“I am very grateful because exactly three months after my vertebral intervention, I feel great. The pain is gone, and I can finally sleep through the night.

Here is my progress since the surgery: 321 km walking, 212 km elliptical, 667 km road cycling, 11 indoor cycling classes, 18 strength/resistance gym sessions, 5 Pilates sessions, 5 yoga sessions.”

In 2017, I suffered a sudden loss of strength in my foot due to sciatica. The doctor indicated the problem was a herniated disc and advised surgery. During the check-up six weeks later, we saw the nerve had a chance of recovery. I asked if I could return to mountain running, to which she replied with a definitive ‘YES.’ I believed her 100% and started an exhaustive rehabilitation and training process. In 2019, I ran the Marató dels Dements—42 km with 3,900m of elevation gain. I am very grateful I went to her clinic because, after an injury like that, I likely would have been advised against competing again. Now, I can continue enjoying what I love.”

Sole is a 50-year-old woman with Down Syndrome. She is very athletic, loves swimming, and participated in the 1992 Paralympics. In 2020, she suffered a fall and a vertebral fracture that left her unable to walk due to pain. Following a minimally invasive fracture reconstruction surgery, Sole has been able to return to swimming.