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Dr. David Nygaard: We have Irene here. She has a wonderful story to tell. She had an acute disc issue that was really pathological and compromising her life tremendously. She's one of our favorite success stories of the early summer, and she's Levi's favorite 'cause she always brings healthy snacks. So, what brought you into the office, Irene? Irene: Severe pain in my neck and shoulders and lower back, which affected my lifestyle. I was miserable. Dr. David Nygaard: Yeah. So, when you say miserable, where did that show up in your life? Irene: Well, I couldn't do my normal day routine of housework and garden work and the things that I used to do. Weeding and using the lawn mower, working in the flower garden, I couldn't do any of those things without suffering a lot of pain, and just having to have bed rest and pain medicine to relieve that. I was unhappy and frustrated that I couldn't do the normal things that a homemaker needs to do. Dr. David Nygaard: What did you try to do get help prior to coming to the office? Irene: I just took pain meds. That's what my doctor recommended, which wasn't helping the problem. Just covering it up. Dr. David Nygaard: It's been a number of months that you've been coming, so there's been a progressive positive change. I know one of the things we did with you was evaluate your feet and get you fitted with a set of orthotics. I think that had a lot to do with stabilizing your low back. Irene: That was amazing, that piece of equipment that you have. You start with your feet and work all the way up, and my feet and posture and all is much, much improved. Couldn't do without my orthotics. I just want you to know I'm sharing my story with my friends, those that have similar issues, so they can get the help that I had received from you. And your staff is wonderful. Dr. David Nygaard: Yeah, they're great. Irene: The girls are so friendly and always in a good mood. Happy to see me.
