Hello, my name is George Albanese, and I have been suffering from chronic pain for the last 10 to 15 years in a progressive way, in the beginning, the pain was not too bad and I ignored the pain as much as I could thinking it was a temporary condition and it would be resolved on its own in time but, it turned out my condition only progressed negatively in time.
I then started to medicate myself with over the counter pain killers and sleeping pills trying to coop with my aches and pains the best way I could. My pain started to be felt mainly on my upper back and neck for the most part, but eventually, I started to feel it on my shoulders and I developed Migraine Headaches as well to make my whole condition worst. In addition to that, I also started to feel numbness and tingling sensation on my hands, legs, and feet, I knew then my condition was only getting worse. I then started seeing an Orthopedist, he examined me he ordered X-rays and an MRI of my upper back, my neck and my lower back for him to be able to properly diagnose my condition. The results were not too good, he found out I had some discs in my spine developing Disc Degenerative Disease to various levels of degeneration. and he then recommended physical therapy to alleviate my symptoms but that did not help much, at the end he told me to continue taking the Pain killers, Nerve pain medication and Muscle relaxers I had been prescribed by my Primary care Doctor, however, if my condition was to deteriorate further he was available to perform surgery to "correct" the problem. I then sought the help of a Rheumatologist but he only confirmed I had some levels of DDD along my spine and some levels of Arthritis as well.
Meanwhile, my pain was only getting worse, and it radiated to my shoulders, my sides my buttocks and my ribs. The pain was so intense at times it was almost unbearable, my focus area of pain was my neck, shoulders and strong headaches every day, that was the most bothersome area, I also felt the inability to concentrate and to think clearly.
I knew there should be an alternative treatment for my condition, by then my levels of pain were 6,7,8 and 9,
I then started to seek Chiriparactors near my House, I read several reviews of Chiropractors in the area near my house and after making a couple of phone calls, I found Peak Performance Spine Clinic near my house, I then made an Appointment I talked to Julie on the phone I explained to her
what my symptoms were, to that she told me, one of the conditions they treat was spine issues (Decompression) they quickly scheduled an appointment and a couple of days later I went in with my X-rays and MRI results for a consultation, I met Dr. Ron Bittle and after having had a very comprehensive conversation about my Symptoms and looking at the X-rays, Dr. Ron designed a plan of treatment for my particular condition, I agreed to start treatment as soon as possible with the Chiropractic treatment, SPINE DECOMPRESSION, and MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS. Dr. Ron suggested a number of sessions and I started going to the clinic for my appointments
I then started to feel some relief of my symptoms almost from the first session, I then felt very much encouraged to continue my Chiropractic Treatment as Schedule. The first thing I noticed was, my headaches started to decrease as well my neck and shoulder pain, I just could not believe my pain was decreasing more and more with each treatment session, it was such a blessing after having been in so much pain for so long, Dr. Ron also recommended some Stretches for me to do at home. The Decompression procedure is so gentle and rewarding, I felt no discomfort at all.
I am now almost at the end of my main treatment and I can honestly say Dr. Ron and Peak Performance Staff have changed my life for the better, I am looking forward to going back to work soon. it is so refreshing to have people who treat you so well and professionally. I highly recommend PEAK PERFORMANCE and its Professional Staff, if you find yourself suffering from chronic pain and related conditions.
The Staff at Peak Performance made me feel at home every time I have been there, Dr. Ron was very precise and effective in his knowledge and treatment, finally, I want to encourage everyone who has been suffering from Chronic pain to consider CHIROPRACTIC CARE, before any other alternative treatment including dangerous surgeries. read more
