Triumph over Chronic Pain

by Lesley
(Sydney)

A few years ago my back pain started getting worse and worse, and then spread to my feet. At its worst, my feet hurt so much I could hardly stand on them in the morning, and I couldn't walk more than 100 metres.

I had tried every osteopath, chiropractor and massage therapist in the area.

But I didn't give up. Eventually I found a wonderful physiotherapist who managed to improve my pain enormously. But what I learned from her, was that I had to take control of my own body. She showed me how to exercise and use a back block and I've never looked back.

I've also had chronic hives and digestive troubles recently, but I look after my body by exercise, meditation and good food, and manage to keep all my conditions under control.

I just don't let my body get the better of me, I have a strong belief in mind over matter, and that positive thinking can move mountains. I just keep going and never let my health stop me from doing what I want.