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Matt Baker flooded with support as he reaches out to fans for advice with rare health update – admitting ‘it’s hard’
A slew of famous pals offered up their advice and support
COUNTRYFILE host Matt Baker has been flooded with support after opening up about his health in a rare personal post.
The TV star shared a look at his recent stay in hospital and his recovery process after suffering from a herniated disc.
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Also more commonly known as a slipped disc, the NHS states that it occurs in a person when the soft cushion of tissue between the bones in an individual's spine is pushed out of place.
It left Matt dealing with a lot of pain and forced him to seek an operation in order to relive his symptoms.
He told his Instagram followers he had undergone a nerve block injection to help with his current condition.
Matt said online: "Hi All, Any advice for a herniated disc …?
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"For a long time now I’ve been dealing with a herniated disc- as an ex gymnast it’s hard not to be able to bend forward… so I decided to have a nerve block injection, - what a brilliant Surgeon and lovely NHS team it was that did my treatment Thankyou all!"
He then shared: "Also a big thanks to the nurse who used to watch me on Blue Peter - the buttered toast was amazing!"
Matt shared a video clip that chronicled his hospital journey and included photos of him in his hospital gown awaiting his operation,
It also showcased him taking time out to recover at the luxury Champneys spa who he went onto praise for their support.
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He said: "Big thanks also to my [friends] at Champneys for helping me with my rehab it’s a very special place.
"If you know of any good exercises or helpful tips I’d love to hear them."
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TV star Ben Fogle was quick to reply to tell how he had found himself in a similar situation recently.
He insisted to Matt that routine physio was the way to go, saying: "Oh Matt. Had one just before I went to Antarctica. Lots and lots of Physio."
Fellow presenter Steve Backshall then added: ";Like @benfogle physio is key, but don’t push it; esp not hyperflexion of lower back.
"It needs time to heal, and according to my surgeon hates too much stress… good luck Matt and huge love to you all."
Eamonn Holmes then quipped: "Hope u do better than I’ve been doing Matt. Continued good recovery."
The 46 year old first revealed he was in "absolute agony" having spent Christmas in bed after getting his herniated disc when doing circus stunts for a panto in London.
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He told the : "I was walking on tightropes, riding unicycles and juggling. The performances got more and more difficult.
"By Christmas Day I couldn't get out of bed. It was horrendous, absolute agony."
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