My lower back and leg pain was excruciating. It felt like a knife was going through my whole body.

For the last two years I have been in extreme pain and I could not find a comfortable position that gave me any relief from pain. Both sitting and standing hurt and I was unable to find any comfortable sleeping position. The severe pain prevented me from getting any sleep so I was always not only in pain but also exhausted. I was unable to play any sports, I couldn’t exercise and I was unable to pick up my newborn son without severe pain. Before going to Peachtree Wellness Center and seeing Dr. Michael Gellman, I was taking all types of pain medications that my doctors prescribed for me. I was also trying stretching and icing and saw a physical therapist. None of these treatments worked or even touched the severe pain I was having. The meds just made me feel sleepy but there was no improvement in my pain. My quality life was pretty poor since I could not do any of the things I loved, especially lifting my little boys. I became pretty depressed and gained a lot of weight. Since my pain was so severe I was forced to stay home most of the time and one night I saw a commercial on TV for IDD or Spinal Decompression therapy for severe lower back pain and sciatica. The commercial led me to Dr. Michael Gellman’s office, Peachtree Wellness Center where they specialized in Disk Force Spinal Decompression therapy and treating patients with herniated disks non-surgically. Dr. Gellman sent me for an MRI of my low back, which showed that I had two herniated disks in my low back, which were pinching on nerves causing so much pain.

Dr. Gellman said he could help me and since I had two herniated disks it would take 30 treatments to correct the problem disks and get me better. I was a bit skeptical but since I tried cortisone injections, physical therapy, pain meds and everything except surgery I decided to go through the therapy. After 13 treatments my pain level had gone from a 10 out of 10 to a 0 out of 10. I have now had about 20 treatments and my lower back pain, hip and leg pain and numbness are completely gone. My flexibility is back and I have full mobility. I can pick up my boys without any pain; I am back to running and have started my physical training. I have lost 10 pounds and I got my libido back for the first time in two years. I feel young and strong again.
Dr. Gellman and IDD therapy has given me back my life. To be able to play with my kids without pain and live normally is a wonderful thing. No more depression and no more weight gain!

If you are suffering with severe lower back or neck pain caused by a bulging, herniated and or degenerated disc, go see Dr. Gellman at Peachtree Wellness Center and give IDD Spinal Decompression a try. I strongly urge you before ever attempting surgery to do the IDD Spinal Decompression treatment with Dr. Gellman.

When was the last time you or someone you know suffered an episode of back pain? Chances are it wasn’t that long ago. It might have forced you to miss work, take painkillers, anti-inflammatories or other medication, or just deal with the pain longer than you wanted to. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to do some simple things to try and prevent back pain from happening in the first place? Here are a few easy ones to get you started:

1. Get adjusted by your chiropractor. Your muscles, bones and ligaments are stressed continuously by normal daily activities: driving, sitting at the computer, lifting your kids, doing exercise and countless other things. These little stresses add up over time and misalign the joints of your spine, arms and legs. The misalignments can then lead to muscle tightness, spasms, joint stiffness and pain. Although chiropractors commonly see patients who are in pain, getting spinal tune-ups when you are feeling “fine” will keep you feeling fine.
2. Practice proper ergonomics. When you make your everyday activities safe to perform, it will help reduce the undue stress on your body. This includes having your computer work stations at home and at your office set up properly for your body.When lifting items, use the legs and the trunk of the body rather than the arms. Try to avoid bending the back while you lift. And when sleeping, keep in mind that the most supportive position is on your back with a pillow under your knees. The next best position is on your side with a pillow between your knees and your head on a pillow that is thick enough to span the distance of your neck to the shoulders.
3. Exercise regularly. Whether it be walking, playing sports or going to the gym, make sure you set up a program that keeps you consistent. Exercise helps the human body in so many ways, but one of the most important aspects involves stretching and strengthening of your back muscles. Often these muscles are referred to as core muscles of the body because they are located very close to the spine.
4. Avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits. Emotional stress can cause muscle tension, which can lead to back pain (it also can lead to heart problems, chemical imbalances, an inability to sleep and a host of other bad things). Watching what you eat is another important factor to consider, because excess weight literally “weighs you down,” which can contribute to back pain. Quite simply, losing excess weight in a healthy manner will take pressure off your lower back and reduce stress on the vertebrae.

Talk to your doctor about the back pain epidemic and some of the health consequences. Working with your chiropractor, you can go a long way toward avoiding back pain before it starts.