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EPISODE · Mar 7, 2026 · 6 MIN

They Said He Needed Surgery. Infection. Pain 10/10. Here’s What Worked.

from Everything Disc (From Pain To Play) W/ Dr. Troy Dreiling · host Dr. Troy M. Dreiling

Joseph’s Story: From Failed Back Surgery to Golfing 3x/Week AgainIn this episode of Everything Disc: From Pain to Play, Dr. Troy Dreiling sits down with Joseph, an avid golfer who flew in from Maui after a failed back surgery and a serious post-surgical infection left him in constant pain.Joseph had:A lumbar laminectomy (bone removed from the back of the spine)Ongoing stenosis (narrowing around the nerves)8–10/10 pain shooting into both legs and feetA full year with NO golfSleepless nights and zero quality of lifeAfter discovering the Vancouver Disc Center, going through his infection treatment, and then committing to a spinal decompression care plan, Joseph’s pain dropped to a 1/10 — and he’s now:Back to golfing 3 times a weekWalking again without crippling painCompeting at his club and even taking 2nd place in a year-end tournamentHis message to other golfers and back-pain sufferers: 👉 “Never give up.”🎯 If you’re dealing with:Chronic low back painLeg or foot painStenosis, herniated or bulging discsPost-surgical pain that never really went awayOr you’ve been told surgery is your “only” option……this episode shows what’s possible when you give your spine a chance to heal with non-surgical spinal decompression and a proper follow-through plan.📞 Book a consultationTo find out if you’re a candidate for spinal decompression with Dr. Troy and the team:Visit the Vancouver Disc Center site and request a consultation: https://vancouverdisccenter.comOr contact Zenaptic Chiropractic through:https://zenaptic.comhttps://zenapticchiropractic.com

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