I’ve spent most of my life either competing in various sports including Rugby, Swimming, Track and Field, MMA, Tennis and Squash. 

Unfortunately, I have a competitive nature and grew up in a no pain, no gain environment. 

As a result, I kept going/playing, when I should have stopped, and have caused a lot of damage to add to the usual wear and tear you’d expect. 

I was also born with a bone spur in one hip that has disintegrated the main ligament at the top of the thigh bone. 

Basically, my hips have taken a battering and they now need replacing.