Information and opinions on health from Jonno at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/99191/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/99191/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/99191/index http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/99191/149702/purpose-pain Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:02:39 -0500 Jonno Going into surgery with great expectations of a pain-free future, glorious days playing with my kids, and trail rides on my bicycle, I met the unfortunate adversary of my dreams. This adversary has attempted to completely destroy my family, dismantle my self-esteem, and disintegrate my hope.    Six years have gone by since my surgery in January of 2006.  My adversary still looms about, striking whenever and wherever. ... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/99191/149702/purpose-pain http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/99191/18719/program Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:52:00 -0500 Jonno Greetings all,I have been dealing with neck and back pain since and before my two level discecotomy and fusion. Workers Comp finally approved me to go to the Northern California Functional Restoration Program in Emeryville, CA.  I tell you, this program is truly a God send.   If you can contact your workers comp adjuster, see if you can be approved to attend such a program. It truly has helped me place things in... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/99191/18719/program http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/99191/18482/stress-cycle Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:09:00 -0500 Jonno  I was injured at work. That is why I am here (Northern California Functional Restoration Program). I suffered a neck injury resulting in chronic pain in my lower neck, upper and mid-back, shoulders, and radiating pain running down both arms. I had discectomy on two levels of my cervical spine and fusion. I am still experiencing occasional numbness and tingling in my ring and pinky finger on my right hand, which also has tremors. The... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/99191/18482/stress-cycle