For the past little while Jon has been getting these random back spasms that make it so he can't move. This week while he was at the chiropractor he just happen to get one of these spasms. And low and behold, the chiropractor told him that this isn't a good thing. He told him he needed to get an MRI because someone that young shouldn't be getting spasms, and that it could be Spinal Stenosis. What is Spinal Stenosis you may ask...
Spinal stenosis: Narrowing of the spaces in the spine, resulting in compression of the nerve roots or spinal cord by bony spurs or soft tissues, such as disks, in the spinal canal.
When it comes to problems with the spine, I've always thought it was a serious thing. But I guess depending upon the severity, this may not be that bad. Although this is something that normally happens over time. So people that are 50, 60, and 70 years old are the ones who get this. So it is very abnormal for a 22 year old to have.
The MRI is scheduled for Monday evening. Hopefully everything is fine, and no surgery will be necessary. But if you would all keep him in your prayers, we'd truly appreciate it.
Friday, March 13, 2009
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Levi has some nerve problems with his back... so I can understand your fears. You are in my prayers, for sure. Hope everything turns out ok.
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