21/08/2025
Iāve been debilitated with sciatica lately and havenāt been able to do my usual exercise or walk much. Being in pain is so insanely frustrating and it definitely reminds you that you are privileged to be able to do the things you have been able to do.
Movement is a big part of my mental health tool kit. It helps me to feel good about myself, helps my body detox and digestion to work properly, and helps me to clear my mind when times are tough or I need to think through a challenge.
When something you rely on is taken away from you you must pull on the rest of your toolkit to keep spirits high. Hereās some of mine:
- Eat nutritious food (this is a bowl packed with protein, anti oxidants, and healthy fats - Greek yoghurt, .nutrition collagen powder, blueberries, kiwifruit, home made granola, and seeds.
- Lean on your loved ones, let down your guard, we are all allowed to have vulnerable times
- Sunlight and sunshine is a non negotiable (and free)
- Increase fibre, with pain relief, and minimal movement itās important to support our bowels. Iāve been doing this with flaxseeds, chia, lots of water, psyllium husk and kiwifruit
- Red light therapy, to encourage mitochondria to heal, reduce inflammation and help with repair
- Remembering and keeping top of mind that it wonāt be forever, my nervous system needs some love and Iāll change tactic for future meās benefit
I hope this is a useful reminder for anyone also experiencing a hurdle like this š¤
