I was only five years old at the time. Medical Doctors told my parents I had severe scoliosis, which is a condition of abnormal curvature of the spine. Doctor after doctor tried to figure our what to do with me, how to help me. They said that I would probably not be able to walk by the time I reached my late teenage years. If I was to walk, it would difficult with slow and deliberate movements. My parents were faced with the decision of whether or not to choose surgery, which had a low rate of success, followed by wearing a rigid plastic back brace. With or without surgery, my parents were faced with a tough decision: cut their little boy or let him grow-up awkward, possibly crippled. My parents did neither and took the advice of some close friends of the family. These friends suggested that my parents take me to a Chiropractor in Longmont, Colorado, which was three hours away from my hometown in Nebraska. I still remember the drive, to a 5-yr old it seemed like forever. My parents were very impressed by the Chiropractor's knowledge. Soon after, I began receiving regular chiropractic adjustments. The end result was worth every minute. My spine is straight and strong. I went on to play high school athletics. My football and track abilities helped me earn a scholarship for college. I am still very active today. Everything I have accomplished I owe to chiropractic care, which literally saved my life. With my life restored I can look back and see how my life has changed. Naturally, I feel compelled to help other people through chiropractic care.