Andrew McQuaid

Andrew's Blackpool Illuminations 10k night run page

Fundraising for Tameside Oldham and Glossop Mind
£40
raised of £100 target
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Blackpool Illuminations 10k night run, 27 August 2016
Participants: Rob Hewitt (The Clown)
Tameside Oldham and Glossop Mind

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Only 10k you say?!!  

About 12 years ago I ended up pulling my back and ended up with a trip down to A&E. For 11 ish years I suffered really bad sciatica which made it really difficult when attempting any form of exercise. Some days were a real pain getting up and I really struggled when sleeping in hotel beds while trying to enjoy a nnice trip away. 

Last year my Dr. referred me to a Physio. This was something that I'd done on many occasions either through work or privately. After spending 20 minutes with this physio I was told that my back was in constant spasm, so I was sent to  have an MRI scan. 

Once I got the results I was told that I had 3 bulging discs. Finally I had an answer to my on going problems.. Thankfully this was a problem that could be fixed without having surgery. I was shown different tecniques and exercises to rebuild and correct the way my spine was being used. 

Just over 12 months of getting my results I feel my lifestyle has completely changed for the better. I'm able to do things I never thought I'd be able to do just by simple exercises. I still remain to do these for 20 minutes every day and now live a self motivated lifestyle.  

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Tameside Oldham and Glossop Mind

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Total raised
£40.00
+ £10.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£40.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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