In my previous method of disseminating information about chiropractic, health, etc. (The Bend Newsletter), I included a section called 'Patient X-Files'. The X-Files told of a recent success story I had in my practice. Blogging now allows me to post information more regularly, including more Patient X-Files. Unfortunately, the switch to blogging meant that I lost my previous X-Files. So, today's post serves to populate the Bend Blog with my previous Patient X-Files. If you haven't read them in the past, enjoy them now. If this X-File is old news to you, I apologize and promise to have new Files posted soon.
Patient X-Files: Mid-Back Pain
Patient X presented to my office with upper and middle back pain which had been persistent for the past six (6) months. The pain would appear at its worst in the morning, upon waking, and while lying down before bedtime. Several months of physiotherapy proved unsuccessful, thus motivating patient X to seek out my chiropractic care. Following a thorough examination including appropriate orthopaedic, neurological and chiropractic testing patient X was diagnosed with thoracic spine joint dysfunction with associated erector spinae muscle spasms. Treatment for this condition included chiropractic adjustments, low level laser therapy, massage techniques, and prescription home exercises. Patient X and I were happy to resolve his six-month old back injury in only five (5) treatments, over a span of two and a half weeks. And, most importantly, patient X has resumed performing his favourite activities and hobbies without the hindrance of back pain.
Another chiropractic & laser therapy success story!
