Sheila's story
Updated: 9 hours ago
After 50 years of living with pain, Sheila joined the No More Pain Programme. Read her story in her own words.
50 years of back pain to being pain free in weeks.
I want to tell you how Sheila recovered from years of chronic back pain. I met Sheila after she decided to come and see an Osteopath because Osteopaths treat backs and she’d been suffering from back pain for more than 50 years.
Sheila’s back pain was like most back pains. Painful in the morning and worse with walking, prolonged sitting or standing. As someone who loves gardening, going for walks and doing all sorts of different activities, Sheila’s pain made these activities difficult. The things she loved were no longer enjoyable experiences.
As an Osteopath I wasn’t surprised to hear that Sheila has, for many years, been diagnosed with non-specific lower back pain for no apparent reason. Up until now it has been assumed that the pain is due to; old age, wear and tear, disc degeneration and some herniation, some of which has shown up on scans.
But as a Neuroplastic Osteopath my assessment was different. Yes, she had pain and yes, the pain was real, but Sheila was clearly suffering from Neuroplastic Pain. Sheila’s pain wasn’t the result of a past injury, as there had never been one. Even if there had been, that injury would have healed years ago.
Instead, her pain is a learned response which is Neuroplastic, meaning the pain is a stress response caused by the fear that her back is so damaged – as evidenced by the scan.
Sheila had been told, on a number of occasions, that there was no cure and that she would likely have to live with back pain for life. I explained to Sheila that in my view this was the wrong advice. Why?
Because;
· all injuries heal within weeks
· the pain is real, but it is not because of the discs or structures in the body
· our bodies don't stay broken
· our bodies fix themselves
· we have a natural ability to heal
· pain does not mean damage or inflammation
Long story short, Sheila is now pain free.
After two months of us working together she was excited to be able to return to doing all the things she loves.
She recognises she’s never going to need another physical treatment for any long-term pain because the techniques I have taught her will enable her to live pain free, for life.
My No Pain Programme covers 3 key elements;
1. changing beliefs - your body is not broken, and you are safe
2. the importance of Somatic tracking and breathing
3. the benefits of expressive writing
If you are suffering like Shelia was, remember this
· we only have one life
· we must live it
· we must love it
· then it will be pain-free.
If you are suffering from back pain or any symptoms, I’m inviting you to book in a free consultation with me.
And you can live pain free.
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