Man, 64, Lived With Back Pain for Decades. A New Treatment Changed His LifeToday LogoSearchSearchNBC News LogoMSNBC LogoNBC News LogoMSNBC LogoToday Logo
Man, 64, Lived With Back Pain for Decades. A New Treatment Changed His LifeToday LogoSearchSearchNBC News LogoMSNBC LogoNBC News LogoMSNBC LogoToday Logo The perfect tummy control bodysuit, a popcorn gadget, more bestsellers — starting at $8 Sections Shows More Follow today More Brands A 'squishing sound' in his back led to decades of back pain. A new device changed his life When Dennis Bassett was in his 20s, he saw a stalled car and offered to push it for the owner. As he was assisting, he twisted his back and heard a “squishing sound.” “I was helping, being a good Samaritan,” Bassett, now 64, tells TODAY.com. “(My back has) never been the same since.” Over the years, a car accident, pulled muscles and aging took its toll on Bassett's back, and he had constant pain. He tried everything — physical therapy, acupuncture, nerve blockers, and he even developed a drug dependency. Nothing eased his pain. But that was before Bassett underwent an outpatient procedure where a new ...