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 Argh! Computers can be so frustrating! 
Can anyone tell me why suddenly I get this pink background colour in my text which I can't shift?(see above)
The only way I could get rid of it was to start again.

So, 19 days without a game of golf and several Osteopathic appointments later. 

 I was worried the back problems were a direct result of playing golf.
It could be a contributing factor but really this is an old injury, a chronic condition .

After I came back to the ward following the 2nd major operation (having spent 12 hours on the operating table) I had a large mark like a bruise in the centre of my back. The nurses were concerned it was a pressure sore like the ones on my buttocks (this is what happens when you lie in the same position with limited circulation for a long period of time) but as the days went by the mark remained like some deep bruising whilst the pressure sores healed nicely thanks to Calendula cream.

As the Osteopath worked on my back it became apparent that the problems were really all focused and radiating from  that exact spot where there is still a very faint mark from the initial bruising. It would seem my resilient body has been continuing to function and compensate all this time despite quite a significant injury.

Good body!

Now the 'back' must be heard and the time given to allow it to heal and become stronger.
Of course if my back and rib cage get nicely rearranged I am sure it will improve my golf swing! 

All Good

Already I feel taller after the manipulations the Osteopath has been able to perform, although he warns me it may be a slow process due to the chronic nature of the injury.

Imagine my relief when the Osteopath suggested I may like to try playing a couple of holes this week to see how my back tolerates the exercise.


Happy happy happy!
Golf is my Prozac.

So, played 4 holes on Wednesday;5 on Thursday and 3 today.

My drive is not up for much but my putting has seemingly improved .

On Monday I will try to play 9 holes in preparation for the competition match I am supposed to finally play on Tuesday after having to postpone it for a couple of weeks.

Prior to this acute flair up with my back I was playing very well and my handicap had fallen to 18.6 but now of course I am not playing to that handicap so I shall be challenged to pull off a win in the match.

Remember it is a handicap match play competition which means as my handicap is lower than my opponents' I must give her some strokes. 
 ( If you really want to understand this see previous entry where I explain it in some depth.) 


Yahoo , golf is happening again.