Episode 93 - Patient Uses Shockwave on Multiple Body Parts!

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Lori Parel, a 70-year-old retired nurse who worked for 44 years while battling chronic pain from a car accident at age 24. After being told by multiple doctors to "learn to live with the pain," Lori shares how she went from taking a minimum of 8 Advil daily for 20 years to being completely medication-free through shockwave therapy and lifestyle changes. Lori's story proves that age is just a number and that it's never too late to reclaim your active lifestyle and break free from chronic pain cycles. Key Highlights: How a 24-year-old car accident created 50 years of chronic pain The hidden connection between jaw clenching, driving stress, and hip pain Why 44 years of nursing took a toll on her body (and how she's reversing it) More active at 70 than she was at 40, 50, or 60! Swimming 2-3x per week, biking 12+ miles, plus gardening and walking The importance of being an active participant in your healing journey How shockwave therapy treated her shoulder, feet, hips, and ankle Breaking unconscious pain patterns and stress responses Why waiting 6 months to address pain makes recovery harder