I have suffered from chronic back problems (herniated disks at L4/L5 & L5/S1) for most of my adult life. Shortly after my injury and the realization that it was indeed chronic, I made a decision to not let the injury limit my life - which often put my will and my body at odds with one another.
A few years ago I decided to try surfing for the first time – it was something I always wanted to try and I really enjoyed my afternoon in the surf. Unfortunately, within 30 minutes of leaving the water my entire lower back had seized up.