Archived Clinical Notes & Personal Injury Timeline (2005–2016)
About This Record: This is the elaborated history of my lower back spasm attacks, compiled from archived physiotherapy notes (originally titled lowBackAttack_History.pdf). I emailed this PDF document to myself on June 16, 2016, as a backup prior to undergoing intensive treatment with Michelle and embarking on my 7-day, 6-night West Coast Trail expedition. While physical storage devices from that era have long since faded, this digital record survives—documenting the vulnerability that ultimately inspired the creation of the 24-Hour Belly-In Method.
Archived Record Verification: Proof of the original June 16, 2016 email backup containing the lowBackAttack_History.pdf attachment.
1st Episode: Sometime Before July 1, 2005
Context: While helping my son Neo (then 3.5 years old) take a bath, I bent my body and severely strained my back. This was a major attack.
Aftermath: Although I could manage to use the washroom, I was confined to bed for a full day. Because of the severity, 911 was called. An ambulance arrived at our second-floor apartment and transported me to the emergency department at a hospital in Richmond. After a quick evaluation and a couple of questions from the doctor, I was discharged without medical intervention. I rested for another two days before returning to work, achieving a 100% recovery at the time.
2nd Episode: February 23, 2009 (Neo's Birthday)
Context: While helping Neo brush his teeth, I bent my body awkwardly.
Aftermath: This presented as a mild spasm attack.
3rd Episode: March 2009
Context: Experienced a severe spasm attack while working at Telus.
Aftermath: I lay helplessly on the office kitchen floor for close to an hour until my wife arrived to pick me up. This was a major episode requiring 7 days of home rest, including 2 full days strictly confined to bed (though I was able to use the washroom).
4th Episode: February 6, 2011
Context: While visiting Jeff's house and walking up the stairs, I bent down to hug his daughter.
Aftermath: Triggered a spasm attack that caused me to fall. I recovered fully after one night of rest.
5th Episode: February 12, 2011
Context: During a major house cleaning session in preparation for a visit from Martin, Coco, and Darren.
Aftermath: Resulted in a mild, manageable spasm attack.
6th Episode: February 23, 2012
Context: While walking my dog Lulu on the Brown Creek Trail in Port Coquitlam during a snowstorm.
Aftermath: I suffered a sudden spasm attack and collapsed to the ground, while my loyal dog kept kissing my face. I managed to walk back to a nearby friend's office where my car was parked, and was successfully able to drive myself home.
7th Episode: November 2014
Context: While working at Burnaby North Secondary (SD41), computer monitors were left on the floor. I bent down, picked one up, moved it, and repeated the motion for a second monitor.
Aftermath: Although I felt awkward during the day and could still walk, the following morning I was completely immobilized. I was bedridden for 3 days and unable to use the washroom, resulting in a very difficult situation. By the fourth day, anti-inflammatory medication allowed me to get up. In total, I required 2 weeks of recovery at home.
8th Episode: October 2015
Context: While working at Capitol Hill Elementary School (SD41), I lifted a heavy Lexmark printer from packaging on the floor onto a desk. Outside the packaging, a warning label clearly stated that the unit required two people to move—a critical warning I unfortunately missed.
Aftermath: Left me lying paralyzed on the floor for an hour. I was unable to get up until I took 4 anti-inflammatory pills. Followed by 3 days bedridden and unable to use the washroom, requiring 2 weeks of recovery at home.
Context: On an autumn evening arriving home from work, I parked my car in the garage and simultaneously closed the garage door while opening the basement door. The sudden collision of cold outdoor air and warm indoor air created a sharp thermal draft.
Aftermath: This triggered a massive, violent spasm attack. Although the exact year and duration of bed rest escape my memory, it stands out vividly as a stark reminder of how environmental temperature shifts could impact vulnerable back muscles.
