A dance-loving vicar has revealed how she got her groove back after an “intensely painful” health battle. Sue Brown and her husband Laurie, both 76, love to dance – the pair have been hitting the dance floor together since they met 57 years ago. When the retired vicar from Caerphilly began to experience “intense” pain in her lower back and lack of bladder control, she was devastated.
“I felt sad and disappointed, as dancing was something I really enjoyed doing, It’s something that brings me and my husband closer together, especially in retirement, as it’s a passion we both share.” Sue and Laurie met while at university and have since gone on to have four children together, including Chris, 50, Paul, 48, Lisa, 46 and Laura, 45. As a child, Sue had longed to dance but as her parents weren’t able to afford classes, it was something to tick off her bucket list.
After retiring, the couple joined evening ballroom dancing classes at Shapells studio, where they have made lots of friends and re-sparked their connection. But when Sue’s pain started in 2021, she found it difficult to walk or stand for a lengthy period of time, let alone dance. Desperate not to give up her passion, Sue sought help from her local GP but struggled to get a follow-up appointment.
Tired of waiting, she decided to take matters into her own hands and researched other healthcare options. She contacted Infiniti Healthcare in Cardiff – a private pelvic health, menopause and wellbeing clini.
