Ep. 1 Why I Do What I Do: My Near-Death Wake-Up Call & The Bigger Story of Spine Health

In the first episode, Dr. Troy shares why he became a chiropractor, how spine care changed his life, and the AFib crisis that nearly ended it. He breaks down the “spine affects everything” idea—sleep, stress, mood, and movement—and the simple habits that helped him go from heart failure metrics back to a normal rhythm. If you’ve felt stuck, scared, or unsure where to start, this story gives you hope and a plan.Education only. Not medical advice.Timestamps:00:00 Why this show exists02:20 Early injuries, first chiropractic wins05:30 Allergies, nervous system, and weekly care07:05 AFib event & recovery journey11:40 Simple habits that helped14:30 Who we help and what to expect nextEverything Disc — From Pain To Play (and maybe some golf too)Your spine touches everything: sleep, stress, mood, focus, performance. Hosted by Dr. Troy Dreiling, D.C. (Vancouver, WA), this podcast makes spine and disc care simple so you can feel better, move better, and get back to what you love.What you’ll get here:✅ Real stories and clear steps for disc pain, sciatica, herniations, degenerative discs✅ Short, practical episodes you can use right away✅ Conversations with top chiropractic & spine experts (and the occasional golf pro)✅ How your nervous system impacts energy, sleep, and overall happinessWho it’s for?Anyone living with back/neck pain, disc issues, or just wanting a stronger, healthier life—from pain to play.New episodes:Weekly / bi-weekly. Clips and reels between episodes.Listen & connectSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BH2vDzIPMIbhM0L3IBj1lApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-disc-from-pain-to-play/id185597048Be a guest / suggest a topic: E-mail Dr. Troy at [email protected] inquiries (Vancouver, WA): https://vancouverdisccenter.com/ or https://www.zenapticchiropractic.com/ or https://zenaptic.com/Educational content only. Not medical advice.