Herniated Lumbar Discs

Dear Helen,
I am grateful for the help you have given me. Thirteen years ago, I herniated three lumbar discs in a car accident. Since my injury I have suffered from left and right leg radiating pain in addition to generalized lower back pain. I treated my symptoms for 13 years with more than 12 epidural injections and varied time periods of anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxers. My pain was exacerbated and I started taking 800mg of ibuprofen three times a day. I came to see you in hopes of finding an alternative to ineffective conventional methods as I did not want to undergo more epidurals. I realized I could not continue taking medications to mask my problem. During my first treatment I was pleased to see your true interest in understanding and isolating the nature of my problem. Additionally, once the needles were placed my pain began to subside. Over the next few weeks I began to notice that the relief would last a little longer following treatment. After three months of treatment I am proud to say that I no longer take daily medication and can walk on my treadmill without pain! I have been able to lose 20 pounds since working with you. Thank you again for your dedication and skill.
-Eric Richardson, MS