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Miracle Recovery: Man Regains Feeling After Broken Neck
7 Oct
Summary
- Man broke his neck diving into the sea with his children.
- He was told he would never feel anything from the neck down.
- Fifteen months later, he has regained arm and core movement.
David Hayes, from Torquay, Devon, sustained severe injuries when he broke his neck during a diving accident in Ibiza. While playing with his children, he dived off a rock and heard a 'crunch,' immediately losing all feeling and movement below his neck.
Doctors initially informed him that he would likely never feel anything from the neck down again. However, fifteen months after the incident, David has defied these expectations. He has regained significant movement in both his arms and can now move his core muscles.
This progress has instilled great hope in David for his continued recovery and future. His journey demonstrates a remarkable resilience and a positive outlook following a life-altering event.
