From Gripped Magazine · Aaron Pardy · · 1m
Matilda Soderlund Climbs 5.14c After Spine Surgery
Matilda Soderlund sends 21 Times the Pain 5.14c eight months post-spine surgery.
In brief
Matilda Soderlund sends 21 Times the Pain 5.14c eight months post-spine surgery. Swedish climber Matilda Soderlund completed 21 Times the Pain 5.14c route eight months after spine surgery. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Matilda Soderlund's 5.14c Climb
Swedish climber Matilda Soderlund recently climbed 21 Times the Pain 5.14c in Frankenjura, Germany.
Significant Climb After Surgery
The route was particularly significant as it came eight months after Soderlund underwent spine surgery.
Soderlund's Climbing Achievements
Soderlund has several 5.14c and 5.14d climbs, including The Elder Statesman 5.15a and Niemisis 5.15a.
Injury and Symptoms
Soderlund experienced sudden leg pain and weakness after January 25th, with her right foot unresponsive.
Spine Surgery Details
Surgery on February 19th removed a 2cm disc herniation at L4/L5, with a second calcified herniation also addressed.
Recovery and Future
Soderlund reports her leg is almost back to 100% and she feels amazing climbing despite some physical differences.
The short version
Swedish climber Matilda Soderlund completed 21 Times the Pain 5.14c route eight months after spine surgery.
