I am interested to learn to roll a sea kayak. I have had a L5S1 laminectomy and bony fusion 12 years ago with good effect and currently have no back pain.

Does anyone have any informed opinion on the effects of kayak rolling on your lower lumbar spine. Do not worry - I will not take it as medical advice. I am a medical doctor myself - but I guess kayakers will know more about this than most doctors. So - give me your non-professional opinion if you happen to be a kayaker and a health professional. Kinesiologists, physiotherapists and chiropracters are most likely even in a better position to comment.

Thank you very much

Well there are a ton of rolls, I would find the one that has the least back pain (I would assume lying backwards)..

Whatever you find yourself comfortable with, Perfect your rolls, and remember you'll only be doing them to show off or in emergency situations. Practice them in adverse conditions, because thats when you'll need them. I was so proud of my wife a couple of years ago when she remembered everything and came back up with an big smile like she did it every day after a frightening mishap!
I had a fusion done 20 + years ago and you just learn to adjust your life. I'm coming back from cancer now, just be thankfuk for every day on the water you have.