A Veteran Overcomes 33-Years of Back Pain

In this special Veterans Day episode of Get Back to Your Life™, we're honor our nation's heroes by sharing the story of U.S. Marine Corps veteran Aaron Harper, who endured 33 years of debilitating back pain. Injured during Desert Storm in 1991, Aaron's journey was marked by numerous surgeries (4 surgeries by the age of 29), countless treatments, and decades of frustration. Despite trying everything from physical therapy to external TENS units and facing repeated recommendations for spinal fusion, nothing brought lasting relief as he continued to suffer from persistent nerve pain and radiculopathy (numbness).
Aaron’s turning point came during a late-night search for solutions. That’s when he discovered VSI and connected with Dr. Ehsan Jazini, a leading spine surgeon specializing artificial disc replacement. Aaron’s experience with VSI was nothing like he'd experienced before. He recalls the compassionate concierge service, timely communication, and the attentive, personalized approach that made all the difference in his treatment.
After an evaluation, Dr. Jazini and Aaron decided to go with a modern, motion-preserving option called hybrid spine surgery (combination of disc replacement and spinal fusion), finally providing Aaron the solution he'd sought for over three decades. The results were transformative, allowing Aaron to reclaim his active life and inspiring hope for others facing similar struggles.
In this powerful episode, Aaron shares lessons from his journey with back pain and offers advice to fellow veterans: Don’t settle for the first answer. Explore your options, ask questions, and seek out a team that truly listens to you.
If you're dealing with chronic back pain, radiculopathy, or exploring minimally invasive spine surgery options like artificial disc replacement, this episode is a must-watch.
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