I could not walk for more than 5 minutes without excruciating pain. I finally asked to be taken to the hospital after a back spasm that had me bash my face after a fall.
Went to the hospital. Was diagnosed with "mild scoliosis" and "anxiety" and sent home with stronger than average Tylenol. Was bedridden for nearly 2 months. Lost my job. Got other appointments for GP. Looked and said I needed a specialist. I could not afford a specialist, as I was now out of money. They shrugged and wished me luck.
I was forced to stay like this for nearly 2 full years.
When I was on the verge of killing myself, someone offered to pay for a chiropractor. I didn't care. I had nothing to lose.
Anyhow, long story short, guy found that my spine had been forcefully lodged into my pelvis and stuck there. Dude had me healed in week.
This is NOT an endorsement for chiropractors— this is a testament to the failure of the healthcare system. I could not see anyone, so my desperation led me there.
I still have back issues. But I can walk again and be touched without pain.
The moment they took the cheesy potato burrito off the menu, it was over..