JackS - You're talking about a professional man I've known to ease the pain of MANY, including myself in the span of 30+ years, without wavering. Mindful, generous of spirit, always caring towards his patients, with a kindness docs in his position don't often convey intermixed with the indicated professionalism. I can 'hear' the pain you battle, as I read your message. Jack. Healing is mind, body, and Spirit. It's been suggested that one "never" take ownership of experienced pain. Don't label it, don't own it as "yours." Give it back to God, friend. Yes sir. When a person begins chiropractic adjustment treatments to the body, it is common more than not, to experience elevated pain before relief finally manifests over time, rest, mindful care, of the entire YOU. (Respectfully, with full empathy too, do not project anger about upon others..., tho dude; it hurts, man, I know it does!) There are those who admire and yearn for the ways of old, cures, techniques, all included, especially holistic, including Chiropractic. Medications too - go for the tried and tested for years, not the designer drugs the doctors get a kickback on, so it seems - I mean did they try some of those chemicals themselves?! They've served me up some whammys! Homegrown, I say! This is a world of confusion Jack. Especially when the body is overcome with suffering. Be ye kind, man. Money's tight too in these times, huh? I know dat! I gotta call ya on this one guy...."felt like he crawled out of a beer bottle" (?) Jack, don't do that. That's not nice one bit. Don't take a man down, thinking it will lift you back up. It won't. Karma.......mon! Be well. As far as the smell....EXCUSE please, it was me! I farted. read more