nerves exit the spinal canal between the vertebrae and unite as they move down through the pelvis. Some of these spinal nerves join to become the sciatic nerves, which travel down through the buttocks, along the backs and sides of the thighs and calves, and into the feet.
With such a dense network of nerves traveling throughout the back, it is easy to see how great discomfort may be caused by a slight upset in the delicate architecture of the spine. Accidents and injury may damage discs and vertebrae, putting pressure on nerves. This results in tingling, numbness, muscle weakness, or even sharp, shooting pain.
Shown in the illustration below are some of the more common diagnoses for back pain.
“I suffered from recurring
low back pain for 14 years. Chiropractic adjustments had helped on occasion, but they were no longer working and I needed a new solution. An MRI showed that I had two herniated discs between L4-L5 and L5-S1. These hernations caused intense pain, which traveled from my lower back down my left leg, ending with numbness in my toes.
It was very frustrating that I could no longer participate in golf, tennis, and hiking. I work in sales and had to travel on airplanes weekly and my back made traveling miserable. I had to pay someone else to do tasks I previously did on my own. I tried to accept that this was just the way it was and I had to deal with it, until I tried VAX-D therapy.
After only one month of treatments I am back to playing tennis and golf. I have zero pain and can travel for my job without any discomfort. I have had no recurrences of pain whatsoever. VAX-D is the only way to go!” —Thomas R.