Prior to having chronic pain, John Kay was ambitious in all aspects of his life. He married early and, through hard work, advanced quickly in his father’s land surveying company, often volunteering for the most challenging assignments that would set him apart from the rest.

John’s eagerness helped him climb the ranks at work, but it was also the initial contributor to his life with pain. While surveying a particularly rugged site, John slid down a 20-foot rock, knowing immediately as he came to a stop on his backside that his injury was serious.