Andy Dobinson - A Stroke of Good Luck

Andy Dobinson had a significant and completely unexpected stroke in 2017. His stroke was cryptogenic, meaning the professionals didn’t know why it happened but in this episode, Andy explains not only the event but also his recovery and why he now can say it was the best thing that happened to him. His stroke was a life-changing event for someone who thought they were too young to have a stroke and his recovery changed his perspective building a mindset that is all about the experience, adventure, appreciation and always celebrating the small wins.   KEY TAKEAWAYS I had a cryptogenic stroke, meaning they didn’t know why it had happened. In my mind, I was too young for a stroke and I was fit and healthy. Following a stroke, you have to decide to not be a victim and get on with it. My initial goals in my phase 1 recovery were small and incremental. Phase 2 was about getting better and included hydrotherapy and counselling with my focus on getting back to normal. I had to forge new pathways because part of my brain had died. There is fear, anxiety and depression that has to be overcome during recovery. Breaking everything down into small goals and celebrating the little wins is the way to move forward towards bigger goals. The stroke has made me a more rounded human being Its made me appreciate people and things more. If you have a stroke you just have to go with it and see where it takes you. After a stroke, there is a different future for you so you need to go with it.   BEST MOMENTS ‘In my mind, I thought young people don’t get strokes’ ‘You have to celebrate the small wins’ ‘I was used to working and training hard so it was a case of applying that mindset in a different way’   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Back Pain Podcast The Back Pain Podcast recommended products affiliate link Andy Instagram @andy_stroke_of_luck   NHS signs of stroke https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stroke/symptoms/   ABOUT THE HOSTS Dave Elliot Dave is the owner of Advanced Chiropractic, a chain of Chiropractic and massage therapy clinics in Essex, UK. Dave still sees patients during the week but has been working hard to talk to as many experts in the field of back pain as possible to help distil all the information and bring it to you in this awesome podcast. You can find Dave on any of the Advanced Chiropractic social media platforms, or you can contact him at [email protected] if you have any questions for him. -Instagram   Rob Beaven Rob owns and runs a multidisciplinary clinic, The Dyer St Clinic in Cirencester Gloucestershire. His team of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Doctors and podiatrists all collaborate on thousands of back pain patients every year. Alongside Dave, he has worked hard to bring to the table experts across all industries to give you the low down on back pain, with steps you can implement today to start feeling better. -Instagram -Twitter   CONTACT METHOD Instagram Twitter Facebook [email protected] Support the show: https://thebackpainpodcast.com