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I suffered with severe sciatica for about five years, long enough to believe that I would carry the malady to my grave.  Sleep was not restful because I could only sleep on my back.  Because of the pain, even short walks were difficult after only two blocks.  My legs felt like two tree trunks, heavy and stiff, so I went out as little as possible.

Therapeutic massage and chiropractic treatments provided some relief for a few days at most.  David... Read more »

After injuring my left shoulder, I had several months of physical therapy. I regained *almost* full usage of my shoulder and continued with physical therapy exercises on my own, but had to stop. Then the shoulder pain got much worse. I saw an orthopedic surgeon and was diagnosed with a frozen shoulder. Before trying a cortisone shot, I wanted to better understand the alternatives. I recalled how a friend had been helped by David and decided to give acupuncture a... Read more »

I came to David 12 weeks after having my first child.  Along with the joy of having a healthy little boy, I began experiencing post-partum anxiety accompanied by insomnia.  The baby was beginning to sleep through the night, but I was not!  It was becoming increasingly difficult to get through each day on very little sleep.  The lack of sleep also increased the anxiety.  After deciding against medication, I decided to give acupuncture a try.  I am so glad I... Read more »