(14 August 2013, 19:10)Grumpy Grandpa Wrote: 'Fraid not Scythe - both L and C-spine have damage so upper body work can be a problem too. Just started archery though and managing okay with that so far but with a low poundage. Working with a big stretchy rubber band thingy to help arms and shoulders but have to be careful. Best I can do, my friend... 
Power bands. They're awesome. Okay, in that case, you just keep up your rehab work with the bands. I've worked with a lot of recovering athletes, and I've seen them sweat more doing rehab sessions than I have when they're coming back from a 5 mile run. Keep at it mate. Rome wasn't built in a day.