cervical Spinal stenosis, is it safe to use a riding mower?

Is it causing symptoms?

I have cervical stenosis and going over bumps or even pushing a shopping cart on pavement can give me symptoms.

Are the lawns bumpy?

thanks for replying! some areas are bumpy, some are not so much. i’ve been doing 30 hrs over 3 1/2 days which i think was pushing it. i’m going to ask if 3-4 hrs over 5 days is ok and eliminate the bumpy areas. i’m new to the symptoms thing. i’m not experiencing the symptoms i had when i was first diagnosed, but i am somewhat sore after work.

@vinnyv - Welcome to Mayo Connect!

I've had CSS and related spinal problems leading to a 4-level ACDF a little over a year ago. I haven't mowed grass in years but don't recall any cervical symptoms associated with that effort.

I'd suggest you seek a medical opinion before making a final decision on your mowing work. No two people's spinal issues are alike so answers to your basic question - may not be the most useful for you. Your PT person may have an opinion - but a medical professional (I like a physiatrist) opinion is best.

thanks for the info and suggestion!