"Unfortunately, due to a botched abortion, most of my 4th and some of my 5th vertebrae were found to be missing at birth. Apparently, it was and is a miracle that I could and can walk at all. I have had two major spinal operations. The first fusion did not work and the second, 6 bolts and plates were used to support my spine. The alignment could not be corrected so the pain could not be relieved but at least the bones could not continue to shift apart. The bone graft only took on the one side. Now, 20 years later, I can still walk but my pain level has increased greatly. Your Heal-n-Soothe is one of the very few products I've used over the years, that gives me the most relief from a lifetime of back pain. Thank you! Regards, Julie Taylor"