Best Bulging Disc Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 7 When Patients Refer Others 12:01

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In this episode of Before the Scalpel, Dr. Jim Powell and Dr. Walter “Chip” Null dive into the powerful ripple effect that happens when patients experience life-changing relief—and then share that hope with others. You’ll meet Steve, a patient who came to Powell Chiropractic hunched forward, unable to lift his head, and living with pain that affect…

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Happy 'Franksgiving' from Coach Frank & Producer Frank 12:31

6d ago12:31

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Frankly speaking, it's shaped up to be an amazing Thanksgiving already, and Coach Frank and his producer (also Frank) wanted to send you a special, inspirational, motivational and, yes, PRACTICAL Thanksgiving message! You'll be able to set some new, better goals for the new year that can be attained BY January 1st instead of after it. Find out how …

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Ep. 6 Test, Don't Guess 18:03

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Getting to the root of spinal problems isn’t about assumptions—it’s about precision. In this episode, Dr. Jim Powell and Dr. Walter Null explain why their clinic’s approach begins with a thorough neurological and orthopedic evaluation, including specific nerve and muscle testing, digital X-rays, and more, to determine whether each patient is a good…

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The Real Cost of Not Asking for Help 16:06

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Ever wasted months on something four minutes could’ve solved? I share a story that had me laughing at myself and realizing just how often we waste time trying to fix the wrong thing. What started as a dumb Zoom glitch turned into a much bigger lesson about blindspots, stubbornness, and the real cost of doing it alone. Just like in our health and fi…

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Marathon Runner with L4-L5 Bulge Heals 100% Without Surgery 1:00:42

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Tired of being in pain?Join the Limitless Program and start your path to a pain-free life today:👉 https://spreadwhealth.com/limitless-program Enter code POD15 for 15% off at checkout! Not sure if it’s right for you?Let’s talk. Book a free 15-minute consultation with our team:👉 https://spreadwhealth.com/free-consultation-organic🩻 Jack’s StoryAs a fo…

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Why Delusional Optimism is Keeping you Stuck 25:57

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Life’s not slowing down for you to catch up. You either adapt or get left behind. The chaos isn’t going anywhere. And the version of you that keeps saying ‘once things settle, I’ll start’ is what I call delusional optimism. The belief that things will magically get better without you actually changing. I’ve been there. My clients have been there. A…

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End your Tinnitus with Chiropractic Care in Macomb Township 1:21

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Tinnitus, sometimes referred to as ringing in the ears, is that annoying perception of sound that does not have an external source. It affects over 50 million people a year, and most doctors do not have a cure for it. While symptoms for tinnitus can vary from a constant ringing sound to buzzing or humming, these noises can become more than annoying…

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Ep. 5 Not Just Another Adjustment: Why This Program is Different 17:05

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At Powell Chiropractic, no two patients are treated the same—and that’s exactly what sets their approach apart. In this episode, Dr. Jim Powell and Dr. Walter Null dive into how their team personalizes every program of care to match each patient’s unique needs, history, and health goals. They’ll share how they go beyond a “one-size-fits-all” adjust…

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The Fitness Industry Got Fat Loss Wrong 30:41

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You can train six days a week and still not lose fat and it’s not your fault. For decades, we’ve been told to “move more and eat less,” but that advice doesn’t hold up anymore. Our food system has completely changed, and so has the way our metabolism responds to it. Ultra-processed foods are everywhere; cheap, convenient, and biologically addictive…

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You Don’t Need More Food Rules—You Need This 37:46

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Everyone wants results, but few people are empowered with tools to build the habits that get them there. Kylie’s story is one I think a lot of people will see themselves in. She tracked every calorie, followed every diet, nailed her cardio, and still found herself stuck in the same loop—losing weight, gaining it back, feeling guilty, starting over.…

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Bodybuilder Heals L5-S1 Disc Herniation (No Surgery) 1:21:31

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Pelle was in the best shape of his life — but also in the worst pain of his life.A competitive athlete and coach, Pelle suddenly developed debilitating pain from an L4-L5 disc bulge and L5-S1 herniation. He couldn’t sleep, couldn’t shower, and was told by doctors that his condition was permanent and would require surgery.Instead, Pelle found the Wh…

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Ep. 4 The Pain No One Could See 20:38

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Pain isn’t always visible—but that doesn’t make it any less real. In this episode, Dr. Jim Powell and Dr. Walter Null unpack how hidden pain impacts daily life, relationships, and emotional well-being, with a special focus on the nervous system’s critical role in how the body perceives and processes pain. They’ll explain how misalignments in the sp…

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Why “Eating Clean” Doesn’t Work Anymore 27:30

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You’re not failing because you lack discipline. You’re failing because your approach isn’t sustainable. This solo conversation is about one of the biggest mindset traps that keeps people stuck: the all-or-nothing mentality. We talk about why extreme restriction always leads to burnout, how guilt and shame keep you in the yo-yo dieting cycle, and wh…

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Macomb Twp Chiropractic May Be the Answer to your Carpal Tunnel Pain & Numbness 1:27

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in your fingers and hands. It often develops from repetitive hand or wrist motion, an injury, or certain medical conditions. Symptoms are caused by pressure on your median nerve, a long nerve that runs the length of your arm and enters a small passage in your wrist calle…

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Bulging Discs, Back Pain, & Recovery: My Personal Journey 32:10

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What do you do when your body forces you to hit pause? In this episode, I share my recent battle with back pain that quite literally knocked me off my feet. From the frustration of not being able to move, to sitting with a spinal specialist and hearing words like ‘bulging discs’, it’s been a humbling reminder that none of us are invincible. I’ll ta…

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Ep. 3 Doctor Said I Needed Surgery... But Something Didn’t Sit Right 18:14

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When patients hear the words “you need surgery,” it can feel like the only option left. But what if there was another path? In this episode, Dr. Jim Powell and Dr. Walter “Chip” Null share powerful stories of patients who trusted their instincts, looked for alternatives, and discovered how spinal decompression helped them avoid the scalpel. You’ll …

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Targeted Supplementation for Improved Metabolic Health with Christian LaValle 57:55

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How to Rebuild Health & Optimize Longevity with Lisa Tamati 1:06:56

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Testosterone, Peptides, and Performance: The Modern Man’s Guide to Health Optimization 54:17

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Ep. 2 What’s a Bulging Disc—And Why Does It Hurt So Damn Much? 17:12

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In this episode of Before the Scalpel, Dr. Jim Powell and Dr. Walter Null break down what a bulging disc really is, why it causes so much pain, and how nerve pressure and inflammation can take over your life. They shed light on what’s happening inside your spine—and how the right care can bring relief without rushing to surgery.…

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Life Long Posture Problems improved at Macomb Township Chiropractic 1:23

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Austin, a young man, came into Macomb Twp Chiropractic with poor posture concerns a few years ago. He stated he had bad posture and noticed a distinct "hunch" in his back, which he felt he had most of his life. He was also having headaches, neck pain, and back pain, which was affecting his everyday life. Austin noted it was interfering with his wor…

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Peptides, GLP-1s, and Testosterone Optimization: The Future of Men’s Health 55:43

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POTS, MCAS & hEDS Transformation with the Whealth Hypermobility Program 43:50

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Struggling with POTS, MCAS, or hEDS? Join the Whealth Hypermobility Program and start your path to strength today:👉 https://spreadwhealth.com/hypermobility Not sure if it’s right for you? Book a free 15-minute consultation with our team:👉 https://spreadwhealth.com/free-consultation-organicLauren’s journey with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia…

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The Real Formula for Losing 100+ Pounds 46:50

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6 Core Commitments of Successful Clients 18:56

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Ep. 1 Why We Built DISC-COVERY 10:13

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In this very first episode of Before the Scalpel, Dr. Jim Powell and Dr. Walter Null introduce the DISC-COVERY™ program—an advanced, non-surgical approach to relieving back pain and avoiding surgery. They explain how patients benefit from treatment and how it helps prevent surgery.By Dr. Jim Powell and Dr. Walter Null

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Strength Coach Eliminates 20 Years of chronic Back Pain with the Limitless Program 1:08:50

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Tired of living with chronic pain? Join the Limitless Program today and start your recovery journey:👉 https://spreadwhealth.com/limitless-programNot sure if it’s right for you? Book a free 15-minute consultation with our team: 👉 https://spreadwhealth.com/free-consultation-organicFor over 20 years, Sarah battled chronic back pain.From flare ups that…

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What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: Here's Why 32:11

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Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) Explained: Hypermobility Myths, Tips, And Training Advice 40:49

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Struggling with Hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?Start building strength, stability, and confidence with our Hypermobility Program today: 👉 https://spreadwhealth.com/hypermobility-programNot ready to commit yet?Get our FREE 5-Day Hypermobility Resource Guide with tips, exercises, and self-care strategies: 👉 https://spreadwhealth.com/hypermobili…

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Why Successful Men Struggle With Fitness (Brent Orsuga) 48:54

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The fastest way to stand out? Live with more intention than 99% of people. Brent Orsuga knows that success doesn’t come from luck, it comes from living on purpose. As an elite headhunter and entrepreneur, he’s built his life around intentional decisions, relentless discipline, and surrounding himself with people who raise the bar. In this conversat…

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What Every High Performer Tracks for Health 33:47

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You wouldn’t run a business without KPIs, so why are you running your body without them? Data is only helpful if it leads to better decisions. In this episode, I walk through the five (5) key metrics I track which range from cardiovascular fitness to micronutrient intake, blood pressure, and sleep quality. I also share how I spent years getting dia…

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From Failed BACK SURGERY to PAIN-FREE Running & Lifting (Limitless Recovery) 1:55:33

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From back surgery and chronic debilitating pain… to running, lifting, and moving freely again, I have my life back.5 years ago, I herniated two discs doing clean + jerk. I couldn’t walk for weeks due to pain. I became obsessed with recovery and healed fairly quickly, but relapsed with worse pain a few years later after a chiropractic adjustment sen…

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Behind My Hiatus: Real Talk About Growth 16:08

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Are you really living at your highest potential or just coasting in the illusion of “busy”? After a six-month hiatus, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I stepped away from the mic, the hard lessons I learned about business, identity, and alignment, and how those shifts have redefined the way I coach high-performing men and women. In this episode,…

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Healed My 10 mm L4-L5 Disc Herniation - Now Helping 1000s Overcome Their Pain with Whealth Programs 56:52

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Tired of being in pain? Join the Limitless Program and start your path to a pain-free life today:👉 https://spreadwhealth.com/limitless-programNot sure if it’s right for you?Let’s talk. Book a free 15-minute consultation with our team:👉 https://spreadwhealth.com/free-consultation-organicIn 2013, Andrew Dettelbach suffered a massive 10mm L4-L5 disc h…

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I Said NO to Back Surgery — Healed 2 Disc Bulges + Sciatica 100% with the Limitless Program 1:21:24

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Austin was just 18 when doctors told him he’d never lift over 50 pounds again. Doctors told him surgery was inevitable.Diagnosed with two disc bulges (L5-S1 + L4-L5) and sciatica, he faced constant back pain and the looming pressure of surgery. He tried physical therapy, YouTube rehab videos, injections, and everything the traditional system had to…

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Firefighter Mom Heals 2 Disc Herniations + L1 Fracture without Surgery | 95% Pain-Free in 2 Months 1:11:09

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After suffering an L1 compression fracture and two disc herniations (L3-L4 & L5-S1) with nerve root impingement, Whitney, a 36-year-old firefighter and mother of three, found herself unable to lift her toddler, sneeze without collapsing, or perform basic duties on the job. She was taken off work placed on light duty, something every firefighter dre…

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14mm L5-S1 Disc Herniation Reduced to 0mm (Sciatica + Back Pain Eliminated Without Surgery) 18:20

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CrossFit Semifinalist Heals L5-S1 Disc Herniation Without Surgery | MRI Reveals 14mm Herniation GoneLindsey, a competitive CrossFit Semifinalist and gym owner, was diagnosed with a massive 14mm L5-S1 disc herniation that caused debilitating back pain and sciatica. After 18 months of pain and trying everything — including chiropractic care, spinal d…

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CrossFit Semifinalist Avoids Surgery & Heals 14 mm Disc Herniation Naturally (Limitless Program) 1:38:09

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Lindsey Grasis, a CrossFit Games Semifinalist, was battling debilitating back pain caused by a 14mm disc herniation at L5-S1. After trying chiropractors, massage therapy, spinal decompression, multiple injections, and being scheduled for a microdiscectomy, she was just 12 hours away from surgery when she made a decision that changed everything.In t…

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Avoiding Back Surgery | L5-S1 Disc Herniation Recovery with Movement 1:10:39

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Told He Needed Back Surgery—Phil Chose Movement Instead When doctors told Phil Norvold he needed L5-S1 back surgery for a severe disc herniation, it felt like the only option left. He’d tried it all: epidural injections, chiropractic care, yoga, painkillers, and physical therapy—nothing worked. But instead of going under the knife, Phil found the W…

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Macomb Township Chiropractor Helps Hip Pain Patients With Chiropractic Rehab 1:15

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Your hips are an important part in maintaining almost everything you do on a daily basis.You need them to walk, support your weight, stand up, sit down, and maintain your balance. Your hip joint connects your thigh bone to your pelvis, which also connects to numerous muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Unfortunately, hip pain is one of the mos…

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7 Things to STOP Doing If You Have Back Pain (And What to Do Instead) 54:19

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If you’ve been icing your back for weeks, told to rest for months, or handed a brace, pill, or surgery referral with no clear plan—this episode is for you. In this deep-dive conversation, Andrew Dettelbach and Cameron Borch break down the 7 most common mistakes people make when trying to recover from back pain—and what to do instead. Whether you're…

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From Ankle Injury to 10 Years of Pain — and the Program That Finally Worked 1:02:28

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Andrew’s 10-Year Pain Journey: From Hopeless to Limitless | Whealth Podcast After a decade of dealing with chronic pain — from a high school ankle injury that spiraled into full-body dysfunction — Andrew was ready to give up. He tried it all: orthopedics, physical therapy, chiropractors, massage, even other online holistic health programs. Nothing …

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From Client to Co-Founder: Cam’s Back Pain Breakthrough & the Origin of Whealth 58:12

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“Your back will never get better.” That’s what a chiropractor told Cam at age 21 — just months after a deadlift left him in debilitating pain. It was a moment that could have ended his active lifestyle, confidence, and future. Instead, it became the starting point of something much bigger. In this special co-founder origin episode, Andrew and Cam s…

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Macomb Twp Chiropractic Testimonial Overcoming Knee & Back Pain 2:49

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Debra's Testimonial: Overcoming Knee & Back Pain with Macomb Twp Chiropractic! Deborah is the perfect example of someone who received knee pain relief at Macomb Township Chiropractic. She came into our office just a short time ago stating her main concern was her knee pain. She also had mid and low back pain, and was rating her pain level at a 10 o…

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Concussions From Sports or Everyday Life... Same Thing? 20:31

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Did you ever wonder what a concussion actually is and where it comes from? Did you know concussions are more common than people notice? Did you know it's possible to have a concussion and not know it? Do you know what pother activities than sports can cause them? These are all valid questions and all have answers, but there is so much more. What is…

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I Skipped BACK SURGERY and Did the Limitless Program Instead (L5-S1 Disc Herniation Pain-Free Recovery) 43:42

8M ago43:42

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Luke was 29 years old, battling almost 10 years of daily back pain from an L5-S1 disc herniation, unable to sit through work or pick up his son without discomfort. He was ready to call a surgeon — until he found the Limitless Program. In just 3 months, Luke went from constant pain and fear of movement … to golfing, lifting, and sitting 80% pain-fre…

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Macomb Township Chiropractic Neck Pain Relief YouTube Testimonial. 1:26

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Laura, a 60's something young lady, came into our Macomb Township Chiropractic with neck pain and low back pain. She described her pain in her neck as constant, and rated it at a 7 on a scale of 1-10 for severity. Laura said she was suffering with the pain for over a year and was finding no relief from the over the counter medications she was takin…

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19- Avoided Back Surgery & Healed 7 Disc Herniations + Sciatica (100% Recovery at 56 years old!!) 51:54

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At 55 years old, Joey was living with 7 herniated discs and had been in chronic pain for almost 20 years. He suffered from: ✅ L5-S1, L4-L5, L3-L4, L2-L3, L1-L2 (ALL 5 lumbar discs herniated!) ✅ T12-L1, T11-T12 (thoracic-lumbar herniations) His pain first started in 2007, when a debilitating back spasm left him stuck on the ground, unable to move. F…

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I Thought my Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Diagnosis Meant a Life of Unfixable Pain - I Was WRONG (hEDS) 1:10:35

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Are you finally ready to overcome your chronic pain? Save 15% on any Whealth Program using code KELSIESTONE at checkout Kelsie Stone, Whealth Hypermobility Program member writes: "I have a painful connective tissue disease called Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Doctors called me a “moderate-to-severe” case. Chronic pain changed the physical str…

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How Much Does Spinal Decompression Therapy Cost | Clanahan Wellness Center | (309) 353-3300 | clanahanwellnesscenter.com 4:48

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You may be wondering... How much does spinal decompression therapy cost? Especially if you are suffering from back pain, sciatica, or other spine-related issues and living in Pekin, Peoria, Morton, East Peoria, or Washington. Discover how spinal decompression therapy at Clanahan Wellness Center. https://clanahanwellnesscenter.com/ https://maps.app.…