BROKEN BACK! - PHYSIO RECOVERY WITH ALTIUS HEALTHCARE

About a year ago now I had a collapse while flying in a straight line in Organya. I flew into a strong thermal while flying about 10-15m above the take off. The glider shot forwards towards the mountain and I managed to stall it and hold it in a parachutal stall to prevent myself from going into the mountain with speed.
Unfortunately I landed quite hard and there was an audible pop. I lay there for 10 minutes in shock before getting up and walking towards the car. After going to get checked out at hospital they told me there was nothing wrong and I was to carry on with some pain killers.
Fast forward another 9 months and I was very deep into the house renovation; lifting beams, twisting awkwardly and carrying heavy things. My back was in so much pain and I had shooting nerve pains.
Deciding it was too much to keep up with, I got in touch with Red Bull who have supported my progression through the years. They immediately got in touch with private healthcare to get some MRI scans and it turned out I did a lot more damage than first thought!
Altius Healthcare have been amazing at helping with my recovery and are very pro-active in supporting me. The guys were a great laugh, even though they were laughing at my pain!
I hope you enjoy the episode!
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[@WillCarrKineticSculpture]

Sh*t man, thats annoying they missed your injury before. I broke my back paragliding a few years back, had plates in for a couple of years then had them removed. I found foam roller invaluable, just a few minutes a day carefully really did so much good. Also you will probably be like me and want to do everything to get recovered as fast as you can, don't push it too hard is what I learnt, I put myself back about a month from overdoing yoga, learn to push where you can but listen to your body too, a delicate balance to get the speediest recovery...

[@pjbrewer56]

I've had my share of broken bones, muscle tears, ligament and tendon injuries. BUT NOTHING and I mean NOTHING comes close to the back pain I have experience from herniated disks! Brings tears to my eyes! Get well soon, you're just a young buck with a long life ahead of you...

[@Steverenoe]

Glad you have something that helps. This will be my second surgery. It has to be done I can't walk anymore.

[@JackPimblett]

Ahh mate so sorry to hear that. I hope the surgery helps

[@Steverenoe]

If you have to fuse them. Then welcome to my world. I hate to say it but bone on bone and a mashed disc hurts like hell.

[@JackPimblett]

At the moment I’m like 4 years on and doing a lot better. As you say, the mashed discs hurt like hell and there is probably a need for an operation when I’m older. But this is the life I chose, I guess!

[@americatoken3334]

Everytime I do pushups or pull ups or any exercice while doing it feels ok but at night I cant walk or sleep due to pain and i do not want to take drugs as it will mess me up. should i stop exercices for recovery?

[@JackPimblett]

hey man, im sorry to hear that! I am no where near qualified to advise on this so i would recommend going to see a specialist!

[@aditdika6711]

Hope you get well soon

[@acroal]

Great chat, had me crying 🤣 Good to see the progress 🦴

[@JackPimblett]

Thanks mate, chat is always nice. Can’t just molest me 🤣