Heather Austin had always been blessed with great health. She easily balanced her career as a clinical social worker at UCI Health with a slew of activities for her two teens. Every morning, she ran three miles, a habit dating to her college days.
Two years ago, Austin began feeling what she described as “electric shocks” that traveled from her hips down both legs. Over time, the pain intensified, leaving her barely able to walk, let alone drive her children to school.
