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Journeys Through Back Pain
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No More Back or Leg Pain
First thing, absolutely no leg pain at all. I do feel pain on the incision sites, mainly the back because that's where I sit and stand. ...


Night & Day Difference, Best I've Felt in Years
Prior to the surgery, I was unable to stand on my legs just to _____ on a push around cart without my left leg giving out where I was...


Pain Gone Immediately, Smooth Recovery
08/14/2012 A special "thank you" to your staff. They have all been very kind and caring through the whole procedure. 06/26/2014 Dear Dr....


Great Turn Around, Exceeded Expectations
Right after surgery was a slow go until the incisions healed. After stitches were healed, everything started getting better. Mobility...


Neck and Shoulder Pain Gone
01/28/2014 When I first came to Dr. McCord, my left shoulder was throbbing with pain and the left back side of my neck was numb and...


No More Numbness, Washing Cars & Mowing
I am surprised with the results compared to the other two operations. 05/29/2014 Before surgery I had two failed operations and in a lot...


Back Pain Gone, Going to Gym & Church
Since my surgery, I don't have the back pain anymore. I am able to go back to the gym, and I am able to walk around without any support....


Now I Can Sit, Stand, Sleep & Ride Without Pain
I am sleeping all night – deep sleep, wake feeling good. 12/03/2019 Couldn't sit for short time without pain. Couldn't stand for short...


Walking & Driving Without Pain
Please compare this last surgery (10/07/2014) to surgery in 1991. I was flat on my back before the first surgery. It was an 8-1/2-hour...


God Gave You Wisdom and Great Knowledge with this Procedure
I am doing so much better. I am glad I found you on the internet. 12/20/2016 To begin with, I am doing so much better. I am glad I...


A Blessing to Find Dr. McCord, Feels Like Family
A series of tests showed that I had no cartilage between my vertebra below my waist, which made it bone on bone. 2/09/2015 A series of...


Haven't Felt This Good in Five Years
I am almost 100% better than before surgery. I am so glad I had this done. Dr. McCord said I was fixable, and he fixed me. 05/13/2016 I...


Wonderful Job on My Neck, Highly Recommend
Dr. McCord did a wonderful job on my neck on C5-C6. I am so much happier with movement of my head and neck. I would recommend friends...


Dr. McCord Does It Right The First Time
I have been a patient of Dr. McCord since 1996 when at that time he replaced L4 and L5 disc with the carbon fiber cages and plates to...


Excruciating Pain Gone, Great Success
First and foremost, I want to thank you and your great staff and the Springfield Hospital and their great staff, especially Nurse...


Much Better, Able to Return to Work
Since back surgery in November 1994, I've been able to return to work, although a different position. I've regained ability to work and...


Walking & Sleeping Good
I understand that it might be four to six months for pain to go away. I'm glad I had the operation and feel pretty confident it will...


Back & Leg Pain Gone, Cutting Three Acre Lawn
Since surgery, no more back or leg pain. I hop out of bed without pain. I can now cut my grass and can walk really good. 10/10/2014...


Standing Straight & Bending Backwards
Couldn't stand straight and now I can bend backwards. Had severe pain, now just when I overdo something. Changed my world. Thanks, Dr....


Standing, Lifting, Sitting, and Stairs Are Now Effortless
Before surgery unable to walk any distance, lift items, stand in one place, or go up and down steps without struggle. Since surgery I...


100% Better, Back is Perfect
I am feeling better and staying out of bed more. The pain I had down the back to feet is gone. I came here from Arkansas to get off...


Surgery Was a Blessing
Pain is much better. Walking great. Doing wonderful. 08/02/2016 I'm doing great. Surgery fixed my problem. Just haven't got all my...


Walking Two Miles a Day
The repair you did to my spine was noticeable the moment I awoke from surgery. I take very little pain medication and am living a fuller...


Pleased With Treatment Results
I received steroid injections in my lower back from Dr. McCord back in August 2018. My pain was so bad before that, but for about 6...
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