Chiropractors
/ spinal specialists usa
Drs. Bruce Wong and Dr. Katherine Higgins-Katoa, Honolulu, Hawaii
My name is Stephanie. I am a registered nurse. I started treatment
with Dr. Wong in late May. My husband, Benjamin, was referred
to Dr. Wong by his sister, Cissy Meletia. He was having increased
musculoskeletal aches and pains. My thoughts were "whatever works
for you".
I was very skeptical about alternative treatments. My training
and experience has been with conventional medicine. My own personal
medical issues made me more skeptical.
Then, my husband said I needed
to come in and meet Dr. Wong, "why????".
I received a friendly call by Dr. Wong and came in and met
him and his staff. I became curious about what Dr. Wong could
do for me- is there hope for my situation?? I had always been
active - waterskiing, hiking, swimming, horse back riding and
long walks. For about nine years now I have suffered every day with chronic
joint pain, migraines, muscle spasms, and vertigo. I have lost the ability
to perform my nursing duties in a hospital and gave up my career
in Dec. 1998.
I have been under the care of a rheumatologist and neurologist
all this time. I've had lab tests, MRI's, CT scans and Xrays
with nothing conclusive, except fibromyalgia. I know that my doctor has
tried his best in treating my disorder-we've tried all types of medicines
and treatments. WE came to the point, in the past four years, of just
treating symptoms with narcotics, muscle relaxers and cortisone. Anything
to stop the pain, yet the treatment is leading to more potential medical
problems in the future.
It is very humbling and depressing to be 47 years
old, yet feel 67 or older on some days. It's hard to
be with peers of the same age enjoying fulfilling careers and
active lives. This "hidden" disease
had stolen my life [the way I knew it to be] away. Meeting
Dr. Wong and starting his treatment has replaced that despair
with HOPE.
First, he was able to stop my head from spinning in a few adjustments.
I had vertigo constantly for months. I couldn't walk a straight
line or get up or lie down without spinning violently at times.
The
muscle spasms have greatly decreased and are not severe enough
to put me to bed for days like they use to do. I have only had
a handful of migraines in these six weeks. Before chiropractic
there were too many to keep track of. My energy level has increased,
thus my activity level has also. I've even been able to lose a few pounds
with the increased activity.
My need for medication to calm the
symptoms has decreased tremendously. I know one day I will no
longer need these prescriptions. I am headed back to the life
my husband and I used to enjoy together. Also, I am feeling well enough
to re-enter the nursing profession and I have my first interview tomorrow.
Thank you Dr. Wong for caring enough for others; for my healing through
you from God. I believe you are truly blessed by God.