“Sure Enough, This Was My Life-Saver!”: Esteban Castaneda
Esteban was determined to do well with his physical activities, including good performance on the job. However, despite his ability…
“I Didn’t Need My Walker Any Longer!”: Kathleen Cowitz-Laski
Kathleen Cowitz-Laski could no longer lift her leg nor get into a car without back pain – a big problem…
“I Would Recommend It to Anybody”: Tim Watts
Between his work running a farm and his passion for the outdoors, 40-year-old Tim Watts was constantly on his feet…
Stronger and Stronger: Dave Patten
Having worked as a programmer for more than 30 years, 46-year-old Dave Patten describes himself as a “technical guy” and…
Back to Normal Living: Stephanie Proulx
Chronic back pain doesn’t pick and choose when it encroaches on your life. It can strike at any time, whether…
A Big Relief: Michael Reitz
Seven weeks out from a minimally invasive spinal fusion and decompression, 60-year-old Michael Reitz is feeling great. It’s a world…
Becoming Normal Again: Lori Kuzior
After Lorraine Kuzior was injured in a car accident, she found herself falling down on the job — literally. When…
I Waited—Don’t Wait: Michael Shaffer
Michael Shaffer had had some back problems — the usual aches and pains — but that didn’t prepare him for…
A World of Difference: Glenn Steig
After an accident on the job, Glenn Steig thought he’d just pulled a muscle. But when he went to work…
Such a Turnaround: Sissy Falcon Johnson
Some back pain comes from aggregated wear and tear that builds up over time, but in other cases, just one…