Dear
Angie & Wayne:
I
am so thankful for the day our paths crossed. I was diagnosed
with "severe spinal stenosis" and was in excruciating
pain. I could not go through the day without taking several
doses of oxycontin and hydrocodone, just to take the edge oh
I could not bend to put on shoes or socks. My husband had to
help me get dressed, and help me fix my hair. He had to do all
the cooking, cleaning and laundry. I could not stand for even
a short amount of time. I was at the point of despair. I didn't
know how much more pain l could take.
Prior
to my back problems, I had contracted the super bug, MRSA, which
went undiagnosed for nine months and required over 3 months
of therapy with daily IV doses or Vancomycin, the only effective
treatment for MRSA. I was incapacitated and bedridden for about
two years.
Not
being sure if I would survive this, I had already written my
obituary so that in my husband's time of grief he wouldn't have
to remember the names of all my many family members. (I have
two sons from a previous marriage, two daughters-in-law, six
grandchildren, one great granddaughter, twelve brothers and
sisters, their spouses, and 40 to 50 nieces, nephews and grand-nieces
and nephews I've lost count!) I had also fried to figure out
how to go about making my o*m funeral arrangements so my husband
wouldn't have to worry about it.
About
8 months prior to meeting you, my neurosurgeon wanted to do
open back surgery. His explanation of what the surgery entailed
was not something I wanted to experience. I knew there was new
technology out there somewhere that could help me. I kept searching
the Internet and asking everyone I could think of about new
technology.
My
primary care physician told me that I should reconsider the
surgery since all the medications were not helping, ironically,
that's about the same time that I met you!
After
the first treatment with the Axiom Spinal Decompression. I went
home arid rested. The next morning I noticed that I had hardly
any pain at all. I was surprised to receive a call from you
inquiring as to how I was doing. That was just the beginning
of the care and concern that you and your staff have shown.
I gradually began reducing my pain medication. I completed the
protocol of treatments and am now free of the spinal pain.
I
cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for me. I
tell everyone who will listen about my "miracle" experienced
under your care. I continue to pass out your brochures to all
who are interested. Although I still have other health issues
to deal with, the debilitating an excruciating pain is gone.
I am no longer taking any pain medication; my life has truly
changed for the better. Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Arleen B.
Angie,
and Staff
Thank you so much for giving me back my life. Since my auto
accident in February of 2003 I have been in almost constant
pain. I couldn't get a full nights sleep because I could only
lie in bed for 2 or three hours before the pain would return.
I couldn't walk; in fact I needed to rent an electric wheelchair
in order to get around, Even sitting caused me unbearable pain
in my back I couldn't even stand at the stove to cook a meal
and worse should I have had to lift even a quart of milk I felt
the searing pain.
Being
an artist, and loving my work the absolute worst was that 1
was unable to do any airbrush work at all. Two surgeries and
countless M.R.I.'s later I was told by my surgeon that if any
relief was to be expected I would need to be scheduled for a
third surgery as soon as possible. I even had an epidural between
the surgeries and got no relief from it. Even the steroid packs
that the doctor prescribed only masked some of the pain for
a few days. According to the doctor, the M.R.I. report showed
that another disc in my back was damaged and the surgery, as
well as pain medication were necessary to hopefully temporarily
relieve some of the pain.
Fearful
of having another surgery and being told by the surgeon that
this operation would more than likely only be a temporary fix,
and that there were no guarantees that it would work at all
I visited the Spinal Restoration Clinic of Winter Haven. After
the very first treatment on the machine I slept through the
night, pain free. After each successive treatment my strength
grew and my pain receded. After my full regimen of 20 treatments
and physical therapy I am back at work, and can again start
living my life free from pain and misery
These
treatments cost only a fraction of the cost of surgery. There
was no risk as there is from surgery or anesthesia. I had virtually
no down time, and best of all it worked. I am again able to
work, play and enjoy each new day instead of dreading it. I
take no pain medications, and I've never been happier or felt
healthier.
I
never thought that I would ever be able to live pain and drug
free again.
Thank
you very much
Lori
Walden
REDZ Custom Airbrush
Dear
Angie and Staff of Spinal Restoration,
"My initial back injury dates back to my childhood and
over the years I have experienced varying degrees of soreness
and discomfort. Previously, rest was all I needed to recuperate.
Four months ago the pain came back. However, unlike previous
episodes this pain would not go away. I became concerned that
my back would inhibit my ability to work and take away my quality
of life. My fears became reality, so I sought the services of
a medical doctor. After weeks of physical therapy, corticosteroids,
and rest I still showed no signs of improvement. Facing the
ossibility of back surgery, I looked for alternative treatment
and so I consulted with you. At first I was a bit skeptical
after not improving through the first week of treatment but
then, I started to notice a change. Today I am scheduled for
my twentieth treatment and I can honestly say my back feels
better than it ever had. Angie, I am truly grateful for the
service you and your staff have provided for me in the rehabilitation
of my back."
Sincerely,
-
Dr. Jamie W. Odom D.M.D.
