Patient Video Story
Selena’s Story: Sciatica Care in College Station
Selena Monroe came to River of Life Chiropractic with sciatica in her left hip. She was dragging her left leg and couldn’t put any weight on it.
In this video, she talks about her first visit with Dr. Levi Hansen, what her X-rays showed, the at-home routine he gave her between visits, and where she is now.
What Selena talks about
- Why she was skeptical at first, and what convinced her to try chiropractic care
- Starting with X-rays and a clear explanation of what was going on
- The soreness after her first few adjustments
- The at-home exercises Dr. Levi emailed her to do between visits
- Walking without dragging her leg after four to five weeks of care
Full Video Transcript
My name is Selena Monroe and I have sciatica in my left hip. I work from home, so not being as active as I should be, I started having nerve problems in my left hip and left side.
When I initially started coming here to Dr. Levi, I was actually dragging my left leg. I could not put any weight on it at all. To be honest, I was a little skeptical because of my size and my age. I was concerned about it working, but I have a son who goes to a chiropractor and he said, "Mom, try it. Trust me, try it."
I was on social media looking for chiropractors, and River of Life popped up. The name alone did it for me. I wanted to meet him and see if our values aligned with each other, and they did.
He started with X-rays. He showed me what was off and what could be fixed. Just the way he talked, he gave me hope.
Once he started doing the adjustments, the first couple of times it was sort of sore. I was really sore. But he told me coming to the chiropractor is one part of it, and following his instructions at home is the other part. Before I even got home, he sent me an email with different things he wanted me to do between sessions. I would do those faithfully, then research a little more, and we would talk about it when I came in.
We came up with a regimen within four to five weeks. I no longer drag my leg at all. It's nothing compared to how I was when I came in. I'm not ready to go out where I'm walking with a cane or a walker.
Just to see the progress I have made, it has really been amazing. Do you feel it? Yes. Do you hear it? Yes. The release and relief you feel afterward, it's amazing. I think anyone should try it. Give it a shot.
This is one patient’s experience in her own words. Every patient is different, and individual results vary.
Dealing with sciatica in College Station?
Every new patient starts with an exam and a real conversation. Learn more about sciatica, how Dr. Levi approaches sciatica and low back pain relief, and what to expect at your first visit.