Resolving pain to manage neurodiversity

Resolving pain to manage neurodiversity

Resolving pain to manage neurodiversity: Jodie was struggling with low back and hip pain, she was finding basic function like walking and getting out of chair difficult. But her biggest problem was that she could not attend karate training, which was essential for her to manage her autism.

Being neurodivergent and having 2 neurodivergent daughters, I understood the potential complexities that being on the Autistic Spectrum could present.

Here’s what Jodie had to say:

I came to Nick with chronic pain in my back and hip which had been ongoing for 8 months which meant eventually I was unable to walk or stand for longer than ten minutes at a time.  I was unable to continue my karate and I was at risk of permanently giving up the sport I had dedicated my life too.

This also affected my mental health greatly as I was no longer able to carry out the activities that once use to give me joy and help me with my autism.

 

I am now not only rehabilitated back into work and sport but I am now back on track to gain my second dan black belt. I am now also back to running which is more than I could of ever expected.

 

If I had not booked with Nick I would of lost my ability to partake in Karate and I may of not been able to continue work as a nurse practitioner due to the increasing levels of pain.

I can’t thank Nick enough not only for the support and dedication to my recovery but also for tailoring his sessions around my autism and sensory differences. Enabling me to rehabilitate in an approach which was easy for me to understand.

As a physiotherapist, I can guide you back to what you love to do.

My clinic is in Blackwell (DL3 8QF) in Darlington, click on the contact form below to arrange a discovery call, to discuss how I can help you.

Nick Watson physiotherapist

Nick Watson physiotherapist

How I work – simple solutions to complex problems
How we can learn from our pain – learning from painful experiences
Dealing with persistent pain – the persistent pain puzzle

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