Why I Won’t Ignore Pain Again!

While I was away on holiday at the beginning of July, I started to feel a twinge in my neck and shoulder. Nothing major, or so I thought. I put it down to sleeping funny or maybe pulling a muscle — the sort of thing that would sort itself out in a few days.

Well… it didn’t.

By the time I was home, the pain had intensified up to a whole new level. Pins and needles going down my arm, to my hand, and even left me with numb fingers. Some days it was unrelenting. I hoped to carry on, thinking it would ease if I just rested — but instead, it got worse.

Eventually, I had to face the fact I couldn’t work. I had to cancel three full weeks of clients, which was incredibly stressful and not something I do lightly. I know how much many of you look forward to your treatments, and I’m truly sorry to those I had to rearrange (some of you more than once!). I eventually couldn't carry on like this and got an emergency last minute massage with Eilidh at Pitmilly, got stronger pain medication from doctors and eventually went to Stuart Barton for physio. The verdict was nerve pain likely caused by bulging cervical discs. Not the quick fix I’d hoped for.

I did manage two clients… but my body soon told me otherwise! Turns out pushing through wasn’t the best idea, and I’ve had to admit I’m not quite ready to be back yet. Along with the constant ache, most times I bend my fingers there’s this sharp, electric-shock sensation shooting through them — not exactly the holiday souvenir I was hoping for!

Recovery is going to take patience, treatment, and listening to my body — something I now wish I’d done sooner.

The lesson? Don’t ignore pain and hope it’ll go away. If something feels wrong, get it checked early. The longer you leave it, the harder and longer it can be to put right.

I’m working on my recovery and hoping to gently ease back into treatments as soon as I can — but I’ll be pacing myself to make sure I don’t set myself back. I’ll also be seeing doctors and physio again on Monday to see where I stand, and will update you from there. This might mean mobile work will take longer to ease into than at my treatment room.

Thank you all for your patience, kind words, and understanding. It really does mean a lot.