# Matilda Soderlund Climbs 5.14c After Spine Surgery

> Matilda Soderlund sends 21 Times the Pain 5.14c eight months post-spine surgery.
- Title: Matilda Soderlund Climbs 5.14c After Spine Surgery | Shortify
- Summary: Matilda Soderlund sends 21 Times the Pain 5.14c eight months post-spine surgery.
- Keywords: matilda soderlund, 21 times the pain, 5.14c, spine surgery, climbing, frankenjura, germany, neurological symptoms, disc herniation, l4/l5, Gripped Magazine
- Source: Gripped Magazine — https://gripped.com/news/matilda-soderlund-climbs-5-14c-eight-months-after-spine-surgery
- Author: Aaron Pardy
- Published: 2026-11-14T15:12:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: matilda soderlund, 21 times the pain, 5.14c, spine surgery, climbing, frankenjura, germany, neurological symptoms, disc herniation, l4/l5
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Swedish climber Matilda Soderlund completed 21 Times the Pain 5.14c route eight months after spine surgery.