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Ando


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I had no idea that this kid suffers from severe chronic back pain! 


In fact, Joe has apparently considered retirement (imagine that at his age) as a last resort solution.  


As much as we all hate "Da Broons", it is a shame.  These things are apparently not very treatable...and...well....chronic - yikes!


(And-o KNOWS back-pain...not only because he is a pain in the ass...but because he was a youngster requiring some major league corrective spinal surgery....and I tell ya, tying ones shoes in the morning is a priviledge when the back is bad!!!  Can't imagine that pain ALL OF THE TIME...makes you wonder how long he will last!) 



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I feel bad too. I remember the year Pierre Mondou was injured and had to retire. I would be remiss if I did not say that I would not mind seeing him have to retire, it would be a big pain in the A** gone.

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 One of the greatest suffered from back pain also, Mario Lemieux!!

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Thornton doesn't just have back pain, he has cartillage damage, which is why he was so innefective in the play-offs.  Being someone who has suffered with cartillage damage in the ribs/back for many years makes me very empathic with him.  I had to give up doing certian activities because sometimes even being hugged the wrong way hurt... I couldn't imagine getting checked regularly by 200+ lbs. guys and having the cartillage constantly re-torn, followed by back spasms while it semi-heals.  Quality of life has to come into the equation.


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P.S. Hope you're feeling better these days And-O!



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