Back to Everyday Living: ActaStim® Helps Grandmother Overcome Chronic Pain
For Patricia, a retired wholesale store receiving manager, physically demanding work was a part of her daily life. In addition to her work, she also cared for horses in her free time, making mobility and independence especially important to her. However, after undergoing back surgery 20 years ago, a recent fall during Thanksgiving changed everything. The impact knocked loose scar tissue, pressing on her sciatic nerve, and causing unbearable pain that required immediate care.
Concerned about the increasing pain and limited mobility, she spoke with her doctor who recommended she undergo lumbar surgery. While nervous, she knew it was the right decision to regain control of her life.
As part of her post-surgical recovery plan, she was introduced to the ActaStim® Bone Growth Stimulator through a call from a Theragen representative. As the only spinal fusion bone growth stimulator that combines clinically proven therapy, continuous wearability, and actionable daily patient insights to support healing via a smartphone app, Patricia was encouraged by these benefits and committed to wearing the device for approximately six months.
“The device was easy to use, and the Theragen team was very supportive,” she said. “They even checked in on me regularly, which made the experience even better.”
Since her surgery and regular use of ActaStim, Patricia has made improvements in her recovery journey. She’s now pain-free and back to doing what she loves: shopping with her best friends, tending to her small vegetable garden, and cheering from the bleachers at her granddaughter’s cheerleading events.
“The day before last Christmas Eve, my doctor told me that I was doing wonderfully,” Patrica shared. “I feel great, and I’m looking forward to hopefully getting back to my daily three-mile walks.”
