I had an MRI done last week, then earlier this week, my neurosurgeon reviewed the MRI.  This was a one-year follow up on the MRI that discovered the bulging disk pressing on my spinal cord.  A year ago, the doctor was emphatic that I needed surgery, but he humored me in prescribing PT, first with another PT organization, then with Park Meadows Pilates.  

The first six months were a bit discouraging as the symptoms did not seem to respond to the PT and Pilates exercises.  (I'm sure I'd have seen better results with more consistent practice.)  However, about 4 months ago, I noticed that I had not experienced any of the tingling down my arms that led me to seek medical help.  Monday, the doc read my MRI and declared that everything is much improved.  The disk bulge has retreated, and everything in the neck is improving.  He said to 'resume living your life', even advised that I was cleared to go skiing!  

Thank you Andi for your excellent lead work in my recovery -- others contributed, but I consider your treatment key to my recovery.  Lindy, thank you for providing an excellent treatment and exercise facility.  If not for PMP, I'd be recovering from surgery and looking forward to living the rest of my life with my neck in a titanium cage.

With love and appreciation,
Jeff Lacher