After Years of Pain, She Finally Found Answers
“I was 36 when I started having symptoms.
I couldn't brush my teeth without being in pain. I would have to stop and put my arm down because I couldn't hold the toothbrush up long enough.”
“I had to stop blow drying my hair because it hurt and it just made me sad. I didn't want to do anything because it felt like I couldn't do regular things.
Previously attempted surgeries were done to help with the symptoms, and they did for very short periods of time, for three to six months, maybe.
…And after five years of multiple doctors and multiple procedures, I finally got to see Dr Jorgensen, and he was able to tell me that it was degenerative disc disease, which nobody had been able to tell me before.
And he explains it in a way that makes sense to me. And on top of that, in a hopeful tone, like she knew that this procedure was going to help me.”
“A cervical disc replacement is considered a day surgery. For most patients, we expect you to return to normal function and activities of daily life with actually restored motion and less pain than what you were experiencing before surgery.”
“So after my cervical disc replacement, I was back to work in two weeks.
I have spent more time in a compounding hood in the last three months than I've spent in the last year and a half at my job.
That's huge.
I could shake my head, I could nod, I could turn to the side and look out the window without it hurting.
There isn't a word to describe how grateful I am to Dr Jorgensen and Rachel and everybody else on their staff, they make you feel like you're not just a patient.
They're actually engaging with you on more than just a patient level.
The fact that I am not being in the pain that I was in makes me excited for the next 20 to 40 years.
I couldn't say that before.”
Find Relief and Restore Your Quality of Life
At Ortho San Antonio, we understand how chronic neck pain can impact every part of your daily life. Dr. Jorgensen and our spine team are committed to providing personalized care, advanced treatment options, and clear answers so patients can move forward with confidence. Whether you’ve been struggling with degenerative disc disease, nerve pain, or limited mobility, our goal is to help you regain function, reduce pain, and get back to doing the things you love most.