I just wanted to take a moment to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who has reached out during what has been an incredibly challenging time for me. As some of you might know, I've been navigating the rough waters of a back injury. This journey has oscillated between the sharp peaks of 10/10 pain and the deep valleys of anxiety concerning my future abilities. It's been a road marked by a partial and, in all likelihood, premature return to work. Through it all, I've been doing my best to keep pushing forward, even though I'm acutely aware of not operating at my usual capacity. I'm still very much in the thick of it, feeling raw and underperforming, which has been a humbling experience. I've always been on the other side of the healthcare equation, and I must admit, being a patient – especially one dealing with chronic pain – is a role I never expected to find so challenging. Despite my background, I've realised I'm no expert when it comes to managing this new and personal health struggle. At the end of the day, though, I'm okay. And that's largely thanks to the unwavering support and kindness so many of you have shown me. Your messages, calls, and thoughts have been a beacon of hope and a reminder of the incredible community I'm fortunate enough to call my friends and family. Please forgive the imperfect ways I've been navigating this chapter of my life. I'm only human, after all. Your understanding and continued support mean the world to me. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. 💙
@prof_hutchinson All the best Mark and don't push too hard ❤️
@prof_hutchinson Very sorry to hear this Mark. Do take care and give yourself the time you need to recover. Your health (physical and mental) is of utmost importance. Be kind to yourself if your recovery isn't linear or speedy...
@prof_hutchinson Sorry to hear about your back Mark. I was only just thinking back to your excellent presentation at the NOI Masterclass a year or two ago and how much it helped my understanding of pain and appreciation of all of its complexity. "The body is a garden AND a machine"
@prof_hutchinson Mark - really sorry to see this. Wish we had better treatments available so that you’ll never have to experience a 10/10 again. Send all my best wishes.
@prof_hutchinson All the best Mark for a complete recovery!
@prof_hutchinson All the best Mark! So sorry to hear about your injury and sending all my support and solidarity.
@prof_hutchinson Hope you recover well soon, Mark!
@prof_hutchinson Sorry to hear you’re not doing well. Hoping it gets better from here.
@prof_hutchinson Very sorry to hear your struggles with Chronic back pain. All I can think of is connecting you with &DrAshishDiwan. Just other day two of us were discussing this issue on X and need for innovation to address the chronic back pain issue.
@prof_hutchinson There is no perfect way to navigate something like this. Take care!