Sure, spinal problems can put some limitations on our life style. We may have to adjust somewhat, do things a bit differently, perhaps for some, not do those old things.
BUT, look at what we can do now!!!
To me that is such a success story. When I first joined Spine-Health, there was a young lady who loved to scuba dive and do underwater photography. Some cervical problems put a real damper on those activities.
But, they may have slowed her down a bit, but she came right back and continued to do the things she loved to do before. Perhaps in a more conservative way, but there was passion.
That person, you all know as "C" haglandc
I know there are hundreds of other not just success stories, but stories that show what anyone can really accomplish as long as they want to.
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I have not come as far as "C" is - however we all have to start some where.
I can dress myself, put on my own shoes (real shoes with laces! lol), and do all of my own self care now.
I recently went down a sliding board with my 2 younger grandkids for the first time ever
I cried & cried - for JOY!
Before I could not go up steps at all and I did not trust my back to hold me upright to go down the slide.
We should be thankful for any progress. I still remember the first time I put on my own socks - I was so happy.... yeah now days it does not take much to make me happy
Ms. Humpty Dumpty Took a great fall. L1-L2-L3-L4 - S1 & S2 full herniations. Spinal stenosis, spinal arthritis, DDD, scoliosis. Knees, hips & spine have degenerative bone disease, arthritis and bone spurs. Age 50 - Here to find & offer support. *Had bilateral knee replacement surgery done March 15th, 2011
Was so afraid to do it myself-I hired a home health care agency but felt so icky tonight I just decided to give it a try and I did it with no problems!