Sleeping through the night

I began my treatment a year ago... I chose Chiropractic for two reasons. First, I have had a series of unsatisfactory experiences seeking conventional medical treatment. Second, several days prior to my accident a friend described his own experiences with Chiropractic and his testimonial was so glowing it stuck in my mind.

My left big toe, which I jammed several years ago in a skiing accident has been sore and often painful. There has been no noticeable discomfort for three months.

My right hip has been sore and painful enough to make driving a car longer than one hour an ordeal. This symptom, which had no cause that I can explain, has disappeared. Three weeks ago I drove five hours to Massachusetts with no discomfort.

I still have a chronic stiff neck on my left side which has been a recurring painful problem since I can remember. However, since starting treatment this problem recurs less often and with less severity. Often when discomfort begins I am able to move my own bone structure using stretching exercises learned under Chiropractic and stop the pain.

My personal medical doctor could offer only x-ray, pain killers, arthritis medication or surgery; all of which seem very unhealthy and too expensive.

On top of being able to sit at my desk and work for two hours with no back or hand discomfort; I am sleeping through the night consistently for the first time in years; I have ended my addiction to caffeine ; I have not had an alcoholic drink since January 1, 1998; I can garden, work on my house or walk in the woods for hours.

In my estimation, all insured people would be better served and much money saved if every person were required to be examined by a Chiropractor before being allowed to seek treatment from a medical doctor.

F.C., 51
County employee & athlete

New York