Dr. Gregory Johnson, a chiropractor from Houston, met with a patient named Gilbert who traveled from Oklahoma for treatment. Gilbert was experiencing low back pain, sciatica, and numbness in his left leg due to a herniated disc and was told by a surgeon that he needed spine surgery. Dr. Johnson examined Gilbert and found that his main issue was a forward head posture, which was putting stress on his spine and contributing to his symptoms.
Dr. Johnson performed a chiropractic adjustment on Gilbert, focusing on his side joints, and also worked on opening up his ribs and shoulders. After the adjustment, Dr. Johnson checked Gilbert's reflexes and found that they had improved. He then gave Gilbert homework to do at home, including exercises to help improve his posture and reduce stress on his spine.
Dr. Johnson emphasized the importance of conservative treatment before considering surgery and encouraged Gilbert to continue with chiropractic care to help his body heal. He also noted that if Gilbert did not improve, he would be the first to recommend surgery. The video ended with Gilbert expressing satisfaction with the treatment and feeling that it was worth the long drive from Oklahoma.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Gilbert and his mother traveled from Oklahoma to visit Dr. Gregory Johnson in Houston.
2. Gilbert was told he needs spine surgery for his lumbar spine.
3. Gilbert experiences low back pain and sciatica in his left leg.
4. Gilbert also has numbness and tingling in his left lateral thigh and posterior thigh.
5. Gilbert's head is positioned far forward, which is causing stress on his spine.
6. Dr. Johnson performed a chiropractic adjustment on Gilbert to relieve pressure on his spine.
7. Gilbert was advised to do exercises to help improve his posture and reduce stress on his spine.
8. Dr. Johnson checked Gilbert's reflexes before and after the adjustment to assess improvement.
9. Gilbert was instructed to repeat the exercises 15 times, three times a day, to help improve his posture.
10. Gilbert was also advised to apply crushed ice to his skin for 20 minutes to reduce soreness after the adjustment.
11. Dr. Johnson recommended that Gilbert take a 20-minute brisk walk after leaving the office to help hold the adjustment.
12. Gilbert was told that he would likely be sore for about 72 hours after the adjustment.
13. Dr. Johnson's office does not bill insurance companies, and patients pay $550 for their first visit.
14. Gilbert found the visit to be worth the cost and the long drive from Oklahoma.