Patient Stories
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Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis
Hip Pain Hip Arthritis Osteoarthritis Bone on Bone
Back Pain, Sciatica, Bulging/Herniated/Slipped Disc and DDD
Back Pain Bulging Disc Herniated Disc DDD
Spinal Stenosis Bone Spurs
Stenosis Bone Spurs
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tendon Tear, Tendonitis and Tendinosis
Tendon Injury Tendonitis Tendonosis
Ligament and Muscle Tear, Sprain and Strain
Ligament Injury Muscle Strain
Bone Fracture and Stress Fracture
Bone Fracture Stress Fracture
Cartilage Injury
Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis
Hip Pain
Successful Treatment of Hip Pain
U Myo (Dr. Tom) Aung, Lac, Daly City, CA 94015 United States
An 87 year old woman had a hip replacement 2 years ago and could not stand for minutes without excessive pain. She was forced to sit all day and had to hire a nurse to perform general house duties. It turned out that there was scarring tissue where the surgery was done in the hip causing pain. She applied herbal treatment to the hip. After one week, she reported significant pain reduction. After four treatments, she could walk without pain again.
Severe Hip Pain and Digestive Problems Can Be Eliminated
Brian Hess, DC, Culpeper, VA 22701 United States
John is a 55 year old very active male. His hobbies are surfing, dancing and he dearly loves the outdoor Florida lifestyle. He came to me complaining of bilateral hip pain, which started about five years previous. He has tried a lot of different therapies without very much success and was very concerned he would have to give up dancing because of restricted mobility and pain. He was very much interested in the prevention of hip replacement in future years.
Upon examination it was discovered that he had severe bilateral hip tightness with noticeable limitation of mobility and his hips felt cold to the touch with hardening of the hips and surrounding muscle tissue.
During the consultation he also reported having low energy, felt stiff all over and had a history of acid reflux, stomach ulcers and periodic stomach pain.
He was given herbal treatment. The first week into the treatment his hips felt a little more painful, especially at night. By the second week the hip pain had subsided and he felt that he was moving better. At his follow up consultation two weeks later, he reported an immediate increase in energy upon starting the therapy. He was told to continue his treatment protocol. At week three his Tango instructor commented on his improved flexibility.
John had continued to improve. As a result of the treatment, the pain in his hips had gone and he could do a 180 degree contra-body twist in his dance class. He also had much more energy and his digestive symptoms had all been resolved. He slept better now than he had for many years.
Hip Arthritis
Successful Treatment of Hip Osteoarthritis
Nancy Stern, DC, Albuquerque, NM 87114 United States, 2009
A female patient, age 64, was diagnosed with right hip osteoarthritis in 2009. She had a restricted range of motion and suffered from pain upon walking.
Dr. Stern prescribed a combined treatment program composed of herbal treatment solution, non-forced chiropractic care as well as dietary and homeopathic remedies (three sessions).
As a result, the pain had been eliminated completely. She was in far better condition and showed an improved range of motion as well as greater ease of walking. The results sustained for two years before some maintenance became necessary.
Osteoarthritis
Successful Treatment of Severe Osteoarthritis
Ela Corcoran, Homeopathic Practitioner, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 United States
A 66 year old male war veteran came in for treatment of severe knee osteoarthritis. The patient was considering knee surgery because his knee pain was interfering with one of his favorite pastimes: dancing. Dr. Corcoran recommended the herbal treatment for his severe osteoarthritis. After 3 months of treatment, the patient no longer experienced pain or inflammation in his knee, and he was able to dance again without surgery.
Osteoarthritis Reversed!
Felicia M. Dyess, Jacksonville , FL 32223 United States, 2011
A 62 year old female patient came to see me in early November 2011 complaining of inflammation and pain in her left hand. The patient had visual arthritic changes (swelling) in the knuckle of both her thumb and forefinger, her hand was stiff and hot to the touch, and the patient was unable to make a fully closed fist. Patient was diagnosed with osteoarthritis. I treated patient with acupuncture for several weeks and recommended additional home therapy with herbal treatment and oral herbal solution to decrease inflammation and improve circulation.
The lady came in for her acupuncture session after 6 days of herbal therapy. The inflammation and swelling was gone and the patients skin was malleable and her hand was no longer hot to the touch. The female patient had applied the herbal treatment and taken the oral herbal solution. Patient was now pain free and able to make a closed fist. She was extremely happy with the quick results she had received and had not felt the need to come in for treatment till the time when the case was recorded.
Bone on Bone
Elimination of Knee Pain from Bone-on-Bone Osteoarthritis
Kathy Ulrich. DC, Albuquerque, New Mexico, August 2003
The narrative of the practitioner:
“One of my elderly patients, a women in her mid 80’s, had bone-on-bone condition as indicated by her X-Ray examination. She used the herbal treatment for her right knee. In her 2nd month with treatment she was once again capable of using her exercise stationary-bicycle. I am encouraging all patients at my chiropractic office to use the herbal treatment. ”
Back Pain, Sciatica, Bulging/Herniated/Slipped Disc and DDD
Back Pain
Successful Treatment of Upper Back Pain – 2 Cases
Karen Willfahrt, ND, RN, BSN, Phoenix, AZ 85020 United States
Case 1
82 year old patient presented with an acute onset of pain just medial to the right scapula. Patient has a history of vertebral fractures in the thoracic region. She has undergone treatment to stabilize the fractures, but suffers with occasional back spasms and pain.
Patient has received a treatment of a 2 week session with herbal topical formula and herbal oral formula for this same problem in the past. The pain was improved by 70% after two days and was pain-free after 5 days.
Patient is seen routinely, on a monthly or every other month basis, for maintenance treatments with acupressure, nutritional and herbal counseling.
Case 2
55-year old patient was seen with a one day history of severe pain at the level of T4. Patient had been sitting in the back seat of a car for a total of four hours the night before, as well as cold and rain during a football game.
On awakening, patient states she had severe stabbing pain and could barely move. Patient was seen in her home and received an acupressure treatment and herbal formula was applied to the affected area. The pain was improved by 80% almost immediately and was completely gone after the application of the herbal formula over a 5 day period.
This patient receives monthly maintenance acupressure treatments, in addition to nutrition and herbal maintenance for underlying medical conditions.
Bulging Disc
Successful Resolution of Bulging Disc
Earl Moore, DC, Crestview, FL 32536 United States, 2010
A female patient, 68 years of age, came for treatment in 2010. She had been diagnosed with a bulging disc in her lower back. She suffered from severe pain (8-9 out of 10) as well as a decreased range of motion. The MD had suggested surgery but the patient declined as much as she refused to be on drugs. Instead she was using a few supplements to support her health.
Dr. Moore applied a combined treatment program composed of chiropractic care, electric muscle stimulation, herbal treatment, massage and heat. The treatment program lasted for a total of one month. One session of preventative maintenance every other month had been applied afterwards.
The outcome had been truly positive. Upon finishing the treatment program the patient had become completely pain-free. The full range of motion was restored. The results had been sustained ever since.
Herniated Disc
Successful Multiple Disc Herniations Treatment
Vladimir Turovskiy, Aventura, FL 33160 United States
57 year old male with disc herniations at three levels in thoracic spine. This patient suffered traumatic injury approximately 1 1/2 years ago. Patient initially came to this office three months ago with complaints of constant mid-back pain which he rated 4-5 on 1-10 scale with 10 being worst pain. He was suffering this level of pain despite narcotic pain medications. If he would miss his medication, pain would increase to 9-10. In addition to localized pain in thoracic spine he was suffering from pain radiating to his right arm and shoulder joint. He rated this pain 5-6.
Prior to his acupuncture evaluation he was treated with physical therapy including aqua therapy and various pain and anti-inflammatory medications.
While in my care, patient was treated with 30 minute acupuncture sessions twice weekly and with local herbal treatment.
After receiving 24 acupuncture treatments and four sessions of herbal treatments. He reported his back pain at 2-4 without pain medication with periods of no pain at all. His shoulder pain was at 0-2 level.
He was able to tolerate a much higher intensity of physical therapy, as well as, increased daily activities. His sleep improved as did his digestive distress caused by medications. He continued with his acupuncture treatment.
Successful Resolution of Severe Disc Herniation
Noreen Long, DC, Black Mountain, NC 28711 United States, 2011
A male patient, age 45, came for treatment in February 2011. He had been diagnosed with severe disc protrusion (C3/C4) which caused dramatic pain (10 out of 10) radiating down from the neck to the arm below the elbow. It included tingling in two fingers. The pain was caused by the nerve which was bruised by the herniated disc. The patient showed a significant limitation in range of motion.
A combined treatment program was applied. It was composed of chiropractic adjustments, herbal treatment, ultrasound as well as neuromuscular release (special massage technique). The program was prescribed for a total of three weeks (3 times a week) and two more times afterwards. Upon completion of the 9 sessions the patient started an intersegmental traction program for one month (5 sessions once a week).
The outcome of the treatment had been outstanding. Upon completion of the three-week program the patient had regained his full range of motion. The pain had been completely removed. He returned to his full duties as a carpenter (physical work). The results had been sustained ever since. The patient was very happy with the outcome.
DDD
Successful Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease
Earl Moore, DC, Crestview, FL 32536 United States
Dr. Moore had a female patient in her late 60s with chronic lower back problems due to her degenerative disc disease. Dr. Moore recommended local herbal solutions to strengthen and repair the discs, along with oral herbal solutions for kidney and microcirculation support. While the patient initially planned on a treatment of 6 sessions, the improvement she experienced from just three sessions was so remarkable that she was able to give the other 3 treatment sessions to a family member. She told Dr. Moores: “I did so well I did not even need the last 3!”
Spinal Stenosis and Bone Spurs
Spinal Stenosis
Successful Treatment of Severe Chronic Back Pain
Robert Smatt, LAC, Diplomat of Acupuncture Orthopedics, M. Sc. Homeopathy, San Diego, CA 92117 United States
A male patient, 51 years old, suffered from severe and chronic back pain (almost ten out of ten) for at least eight years. He had been diagnosed with spinal stenosis (x-rays) and invertible disc protrusion. The patient had been identified as a candidate for surgery but did not consider this as an option. Typical treatment options such as acupuncture or spinal decompression had been tried. Nothing turned out to be successful. Given the constant need for pain killers the patient had a strong desire for a better quality of life without drugs.
Dr. Smatt applied a variety of test work (hormone, body chemistry). Based on the test result, he applied a combined treatment program composed of acupuncture (with micro current), nutritional and herbal treatment, as well as dietary changes. The program consisted of two parts with one session per week. The first one lasted for two months, the second one for a couple of months. Main goals were to remove all grains from the diet and have the patient stay on it.
The results turned out great. The pain was completely removed. The patient was able to have much more energy and stayed on the dietary schedule. The good conditions had been sustained ever since.
Successful Healing of Stenosis
Arnold Weinberg, DC, Narberth, PA 19072 United States
A female patient in her late 60ies was diagnosed with stenosis in her low back. The patient suffered from severe pain (10 out of 10). It radiated down to the legs and feet.
Dr. Weinberg applied a combined treatment program of two months (three sessions per week). It was composed of low force adjustments, a decompression therapy in various modalities and herbal treatments.
The patient had great results. The pain was completely removed. She was able to do overseas travel to Israel immediately after the 2 months protocol had been completed. No maintenance had been necessary ever since (for a couple of years now).
Bone Spurs
Successful Treatment of Bone Spurs
Valerie Ozsu, MSN, CNM, NP, Vacaville, CA 95688 United States
Patient’s Narrative:
I had a woman who had a new water filter installed on her ranch. The calcium/magnesium ration was off (as we discovered in her evaluation) that led up to her developing bone spurs. We worked on diet, and used a PEMF machine, but she had great pain hopping off her horse and pain doing daily chores. I put her on the herbal treatment protocol for bone spurs, and she had 50% recovery. She changed her water filter and she continued to improve. Patient was very satisfied with the results.
Successfully Resolving Bone Spurs
Stephen Warren, DC, Owasso, OK 74055 United States
A female patient was diagnosed with substantial bone spur at her toes. She was treated with herbal solutions, and the result was very positive: the patient’s bone spur became controllable again.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Successful Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sed Rahimi, LAC/ND/Master Iridology, Thornhill, ON L3T2A7 Canada
A female patient, age 38, had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2010. She suffered from severe pain in all parts of the body including her hands. Her ESR amounted to 80 and her SHRP to 7 (very high values).
Dr. Rahimi started the patient on a two month treatment program. It was composed of herbal treatment solutions, fish oil as well as an anti-inflammatory products. In addition, a healthy diet had been introduced.
The treatment program reduced the pain by 70-80% within two weeks. The herbal solution was applied for a total of 2 months. For preventative reasons the patient still uses fish oil. The patient has kept the diet until now.
The patient had almost no pain at the end of the treatment program (after 2 months). A patient diagnoses after three months yielded an ESR of 20 and an SHRP of 3 (substantial reduction as a result of the treatment). The results had been sustained ever since.
Successful Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Ronald Mullen , AP, Stuart, FL 34994 United States
A 57 year old male presents with stiffness and soreness bilaterally in all joints of the upper and lower extremities. Symptoms are aggravated by walking, especially the ankle joints, which swell severely and produce extreme pain. He reports his condition is getting worse and that he had to leave his employment six months earlier and is now completely disabled. He has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis by his previous MD.
After TCM examination, he was given acupuncture treatment and herbal solutions. At his next appointment, three days later, he reported that the swelling in his left ankle had disappeared within the first 24 hours, with other symptoms beginning to improve. Continuing this protocol, after one week, he reported all symptoms had improved approximately 70%. With continued treatment and herbs for three additional weeks, he reports improvement at 80%. He continues to improve at the time of this writing, and is planning to return to work soon. In his own words, he says the treatment has given me my life back.
P.S. Eight months later, the patient did another blood test and found that the Rh factor became negative.
Tendon Tear, Tendonitis and Tendinosis
Tendon Injury
Successful Healing of Tear in Shoulder
Arnold Weinberg, DC, Narberth, PA 19072 United States
Two year ago, a male weight lifter in his 60ies tore his shoulder. He was diagnosed with a bad tear. The pain level was severe (10 out of 10).
Dr. Weinberg applied a one month treatment protocol composed of adjustments, ultrasound, electronic acupuncture (several modalities), hydro massage, exercise and herbal treatment solutions.
After completing the treatment protocol the weight lifter had no pain left. He started exercising again. Maintenance had not been necessary ever since.
Successful Healing Process of 7mm Tear in Tendon
Shawn Pallotti, DC, King George, VA 22485 United States
A 45 year old migrant worker had been exposed to very hard physical labor over many years. He came with a 7mm tear in his tendon muscle junction which had been diagnosed based on an MRI. The orthopedic had suggested surgery. The patient, however, did not have time due to the work load on the farm. His entire right side had been dysfunctional.
Dr. Pallotti applied two sessions of the herbal treatment, one month each session (to make it affordable). He also worked on his soft tissue based on two pro adjusters (two mechanical guns which introduce mechanical force to hit any abnormality in the tissues as well as any swelling and fixation). In addition, adjustments at C7 and the T1 rib have been applied.
The patient had seen great improvement as the pain level continuously decreased.
Tendonitis
Successful Treatment of Severe Bilateral Patella Tendonitis
Dionne McClain, DC, Los Angeles, CA 90048 United States, 2001
A male patient, 49 years old, came for treatment in March 2011. He had been diagnosed with bilateral patella tendonitis characterized by severe pain (8 out of 10) and tenderness. The medical doctor had tried anti-inflammatory drugs but did not have any success. The patient played competitive basketball in a league.
Dr. McClain applied a combined treatment program composed of chiropractic treatment, herbal treatments, additional supplements (Omega 3 and Glucosamine) as well as myofascial release. Five sessions with about 30 minutes per treatment were implemented for a total of four weeks.
The pain was completely eliminated. The level of tenderness had been reduced from 8 to 2 and continued to decrease at the time the case was recorded. The maintenance care of the patient was chiropractic care only twice a month.
Tendinosis/Chronic Tendonitis
Successful Treatment of 25 Soccer Players Against Acute Tendon Apathy
Marco Cazares, DC, Indio, CA 92201 United States
The following study presents a clinical review of 25 patients (soccer players) with lower extremity tendinopathy. Of this sample, 14 patients were seen for acute medial collateral tendonitis. 6 patients came for acute deltoid ligament strains (Great 1 to Great 2). The remaining 5 patients suffered from knee patella tendonitis associated with the Osgood Shatter syndrome. A review of all patients yielded the following common symptoms:
1. tenderness,
2. joint effusion and edema,
3. Decreased joint motion by at least 40%,
4. Pain with active motion and weight bearing.
Based on the radiologic findings 95% of the injuries (with the exception of three cases) proved to be normal. Positive cases revealed avulsion fractures with non displacement.
All 25 cases have been submitted to a trial therapy using ice packs and taping orthotic support. Every patient of the sample was prescribed with the herbal treatment. No other physical therapy was performed.
All 25 patients obtained very good to excellent responses (after the first week of trial). For more than 86% of the patients, two sessions of the herbal treatment were sufficient for an almost total resolution of the symptoms). 24% of the sample required four sessions of the herbal treatment to obtain the same response. It is noted that the use of herbal treatment of acute tendinopathy is a promising treatment protocol for all physicians who encounter this condition. A larger group trial should be performed.
Successful Healing of Tendon Apathy
Ralph Santora, DC, Bethlehem, CT 06751 United States
A male patient in his 50ies suffered from tendon apathy when arriving in 2010. His pain level had been fluctuating between 5-10 (scale between 0 and 10). The patient was not able to exercise anymore. Particularly running seemed to be impossible. The pain had existed for several years and permanently showed up in the morning when waking up. Any treatment tried so far had failed.
Dr. Santora prescribed a treatment program of a total of three weeks with herbal treatment solutions. The improvement was remarkable. The pain had been completely eliminated after three weeks. The result had sustained ever since for more than one year.
Chronic Tendonitis
Completely Healing of Tendonitis in 1 Week
Christy L. Constantin, D.C., The Woodlands, Texas, January, 2005
This is the narrative of the practitioner:
“My experience with herbal musculoskeletal treatment solutions has been very positive each time I’ve used them, either with myself or my patients. My husband and I have been building our own home for the past year, so have been prone to multiple overuse and sprain/strain type injuries. I had used the herbal treatment solutions primarily as a last resort when I’ve been unable to resolve the particular injury myself. I’ve used them for a hamstring strain (refused to resolve after 3 months of treatment), wrist extension tendonitis (3 times!), AC joint sprain and rotator cuff tendonitis. In all cases, resolution was accomplished after the 2nd or 3rd session of the herbal treatment. The injuries were often to the point that I was barely able to function (especially the wrist extension tendonitis and resultant wrist or finger pain) before using the herbal treatment. The pain was detectably diminished after even just the first session. I’ve also used the herbal treatment successfully on several chronic, non-resolving rotator cuff tendonitis patients, and it has resolved their pain successfully each time.”
Ligament and Muscle Tear, Sprain and Strain
Ligament Injury
Healing of a 2nd Degree Ankle Sprain in 4 Days
James Guetzkow, MD FP, Los Gatos, California, February 2004
This is the narrative of the practitioner:
“I saw a patient who was a vigorous, healthy, young triathlon athlete, who was running as per his usual custom on December 12, 2001, when he suffered a lateral inversion sprain of the right lateral ankle. He was seen at the ambulatory care center of Kaiser Hospital on Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, the following day, where an x-ray was taken and a second degree sprain documented. The x-rays were negative for fracture. He was given a walking boot brace and told to wear it for six weeks.
He was seen in my office on December 17, as he had learned of the herbal treatment, and hoped this would help an early cure. On examination of the right lateral ankle it was ecchymotic and swollen both above and below the right lateral malleolus. The herbal treatment was applied, and more was given for the patient to continue the treatment on alternate days.
He returned to the office on December 21, 2001, and reported that he had been able to resume his exercise and, in fact, earlier that day he had bicycled for 45 minutes without any pain. He noticed that the swelling had gone away and the pain was virtually cleared. He iwas no longer using a boot brace. He reported there was some residual swelling in the supralateral malleolar area; however, this was not where herbal treatment had been applied. On examination the area of application no longer had any swelling, and there was no laxity of effusion of the ankle joint noticed. There was a slight residual ecchymosis covering most of the lateral foot. The bony prominences were nontender. He was walking without a limp. He stated that he had been active throughout the week in his usual way, with his usual work, and had not spent time with the foot elevated. My impression was that this was a severe sprain with soft-tissue injury, partial tear of the lateral collateral ligaments, and a joint effusion. I was extremely impressed by the rapidity of clearing and returning of function that occurred in just four days for the areas using the herbal treatment.”
Muscle Strain
Healing of a 6 Weeks Old Muscle Strain in 5 Days
Domenico Manconi, PT, Sydney, Australia, March 2004
This is the narrative of the practitioner:
“The patient I was treating had a 1st degree muscle strain in his thigh. I was treating his leg with soft tissue massage and I also made the patient do rehabilitation exercises to strengthen the area but for 6 weeks the thigh was not responding. I decided to use the herbal treatment on the thigh and continue the exercises in between. With just twice the herbal treatment the strain was completely healed in 5 days. I was amazed and he was able to continue playing sports with no pain.”
Bone Fracture and Stress Fracture
Bone Fracture
Successful Treatment of a Rib Fracture
Carla Miller, DC, East Orange, NJ 07019 United States, 2010
In January 2010, a 53 year old female patient came in for treatment of a rib fracture caused by a car accident she had suffered earlier. The patient was in constant pain, 9 out of 10. Ms. Miller stabilized the patient’s injury with a dorsal vest and treated the patient with adjustments and herbal treatment solutions. After the first session, the patient noticed a 30% decrease in pain. By the time the patient finished the third session of the herbal treatments, her pain had disappeared and she was fully recovered.
Bone Fracture
Successful Healing of Foot Stress Fracture of a Ballet Dancer
Gregory Lind, DC Milpitas, CA 95035 United States
A 17 year old female patient suffered from an acicular fracture, a torn toe tendon, and a ligament sprain in November 2010. Three forms of tissue had been affected. The patient is a ballet dancer (highest class, pre-professional level). lLind prescribed a combined treatment of herbal treatment solutions, massage and adjustments (once a week for 4-5 weeks) in 2010. The patient was back on the dance floor by mid January 2011.
In March of 2011 she suffered from another injury (right foot). Two MRIs (ankle and foot) were taken. A soft tissue injury was diagnosed (no fracture). A two months resting period between March and May was prescribed (right foot was rested in a boot). In addition, three sessions of herbal treatment were applied. The herbal treatment solutions were instrumental in a speedy recovery.
The patient had been back taking full-time dancing classes since June 2011. She was preparing her assignment at the Oregon Ballet Theater starting in September 2011.
Bone Fracture
Successful Healing of Spiral Fracture of Fibula
Clemency Knox, Lac, Annapolis, MD 21401 United States, 2010
A female patient (physical education teacher), 53 years of age, came for treatment in 2010. She had been diagnosed with a spiral fracture of the fibula playing ice hockey. Her leg had been immobilized with a soft compression boot. It had been very tender to the touch. The patient was not supposed to walk on the injured foot. She suffered from a moderate pain level.
A combined treatment program composed of acupuncture and herbal remedies was applied. The results of the treatment have been remarkable. The patient was enabled to continue teaching her physical education classes with little pain (using her feet). She experienced a fast healing process. Upon completion of the treatment cycle she had no pain left. She was very happy with the treatment process as well as its results.
Bone Fracture/Stress Fracture
Successful Treatment of Multiple Stress and Complete Fractures (Shoulder Area)
Stephen Lippmann, MS, LAc, Dipl. Ac. Hartsdale, NY 10530 United States, 2005– Michael
A female patient, 60 years old, came for treatment in 2005. She had tripped on a hole in the sidewalk at night. As a result, she smashed her left shoulder in multiple places and multiple bones. She suffered from severe fractures from stressed to completely broken. Her level of pain was outrageous (10 out of 10). The medical doctor had prescribed painkillers.
She consulted with an orthopedic surgeon. He had expressed concern that the patient may not use her left shoulder ever again. As a consequence, he had immobilized her left arm completely (strapped it down so it cannot move).
Dr. Lippmann prescribed an herbal treatment program. The orthopedic surgeon had recommended the positioning of the herbal treatment.
After six weeks into the herbal treatment the patient went to see the orthopedic surgeon for a checkup. The surgeon was completely surprised about the fast healing process so far. He decided to have the left arm unstrapped. Then he placed it in a sling for another six weeks.
After three months of treatment the patient continue the herbal treatment protocol for maintenance (to deal with remaining chronicle pain issues). Her pain level had been dramatically reduced (now 2-3 out of 10 down from 10). The pain had also changed from permanent to rather sporadic. After some further months the patient had been fully recovered.
Cartilage Injury
Meniscus Injury
Successfully Healing Torn Meniscus in Left Knee (Took away pain and totally improved function)
Scott Rothman, DC, Wayne, PA 19087 United States, 2004
A male patient, age 46, was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee in 2004 (tear in cartilage). Various attempts of treatment (ultrasound, electric muscle stimulation, acupuncture, flexibility and strength, exercise) had failed to deliver complete relief. Functional improvement amounted to about 50% only after a four week treatment.
The patient started to use herbal treatment solutions. Within minutes after beginning the first herbal treatment the pain level reduced by at least 50%. After two weeks of herbal treatment, the patient had regained 90% functionality (90% of the time the patient is 100% free of pain and 100% functional). A maintenance care had been applied ever since. The results had sustained ever since (for 7 years now). It can be expected that the herbal treatment solution helped the body to repair the tear.
Meniscus Injury
Successful Treatment of Knee Injury
Jack Kucheran, DC, Calgary, AB T1Y6X3 Canada, 2011
Condition: Torn Medial Meniscus/left knee pain, medial knee pain, joint restriction and loss of range of motion (ROM), left leg muscle atrophy, unable to climb stairs up or down without pain, experienced pain every step and had a limp.
Products/Treatments Used: chiropractic, electro-laser, acupuncture, laser, herbal treatments and a liquid herbal intake formula
Treatment timeline: June 2011: herbal treatments were started in October 2011
Improvements: less left knee pain, increase ROM and strength, 95% better, patient is able to climb stairs up or down without pain, no limp, increased strength.
Quality of Life Improvement: No more pain walking, can climb stairs up and down without pain. The patient went skiing downhill and there was no problem, went cross country skiing for 6 hours/24 KLMs and there was no problem. The patient started doing weights again, rebounding (trampoline) 20-25 minutes, there was no problem either. The patient was very satisfied.