So I visited the hospital to get the diagnosis after the MRI scan. It's a bit inconculsive. Basically they say they can see a small problem with one of the discs - slightly bulging - but not enough of a problem to take any action, so I just need to manage the problem (unless it gets worse).
They then said I need to keep all of the MRI images as they have no place to store them.
So since then, what have I been doing. Obviously I have tried to be as active as possible, and my back pain hasn't got any worse.. it's still there a bit in the background. However as long as I can continue to make the situation stable, I feel OK with that.
I had a big breakthrough last week when I was able to touch my toes. I thought this was an incredible result considering where I had started from. However my work colleague said he could go past his toes by 20cm !! not sure if I believed him. He is a tri-athelete so probably it is true.
Anyway - I am convinced that the muscle problem is also a major part to this story and that a could physio program is helping.
Friday, 3 October 2008
Friday, 8 August 2008
Enjoying Holiday
Spending a few days in Finland - and despite plenty of time sitting around on planes,trains and automobiles.. the back and leg held up OK.. but as always, the situations mean you forget about stretching etc.
Watching some professional players of baseball warm up the other night, and was amazed at the amount of leg stretching they did before starting, using some rubber bands to pull against. Then seeing all of my older relatives being still able to easily touch their toes.. a bit frustrating I still can't do it. Progress is just above the ankles.
Today I was encouraged to try at climbing wall, and not just a vertical one - it had an overhang. Being above 80kg and not doing any work on my strength I thought this would last a matter of seconds. I was surprised how far I managed and how far up I got. Again incredible that I was able to move my legs and body to do this - when less than 6months ago I wasn't walking.
Next week is the MRI result.
Watching some professional players of baseball warm up the other night, and was amazed at the amount of leg stretching they did before starting, using some rubber bands to pull against. Then seeing all of my older relatives being still able to easily touch their toes.. a bit frustrating I still can't do it. Progress is just above the ankles.
Today I was encouraged to try at climbing wall, and not just a vertical one - it had an overhang. Being above 80kg and not doing any work on my strength I thought this would last a matter of seconds. I was surprised how far I managed and how far up I got. Again incredible that I was able to move my legs and body to do this - when less than 6months ago I wasn't walking.
Next week is the MRI result.
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
MRI
Still waiting for the MRI results, but at least now an appointment.. mid of august !..
so more than one month between MRI test and results..
considering the data is created immediately, can't believe the waiting time.
so more than one month between MRI test and results..
considering the data is created immediately, can't believe the waiting time.
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