TESTAMONIAL
Ostioarthritis, Stenosis and Sciatica
In August of 2002, I began to experience back problems. The pain was in my lower spine area on the left side. I went to see my Primary Care Physician, who ordered an x-ray, which showed osteoarthritis. Since I was still having pain, a MRI was ordered which showed 4 bulging disc, severe spinal stenosis, general deterioration and sciatic nerve impingement. I had always had a congenital spine condition, but had never had any problems till now.
I was referred to a spinal surgeon who ordered Cortisone injections. The shot seem to help some, but after the first week, the symptoms returned. The surgeon was non-committal regarding how successful the out come of surgery might be. It could be successful, or it might make my situation a whole lot worse. With this advice, I decided not to have the surgery and try to “live with it”.
In December 2002, My Primary Care Physician placed me on medication to help with the pain. She also recommended I try physiotherapy, electrical stimulation and massage. The exercises did help me cope with the pain.
In June of 2003, I had twelve sessions with a chiropractor and had some relief. She told me` that she couldn’t do any more for me.
In January of 2004, I had six treatments with Dr. He who was recommended to me by my Chiropractor. My pain slowly began to decrease. In February of this year, my Primary Care Physician said I could gradually discontinue using the medication, since the pain had ceased.
Now I am able to get back to my daily activities that including walking two miles a day for 35 years. I continue get once a month maintenance treatments with Dr. He.
I will forever be grateful for my return to good health, and feel that without having had acupuncture that I would still be severe lower back and leg pain. I also feel that all forms of medicine have their place in today’s complex healing process and I am grateful for my Primary Care, Chiropractic and Acupuncture Physician work together to make a better life for me.
-C. K. Allen
(Letter condensed by staff due to length)