Nick

I had been suffering on a regular basis from a ruptured disc in between the shoulder blades. When an attack occurred the pain was excruciating and very debilitating. I was unable to concentrate on any day to day tasks in life since the pain ran through the shoulder to the chest and down my left arm, culminating in severe tenderness in the left hand and a pins and needles effect. It would take about five days to build up this pain then last for up to ten weeks. No amount of strong prescribed pain killers would take the pain away and I was told that an operation could lead to paralysis from the neck down. The end result was that I would try anything to relieve the agony.

The last attack led me to try acupuncture to relieve the pain. I was astonished that after only three sessions the pain not only receded but cleared completely. I must add that this was done in conjunction with an equivalent number of sessions in physiotherapy to manipulate the area. However, I had already been trying physio but with no immediate benefits on previous attacks. I can only say that I am eternally grateful to Caitlin for this relief in such quick time. My life has returned to normal with no side effects. I am expecting the problem to return, but now know I need only to book in for the same treatment.  I also don't need to rely on any prescribed drugs, which had been contributing to digestive problems.

Thank you Caitlin for your help.

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