Read what Jim Culp has to say about Spinal Decompression
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May 20, 2005, (in Michigan) I had my first sciatica nerve attack starting with #
10 pain level. I was totally shocked and did not realize what in the world was happening.
From this date, I progressively went completely down hill.
My normal life style is that I am a wired, energetic person that loves to disco,
dance, gold, fish and lots of activities/projects which means I cannot stand to
be idle too long. Lots of things to do and places to go - that's me!
I went to my doctor at Beaumont Hospital, Troy, Michigan where I was prescribed
a narcotic type pain medicine normally used for terminal cancer patients to relieve
my #10 pain. The month of July I was actually in a wheelchair. I took myself off
this narcotic July 28, 200 5, as the side effects were too strong and I couldn't
handle it. At the time, I had #7 or #8 pain level.
The next procedure was the injection of 3 epidural shots in my spine. These shots
did help to the point of returning me to 75 - 80 % of normal. The problem was -
I could stand, walk and lay in the prone position very comfortably but I could no
longer do any activities or projects that I was used to doing. I still had pain
in my hip and down my right leg.
If possible, my goal was to get back to 100%.
I checked with Tampa Spine Institute to see if I qualified for laser surgery. After
reviewing my MRI, Dr. Perry called and said, "Yes, I was a candidate." The surgery
would cost about $25,000 - $30,000, which meant a cost of approximately $10,000
out of my pocket with insurance coverage. Plus, 70% of patients requiring additional
surgery. I thought I'd better check out other options if any were available.
In 2006, a friend of mine gave me a brochure from Spinal Restoration Inc. Winter
Haven. After reading the brochure, I did my homework and checked on my computer
for all possible info available about the DRX9000. I was totally impressed by thought
this would be too good to be true. I decided to go for it!
I had 20 sessions on the DXR9000 starting March 15th through May 5th 2006. After
3 treatments, I left Spinal Restoration Inc., walked directly to my car and just
hopped into my driver's seat like I did 10 years before. I forgot, as I did not
have any pain.
Now remember, I'm writing this letter more than 4 months after my last treatment.
I run up and down stairs, golf, plus painted my living room, hallway and kitchen.
Everything is absolutely back to where I was 10 years ago. Plus, I think I'm about
1 1/2" taller.
I want to thank Angie Horton & Staff for returning my life back to my wife and
me. We are so fortunate to have met you and have become a very important part of
our life.
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