Medical Mystery: One Mom’s Comeback Story

January 23, 2023

When you’re a mom, chronic pain is especially tough robbing you of the things and people you love.

Paula was a fitness enthusiast who ran and cycled with her family. Then, Paula underwent back surgery, and nothing went as planned. The unsuccessful surgery relegated Paula to a walker — until she found a doctor willing to listen. That led her to find Dr. Christopher Good, who was determined to solve her medical mystery and get Paula back to her active, pain-free life!

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Listen in as Paula tells her story of regaining hope and the details of her search for a doctor to advocate for her spinal health and help her reach her goals.

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About the Author

Dr. Christopher Good is a double-board certified spine surgeon ranked in the top 7% of physicians nationwide and earned his medical degree at University of Rochester School of Medicine. With prestigious residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York and spinal surgery fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine, Dr. Good has pioneered using robotics, navigation, and augmented reality (AR) in spine surgery, resulting in improved outcomes and faster recovery for patients. Over the past decade, Dr. Good has consistently been named Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine and Northern Virginia Magazine.

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