Episode 92 - Is Your Pain Situation Hopeless?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with long-time patient Roger, a 68-year-old BMX racer, musician, preacher, and all-around inspiration. Despite living with degenerative arthritis, chronic inflammation, and severe spinal degeneration, Roger shares how he's maintained an active lifestyle by blending medical interventions like ablations with holistic care, chiropractic therapy, and breakthrough modalities like shockwave and decompression. Roger’s story proves that you don’t have to settle—and that movement, mindset, and the right team can dramatically change your pain story. Key Highlights: Roger’s powerful mindset: “Motion is the lotion” Living with chronic inflammation and arthritis—and still racing BMX at 68! How dietary changes transformed his inflammation and lab results Why he prefers chiropractic care over long-term steroid use His success with radiofrequency ablations (only once a year!) The difference between laser vs. shockwave therapy for pain How decompression + shockwave improved his disc space Tips for choosing the right medical and chiropractic providers The overlooked mental toll of chronic pain Tools Roger uses at home: vibration plates, mobility sticks & more