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Victor, 60 · Medical
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Medical · Member story · May 27, 2026

Chronic Lower Back Pain Requiring Ongoing Chiropractic Care + Post-Acute Occupational and Physical Therapy Following a Stroke

The costs

  • Cost with insurance: $2,500–$6,000+ annually
  • Cost without insurance: $5,000–$12,000+ annually
  • Cost with Curaechoice: $0

Victor’s Medical Experience

Victor learned about Curaechoice through his employer shortly after starting his job at a manufacturing plant a few years ago. At the time, he had been living with lower back pain for years. “It was right above my hip,” he said. “When I’d get up in the mornings, it felt like it was pulling me down.”

Before using Curaechoice, Victor sought chiropractic care only when the pain became unbearable. Each visit came with an out of-pocket cost that added up quickly. “Most times it was $40 or $50 every visit,” he said. “That made me go less, even though I needed it.” As a result, the pain lingered and affected his daily routine for nearly a decade.

Once Curaechoice became available, Victor scheduled chiropractic care for himself. Soon after, his wife and daughter also began using the benefit for similar care. With regular treatment now accessible, the improvement was immediate. “Once I went, it doesn’t bother me anymore,” he said. After seven to eight years of managing chronic pain, consistent care finally brought relief.

Once I started going to the chiropractor through Curaechoice, my back pain didn’t bother me anymore.
Victor

About a month later

Victor experienced a sudden and unexpected health event. One morning, he noticed difficulty walking and trouble using his right hand. “My fingers wouldn’t work right,” he said. Recognizing something was wrong, he went to the emergency room, where doctors confirmed he had suffered a stroke.

The emergency care was handled immediately, and Victor is now focused on recovery. As part of his post-stroke care plan, he is beginning occupational and physical therapy through Curaechoice. These therapies are helping him regain strength, coordination, and confidence in daily activities. “I’m much better than I was,” he said. While he continues working on balance and foot movement, progress has been steady.

For Victor, having access to follow-up care without worrying about cost has been critical. “Knowing I can go and get the therapy I need without paying out of pocket makes a big difference,” he said. He plans to continue using Curaechoice for ongoing medical needs and rehabilitation as he recovers.

When asked what he would say to coworkers who have not yet used Curaechoice, Victor was direct. “The ones who’ve used it say they love it and I encourage everyone at work to take full advantage if they have not done so,” he said. “It’s helped me more than I expected.”

Being able to get therapy after my stroke without worrying about cost means everything.
Victor

Victor's benefits with Curaechoice

  • Access to Post-stroke Rehabilitation. Curaechoice enabled Victor to pursue occupational and physical therapy following a recent stroke without financial barriers.
  • Zero-cost Musculoskeletal Care. Ongoing chiropractic visits for chronic back pain were fully covered with no copays or out-of-pocket costs
  • Improved Mobility and Daily Function. Regular care relieved years of persistent pain that interfered with everyday movement and comfort.

*Actual member testimonial; member’s name has been changed to protect their confidentiality.

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