Acupuncture patient testimonials: pain

Anna: Headaches

Having had bad headaches for about three weeks, three sessions with Caitlin seemed to clear the headaches up. She is very reassuring and takes a full investigation into your whole health before treatment started. I feel not only headache-less but have more energy. The treatment is not painful — despite initial thoughts about needles — and it is surprisingly relaxing.

I would recommend Caitlin as an excellent practitioner who certainly helped eradicate the headaches. She is very kind and puts you immediately at ease too.

Nick: Pain

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.

Barbara: Sciatica

I contacted Caitlin when my chiropractor suggested acupuncture may help with pain relief. I had been suffering for nearly 6 months with sciatica and had chronic pain in my hip and right leg as a result. This made sleeping difficult and I was unable to stand, sit or lay down for any length of time.

I must admit I was sceptical at first but would have tried anything as pain killers were upsetting my digestion, and I worried about taking too many.

Caitlin was very caring and attentive. She made sure I was relaxed and I felt safe and at ease. After three sessions I felt a definite improvement, and now four weeks on I am sleeping through and getting on with my life. This week I am actually starting to take gentle exercise again which is wonderful. I would certainly recommend giving acupuncture a try for pain relief, and Caitlin is the perfect tonic. You couldn’t find a nicer welcome and more genuine concern.

Jill: Osteo-arthritis

I was diagnosed with osteo-arthritis in my knees and told I would need both replaced but, at the present time, my age excluded me from surgery. Any weightbearing exercise, including simply walking, was painful and my core balance affected. A friend had read that acupuncture could be effective and although I wasn’t convinced I was prepared to give anything a try.

I made an appointment and met Caitlin. She immediately put me at my ease by her warm and welcoming personality and at the initial consultation explained everything in a professional way but in terms that were easy for a layperson to understand. We agreed on four sessions initially with the understanding that we would review the success of the treatment as we went along.

I was amazed after the first session how much better I felt. Caitlin, by her initial questioning had diagnosed not only my arthritis but other conditions which she treated to complement the knee problems. The inserting of needles was not painful and the whole experience was actually quite restful. Cailtin’s knowledge of Chinese medicine is extensive and her advice on diet complimented the acupuncture so I was able to adjust the foods I ate to improve my condition. Over the weeks I found my balance improved and the pain much less. Acupuncture cannot cure arthritis but with Caitlin’s care and sympathetic, expert treatment I am much more mobile, feel less pain, my core stability is stronger and, from being a little sceptical at the start would now recommend acupuncture to everyone.

Judy: Arthritis

I started my series of sessions at Caitlin’s practice with two very painful arthritic knees and no particular anticipation of success. After the treatment finished I can honestly say that the pain has totally been removed and my life has been improved considerably.

Michelle: Back pain

I first went to Caitlin in March 2005 for help with a back injury I had sustained in a horse riding accident. I had been referred to physio after the accident and attended many appointments but wasn’t getting the results I felt I should. Caitlin was providing treatment for my organisation so I was already aware of the benefits of acupressure massage and acupuncture. Within the first few sessions I was feeling the benefits and was back to full mobility within a couple of months after attending weekly treatment sessions. I have since had treatment for a number of other complaints and continue to have monthly sessions.

Acupuncture has made a huge difference to my health and well being and I will continue to advocate the benefits.

Sharon: Head pain

I had been suffering from excruciating head pain, which was totally debilitating and was taking over my life, for approximately 18 months before consulting Caitlin. I was not satisfied with the medical profession’s approach to my problem and decided to try acupuncture.

I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience and have had several treatments with Caitlin where I discovered that I was a good receptor to treatment. The severity and frequency of my pain has been significantly reduced and I would totally recommend acupuncture with Caitlin to anyone.