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Pain and gain?
Posted On: 06/11/2006 02:00:16
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As you already know i've bin going 2 physio for t
he past 4 weeks for my back injury, and last week i was tol
d that my time at physio was complete. at first i was prett
y happy to hear that from the guy, but then he told me i wi
ll always be in pain if i do pole vault, and for bodyboardi
ng (though my technique can be modified to suit it) due to
the scoliosis in my back. He basically said i would never m
ake it to national representative pole vault because my bac
k wasnt designed for it. This is because pole vault and bod
yboarding obviously put alot of stress on the lower part of
the back, even if you dont have back problems, but scolios
is means more pressure is exerted on that area.
So had
a few sniffles about that for the rest of the day, and deci
ded to slowly ease back into training again this week, no p
lanting the pole or exercises that may aggravate the pain.
Planning on sussing it out and seeing what happens, otherwi
se the prospects of giving it up may have to be accepted. I
m obviously pretty upset bout that, but the physio said i c
an always prove him wrong n go all the way because i have t
he right bodyshape, speed and most importantly passion for
it. I think im mature enough to decide what is best for my
body, whether id rather achieve limited goals in the short
term and have severe arthritic problems in 10 years time...
......
Yesterday also marked my first surf back after 5
weeks of cold turkey. Let me tell you now, not surfing for
that long is pretty hard to deal with, seeming that the oce
an is my ultimate sanctuary. I went to island, my favourite
wave, the first wave i caught was probably about 3ft or so
draining over the reef going onto lowtide, had a brief rid
e and was dragged backwards across whiterock on my arse and
back. I guess it was island's way of saying, 'welcome back
!' after island i took the 100m long paddle to point and fe
d off some fun sucky wide rights. My first surf back i gain
ed fulfilled satisfaction and happiness, some fun condition
s, the usual staring ovation of male boogers watching
my every move in the water, a few more scars on the sl
ick and a tenderised behind!
No matter whether i can po
le vault or not, i certainly could never erase bodyboarding
from my life. Without it i would be a totally differe
nt person in every aspect, and disrespectful to my dreams&n
bsp;in the future and how much i owe to the sport
for my past and present. It truly is a way of life, a
nd im willing to conquer pain in the best way i can to
maintain this sweet relationship between my soul and the u
npredictable ocean.
Take care
Liz
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