After months of lower back pain, I asked a family friend, who had worked for Chiropractors, who she would go to and she referred me to Dr. Christopher Berard. About 12 years ago I was struck in the back by a van that crashed through a building I was in.
At that time I saw a well respected Orthopedic Specialist and went to Physical Therapy. Since then I have experienced back pain and sciatica pain on and off.This last “flair up” lasted over two months and I could not get relief from my pain. I went to an Orthopedic Back Specialist and told him “I think I have sciatica problems and it hurts when I sit for long periods”. He examined me took x-rays and said “You probably have sciatica problems, don’t sit for extended periods.” REALLY?!
I took those x-rays to Dr. Chris and he sat with me and showed me exactly where my problems were.
I have Degenerative Osteoarthritis (Where my injury was from the accident, no surprise there) and narrowing in the spaces where nerves pass through my spine. Now I know the reasons for my pain. He took the time to educate me about spine and whole health.
After only three visits I am living pain free.
Last week I could not get comfortable sitting or lying down and yesterday I bicycled 26 miles. I plan on Kayaking and swimming tomorrow. I credit this surprising recovery to Dr. Chris’s treatment. Dr. Chris strikes a perfect balance between personality and professionalism. I will be his life long patient and my husband is going to start treatment soon. Thanks for giving me my health and lifestyle back Dr. Chris!
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