KST A to Z
Back surgery – screws, rods and pain
William (Sandy) Watt, DC
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Two years ago, my patient had 18 hours of back surgery with 18 screws and 6 rods inserted in her. She now suffers from severe low back pain, sharp pains in her left leg, and a constant aching in her right leg.
She usually writhes in pain for hours before sleeping, but last night she went to bed and went right to sleep. This morning, she woke up with very little pain and cannot believe how much better she feels.
What a great feeling to be able to help someone like this. She lives eight hours from my office in Calgary, and I am probably the closest KST practitioner to her.
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