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Chiropractic care - Testimonials
Arthritis & Fibromyalgia
by Pat Richter
I’ve had arthritis in my cervical spine and lower back for 30 years. I have had shooting pains down my right leg and violent headaches lasting 2-3 days. I have also been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Its intensity on a scale of 1 to 10 was usually an 8. I just about had to give up the things I love: bowling, knitting, and gardening, as these activities were too painful to pursue. The pain interefered with my sleep. My problems were getting progressively worse.
Over the years, I’ve had extensive physiotherapy, been to pain clinics, and had all the newest anti-inflammatory pills as they hit the market. Orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists couldn’t help me. I used to sleep with a cervical collar, and take tylenol and viox to reduce my pain. Finally, I came to Dr. Hardick’s office. Even though I had been told by an orthopedist to never have a chiropractor touch my neck, I could not continue to let the pain rule my life.
Dr. Hardick’s X-rays of my spine showed a great amount of degeneration related to long-standing subluxations in my neck and lower back. He said that with time and consistency, chiropractic care would help me. I opted for corrective care, and my early results were incredible!
Instantly, my headaches were reduced. I’ve had only 2 mild headaches since I started chiropractic care two months ago! I am so glad I made the decision to try chiropractic. I now move better and easier than I have for years. I can more easily knit, swim, and pursue my favourite activities.
Whether you’ve been told that your problems can’t be helped, or that “you’ve tried everything,” I can assure you that everything hasn’t been done unless chiropractic has been included. Don’t let another doctor or another person tell you differently, because chiropractic care could change your life – it has mine.
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