Living With HOPE Guest: Chris Greulich

Christopher Greulich, 26, is a young man dedicated to helping those who suffer from chronic pain and changing the way that pain conditions are viewed and handled in the medical community. A chronic pain sufferer himself, Chris battles Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) with associated dystonia, non-healing wounds, muscle wasting, and osteoporosis. He also is a long-time fighter of spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and related osteoarthritis. Chris advocates for those battling debilitating and painful physical/neurological conditions coming a perspective of one who can truly understand the physical, mental, and emotional challenges that these situations present.

Though currently unable to participate in athletics due to the effects of severe CRPS, Chris is a lover of sports and physical exercise. He has been involved in athletics for most of his life, both as a participant and a fan, and looks forward to the day that he might regain the physical ability to participate in some capacity again.

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