Dee Blinka, Golinda TX
December 8, 2010 by Kristen Horner Warren
Filed under Patient Testimonials
“18 months ago I suffered an attack of sciatica which was severe enough that walking was excruciatingly painful, sitting was hard to do for long without pain and even lying in bed was painful. Chiropractic care which had helped me before after 15 treatments and I had been pain free for 5 years afterwards frighteningly seemed to make matters worse this time and I was afraid to try it again. Somewhat in despair I contacted Kristen Horner who got me in to see her quickly and carefully listened to my story and gently gave me my first acupuncture treatment. While I still had pain when I left I felt more hopeful and relaxed and did not feel afraid of going back. Kristen encouraged me to try Chinese herbal medicine: I confessed to her later that I took it to be polite but to my astonishment 24 hours later I still had pain but miraculously and for the first time in days felt like myself again and knew I could get well. It got better from there on: I went to see her about 6 or 7 more times for acupuncture treatments and continued taking the medication. Very soon I was pain free and enjoying walking again and feeling not only recovered from sciatica but also noticing more energy and happiness in general. Since then during this year when sciatic threatened again, briefly, I went to see Kristen again and was delighted to have instant relief and it is encouraging to know that this treatment heals me from a condition I am prone to as I get older (77 next January) due probably to scoliosis which I have had from birth. In addition Kristen has been able to work with me in an integrative, holistic way an approach that works well with my goals and life style, to manage stress and other ailments I am prone to so that I am able to function optimally. I find her to be an outstanding example of the best integrative health care and it is very comforting to know that we have her practicing in our community.”
