Gerardo Ayala

Healing of 2-Year Mid Back Injury

10/12/2018 - Written By Gerardo Ayala

Who dares to argue that nightmares are not real? I do not. Since I was a little boy, I began having nightmares of all kinds. But a nightmare of falling while ice skating and becoming paralyzed was the scariest one. In the nightmare, my life had come to stop. I could not walk anymore and became home-bound. Over time that nightmare faded away, and I figured this is never going to take place since is just a nightmare. Call it a coincidence, but at age 33, a similar nightmare began.

On June 27, 2015 while driving back home from work, me and my spouse were involved in a horrible car accident. My spouse was driving, and I was the passenger. We first got hit from behind on my side. I was still conscious after the first hit, and I thought, I will be ok, it was not too bad, but then a couple of minutes later, we got hit again on the same side. There I became unconscious and until today, I do not remember much of it. Luckily my spouse was left uninjured, but I was not so lucky. I had multiple vertebrae and rib fractures, and a lacerated kidney and liver. My stay at the hospital lasted several days. While I was there, that old nightmare came back more than once, and I realized, I could become paralyzed from this accident. I felt terrified.

After the accident, the typical drug and physical therapy began. The physical therapy was painful, but I could tolerate it. However, the drugs took a big hit on me. I decided to stop taking them because they would make my stomach hurt horribly and I would

become easily constipated. A few months passed, and my back got better. I was able to move around, and I started walking longer distances. So, at that point I recall thinking that I was going to heal without major consequences. But that thought was short lived. I began feeling heavy excruciating pain, specially in the mid-back area, with the pain wrapping around my thoracic cavity. This time the pain was not alone, it came with very strange tingling and numbing sensations that would start in the thoracic area and move down my extremities. After a few weeks of the mentioned symptoms, I began to feel the need to lay down longer during the day. Eventually and without noticing, my life had come to a sudden stop. My social life was interrupted because of my symptoms. I felt I had to stay in the house or close to it because it was the only safe place for me. Finally, my nightmares of becoming paralyzed were starting to become
true.

One day, after being told by at least 3 different neurosurgeons that there was no treatment or surgery that could cure me, my spouse came up with the idea of taking Tran’s wellness lessons. I laughed at him, and I said to him, “How is that going to help me? Don’t you see I can barely move sometimes?” He replied, “You have not other choice!!!” I said, “You try it first, then I might try it too.” He found Dr. Tran wellness program which happened to be close to our home. He began to attend classes and soon enough he began to see positive results. So, I decide to give it a try.

On the first day, I met Dr. Tran and his assistant Anthony. Dr Tran assured me that I was at the right place and that he would help me along the way in any way he could. He said that my back was tight from lack of movement, as well as, lack of correct posture. He also mentioned I looked ill, that I had no color on my face. But he encouraged me, and I immediately began the first exercises. I still remember my first stance, it was weak and shaky. I could not do a stance for longer than a minute. I could feel that heavy pain and excessive tingling coming and going during the exercises. At the end of the first day, I was exhausted and in deep pain. However, I did feel lighter and relaxed, like I was walking on clouds, so it was a feeling of good pain. Something was different, and I felt relieved. The day after each Tran’s wellness class I had to lay down several times because the pain and tightness was at its worst due to the new stimulation it was receiving. Around week five, I began to feel stronger and my stances became better executed. The first thing I noticed going away was the horrible tingling which was the cause of my anxiety. My back pain was still bad, but I did not give up; because my body was healing. Three months later, my tingling was down by at least fifty percent, and functional activity was back up to about 65 percent. At the same time, I was advancing to the second level of the program, and this made it all even more interesting. Now six months and a half into Dr. Tran Wellness Program, my tingling has completely disappeared. I have recuperated about ninety percent of my functional daily activities. I even started working again. I was unemployed for almost three years due to my back problems and now I am happy to be productive again.

Today, it has been a week and half since Dr. Tran asked me to share my story. And today I have the courage to complete it. Today I can say with confidence that Dr. Tran’s wellness class has changed my life and has turned around the nightmare of becoming paralyzed. Today, I am about to finish level two and I feel stronger than when I started. I can now sleep better every night. Now, I
am not saying that I am cured, I am saying that Dr. Tran wellness program has helped me recuperate the control of my life. I still feel
pain, but I have the strength to continue to improve, something that in my case, traditional medicine could not provide.

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Dr Anh C Q Tran

Loan Tran

Loan Tran

My mother in law has been practicing with us since 1998. When she started, she had suffered from pain in both knees for years. Now, even at 82 years old, she is stronger than she was 20 years ago. In the picture she could still perform the low crossing stance which she could not even do when she was 20 years younger. Thanks to her patience, she has proven it is never too late to practice.

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Dr Anh C Q Tran

10 Years Fibromyalgia Healing

Katy Weeden

10 Years Fibromyalgia Healing
10/24/2018
Katy Weeden

Bear with me, this is going to be long. Because fibromyalgia is not an easy affliction to deal with.

When I first came to Dr. Tran, I had suffered from fibromyalgia for roughly 10-15 years (it’s hard to know, because it took a long time just to get a diagnosis.) Some of those years I had to spend most of my time every day in bed. My primary symptoms were chronic pain, chronic fatigue and what they call “brain fog” (memory problems). I had spent the previous year with a holistic doctor who recommended a barrage of natural treatments, including dietary change, supplements, multiple IV treatments. In spite of spending a LOT of time, energy and money, I didn’t get any relief. I also was getting chiropractic and acupuncture treatment, both of which were helpful, and probably saved me from getting way worse. But, still, not the breakthrough I really needed. I became very depressed, because I know some people with fibro end up completely disabled. I had a life to live, I loved my career as a doula, and wanted to be able to spend quality time with my five daughters and grandson.

When I first visited Dr. Tran, here was my list of symptoms:
1. Chronic pain
2. Chronic fatigue
3. Brain fog
4. Neck pain
5. Lower back pain
6. Extremely low energy level
7. Food allergies
8. Digestion problems/stomach discomfort
9. IBS
10. Insomnia
11. Poorly managed stress
12. I also had developed NAFLD; my liver was enlarged and had a cyst and gallstones. My holistic doctor gave me some time to pursue natural healing, but if I couldn’t get it under control, I was going to need surgery.

So, how did the Tran wellness program help?

Within 3 months, my energy level increased dramatically. I was so happy when I could tell Dr. Tran I was able to return to walking 3 miles! My pain levels became much more manageable. I’d say I had a 60-80% improvement, although it fluctuates. But, I’m not in pain all the time for no reason. I still experience pain after exercising and when under stress.

Sometime after that I had my eyeglass prescription renewed--I was shocked to be told that I needed a lower prescription, because my vision had improved.

At about 6 months my fibro fog lifted!! This was a big deal to me, because I love to learn. But, I had trouble remembering words, and would forget the things I learned in the various classes and workshops I attended. I had to keep extensive notes on my desk at work, reminding me of the things I tell callers every day. Now the memory problems are completely gone. I’m even able to study Mandarin Chinese!!!

When my liver panels came back, I had completely normal numbers. No gallbladder surgery for me!

I don’t even know at what point my IBS symptoms went away, but you can imagine how happy I was about that! The stomach discomfort disappeared when my liver improved.

But, because fibromyalgia is not an easy condition to heal, I had a bit of a bump in the road at about 7 months. Because of the extreme stress I was experiencing in my family and professional life, I developed syncope (faintness and dizziness). I was so discouraged that I didn’t want to come to class. But, Dr. Tran and the TVE instructors encouraged me (nagged me?) to keep coming, even if I had to lie down on the floor when I felt dizzy. (And, I did have to lie down on the floor during several classes.) But they worked closely with me, teaching me how to moderate the strength I used, and to focus on syncing my breath and movement. This actually was a tremendous growth period for me, because as a fibro sufferer, I only know two speeds: 1. full strength powering through the pain and fatigue; 2. completely on my back in bed. (Syncope disappeared after about a month.)

I’m now almost at a full year of practice with Dr. Tran. In addition to the improvements I listed above, I lost an entire dress size (continuing to lose) and look younger. Best of all, the confidence and strength I’ve gained through persevering with the Dr. Tran’s Wellness Program have enabled me to deal with very high stress levels, and have given me the courage to make difficult, but rewarding, changes in my personal life. I’ve been able to take on an additional job as a nanny to an active toddler, and I’m even planning a trip to China in the spring!

I’m so, so thankful to Dr. Tran, and my excellent Instructors Tony Sain, Damon Craig and Anthony Vu. I love these guys! They’ve always been upbeat, encouraging and patient, and always keep me challenged and laughing (and don’t make me feel stupid if I have to lay on the floor). I honestly don’t know what I would have done without TVE. If you have fibromyalgia, or any other disease or syndrome, especially if traditional medicine tells you you’re “incurable”, I highly recommend that you come and try Dr. Tran’s Wellness Program for yourself!

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Dr Anh C Q Tran

Duyet Nguyen

Duyet Nguyen

You are never to old to practice, and it's never to late for healing. Mr. Duyet is 78 years old and had knee pains for many years; yet after practicing Dr. Tran's Wellness program he's able to do moves that would be challenging for a teenager.

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Dr Anh C Q Tran

1 Week Acute + 6 Years Chronic Lower Back Pain Healing

1 Week Acute + 6 Years Chronic Lower Back Pain Healing
With 20 years of Yoga, Ms. Argelia has a very flexible body. However, she has been suffering from chronic lower back pain for the last six years. When she met Dr. Tran on the 6th of April this year, she had acute pain which reduced the range of motion in her back by more than 80% (see video). In addition, the numbness spread to both legs, making it very difficult and uncomfortable for her to walk or stand. She could also only sit for15′ without pain. After 6 days With Dr. Tran Wellness Program, she recovered faster than she had anticipated. To her surprise, her level of flexibility returned to normal. 2 months later, her numbness and pain subsided.
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Dr Anh C Q Tran