When I was a teenager I was involved in a severe car accident that resulted in multiple injuries and chronic pain; therefore leading to sleepless nights. I gave up on all sports and anything fun, afraid of hurting myself worse. I devoted all my time and attention to appointments and therapy which had ultimately started to run my life.
Now 10 years post accident having had countless MRI’s, x-rays, ultrasounds and CT-scans along with physiotherapy, massage, cranial sacral, myofascial release, medications even acupuncture and nerve block injections. I was trying just about anything and everything to try and manage my pain. Most attempts failed and few provided temporary relief. I began feeling helpless as I was looking to the future of getting married and starting a family; I want to be able to run and play with my children.
In the early months of 2011 I met Dr. Horseman for the first time at a bridal show. I was a little sceptical but finally decided to ask some questions. He explained the layout of the clinic where everything is setup in stations so there is no wait time for your appointment. It was also explained to me how important posture is for everyone not only those who have been injured, and the great benefits that can be achieved by having proper posture. I agreed to have an assessment; what could I lose? I had tried everything else...
When I walked into the Posture Clinic I was greeted by friendly staff that did not pressure me and actually listened to what I had to say. I met with Dr. Horseman again and for the first time I had someone explain to me ‘Here is your pain...This is why... and these are the steps we are going to take to help manage and hopefully eliminate your pain’. I was impressed and I was finally given some answers.
The posture clinic for me has been a great and beneficial experience after my first few visits I had relief. I couldn’t remember what that felt like. Pains that I never would have associated with posture where manageable, I was finally able to sleep the whole night without pain interfering. Now that I am able to move around a lot better I can do more. I now stand taller with a sense of being centered, making me feel better about myself and not so limited.
This would not have been possible had I not received help from the staff at the Posture Clinic. They are well educated, professional and always willing to help. We work at my comfort level and I am supplied with all the tools and information needed to maintain proper posture. I can now keep my pain in control, instead of letting it controlling me.
CHRISTINE
“I first came here unable to move. My joints were sore and my hips were crooked,I shuffled when I walked and I couldn’t sleep because of the pain. Now I have an improved quality of life and am able to get up and down without assistance, I sleep well and I have minimal pain.”
HELEN age 67
“When I first came here I was unable to square dance which I have done for years, I couldn’t get out or into my car properly. I also couldn’t bend over to pick-up anything. Now I am back to square-dancing and able to get up and down easily. I am also able stand up without assistance.”
EILEEN age 72
“I was unable to sit, stand, walk or lay down. I had spent the last two years on the couch. I had been using a walker, taking 14 Percocet, 95mg of Morphine daily as well as Ativan. Within 2 months I was off my walker, by 2 ½ months was off my cane and by 3 months I was walking on my own. Now I am back to work full-time, dancing and walking 4 miles per day, 3 times per week”
CLAUDIA age 41
“When I first came here I was in severe pain and could hardly walk. Since coming here for laser therapy and spinal decompression I have cut down on my pain killers 50%”
RON age 72