As you may recall, I tore two discs in my lower back over a year and a half ago.  I had trouble doing almost anything without feeling pain, and I tried just about everything to fix it.  I tried physical therapy, injections, medication, acupuncture and even some off-the-radar therapies.  Nothing worked.

While researching laser surgery, I came across information for the Cox® Disc Decompression Technique.  I called the Cox referral line and they immediately recommended you when I told them I lived in Northern Virginia.  Frankly, they raved about your practice and now I understand why. 

I’m happy to say that, thanks to you, I have had an amazing...yes, miraculous...recovery.  I can now sit, tie my shoes and sleep without any pain.  For a year and a half, I couldn’t remember what it felt like to be without pain.  Now, I can’t remember what it felt like to be in daily pain.  In fact, thanks to you, I was able to perform in my first plays at The Shakespeare Theatre Company here in DC.  I simply couldn’t have done it without you.

I have recommended you to a number of friends and associates, and will continue to do so.  Thank you for giving my life back to me!

I’m sixty-one years old, never had a broken bone in my life until I recently developed a thoracic vertebral compression fracture in my back while lifting. My primary doctor missed the diagnosis, thinking it was a back strain/sprain.  Therefore, I kept working for three weeks while the vertebrae bone had collapsed: I called Dr. Poulin who sent me to Reston Hospital Radiology for a nuclear bone scan and CT scan.  Dr. Poulin was there for me from the beginning of this ordeal through my recovery.  He had called ahead to Reston Radiology – they were waiting for me when I got there (because of Dr. Poulin, thank God).  I was in so much severe pain.

Dr. Poulin had studied and learned of a procedure for this type of conditions called vertebroplasty.  Dr. Poulin was there for me. He helped me relax, feel good, and confident.  His expertise assisted me as I got through this. 
After the surgery, Dr. Poulin provided my post-operative therapy.  It is awesome! The Cox ® Disc Decompression Table stretches my spine gently and we increased pressure as I got better and better, which I would not have been able to do.  After six weeks with Dr. Poulin’s care and treatment and God’s help, I was able to go back to work full time, free of all pain.  Today I can do everything I could do before the surgery.  I feel great!  Because Dr. Poulin responded to the situation with efficiency and professionalism, I have recovered swiftly and completely.

Dr. Mike Seery is absolutely amazing!  Without his wonderful care and encouragement, I doubt that I would have been able to once again run in my favorite 10 mile Cherry Blossom race in Washington, DC in 2008.  Especially, in view of what happened to me a couple years ago.

In late 2006, I was diagnosed with moderate lower lumbar scoliosis-a surprise to me since, as a runner and biker, I enjoyed a very active lifestyle.  Under chiropractic care I was advised to use a heel lift in one shoe, which I did for eight months.  I later found out that this “correction” to one foot had unintended consequences.  In August 2007, I began to experience severe hip and back problems, along with excruciating pain that affected my ability to move freely or sit for any length of time.  I found myself very frustrated when my days of running, biking, hiking, and yoga were suddenly over!  I could barely even walk.  My “new’ problems kept getting worse after almost two months of treatment with no relief.  At that point, I was very fortunate to finally find Dr. Seery and be treated by him.

Mine was a challenging case.  Dr. Seery took the time to gradually and effectively undo the damage that had been done, and I began to heal.  His skill, expertise and willingness to work with me were incredible.  Finally, I began to walk and sit without pain and began to participate once again in my previous sports and yoga activities.  There were some brief setbacks along the way, but Dr. Seery’s care, encouragement and great sense of humor helped me regain my optimism as I improved.

After my long road to recovery, running in my 7th Cherry Blossom 10 mile race in 2008 was a great accomplishment-not bad for someone in their early 60’s!  Thanks so much, Dr. Seery-I couldn’t have done it without you!