Dr. Jay Han changed my life for the better in a short 6 weeks. Due to a disc herniation in my lower back and the surgery that followed, my back pain (which manifested mostly as sciatic nerve pain and numbness from hip to foot) was unbearable. It prevented me from sitting or standing for more than 5 minutes at a time, it prevented me from being able to safely drive a car, it prevented me from sleeping more than an hour or 2 at a time, and it caused metal and emotional exhaustion at a level I'd never endured before.
Dr. Han used a Piezowave therapy machine to perform shockwave therapy on my impacted areas. This system uses precisely targeted sound waves to stimulate the musculoskeletal system underneath the skin (I relied on google for that explanation, but it is exactly what happened.) Going in slightly skeptical but truly willing to try anything to reduce my pain I was is awe at how I left that first visit with some relief. I felt like there was a light at the end of the tunnel for the first time in 6 months.
Of course, good things take time and this is no different - it was not an instant fix but that is where the expertise of Dr. Han come in. Dr. Han listens to feedback, both verbal and physical response, to guide the treatment to the exact areas necessary to reduce the pain. Through open conversation and well-constructed questions Dr. Han showed a true understanding of my unique situation and was able to adapt to my needs. He proved this is not a one size fits all approach, his skilled and practiced method highlights his end goal of finding the right treatment plan for each individual patient with the end goal of healing, not just masking pain.
After 7 treatments I can now say I know I will be back to my pre-injury self soon - not something I was sure was possible. Each week showed improvement and as the pain changed, healing happened, and the injury evolved the healing continued allowing me to be more and more active each week.
I highly recommend this solution for people struggling with pain. The kind of pain that is irksome or fully debilitating, Dr. Han has proven he will listen, treat, and guide you back to health. In my case he removed the need for pain medication, allowed me my freedom back to drive, and gave me a path toward FULL pre-injury activity. I am eternally grateful.
For the details of my progression, as you may find it helpful:
April 2022 - Back pain progressed enough to see a doctor. Was prescribed oral steroids and physical therapy.
May 2022 - Back pain progressed and began limiting my mobility; began second round of steroids and continued physical therapy.
June 2022 - Pain was not responding to pain meds, steroids or physical therapy; pain progressed to the point of working from bed, very limited mobility. Saw orthopedic surgeon for X-Ray and MRI. Received 2 injections of steroids.
July 2022 - Pain did not respond to injected steroids. Proceeded to surgery. Had microdiscectomy at L5S1.
August 2022--1 month post op, minimal reduction in pain; still very low mobility. Began seeing Dr. Jay Han as well as continued with Physical Therapy.
September 2022 - Weekly shockwave therapy treatments; stopped pain medications.
October 2022 - 90% back to pre-injury mobility and function. No pain medication. read more
