Success Stories

Patient Testimonials

"Finally, No More Back Pain!  I Have My Life Back!!!"

"Over time, all my activities became more and more limited, until eventually one morning, I found myself helpless on the floor.  After being taken to the local Emergency Room and prescribed heavy medication for the pain, I was left in a semi-conscious state.  I wated my life back!  It was at this time that I heard about Dr. Gossett's non-surgical spinal decompression program.  After reviewing my tests, he explained I was a good candidate for this relatively new procedure and I had a good chance of avoiding the very strong prescription medications now, as well as future recommendations for invasive surgical procedures.  After completing the full treatment program, I am now pain free and I have my full, active lifestyle back, for which I am very grateful!  Thank you Dr. Gossett for helping me get my life back!!!"  ---A. Bernard Coffer, Urbana, IL.

"Where Do I Go and Who Do I Trust?"

"My quality of daily life had decreased to almost zero.  I was used to being an active "on the go" person and I was reduced to hardly being able to move without pain or walk more than a block without having to sit down.  My family doctor recommended that I see an orthopedic surgeon.  I was told I had severe spinal stenosis with a 90% herniated disk at one level, as well as two other bulging disks.  Surgery was advised and I was told from the looks of my MRI, that I was "ONE WRONG MOVE AWAY FROM PARALYSIS"and that he, the surgeon, was surprised that this consultation was in his office rather than with me lying on a gurney in the Emergency Room at the local hospital.  That thought was quite alarming and I knew I had to do something.  So, my thoughts were, where do I go and who do I trust?  Some family members, who were regular patients at Gossett Clinic, told me of a new medical breakthrough procedure provided there, which was conservative in nature, without the use of drugs or surgery.  They encouraged me to consult Dr. Gossett about his new Spinal Aid treatment program.  After that visit, watching the video and having my questions answered, I knew it was definitely worth trying since it was a safe procedure and there was a good chance it could prevent me from having to have surgery.

When treatment began, there was a slow but steady decrease in the pain.  I completed the program about 3 months ago and began the recommended Rehab program immediately. I can say that I have had no pain now for the last 2 months!  I am able to go about my normal daily activities with no discomfort, am exercising at a local Fitness Center, and recently went on vacation, able to walk for hours without any pain!  I would absolutely recommend the Gossett Clinic Spinal Aid Program for anyone before undergoing surgery.  That's where I go and who I trust!  I hope for your sake, if you or a loved one has a serious low back condition, you will consider the same."  --- Tony M. Alexander, Paris, IL

"This is the first time I have ever been pain free!"

"I compressed one of my disks playing high school football.  Over the years, other disks started degenerating, plus I had a motorcycle and two car accidents that didn’t help and caused further back injuries.  I managed it with pain medication, regular chiropractic care and some hospital visits, but it wasn’t getting rid of the pain, it was only managing it.  Sometimes, the pain would get so bad that it would bring me to my knees.  I’ve been living with this pain for twenty years.  At first, it would come and go, but then it became constant.  It would make it hard to sleep, and I just kept going through the pain.  Before seeing Dr. Gossett, I was concerned the problems were getting worse.  I had seen an osteopath and he told me the same thing the other doctors had told me, that these problems happen and get worse as we age.  The osteopath told me I would eventually need surgery to fuse my disks. 

One of my friends was seeing Dr. Gossett and recommended him to me.  I saw Dr. Gossett and he recommended the spinal decompression.  Since starting the decompression therapy, I have become pain free.  I’m very glad I decided to come to Dr. Gossett.  I’m so happy to be out of pain.  I would tell anyone who has back pain, if you want to be pain free, come here.  I like coming here because everyone who works here is extremely nice and easy to talk to.  The biggest difference between Dr. Gossett’s office and all the other things I’ve tried is that others don’t do the decompression.  I was very impressed that Dr. Gossett treated my total body, and he was able to explain to me how my whole body is connected, from the feet up.  Dr. Gossett also really impressed me with his evaluation and he was able to identify where my pain was coming from.  Everyone else was only treating the symptoms, but this treatment got the cause.  Out of all the treatments I’ve gone through, this if the first time I’ve ever been pain free.  Thank you Dr. Gossett for helping me become pain free!" -- Calvin Shade, Urbana, IL 

"I used to think Lasik was the best money I had ever spent.  Now I think decompression is!"

"I’ve had back problems forever, ever since high school.  I do the farm work, and that’s a lot of wear and tear.  I feel like I’ve always had back problems.   7 or 8 years ago, I had a stretch where it was so bad I couldn’t walk.  I’d throw my back out before a party and my buddies would laugh at me crawling around because I couldn’t walk.  I had 3 of the shots in my spine that time, and they didn’t help.  So I was pretty much living with it.  Last fall, moving an auger, I felt something give in my back.  By January, it was so bad that I couldn’t stand long enough to make breakfast, I had to have a stool right next to me.  I had an MRI and another set of shots, but they didn’t help.

My doctor recommended I go see a neurosurgeon in Bloomington.  That doctor wanted to do a disc replacement, but those are only good for 10 years for a normal person, and farming is hard work.  If I got the disc replacement, I'd have to do it over and over again. I had heard the horror stories about fusion, so I didn’t want to try that either.  Not only that, but surgery has such a terribly long recovery time. My landlord, who lives in Texas, sent me a brochure about spinal decompression, and even offered me a place to stay while I was getting the treatment done if it was only available there.  I began looking around and I figured I’d have to go at the very least to Chicago or Springfield to get the spinal decompression.  I was so glad to find Dr. Gossett right here in Champaign. 

I’m so happy that I came to this office.  Before I came here, my problems were only getting worse.  At the other doctor’s offices, I felt like a number.  They often didn’t return my phone calls, and they didn’t seem like they cared much when I was in pain.  It’s been great to be in Dr. Gossett’s office.  Everyone is nice, they return phone calls right away, and heck, I haven’t even had to make many phone calls at all.  I’ve been coming three times a week since I started, and I feel so much better.   

I would tell anyone with back problems that this works!  You don’t have to live with the pain anymore.  In only a month, you could be feeling better.  I had the Lasik surgery done for my eyes, and at the time, I thought it was the best money I had ever spent.  Now, I think spinal decompression is.  Thank you, Dr. Gossett!" --Jeff Probst, Mattoon, IL

"I feel so lucky and I am so happy I got so much help and relief from your service!"

"I used to have so much pain in my lower back and my right leg, that my right leg turned in on me.  It was so bad, I had to rest and try and sleep in my recliner at night.  I couldn’t get to bed.  I fought this for months. 

Somehow, my brother got talking to (a former patient of yours*) at the TV Shop in Champaign.  He explained to my brother about his condition, and my brother said it sounded like my situation.  Then they drove over to my house and told me all about your service (spinal decompression). 

We made an appointment to come see you.  You explained how you thought I had a good chance, and that you could help me.  So I started with the 20-session spinal decompression.  I tried my best to work with you and all of your staff.  Everyone was so nice and kind. 

I feel so lucky and I am so happy I got so much help and relief from your service.  I can take care of myself now.  I can so my own housework, and I don’t have much pain or discomfort anymore.  I just got so much help through your treatment that I’m thankful and hoping I will continue to get along so well in the future.  Thank you, Dr. Gossett, for all you did and all the time you spent with me.  I have told a lot of people about you as they are amazed at how well I’m walking and getting around like I do at 79 years old, especially compared to what I was like before spinal decompression.  If I have any more problems, I will definitely call and come to you in the future.  Thanks again!" --Emma Johnson, Gifford, IL

These are just a few of the hundreds of patients Dr. Gossett has helped get their lives back.  Come in and see for yourself what a difference the right kind of care makes!  Call Today for your free consultation - 217-351-8040.  We can't wait to help you get your life back!

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