At the start of 2026, Rebecca Waller’s life was everything she hoped for. She was planning her wedding, loved her career and had a supportive friendship circle. This year looked set to be one of her best yet, until a sharp pain in her back led to a life-changing diagnosis. Waller, 27, was working from home on January 9, 2026 when she felt an unusual pressure in her back during a call. This was closely followed by pins and needles in her arms, and, despite her best efforts to shake it off, the