Pilates Vanquished My Decade-Long Struggle with Injury and Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
At the age of 17, I was cruising along a rural road when another vehicle crashed into mine headfirst; this incident profoundly altered my mental and physical state. Fortunately, there were no fractures, yet my pelvis was dislocated due to the collision, causing discomfort extending through my spine and neck area. The medical staff discharged me with tramadol for pain management and provided a cervical collar before advising complete rest at home. In the coming weeks, things became truly difficult, regardless of my efforts to stay optimistic. Insomnia plagued me as I found myself awake numerous times each night struggling with the discomfort, which only exacerbated the situation. anxiety set in It felt as though I was perpetually in a state of fight-or-flight. The medicine I was on was extremely potent, causing my energy levels to plummet significantly. I found myself in a downward spiral—especially since this occurred right before my A-level exams. Missing out on all my frie...