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Home >> About Us >> Patient Testimonials Patient Testimonials Read about our patients' life-changing experiences with the physicians at SpineAustin. Details about each success story are available to view by selecting the associated image in the far right column (new window will open). Nonsurgical Recovery
Jay R. Jay couldn't even make it through an entire round of golf because of his low back pain. Dr. Harris of SpineAustin designed a treatment plan for Jay that involved prolotherapy injections. “For the last year, I've been without any real back pain symptoms," he says. Jay continues to travel nationally and is planning to turn pro, play several Nationwide Tour Monday qualifiers and attend Q-school. Learn more about Jay's success story.
Brooke B. After a school screening confirmed the existence of scoliosis in Brooke's spine, Dr. Von Rueden of SpineAustin recommended a brace to try and stop the curve in its tracks. Three years later, Brooke's curvature was stopped, and it's no longer something she thinks about on a daily basis. “I knew that if I had chosen not to wear the brace and just ignored it, I would have suffered in the long run, and I’d need surgery.” Learn more about Brooke's success story.
Paden K. Paden only played about half the season of his sophomore year due to pain caused by spondylolysis. Dr. Von Rueden recommended a customized physical therapy program at SpineAustin along with a custom-fitted plastic body brace to help the spinal fracture heal. "And now, after playing healthy in 16 games on the way to a state championship, I have a full scholarship to play the sport I love in college." Learn more about Paden's success story. Dealing with Scoliosis
Gloria Six months after undergoing surgery to correct an extreme curve in her spine, Gloria is back in action, practicing aerobics, yoga, weightlifting, and raising three children. The scoliosis, which had bothered her since she was a child, threatened to shorten her life due to pressure on internal organs. Gloria's treatment was a great success, one with no major disruptions to her active lifestyle. Learn more about Gloria's success story.
Alberta But now, this time the back pain was different. “At first it started with neck pain,” Alberta remembers. “My arm began to really hurt. I could hardly move my hand. I began dropping items because my grip was losing strength. Next my lower back began to hurt. Ultimately, the became unbearable, and that's when I knew I had to do something.” Learn more about Alberta's success story.
Sue "I just noticed as I got older, the pain began to get unbearable," Sue says of her former medical condition. As a 14-year-old, she was diagnosed with scoliosis, and in her adult life, as symptoms worsened, she sought treatment. Sue recovered from her surgery, and after a triumphant rehabilitation effort, she says, "I don't feel like I have any limitations now. I truly feel like I have my world back." Learn more about Sue's success story.
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Dealing with Scoliosis (continued) Mollie C. Four months after surgery, Mollie is back on the high school drill team and enjoying other favorite activities such as dancing and swimming. Her recovery was quicker than expected and didn't involve many restrictions. “We are absolutely thrilled with Mollie’s progress,” exclaims her mother. “A huge burden has been lifted off her shoulders.” Mollie’s story attests to the fact that early detection of scoliosis is ideal for a successful outcome. Learn more about Mollie's success story. Riata What would go through your head if your physician recommended that you spend 23 hours a day in a body cast? Learn more about Riata's success story. When Surgery is Required Robert Dealing with an uncomfortable numbness in his hand and difficulty walking, Robert visited several orthopedists and neurosurgeons before seeking a spine specialist. With symptoms progressing, he sought Dr. Geck, M.D., at Spine Austin, whose diagnostic studies revealed spinal stenosis with cervical myelopathy. After surgery, Robert is now back to a daily jogging regimen. Learn more about Robert's success story. Matthew 12-year old Matthew is rarely ever ill. “He hardly ever even had colds,”his mother explains. So when the fifth grade scoliosis screening detected a problem, his mother was absolutely stunned. “"As a parent you feel really upset that you didn't see this," she says.” Learn more about Matthew's success story. Stacy M. "Over time, my curve progressed to over 56 degrees," remembers Stacy. "I don't know where it came from; no one in my family has it." After undergoing surgery from Dr. Geck at SpineAustin, she experienced more than an 80 percent correction. Today, Stacy enjoys an active lifestyle and regular outdoor exercise. She and her husband also attend a boot camp fitness class together. Learn more about Stacy's success story. Devin Devin is back to practicing her music and excelling in school, after undergoing an innovative treatment procedure to correct a rare developmental condition. The condition, Scheuermann's Kyphosis, caused intense back pain during her seventh grade year; today she is living pain-free. Learn more about Devin's success story. Bob Bob had an onset of neck pain while out waterskiing with his family. Physicians at SpineAustin provided nonsurgical treatment options for four months, but the herniated disc was beginning to cause numbness and pain in the arm. Surgery would be required. "We presented to the patient the option of having traditional fusion surgery or the latest artificial disc," explains Dr. Lowenstein. In late January 2008, Bob benefited from a quick recovery after a successful surgery performed by Dr. Lowenstein. Learn more about Bob's success story. |
Nonsurgical Recovery Dealing with Scoliosis When Surgery is Required
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