I came to Orthopaedic & Spine Center because I was in severe pain—both of my legs hurt so badly that walking and doing everyday tasks had become a real struggle. The pain had been getting worse over the past year, and I knew something wasn’t right. I chose OSC because of their great reputation, and I was ready to find real answers.
I’m retired military and have a back disability, so I had a feeling my back might be the issue. Before coming to OSC, I saw two other doctors and even went to the emergency room, hoping for some relief. The ER told me the pain was likely coming from my spine, but no one had a real solution—until I met Dr. Jeffrey Carlson at OSC.
From the very beginning, Dr. Carlson took me seriously. He ordered an MRI, and once we had the results, he explained that I needed back surgery to relieve the pressure on the nerves running down my back and into my legs.
Honestly, deciding to have the surgery was easy. I could barely walk without pain, and I knew I couldn’t keep living like that. Dr. Carlson made me feel informed and involved every step of the way, and I felt completely prepared going into surgery.
The surgery itself went great. My recovery was actually better than I expected. I had in-home physical therapy and a nurse come to help me, and things moved quickly. But the best part? The pain is gone. I can walk, move, and live my life again—and I don’t need pain meds anymore.
To anyone out there who’s afraid to have surgery, I’d say this: if quality of life is important to you, don’t wait. Get the surgery. You deserve to enjoy life the way you want to.
This surgery changed everything for me. It more than lived up to my expectations. I absolutely recommend Dr. Carlson and the entire team at OSC. They fixed the problem—and they did it right the first time.
If you’re struggling like I was, take the first step. It’s all about improving the life you live—and that’s exactly what OSC helped me do.
— Federico Jones