Dr. Thao’s story in chiropractic began years ago when her mother was diagnosed with disc herniation and degeneration. The doctors said she had no chance of getting better and surgery was the only option. She had multiple injections and had some relief but nothing-long term. She was in pain for most of the day and it was heart wrenching to watch. Dr. Thao states, “When it’s your mother, it starts getting personal.” Dr. Thao was very hesitant for her mother to have surgery knowing the success rate for back surgery is minimal and complications that go along with a major operation. With this in mind, she started researching and finding alternative care. She was very new to chiropractic at this time but read countless articles on the benefit of seeing a chiropractor. It was non-invasive, non-surgical, and promised results. What was there to lose? Her progress was slow but for the first time, she had relief. To this day, her mother makes time for monthly spinal check-ups to maintain her spinal health.