In the summer between my first and second years at the British School of Osteopathy I had an episode of horrendous acute low back pain. Here's the story:
I was playing in an evening football match, nothing untoward happened that I remember but afterwards my low back started to ache. As I was driving the pain was worsening every second and by the time I was home I could barely get out of the car. That night was the worst I've ever had - whether I was lying down, sitting or standing the pain was excruciating, like I had a knife in my lower back.
As I was training to be an osteopath I sort of knew what to do: ice, gentle movement, anti inflammatory medication and ring first thing the next morning to get an appointment! Luckily I managed to get an appointment that day, so I shuffled into the osteopaths, unable to straighten up, and was diagnosed with acute inflammation of a couple of lumbar spine (low back) joints. The osteopath treated me and I could walk a little easier. It took a further 3 treatments to be completely better and back to football, but after every treatment there was a noticeable improvement.
Looking back now having this episode very early on in my path into osteopathy was a great learning experience for me (don't get me wrong it was extremely painful at the time!). Firstly I was able to learn how the osteopath that I saw treated spinal joint inflammation and what advice he gave. Secondly, and more importantly, I learnt what it was like to be in intense pain; how horrible it was and how worrying. It has given me great sympathy for anyone that I treat who is pain!
80% of people will suffer low back pain at some point during their lives, I believe that because I am part of that percentage it helps me to treat and understand others.
If you are struggling with pain and are looking for help please get in touch!
www.rockinghamforestosteopaths.co.uk
07977367222
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