Back Pain
I’ve done something to my lower back. I felt it “go” when I was squatting in the gym yesterday, and today I can barely move.
It’s ok when I’m standing up, but trying to sit or bend down is agonising. I literally can’t do it. I couldn’t pick my daughter up this morning.
It’ll get better, so I’m not that worried. But it does highlight how quickly life can change when something goes awry with your health. On Friday morning, I was jumping around and messing about with my daughter, rolling around with her on the bed and making faces. This morning, I’m pretty much immobile, wincing and slow-moving. I’m less of a support to my wife - in fact, I’m a bit of a liability.
It’s a reminder that it’s not selfish to put your own health first. If you’re down, you’re no use to anyone else. Do what it takes to keep yourself in the shape to show up as a full man for all of the loved ones in your life.