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Dr.
Christian H.E. Farthing Canterbury, Kent United Kingdom
Maureen Sweeney, Age 65,
Retired
"The pain in my upper back is much
better and I am now walking 2 to 3 miles every day as well
as cycling daily."
Since the age of 13, I had suffered
with frequent and severe migraine attacks, which were extremely
painful and debilitating . In fact, they were so bad that
my mother took me to see numerous specialists, including
one in Harley Street. I was prescribed various anti-inflammatory
drugs which alleviated the pain slightly but also made me
nauseous - none were successful
. The only answer for me was to lie in a dark room with an
ice-pack on my forehead until the pain subsided.
The migraines
would last for 1 to 2 days. I was told that they were due
to the menstrual cycle and that I would be free of them after
the menopause. Regrettably, however, this was not the case.
I then hoped that I would be free of them once I had retired,
but again this did not happen, as often I would go to bed
free of pain yet wake with a severe headache.
At one stage I
was even convinced that I had cancer and so I paid privately
to see a consultant. Having referred me for an MRI scan of
the specific section of my head that was the most painful,
he told me I did not have cancer, but that the particular section
scanned had been damaged by the constant migraine attacks I
had sustained over the years. I was also diagnosed as having
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome in my hands which affected my driving
and ability to hold things for long . On investigation, surgery
was suggested.
For the past 30 to 35 years I have also suffered
with varying degrees of neck and back ache which has grown
progressively worse. In my early twenties I was waiting on
the curb for a bus which caught my hip and knocked me over.
Being young, I got up and proceeded with the day's work. Over
the last 10 to 15 years, I have twice suffered whiplash as
a result of drivers crashing into my stationary car. Also,
over the past 20 years two different GPs have referred me for
back x-rays at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital - both x-rays
were subsequently lost. I lost heart and could not be bothered
to return.
Over the past few years the level of pain in my
neck and back had become so bad that I was unable to walk
far or stand for longer than a few minutes. This impinged
on my ability to cook or garden for any length of time
without needing to lie down . I became despondent
and wondered whether this was the beginning of the end.
I could not believe that just as I was looking forward
to enjoying my retirement, poor health and fate were stepping
in to put paid to such an idea.
One day last year, as I drove
past the Ideal Spine Centre, I saw that Dr Farthing was
offering a free spinal assessment. I was sceptical about
being seen due to my age and long-term history of back
pain. However, Dr Farthing was quite happy to see me, so
the appointment was made.
I was very impressed with the professionalism
and warmth that I received and subsequently with the thoroughness
of the assessment, which included a full medical history. Dr
Farthing examined me and pointed out that my left side was
lower than the right and that I was carrying 26lbs more on
the right (weight bearing difference). An x-ray of my neck
and spine showed that I had 6 major levels of subluxation
in my spine. I also had postural distortions. While giving
me no false hope about the level of improvement he could
effect to the lumbar region, Dr Farthing assured me that
he could help me. He stated that there was no 'quick fix'
and that subluxations required continued spinal adjustments
to obtain and maintain optimum health. A personal programme
of care was devised and I was encouraged to attend the health
workshops and to look at my lifestyle.
I have been receiving adjustments at the Ideal Spine
Centre since January 2006 and I am delighted to say that
other than having had only one migraine, I have not suffered
a single attack! This is remarkable considering
my history of this crippling affliction. The pain in my
upper back is much better and I am now walking 2 to 3 miles
every day as well as cycling daily and recently I walked
6 to 7 miles a day whilst on holiday! The pins
and needles in my hands have also lessened . Following
my recent review with Dr Farthing, I learnt that I now
only have an 8lb difference in my weight bearing.
I regularly
refer friends to the Ideal Spine Centre and I am extremely
grateful to Dr Farthing for all of his help so far, also
to his staff for the courtesy and patience shown to me.
I do not hesitate to tell my friends and others about my
positive experiences and about the importance of having
a spinal check for subluxation and subsequent adjustments
if necessary.
If only the NHS invested more funds in keeping
people healthy rather than concentrating on symptoms and relying
on drug therapy.