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Dr. Robin,
When I first arrived at your office, I was having a lot of pain in my lower back with pain radiating into my left leg and had been that way for almost five months thanks to two herniated discs with one of those having an annular tear all of which was further complicated by scoliosis. I had trouble sleeping, walking, and doing the simple things like tying my shoes. It was also hard for me to sit or stand which made my job as a teacher even more difficult. I would go to work and then come home only to lie in bed the rest of the day because the pain was so bad. I have always been an outdoors person and have led a somewhat active lifestyle from playing on various softball teams, competing in 5K’s and bike rides, and even competing in my first triathlon three months prior to this injury. To go from being able to do all of these activities to nothing was very hard for me to deal with.
Prior to arriving at Back Into Motion, I had been seen by several doctors including two general physicians, an orthopedic surgeon, and a neurosurgeon. Their suggestions were muscle relaxers, pain killers, steroid packs, physical therapy, back brace, bed rest, steroid injections, and surgery. I tried everything except for the steroid injections and surgery. I had pretty much lost hope in any doctor being able to help me.
A friend and coworker told me her story about how you were able to help eliminate her back pain, so after trying physical therapy one last time and not getting any relief from the pain, I decided it was time to give you a call. I did not know what to expect when I first arrived for my appointment, but the friendly smiles and warm welcome put me at ease right away. After thoroughly going over my medical history, taking x-rays, and looking at my MRI results, I was put on the table to have my first decompression therapy, and I loved it. I did not want that first session to end because that was the first time in five months that I had felt any relief from the pain. I actually walked out that day with hope that this form of treatment was going to work. After the third session, I was noticing a difference in the pain level throughout the day. Now, after just ten weeks, I am completely pain free!! I am able to walk over three miles daily and do all of the exercises that have been given to me with no problems at all. I cannot tell you how great that makes me feel. I know I still have a ways to go, but it is great having my life back again!
Thank you for everything Dr. Robin and keep playing that awesome Christian music!!
Robyn Walters
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