A Better Life Starts with a Better Back

The voice on other end of the phone was quiet but very confident as I listened to the words from Tanya, my chiropractor. “Derek, I know you are in terrible pain and you think it will never end, but believe me, I can help to make it better.” It was the winter of 2010 and the Vancouver Olympic Winter games had just come to a magnificent close. I had spent way too much time watching and just being a couch potato. As an older, retired athlete, I always watched the Olympics, but this one was different because it caused me some of the worst pain I have ever felt in my life. From the inactive life of an Olympic TV program watcher to splitting a wee bit of firewood was a leap too far. On the very first axe swing, it happened, and “something went” in my back. Yes, I had known pain as a competitive cyclist, especially from the occasional crash. I have even suffered the pain of a kidney stone, but my excruciating back pain was simply unbearable. I couldn’t move, cough, or breathe deeply, and to walk was frightening to this otherwise tough fellow. I took Tanya at her word and with the assistance of my daughter, I dragged myself down to Tanya’s office. Tanya was far better than her word because I actually walked unassisted out of her office, and following 2 other visits, I was mobile and pain free again. I have unreservedly recommended Tanya to anyone I know that needs the assistance of a good chiropractor and I will be forever thankful for her expertise, health advice and her humanity. With many thanks, Tanya.