Alec's Recovery Journey

At age 18 Alec was diagnosed with a ruptured spinal disc (L4-L5) and herniated L5-S1. At the time, he was training to be a professional cyclist and on the cusp of entering pro races in California.

Alec says “I discovered TMS/Mindbody syndrome and made a full recovery with my back… but then proceeded to get an array of other symptoms: shin splints, wrist pain, insomnia, shoulder pain, big toe pain etc. Those symptoms only subsided when I started to look inward and work through my perfectionism, people-pleasing and low self-esteem. It was a hard journey, but I’m proud to say that I’m pain free today and have come through with the belief that my body is so much stronger than I could have imagined.

Though my racing days are over, I returned to cycling. I’m also discovering what my body is truly capable of.

Alec is now a coach working with other people who are keen to become pain free – https://www.aleckassin.com/

At age 18 Alec was diagnosed with a ruptured spinal disc (L4-L5) and herniated L5-S1. At the time, it ruined his chances of becoming a professional cyclist and on the cusp of entering pro races in California. It was a hard journey, but he says that he’s pain free today and has come through with the belief that his body is so much stronger than he could have imagined.

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