If the accident was recent, maybe you need more recovery time before drumming again.  I was in a crash myself about four years ago (broken back, shoulder, ribs) and it was about three months before I could even try to play again (therefore about nine months to a year before I was back up to speed).

The time off and the slow return led to me focus more on fundamentals and such; maybe you could spend your recovery time reading, studying, and planning for your comeback. 

Have you done some physical therapy? If you haven't, it will be worth it for you to have your dr. write a prescription for this. And if you need to put out the $ for a good quality throne, then you should. When someone here asks the question "what is the most important part of your kit?" invariably the answer is "a quality, comfortable throne."

robyn

maybe you guys are right. i did take about 5 months of physical therapy. then my insurance refused to pay for it. douchebags. anyway.
im poor and constantly innovating...would a nice computer chair work

Then save up for one. I'm not trying to be snotty, but there are almost always things that you can cut out and put the $$ aside for what you need. Quit smoking, give up daily pop at 7-11 (someone here mentioned how much soda he bought every day at 7-11--I figured up that he would save about $350/yr not getting the soda every day), switch off the cable TV, drive less/drive more slowly (saves gas), take lunch to work instead of buying, etc etc. You'd be surprised how easy it is to spend a dollar here and there--it can be easy to save it too, once you get into that mindset. Then put it aside--most banks have savings accounts you can set up for a particular need, so you can see exactly how much you have/when you have enough--and don't mess w/ it until you have enough. Then do your research on the best throne for your needs, try a few out if you can, try buying on Ebay. I got my DW throne on Ebay and it's great! Saved a few bucks too.

robyn