I had back surgery in May of 2012 and was released to go back to work in August, 2012. Since that time, my back and accompanying pain(s) have increasingly gotten worse and worse. I had to get a cane. I had to get a handicapped sticker so I didn't have to park in the "south forty." I have gotten to the point of not being able to walk more than 50-75 feet without pain developing in my lower back and horrific pain in my groin area. I would have to sit for 5-10 minutes. When I got up the pain(s) may or may not continue. They was sporadic at the worst and totally unpredictable at best. During all this I had developed the body aches and pains one gets when one has the flu. However, I didn't have the flu. To make this a little shorter, I was relegated to visiting a pain management doctor who put me on a quasi-narcotic to manage the body aches and I've been on it ever since. But I had nothing that would handle the groin pains nor the back pains. My life consisted pretty much of sleeping in my recliner, sitting in my recliner during the day (most of the day) and sometimes not seeing the outside world for 3 or 4 days at a time. Then, my wife suggested I go to a chiropractor. I didn't want to go to a bone cracker/crusher. That's NOT what I needed.
Finally, I relented and was given a list of 3 or 4 chiropractors that were approved by our insurance company. I chose Dr. Mike Bastron because his office was closest to our home and I didn't want to waste gas going to a doctor I knew I didn't need to go to.
WELL, was I ever wrong! Dr. Mike Bastron is EXACTLY what I needed. After the first visit, I began to feel better and was able to walk a little. I had my 5th traction and adjustment today and I will say, I haven't felt this good in almost 16 months. I can now walk upwards of 30 minutes, without the need of a cane and without the groin pains. I still sleep most of the time in the recliner but I'm experimenting in sleeping in bed and I can make it about 3-5 hours.
As far as I'm concerned, my progress is phenomenal and is getting better with each adjustment. And I will keep going to him as long as possible to make sure my back and body stay in alignment.
Plus, Dr. Mike's "bedside manor" is one of true concern for the comfort and success of each patient and his love for chiropractic has been evident every time I go. I now refer all my friends to Dr. Mike. read more