June 26th 2024.
Eamonn Holmes has been dealing with chronic back pain since 2021. The GB News presenter shared that he was on "borrowed time" and now requires a high-tech wheelchair after slipping three discs in 2021. This has caused him to lose full mobility and has been a challenging journey for him.
An expert has described Eamonn's ongoing health battle as "rare". Ulrik Sandstrøm, vice president of the British Chiropractic Association, shared that it is not common for a patient to experience long-term problems after "slipping discs". He explained that in about 80% of cases, the condition heals on its own without the need for continued medical treatment.
Since the start of his back problems, Eamonn has been seen using crutches and wheelchairs. He has also expressed the difficulties he faces in trying to walk and get through an average day. Ulrik mentioned that it is not unusual for someone with a disc herniation to struggle with their mobility initially. However, he added that he was not familiar with Eamonn's specific case.
To alleviate his symptoms, Eamonn underwent spinal surgery in 2022 and his recovery involved treatments such as having his spine stretched. Ulrik explained that surgery is usually the last resort for a disc prolapse and that chiropractic treatments, such as spinal manipulation, have been proven to be helpful in managing this condition. He shared an example of a patient who was scheduled for surgery but ended up cancelling it after seeing improvement with chiropractic treatment.
Ulrik also reassured potential patients that unsuccessful surgeries are rare and often due to other complications. Eamonn recently updated his fans on his operation, mentioning that two things went wrong and he now has "two things in [his] back [he doesn't] want". However, Ulrik explained that disc herniations are genetic and can happen unexpectedly. They typically occur in younger people and the middle-aged.
Aside from his health struggles, Eamonn has also recently separated from his wife of 14 years, Ruth Langsford. He has previously stated that his back pain came "out of the blue" and there was no obvious cause. Ulrik shared that this is a common occurrence, often happening when someone bends down to pick something up.
At the recent Tric Awards, Eamonn also mentioned that he was on "borrowed time" but it was not clear what he was referring to. When asked about the effect of disc prolapses on life expectancy, Ulrik stated that it is not likely to have a significant impact. He added that most people can still live a relatively happy and mobile life even with chronic back pain. Ulrik also reminded readers that if they have a celebrity story, they can get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency.
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