A few years back, my L5 /S1 required major fusion surgery to correct a collapsed vertibre that sat on my sciatic nerve and caused excruciating lower back pain and a condition known as “Drop Foot” which is a constant lass a feeling in my foot. Needless to say that was a difficult year of rehab / Major narcotic Pain meds and months of immobility.
Now jump to 2017. I am part of RBL and working with a great GHS team to strengthen my core.
What I have found with under my Drs supervision is that the more my core can stay tight around the spine, the less movement in the area = LESS PAIN ..
The results have been remarkable. WIth the expert help of GHS trainer Shaun and the support of my GHS team mates, I have seen a drastic improvement in both my mobility and a reduction in pain. Not having to take Opiod pain meds is an answer to prayer. Being able to excercise/swim / lift weights / squats has given me a new positive new vision on my post retirement quality of life.
I still get quarterly spinal injections however I am close to the point on not needing those fun shots either. 🙂
I can’t thank RBL enough for picking me to be on the team .
It just shows that getting off the couch / setting goals and working with a Team can change your Life from misery to anticipation to what God has planned for my post retirement life.
Retirement is not the end, it’s a new beginning.
Praise GOD
Sincerely, Bill Reeves aka Mr Bill
Rob's Big Losers 
Mr Bill this is beyond encouraging!!! Who wants to workout when they have so much pain? And might be downright impossible but it’s a Catch 22 in the hope of feeling better strength is usually needed! Way to work with your doctor and trainer and this is the awesome results – strength and dwindling pain – CONGRATULATIONS!!!