My husband could barely walk after suffering with lower back pain for 6 months and not able to sit, sleep, squat...it was the worst time of his life. We were so skeptical about back surgeries. Heard horrible stories about them. He had 3 different chiropractors and they tried everything. In February 2019 we were referred to Dr. Lawner by a well known golf player. We were still so scared but had a consultation anyway. Dr. Lawner instantly made my husband feel like there was hope for him. He sent him for an updated MRI. Two weeks later, he knew exactly what the problem was. My husband had a torn disc and needed micro lumbar surgery. Have I mentioned insurance companies suck! After Dr. Lawner submitted his report and urgent request to the insurance company they decided to kick it back. So while my husband was home unable to work, walk or function at all they were asking for another MRI and cortisone shots. The shots didn't work for him. That doctor told him they wouldn't work for him because of the severity of the problem, not to mention we had to pay cash for them because insurance companies don't pay for them. My husband lost a lot of muscle in his left leg causing him to fall, so I wheeled him into the ER on April 1st at 11am. I called Dr. Lawner to tell him that my husband couldn't even take one more step. Not exaggerating! Dr. Lawner showed up to see him and heard the nurse say that his blood pressure was so high from the pain they were surprised he wasn't having chest pain. Anyway, Dr. Lawner saved my husband. On April 2nd (after his blood pressure dropped) at 6am my husband had emergency surgery. As soon as he woke up, he felt NO PAIN! The physical therapist had him taking steps only 5 hours after his surgery. Dr. Lawner gave my husband his life back. He's our angel. He explained exactly what he saw and what he did to him. Now (2 months later) my husband can walk up to 2 miles with very little stiffness but can sleep like a baby again. We are so thankful to the entire team who helped my husband and allowed me to spend the 3 entire days at the hospital with him. Laying next to him wasn't easy but it was worth it! read more