June 2009

"…Three Failed Back Surgeries."

I first came to GCC in late February 2007 in chronic pain and in search of a job from a Craig's List posting. I didn’t make the first interview but I persisted with persuasion that both of us could benefit and God's plan eventually prevailed, as I became the new Chiropractic Assistant at GCC, all the while suffering in silent pain and hoping for a miracle.

My physical condition was one of constant and chronic low back pain uncontrolled by pharmaceutical pain meds, epidural injections, and three failed back surgeries. A total lack of quality of life, unable to enjoy family, sports, or life fulfilling fun, so I thought, was my lot in life from here on out.

A serious car accident originally caused my first herniated disc that quickly degenerated. I went through five years and many methods of chiropractic care, multiple physical therapists, massage, ice, heat treatment, 'pain specialist' with epidural injections and medical care with lots and lots of prescription drugs which completely incapacitated me. The results very short lived, less than one to two weeks at most, which lead to a miserable existence.

God answered my prayer and a miracle on this earth occurred I never thought possible-I began to heal! Since starting care with Dr. Melendez and the Pettibon style of chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitation, I am no longer taking pharmaceutical meds and rarely an Advil (only 3 times in the last 2 years), and have begun to enjoy leisure activities such as hiking, cooking and playing at the beach- boogie boarding and surfing, things I thought would never be possible again. I have begun a life filled with joy, action, and I am no longer fearful that I will become incapacitated by pain or lose my ability to do my favorite activities.

I have a renewed belief that with the Lord and Dr. Melendez “specialized” chiropractic Pettibon Technique, that I can reach true health and healing. I feel more well than ever before. Dr.’s David and Lorraine have shown me that life shouldn’t fall apart just because there is a challenge, there is always hope and work to be done. Remember Dr. David’s Four P’s-Prayer, Patience, Perseverance, Pays off!

Thank you Dr.’s David and Lorraine, you are both truly a blessing,

Deborah Pryne, Super C.A., Riding the Wave of Health and Hope