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Dr. Hakan Bilal of St Albans in the state Victoria, Australia

About four years ago, I'd hurt my back at work. I went to the doctor who'd then referred me to a physiotherapist. I was treated for about six months, after which I was told that my back was in good condition again. I was young and didn't know any better. So for me, this diagnosis was good news, and at this stage the treatment ended.

A few years later, sometime in November 2005 I woke up early one morning with back pains I could no longer bear. I knew that I had to do something about it. This had been a regular occurrence for weeks if not months prior. My sleeping patterns had become irregular and I started walking awkwardly. The pain had become so severe that I contemplated on quitting my job, which I believed was encouraging the pain. I decided that I wasn't going to let my back pains dictate my way of life any longer. So I picked the phone book and dialled the number of the nearest chiropractor to me. This is how I stumbled across Health Wise Chiropractic.

Not knowing what to expect, I was a bit nervous because all I knew about chiropractors is that they "crack backs". My first consultation was indeed different to that of a General Practitioner. I was given a tour of the centre, which was in fact very insightful, since I obviously didn't know much about Chiropractic care. After the tour, Dr Bilal made the time to find out what may have caused my back pains and took some x-rays. By this stage I felt quite comfortable, as I was glad that someone actually understood the extent of my back pains. By our next consultation, Dr Bilal explained to me in detail exactly what was wrong with my spine. He explained that the pains were a result of subluxation on my spine, my neck wasn't curved as much as it should be and my right hip is higher than my left, thus my walking awkwardly. It was then that I decided to continue with Chiropractic care.

It was been six months now that I've been going to the Chiropractor on a regular basis, as well as doing daily exercise and tractioning. I must say it has been the best decision I've ever made. As a result, I find that I'm sleeping better and walking better. I have more energy and my job is no longer affecting me. Most of all my back pains have been relieved. And to prove that the Chiropractor can really make a difference, a couple of months later, I had a further x-ray on my neck and the good news is the curve of my neck has been corrected. Overall, my body feels better. A huge load has been taken off my shoulders. My friends and family have even noticed that I'm walking better than I used to, and it is only now they realised the extent of the subluxation on my spine.

Had I not made that one phone call to Health Wise Chiropractic, I would hate to think where I'd be now. One thing for sure, is that I would've probably been much worse off now than when it was discovered. I believe my lifestyle wouldn't have changed a lot.

Health Wise Chiropractic is not just a place you can get treated, it's more than that. It's a place where I know I can get information on Chiropractic care quite easily and if ever I have a question there is always someone that can answer it. The staff are all very knowledgeable and most of all very friendly. Being involved with Health Wise Chiropractic is being treated like you're part of a family.

Thank-you

Irene