Dr. Gregory Johnson, a chiropractor in Houston, Texas, is treating a 20-year-old patient named Jacob who has been suffering from severe lumbosacral radiculopathy, numbness, and tingling in his legs. Jacob had been told by orthopedic and neurosurgeons that he needed back surgery, but he opted to try chiropractic care instead.
Dr. Johnson performs a manual spinal decompression and adjustment on Jacob, which causes some discomfort but ultimately helps to relieve some of his symptoms. Jacob's legs are also found to be uneven, with one leg being an inch and a half shorter than the other.
After the treatment, Jacob reports feeling some relief from his pain, and Dr. Johnson advises him to apply crushed ice to the affected area, drink plenty of water, and keep moving to aid in his recovery. Dr. Johnson also recommends that Jacob follow up with him in a few days to continue his treatment.
The video ends with Dr. Johnson advising viewers who may be experiencing similar symptoms to try chiropractic care before opting for surgery, unless they are experiencing loss of bladder or bowel function.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Jacob, a 20-year-old, sought chiropractic care for severe lumbosacral radiculopathy.
2. Jacob experienced numbness and tingling in his right leg and ankle, occasionally on the left side as well.
3. He has an "intelligent posture" with a shifted pelvis and deviated spine.
4. Orthopedic and neurosurgeons at Texas Children's Hospital recommended back surgery for Jacob.
5. Jacob chose to try chiropractic care instead of surgery.
6. Jacob has bilateral sacroiliac subluxation and right sacrum deviation.
7. He has compressive stress on his lumbar disc, causing severe pain.
8. Jacob did not have bladder or bowel dysfunction, which is a sign that surgery may be necessary.
9. Chiropractic care helped Jacob feel better, but it was a painful process.
10. Jacob was advised to put crushed ice on the affected area for 20 minutes and drink a gallon of water every day.
11. He was also advised to keep moving and avoid immobility to aid in rehabilitation.