Former Blue Peter and Countryfile presenter Matt Baker has spoken out about a debilitating health condition which is affecting his life.
The TV presenter, 46, can no longer “lean forward” after a back injury he suffered during his pantomime performance.
Matt spoke with Gabby Logan on the Mid Point podcast about the health issue that’s been bothering him.
He said he suffered a painful “slipped disc” which he rehearsed for his pantomime.
When Gabby asked Matt, who was once a gymnast, if he was still able to do backflips, he said, “No, I can’t now.” I hurt my back.
Former Blue Peter and Countryfile presenter Matt Baker has spoken out about a debilitating health condition that is affecting his life.
The TV presenter, 46, can no longer “lean forward” after a back injury he suffered during his pantomime career.
“I can’t express how annoying it is for a former gymnast to not be able to lean forward.”
He went on to explain how the injury occurred and said he had a mishap during rehearsals.
Matt explained: ‘I did my back. He was doing a panto. I was doing Goldilocks and the Three Bears and we were practicing with the stunt chairs, and the chair wasn’t positioned correctly and bam!
“I fell on my tailbone and it turns out I slipped a disc in my back.”
Matt tried to recover through training and rehabilitation, but now has injections to control the pain.
Referring to his wife Nicola Baker, Gabby noted that she lives with a physiotherapist.
He replied, ‘I know exactly, so we tried all that.’ I went for the nerve block (injection)..’
Last year, Matt shared his heartbreak after the death of his beloved dog.
Matt spoke with Gabby Logan on the Mid Point podcast about the health issue that’s been bothering him.
The TV presenter took to Instagram to share that his ‘sweet, sweet’ dog Isla had passed away devastatingly.
He shared a series of snaps of his beloved dog while gushing about how much he would miss her in an accompanying caption.
The emotional tribute was shared on his Farm On The Hill Instagram page, which is based on the Channel 4 series documenting his family’s farming life.
Announcing Isla’s death, he wrote: “How sad, we have said goodbye to Isla, our oldest and youngest cairn, 13 years old.”
‘She was sweet-natured, kind, tough, quick as lightning and a patient and gentle mother.
“She was the one who had the voice to let us know when everyone wanted to be in or out… She will be missed.”
Commenting on the post, Matt poignantly added: “The reason we love dogs so much is because the only time they break our hearts is when they leave us.”
His friends and fans quickly took to the comments section to share their support for Matt during the difficult time.
Matt shared his heartbreak last year after the death of his beloved dog, and fans rallied around him to share their support.
The TV presenter took to Instagram to share that his ‘sweet, sweet’ dog Isla had passed away devastatingly.
He shared a series of snaps of his beloved dog while gushing about how much he would miss her in an accompanying caption.
Steps star Ian ‘H’ Watkins wrote: “Big hugs (broken heart emojis).”
One fan commented: ‘I send my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of little Isla. She seemed like a special lady and you all will always remember her fondly.’
Another wrote: “It’s so sad to read this, run free little Isla, but come back and visit us often, I’ll always be with you.”
And a third added: “I’m so sorry, it’s heartbreaking to lose our dogs and they leave footprints on our hearts.” Thinking of you.’