care of yourself.
As a radiologist i agree its the best and easiest to heal broken back… it’s also typical for the description you gave… Completely stable fracture. … need boffins to create a stiffening thingy in the deepest part of the inflation of the vest for this sort of impact…
dun good bro… so close to making it… work out the inflation deflation design thing with the boffins and go again!
I'm so happy to hear your doing well bro. Love watching you push yourself! Want to see you getting barrelled into your old age 🤙
Excellent mental attitude, good on you. Best wishes to you
That was so intense and so excellently described you are my 🐙 teacher😮
I am happy that you are ok!💪💪
Dude so rough! Me and the misso are wishing you a speedy recovery, all the best mate!
Thanks for sharing your recovery process and your supplements. Hoping you put a new workout video next 🔥
Got 6 months recovery after my meniscus repair. Itching for some surf! Missing the Eddie for you must have been tough!
ouch ... i'm told i have a frayed meniscus ... twinges but i can still surf ... contemplating an arthroscopic repair ... 6 months out of the water ...?
@@grimsby423 miniscus repair takes 6 months to a year for full recovery. Getting a scope, you can go back to surfing the same week. Scoping will cause arthritis over time if your still active.
Good luck on everything 🤙🏽
Get better soon brother, Patience is a virtue.
me describing my wipeout on a 4 foot wave:
It's all relative.
Lmfao
😂
Bro 😂 4:06 you are literally describing the events surrounding my wipeout / injury. Week or two before the Eddie, surfing 6-8ft (Hawaiian) Waimea-nothing crazy, swell was building throughout the morning (it was only me for 2 hrs-5:30am-7:30) some bombs started to roll through and I thought I wasn’t in the best position- admittedly, there were 3 waves in that set that rolled through that were but I hesitated-I was pissed at myself 😂 I knew I could have made it, I know what my limits are but add that adrenaline dump in the mix and I did that same exact thing…”I don’t give f$&@, I’m going on the next wave”
Same thing happened to me too, back off the board was caught in the lip, fell similarly but was able to penetrate the surface kinda in a backwards dive (thank God) Snapped ‘Ol faithful right in two, landed on the fins and sliced the legs- was out of commission for only 3 weeks though…
anyway, love the content 🤙 and I wish you a speedy, but more importantly, a healthy recovery
Nobody does the detail like you bro. Legend. Back at it soon.
Hey you were lucky to even got injury. still u can go! I’ve go back pain but try to manage that for keeping activities like surfing hike mountains hope you fix soon 🙏
Great perspective. Very informative.
Wish you a good recovery. You should avoid exercise nevertheless because muscles attached to the bones may slow recalcification, regardless you feel pain or not.
👍🙏👏Prayers from FL Nathan for speedy recovery.
Woah..
Breathtaking speech
Damn bro happy you made it out safely take care and take your time with your recovery sending love from Australia
Get well soon Nate!🙏
See you in western Australia soon
speedy recovery man, i watched your europe tour and holy shit some places you go out there are scary just to look at from the side. Wish you the best
Feel better Nate! You da man
Andrea Moller! Maui paramedic, big wave surfer, & gentle jet ski driver. Que legal
Nate, what was your meals you took that helped you into recovery that may help people go through the same thing. Love the breakdowns all love! 17:10
Wow It’s a miracle you’re still alive. Praise God
You're a complete stud Our thoughts and prayers are with you my friend Looking forward to your next video Nuff Said 👍🤙
Jeeeeeez... Get well soon bro! You're such an inspiration
A blessing in disguise
I love surfing. I am NOT a big wave surfer. I’ve surfed for thirty years and never been barreled; I wish I had the athletic ability to do it now and I really admire your surfing Nathan. Breaking your back at Jaws is the most Gnarls Fucking Barkley surfing shit ever hit then you go and recover in such an inspirational way. Guys like you and Koa are true athletes. Stay stoked.
Your a lucky dude, I'm happy that your recovering! 👍👊 I broke my neck surfing 25 years ago and I've been a Quadriplegic since 🧑🦽
Holy shit, sry to hear it
Heavy story.. hope you recover quickly.
Find a doctor of osteopathy (DO) who does osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) - you will need some work to release/repair the damage which is being stored in your tissue as we speak.
3 MORE WEEKS CHARGING AGAIN … TRAINED LIKE A WARRIOR DURING INJURY… MAD RESPECT FOR THAT 🫡
Thats wild asf. Get well
Here's a tip for backpain relief (done on your own) - Alternating single-arm "Kimura" position, (holding "Kimura" position) gently lean back against a doorway, gently brush edge of doorway over affected area, then lean into bent arm. The top of your wrist will provide relief to the center of your back. Also, low center of gravity backwards running. Same idea as stepping backwards up and down regular stairs. Try backwards jumps up stairs (two-leg single step jumps). Remember to use strength training in conjunction with stretching. Try an inside leg stretch on a solid 5-stair. You can thank me later. 🖐
Hi Nathan. You are my favorite 🏄🏼♂️ in the world today for so many reasons and these videos always add inspiration and delight to my day. Wishing you and the ohana much aloha.
It's rare I watch a full RUclips video, but I was hooked in. Your channel has some of my favourite content at the moment .speedy recovery from Ireland 🇮🇪 🤙
Great video Nate, all the best for your recovery 👍 look into hyperbaric oxygen therapy for your next injury and recovery session! 😉
So that's what happened, you are one super gnarley surfer, you survived. Smart great water support crew and equipment. Hope you heal well and get back to it! The spine, spinal cord are so crucial to your life and health, take care, take it easy. Hopefully full recovery. I've had injuries that did their damage and no matter how much I've tried to recover from just ended up leaving permanent loss in ability, strength , feel, coordination. But Hell yeah!, Thank God! Heal up and get back to it, your gifted with talent. I'm a old school Boog from Hawaii but my max back in the day was maybe 10 ft Hawaiian. I prefer the smaller stuff. I admit and know my limits. Thanks for sharing your tales from the tube, most of us will never ride waves of that magnitude, Mana. Big respect, Aloha and Mahalo.
Great content, you should do the motivational speakers circuit!
Remember the livestream with koa before eddie… you guys were goofing off laughing before you started. At one point you laugh at yourself because youre gazing off into the distance and you zoom in highlight it with a question mark? 😂 I know you think it looks funny and it does but you’re a thinker. You was pondering understanding it takes that questioning ? and thought to understand.It gives you the ability to ride as good as you do, it gives you the opportunity to understand even though you have technology to replay it over and over in slow mo youre still looking at it with a question mark thinking and its a beautiful thing. Many people cant handle the weight of those brain waves, just like the water. You literally took me on that wave with words i was there with you understood it all you even slow downed my perception of the wave by articulating it. Only way you can do that is monkey brain. I know it, trust me its important and its a gift. It makes you very special. Because understanding will give you the ability to share wisdom. Helping in turn others to grow. Keep going bro dont change who you are just grow, youll be alright. You never just take someones word for it. You always do the thinking. Think about things. That makes us so valuable. Perceptive and understanding. I think thats why you also see im real. You did let me in as well you are a good person. We can reason think be conscious. You are using it well. It will guide you true. And maybe even others. Much love bro. I got love for you and your people. I think you have a huge role to play. I hope people recognize it.
Young strong dude. The back is no joke.
Epic stuff Nate! Keep Shredding
I’m glad you got a plug for the drink brand
That is so heavy. Normal people have no idea. To break your back at Jaws...your wife would probably never say it...but I bet it terrified for you. Glad you are ok. You are BY FAR my favorite RUclipsr. Wish you a speedy recovery Nathan. Zord needs more credit. His Eddie filming was the best 9f all the footage on RUclips.
Hope you recover soon bro
Incredible video man, thank you for making this
Fantastic vid with a lot of info that is much appreciated. Would be nice to have a follow up at some point, how you coped with the next big swell and what not. Cheers.
this detailed explanation is intense. much respect to you Nathan and speedy recovery!
“Athlete”, you’re the definition
Glad you’re safe man. Sounds like you’re in good hands. If you want pro surf tips DM me. 😂