Technically, the images are quite different. Look at other landmarks and you'll see that the contrast, sensitivity, and resolution is very different. (look at the dark outline around L5-S1 and also the tissues in front of the L4 body both look very different from before to after.
The disc is somewhat of a paradox. The sclerotic bone in the anterior portion of L3 would suggest very advanced DDD, but even the before image is nicely hydrated (especially for such a severely collapsed disc space.)
This is the presentation of a single case, not a study. I've seen other films of regenerated discs after abrasion surgery, traction therapy, ADCT, IDET and other treatments. I wonder what else the patient did in the intervening years. (Traction, PT, eating Wheaties?)
Why did the G&CS help the L3-4 disc, but not L4-5?
While I do sound skeptical, I've discussed this with MANY of the doctors I know and none would discourage me from taking it. I have taken it on and off through the years and would recommend it for anyone who's in Crystal's shoes.
BTW, annapurna likes a liquid G&CS supplement that can be bought over the internet. I don't remember the name...
All the best,
Mark
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