Lower Back Pain and SciaticaSummit's Mission - “Our purpose is to help people become pain free.”
If you have had lower back pain, or sciatica pain in the last 30 days, I want to take a moment and tell you about this incredible opportunity that you will have here at Summit to naturally heal your back pain or Sciatica. Here at Summit we are going to teach you the number 1, single biggest mistake that back pain and sciatica sufferers make. We are going to teach you the 3 common causes of lower back pain. We are going to teach you how a problem in your lower back can actually cause pain, numbness, and tingling down into your leg. We are going to show you what successful treatment looks like without side effects of medication, getting injections, or even surgery. If you or someone that you care about has had back pain in the last 30 days, or if you have pain that runs down your leg... then this screening is for you. Start your journey to naturally heal your lower back and your sciatica pain forever, and get you back to experiencing a pain free living.
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Success with Melissa Gallagher
Melissa Gallagher came to Summit in August with back pain that was severely effecting her quality of life. What our staff learned quickly from Melissa was that she was determined to get better, and because of that, she made her therapy a priority. Being a mom of 4, adding anything to your daily schedule can be challenging!! We interviewed her, and she has graciously allowed us to share her story with you.
Q: Tell me what your condition was like before coming to Summit... What limitations were you experiencing? How did this effect your daily life being a stay-at-home but very busy mom?
A: Fitness and strength are everything to me, really. I had 4 kids in 4 years and honestly, aside from wanting to look better after having them, I needed the energy to keep up with our lives. I need to be in shape for that. That drove me to get into pretty decent condition, and that journey became my solace from my life. I am active at home with my kids, on my feet nearly all day long, cooking, teaching, cleaning etc., and then we go to the soccer fields 3 or 4 times a week where I'm running constantly. It's a demanding life. We don't have family in town, so almost everything I do, I do by myself with the kids. Being able to move... to bend, to lift, to run, to sit, to stand - there are no words to describe how important that is. In addition, I have PTSD. I have experienced quite a few traumatic events in my life, including a very painful childhood, and I'm just now beginning the grueling process of healing from that and my break from everything is in the gym - I lose myself in exercise and my mental and emotional well being depend on that relief. So, when I hurt myself, it brought my whole life to a screeching halt. I couldn't focus on what I needed to because I was pushing through pain and trying to manage that. I couldn't sit or stand for more than a few minutes at a time. Family meals meant I stood at our kitchen counter because sitting was too painful, and I couldn't even tie my own shoes. I wanted to play with them; I wanted to pick them up when they fell and skinned their knees. I had to look at them and say "Sorry kiddo, Mommy can't." I don't often ask for help with anything, but I hurt so much on so many levels. I was teaching a subject and then taking 20 minutes to ice my back. I was crying in the car because every bump and turn was excruciating. I began to feel bad about the loss of conditioning, my self esteem was eroding, my mental health was suffering from being unable to exercise. My physical condition was spilling over into every single aspect of my life and my kids'.
Q: In what ways have our staff helped you during your rehabilitation?
A: The staff... I don't even know where to begin...Everyone has been so kind. I feel pretty dumb because I'm the one who broke myself, but they just took me on without judgment and worked hard to help me heal. They have been a bright spot in my busy schedule. At first, finding out that I needed to do this twice a week was devastating because I have so little time to begin with. But I've grown to look forward to coming in because the atmosphere is positive and cheerful. They're fun to be around. I feel like a person when I'm in there. They've taught me how to strengthen parts of my body that I underestimated before and have given me tools and confidence I would never have otherwise had. They were aggressive enough that I didn't once feel frustrated, even when I had a setback. I never wanted to give up because I felt like everyone here was as invested in my healing as I am. As the pain has subsided and we have moved into strengthening my core, I've felt challenged and I've been able to work out enough to achieve the emotional release I had desperately been missing as part of my path to healing from my PTSD. I don't know that any one of the people I've worked with will ever know what it has meant to walk into that room from a terrible, terrible day and be met with genuine smiles and know that I had a group of people who want the best for me and are willing to help me get there. This isn't something I could have ever done alone.
Q: What goals have you reached since being with us at Summit? What do you look forward to getting back to, pain free?
A: I just wanted my life back. I wanted to have hope that I'd be able to enjoy the peace I get from exercising and that I'd be able be the fun, carefree, active mom my kids depend on for everything. I wanted to have a clear mind, free from the struggle it is to work through pain, and to feel independent again. I have learned a lot about my limits. I've learned a lot about the question of "should I?" even when the answer to "can I?" is "yes". I've always known I could endure a lot, but this pushed me further than anything ever has. Now, I can drive and sit and run and drive and stand and play with my kids. I can lift them up when they fall, and I can bend down to kiss them goodnight again. I can put away dishes, tie my own shoes, and go grocery shopping again. I'm going to be able to get back to the gym and enjoy the release and the peace that brings. I have my hope back. That's a really, really big deal.
Thank you, Melissa, for sharing your story with all of us! Our goal is to get our community back to your LIFE, and any time we have the opportunity to do that is a win for us!
