SUCCESS STORY #1

Help for Herniated Disks
by Maureen Sullivan

While vacationing this past summer, I awakened one morning with severe pain in my right upper back and shoulder area. After a few visits to physicians’ offices and an MRI, it was confirmed that I had herniated 3 disks in my cervical spine area. My proscribed treatment included medication, spinal manipulation, physical therapy nerve blocks and acupuncture. My goal was to actively work toward healing and strength building while avoiding surgical intervention.

Fortunately, I carefully evaluated my options for physical therapy. I heard about Body Technic Systems (BTS) and all the great body movement techniques that they offer. I began working one-on-one with Sunday Homitz, the owner of BTS; and I also came to BTS for other body movement group sessions. BTS, Sunday Homitz, and the people who worked with me and along side of me made the most significant impact on my recovery. The other medical interventions were not helpful. I made the decision early in my treatment that focusing on body movement, specifically spine and joint articulation was what I needed to gain back my active life.

After experiencing all different types of body movements and approaches at BTS, I continued to use multiple types of exercises in my personal sessions at home or while traveling. I have made a more focused commitment to the Gyrotonic® Expansion System. I have found that the Gyrotonic equipment and the Gyrokinesis™ floor exercises have not only supported my recovery but have become a way of life for me. Due to my progress, the physicians treating me are more aware of Gyrotonic® and encouraging others to consider Gyrotonic® for their health and fitness.