Case 4- Healing Hands


I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Burt for his outstanding chiropractic care.

Years of computer work, related stress, repetitive strain, and poor posture began to catch up with me. I was spending an average of 10-12 hours per day on a computer and was in constant nagging pain in my neck and shoulder region. Gradually my neck and shoulders had reached a stage where it was interfering with my work and daily routine and one day I couldn't hold the sharp pain in my neck and shoulders -- pain come bursting out through tears. Normal movements became quite difficult and I was unable to do simple tasks like brushing my teeth, combing my hair and putting on my clothes without help. My fingers and my right hand would go numb due to a pinched nerve. I experienced a muscle weakness in my right wrist and hand.

My medical doctor prescribed me pills -- painkillers - and offered epidural injections. The injections did help for about a month and then the pain came back. The doctor suggested a surgery. That is when I found chiropractic medicine. My friends told me that the "secret" to pain-free living without drugs or surgery for hundreds of thousands of people is chiropractic treatment.

I came to Dr. Burt's chiropractic office several months ago. Prior to Dr. Burt, I had gone to another chiropractor but the result was not very noticeable. I did not have a lot of hope that this treatment would help either. I was preparing to live with my pain for the rest of my life; but Dr. Burt returned hope and optimism to me.

After a couple of months of treatment I noticed incredible changes in my body, mind, and spirit. I started feeling that my neck and shoulder conditions improved. My attitude changed definitely for the better, because the pain was less. I had also noticed that my energy levels had dramatically improved. I was able to start physical therapy, I was not stressed out so much anymore and started laughing again much more often. I was able to sleep better and became much more peaceful overall.

I think one of the most important things in my doctor/patient relationship with Dr. Burt has been the moral positive support. I knew I could rely on his decisions and I completely trusted his judgment.

To decrease my pain level and improve the quality of my life with a drug-free solution, Dr. Burt prescribed me an H-Wave instrument to use at home. This gave me the opportunity stay away from the pills-pain killers. Instead, he suggested some vitamins to make my immune system better and some dietary supplements, which promote healthy joints and muscles. Dr Burt also showed me some exercises, which made me stronger. He gave me stress management tapes to reduce my stress. But the most important part of the treatment has been the commitment, enthusiasm and devotion to his work, careful treatment planning, and dedication to patient wellness. I want to thank Dr. Burt for his smile and bright, cheerful personality.

Dr Burt's office is one of the best facilities. Everything is located in one place: chiropractor, acupuncture, neurologist, physical therapist (gym provided for the patient's convenience), and several types of pain management and heat procedures.

The treatment continued and my pain level dropped from the time Dr. Burt started this treatment on a scale of 0 to 10 (ten is the worst pain possible) from 8 to 4! People who felt this kind of pain could understand what it means to drop these numbers even a little, but to drop half of it is amazing progress. But the improvement reached the certain level and stopped. I still had some discomfort in my neck and some pain in the arm area. Even though the progress was amazing, the Doctor was not satisfied with it. A new method of treatment was suggested me by Dr. Burt: Manipulation Under Anesthesia (M.U.A).

M.U.A of the spine is the practice of the non-operative restoration of the function of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments while the patient is under anesthesia. The decision was made and date for the procedure was set. Again, Dr. Burt provided me with positive support and optimism.

After the MUA, I was able to move my neck and spine in ways I didn't realize I could before. I now feel as though a huge knot has been untied and my body wants to stretch and breathe as never before. My spine is straighter and more flexible. What is equally interesting is that I feel an improved brain function - speed and clarity. I am so much less afraid of facing life, of truly being alive. Answers come more easily. I was able to remember again the beauty available by my old body's movement. I can almost see my mind and body functioning clearly; it wants to move in its elegant and natural ways again.