LinQ to Life: Dr. Moore Helps Patient Live Pain-free After 21 Years
For 21 years, Rachel had been dealing with a world of pain. Activities that were once fun, like playing volleyball, going fishing, playing with her children, and gardening, had become distant memories. Even everyday tasks such as bending down to pick something up, washing her hair, and driving had become nearly impossible. Rachel had been dealing with bilateral sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction after being a victim of domestic violence while pregnant. After many failed attempts at finding relief, Rachel was finally introduced to Gregory Moore, MD, at Pacific Sports & Spine. There, Dr. Moore suggested the LinQ SI Joint Stabilization System, a procedure that would ultimately change Rachel’s life for the better.
Rachel Struggles to Find Relief
For years, Rachel’s pain got progressively worse. She had seen multiple doctors, tried over 97 prescription medications, had numerous steroid injections, and even resorted to using a Fentanyl patch – something she says was one of the worst medical decisions of her life.
“I couldn’t move, and the pain would cause me to scream in agony and cry. The chronic pain caused me to wish I could just die,” said Rachel. “I wanted to live very much, but that’s how bad it had gotten for so many years. I had spasms that were very painful and could last for hours. My body was unstable, and I would fall flat on my face while walking. This happened often and without warning. I couldn’t sneeze without searing pain and falling down. I stopped being able to take care of my children or even care for myself.”
Her pain was starting to not only take a toll on her physical health but her mental health as well. As a result of her chronic pain, Rachel developed a depressive disorder and started to have panic attacks. Eventually, it got to the point where she could no longer work. Rachel was at the end of her rope and felt hopeless. She had tried everything, including medical experiments. Rachel was ready to give up before she met Dr. Moore.
Dr. Moore Gives Rachel a New Hope
Rachel first began seeing Dr. Moore after her pain specialist closed his practice. After seeing so many doctors without results, she was hesitant to see yet another one. Rachel was fearful that Dr. Moore would suggest more of the same treatments she had already tried with no success. She quizzed him on her 9-year medical file and history before even agreeing to treatment. To her surprise, Dr. Moore had already taken the time to thoroughly review her file and was happy to answer all her questions.
“Dr. Moore shocked me, and transferring my care to him was the best thing that has ever happened to me, medically! I rudely quizzed him when he walked in, and he knew the answer to every single thing I asked. I was shocked and began to cry because I felt such a release. He found hope for me when I couldn’t,” stated Rachel.
Rachel Undergoes Her Life-changing LinQ Procedure
Dr. Moore gave Rachel hope of a pain-free life when he shared information on the LinQ procedure. The surgeon Rachel consulted with before seeing Dr. Moore refused to perform SI fusion on her because he said she wasn’t a qualified candidate. However, once Dr. Moore conducted a thorough evaluation and was positive Rachel was an eligible candidate, he decided to move forward with the LinQ procedure. Upon completion, Rachel was finally free from pain.
“The LinQ procedure radically changed my life,” Rachel said. “After completing physical therapy, I am able to work out. I can care for myself. I can clean my house, do laundry, drive, work, garden, play with my kids, catch fish, take walks, work out, wear jeans, and play on the beach with my kids and my dogs. I rarely have any pain at all. When I do, it’s very manageable. I can lift things again, climb ladders, work on our property, wash my car, and stand or sit for as long as I want.”
Many patients in a similar condition to Rachel report a drastic improvement in their well-being and overall function. Thanks to the LinQ procedure, Rachel is finally able to live pain-free and do the things she loves.
“My quality of life is what it should be. I don’t have to suffer from chronic pain, so I’m not exhausted all the time,” Rachel said. “I love my life. God has blessed me so, so much. I could never thank Dr. Moore enough. He helped pioneer this procedure. Thank God for him. Thank God he had faith and hope when I couldn’t muster anything up but despair and depression.”
LinQ to Life: Change Your Outcome for the Better
The LinQ SI Joint Stabilization System is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure that may help patients find long-term relief from SI joint pain. The LinQ system takes a posterior approach away from major blood vessels or nerves to stabilize the SI joint with a small allograft. The innovative design of the LinQ procedure provides patients with a quicker recovery time and fewer complications than traditional SI joint fusions.
If you are suffering from SI joint pain, don’t give up hope. This procedure has helped patients like Rachel regain a positive outlook on life. If you want to discover whether this procedure is right for you, contact PainTEQ to find a provider near you. If you are a provider interested in changing your patients’ lives with LinQ, visit our website and learn how you can make a difference today.
