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Patient Case Stories Blog

This is a new feature where I will be relating both the interesting and the uplifting case stories of patients and their struggle to be free from pain, lose weight, have more energy, and improve there overall wellbeing. Each patient story is unique and personal and tells of the many situations that any one of us could come across and how we at South West Health are able to bring about significant changes in patients lives. I believe that everyone's story needs to be told which offers a unique opportunity for us to learn and grow. Check back often to read uplifting and empowering stories from our patients that will inspire you to create change in your own life.

Dr. Z

Low back pain and the teenage athlete

CASE OF THE WEEK

Teenage chronic low back pain finally solved. Imagine you are 19 years old and have played baseball you entire life, dreaming of playing in the big leagues one day. Now imagine that dream being taken away from you by an injury caused by playing the sport you love so much incorrectly. The emotions start with anger and eventually turn into depression. This college baseball player presented to our office complaining of chronic low back pain. The patient has seen chiropractors, an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist prior to consulting with me. The patient had no complaints of pain in his legs but complains of pain with prolonged standing or sitting and is unable to play baseball without pain. His low back pain started several years ago while trying to hone his baseball swing. He practiced for hours with improper mechanics and played in constant pain. His x-rays were inconclusive but suggested a possible stress fracture in his lower back that is common in young athletes.