Fifteen months later, I wanted to thank you for the help you've provided.  In fact, my entire family (including my 4 kids under 6) thanks you.  Let me remind you of my story:

I am about to turn 35 years old.  I am a 6' 7" former college varsity basketball player who developed serious back trouble while in college.  When I was 21, I ruptured my lumbar 4/5 disc, and had to have a laminectomy operation.   Given my relatively young age, I was able to come back the following season and play, but my lower back would never be the same.  In the ensuing years, I managed well, but starting in my late 20's, I began having recurring trouble.  I was constantly throwing out my back, and having to spend 3 and 4 days on a bed with muscle relaxants.  In the 12 months prior to seeing you, I threw my back out 4 times, the last one requiring a full two weeks recovery.  Things were spiraling the wrong way.

I had tried physical therapy, constant stretching, and muscle relaxants.  All were temporarily helpful, but could not sustain a long period.  A number of friends suggested chiropractic care, but like lots of people, I was very skeptical.    In fact, when I had the initial trouble at age 21, I had a bad experience with a chiropractor.  A very close friend recommended that I see you, and you'll remember my initial reticence two Augusts ago.

Again, it's 15 months later, and although I still have lower back pain periodically, I haven't felt better than this in 8 years!  You started me on adjustments followed by electrical stimulation every 2 weeks.  We extended that to 3 weeks, and as needed as things progressed.

Thanks again for opening up the possibilities:  I had given up tennis, and I will be playing for the second time in 5 years tomorrow.  I had also given up basketball, but may try to get back into the game in about 6 months or so.

David L.