I know what it means to take back control of your life and your health through sheer determination. At the age of 25, in an effort to provide a better life for my family I devoted 7 years to getting an education via night classes while working long shifts in a manufacturing company. I had no idea what a full night’s rest or a day without multiple pots of coffee felt like. At the age of 30 I was popping ibuprofen daily for back pain and even the act of brushing my teeth became a careful act. I made the decision to take back control of my health. I started by fixing my spine and signing up for a 5k.