The problem: At the end of July 2013, I developed neck pain that radiated down my right side. My right shoulder, arm and upper back area were affected. There was numbness and tingling along my right arm to my right hand. I had four sessions of physical therapy and did the recommended exercises daily. I only noticed a slight improvement. It was still too painful for me to work on a computer, drive a car, ride a bicycle or surf.
I visited a physiatrist and had a CT scan. The CT scan showed that I have bone spurs and narrowing of the C3-C4, C5-C6 and C6-C7 vertebrae. In addition, I have a "broad based disc bulge" in C6-C7.
After months of little, or no improvement in my situation, I made an appointment with Kristine for massage therapy. On October 24th I had my first treatment. After that first visit, I felt relief from the pain that I'd been experiencing. My back, shoulder area and arm were a mass of knotted muscles. Over time, Kristine gradually worked on these areas and loosened the tightness. After each visit I felt better and better. The pain eased up, the numbness disappeared and I was able to resume all my normal activities- pain free!
Kristine is very well trained and knowledgeable. From the beginning, I felt comfortable with her working on me and I had never had any kind of massage previously. I continue, and will continue, to see Kristine to remain pain free. read more