Many members have had medical procedures that might possible help other members - This page is dedicated to that purpose. To submit your story, please email me at the link provided.

Sherman Sloan - Alternative Medicine

Have you tried or thought about trying any form of alternative medicine? I injured my shoulder last July and tennis was the culprit. I ran the usual course and visited my regular doctor, had x-rays, an MRI, and then went to a surgeon. They had me tested for pinched nerves and those proved to be normal. I was then dispatched to the rehab center. After several sessions, the trainer determined that he had done as much as he could for me and he suggested that I try acupuncture. I had read all of the acupuncture signs along 15th NW and along Aurora Avenue and they did not look very inviting or professional.

The rehab trainer recommended a licensed acupuncturist in my neighborhood and I interviewed her and she in turn interviewed me. On finding my condition, she assured me that her practice would help my problem. She presented her price schedule and it seemed reasonable. The best part was that it would keep me from having surgery. I have had a couple of surgeries and they have not bothered me, but at my present age, the thought of rehab made my choice to have acupuncture more sensible.

After about two months of acupuncture treatment, going once or twice a week, the acupuncturist deemed me ready to try tennis three weeks ago. I made an appointment with tennis pro, Bill Bartlett, to set me straight on my swing in order to save my shoulder from any further problems. Bill set me straight on several steps that I had let slip over the ten months that I had not been playing. The two full sessions that my foursome partners have endured have not gone very well, but I am hoping to improve or else it is off to the glue factory!

As you may have noticed, I heartily endorse the practice of acupuncture with the results that I have experienced to date. If you would care to check further into the practice and read some pertinent information, here is the acupuncture website: www.acupuncturetoday.com. I hope the above information gives you some insight into the practice that I had not previously given a thought. Recovery would have only taken about 5 months total had it not been for my procrastination.

I was informed about a link to find a qualified practitioner in your neighborhood. The link is www.nccaom.org. The other time-tested method is to ask friends, family, and associates if they have a recommendation for you.

For your consideration: Sherman Sloan

Anne Wise - Knee Replacement - Anne says:

Over sixty...Over seventy...Do it Now! There are many new procedures to improve your mobility...Knee replacement can be less traumatic with much less down time... you'll be back on your feet in no time with no more pain or lack of mobility. Call me if you have any questions.
Anne Bentrott Wise 206-248-2226.

BioDuct

A new treatment to help repair a torn meniscus. The bio-absorbable device implanted arthroscopically transports cells and blood to the area. With an adequate blood supply, a meniscus tear can heal itself completely in less than 12 weeks. Provided above is a link to the King 5 News Jean Enersen report.

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