Matthew de Filippo spine surgery patient - Pt1

Matthew tells us how back pain damaged his confidence, his career as a coach, and what happened to his closest relationships. His recounting of falling into negative mental spirals is one which many spine patients will recognise. He shares some brilliant coping techniques that he has learned.

Topic list:

0:58 - Life before spine issues.
3:20 - University Applied Mathematics, teaching and Olympic Lifting coach.
10:07 - What happened to your back?
11:28 - The period between the accident and surgery.
14:42 - What happened to your life during this time?
16:28 - Did you have help and family?
18:00 - When and what was the surgery? The unexpected 2 level Laminectomy.
19:00 - The increase in pain post surgey. Too painful to walk or sit.
20:58 - The effect on relationships and family.
23:24 - Struggling to talk.
27:30 - The sense of responsibility.
30:35 - Making it through each day.