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When you were growing up, you were probably told to "sit up straight" and "don't slouch!" If you were wise, you followed that counsel. If not, you're most likely paying the price for it now with chronic back pain.
But, contrary to what most people believe, back pain isn't an irreversible inevitability of old age. Decades of research from clinical director Michael Halliday and the medical professionals at Upright Spine Solutions have found that the opposite is true.
You can fix these problems — if you're willing to put in the work. Their research shows that 93% of spine restoration participants improve symptoms, function, appearance and activity over a lifetime if they comply with the prescribed methods.
One case study demonstrates you're never too old to start.
The growing grandmother
Anne, an 80-year-old woman with multiple-level stenosis (closure) of the lumbar spine, was referred by her physician to Upright Spine for back pain. She reported severe and debilitating chronic back and leg pain and was diagnosed with multi-level lateral stenosis. Typically, this is a non-operative condition where patients survive on pain and anti-inflammatory medications.
Anxious to resume an active lifestyle, Anne completed the Uprightly program enthusiastically. Symptoms began to improve within two weeks and were 90% resolved by the 11th week. Her follow-up spine shape assessment revealed a surprising change. Her total spine arc length had increased 3.4 inches and the natural spine curves were much closer to the ideal shape and appearance. She was physically 2.1 inches taller, so she'd effectively recovered lost height in addition to reshaping and strengthening her spine.
Now, her dreams of returning to the physical activity she once enjoyed came true.
"What a miracle!" Anne said. "Not only is my pain under control, but I restored 2.1 inches to my height! My posture is corrected and I'm back on the ski slopes!"
How she did it
Anne reported that she had used the UpLifter Chair—a chair that allows one to perform supported back exercises— at least three times every day because it brought relief both during and afterward.
Using the Uplifter Chair dutifully stimulated her intervertebral discs, thus increasing their fluid content and "pumping" her spine upward. The process lifted each vertebra a small amount, which reduced pressure on delicate nerve roots and brought relief. Her forward lean also improved from 10 degrees to nearly vertical.
Overall, she improved her stature, her posture and her appearance just by diligently following the program and using Uprightly equipment at home. If an 80-year-old woman can do it, so can you!
Treat your back pain without surgery
If you're among the millions of Americans suffering from chronic back pain, you might think surgery is your only option for finding permanent relief. But a study published on PubMed Central casts doubt on whether or not surgery is always the best or most effective option.
"The reputation of surgery rests on the observation, after treatment, that some patients sometimes do well, with some procedures. That is little solace to the majority of patients who do not do well, who suffer complications, or who are rendered worse by surgery," the study concludes.
Upright Spine Solutions offers a different approach that's non-invasive — and highly effective. Halliday and his team of medical professionals have devoted four decades to investigating better ways to manage and treat chronic spine pain. The result is the Uprightly Spine Care Program, which helps you soothe, heal, rebuild and protect your own declining spine and discs.
Not to be confused with chiropractic or physical therapy services, this program is highly unique because it teaches you skills for controlling your symptoms and maintaining healthy habits over a lifetime. You'll have access to a series of master class videos to help you learn how to live A Spine-Healthy Life™ while a licensed spine coach provides virtual or in-person assistance.
Book a free consultation
The program starts at just $150 and includes access to a full self-care video library, unlimited virtual coaching sessions, in-home spine exercise equipment and more. If you'd like to learn more, you can book a free consultation with no commitment required.
Visit uprightspine.com today to get started on your journey toward a life free from back pain.
