The American TV presenter confirmed he is not paralysed and is expected to “make a full recovery” following the incident, which happened earlier this week as he was on his way to collect his son from school in New York. The 39-year-old announced the news by sharing a series of photos and videos to Instagram of him wearing a neck brace in hospital as well as an X-ray of the break. In other clips he can be seen trying to stand up with assistance, gently hugging his children, and showing the crack in his cycling helmet.
Alongside the post he wrote: “It’s true what they say – life can change in an instant. “I never made it to pick up my son from school on the bike. In fact in some ways, I’m glad I didn’t.
I was alone on impact. Me and the truck. And then I guess the pavement.
“I was alone and unconscious. And then conscious. Maybe I was fine (I wasn’t).
Maybe I can still do my long run on Thursday (I couldn’t).” The TV star continued: “I broke my neck. C5 and C6 to be exact.
Stable fractures. I’m not paralysed. “My hands were a question mark there for a minute but the human body is incredible and so are HUMANS.
” He praised the care and expertise he received from the medical community, including the emergency unit and intensive care staff who have treated him. Schulman added: “It’s hard to feel sorry for myself when I hear from the doctors about how many people with similar injuries will never walk again. “I’m lucky to be here, alive, standi.