Wayne Blinka, Golinda TX
December 8, 2010 by Kristen Horner Warren
Filed under Patient Testimonials
“A year ago I injured my shoulder so that I could not raise my right arm at the shoulder without pain. I saw my internist who is our gatekeeper to specialist health and he referred me to an orthopedic specialist. The specialist examined me and pretty much diagnosed a condition where a tendon was either tearing or detaching from the bone. This was causing pain each time I lifted my arm above a certain height. He confirmed the diagnosis by MRI and we discussed options. He was honest and remarked that while most people opt eventually for surgery as they get tired of the pain on movement of the arm he also had to point out that the scar tissue inevitable even with the most careful surgery would probably still cause some pain. We decided that we would wait and see what happened. My wife who had been pleased with acupuncture treatment by Kristen Horner suggested that I try acupuncture to see if it could give me some ease. I took two treatments and the pain was about the same but while seeing Kristen I also discussed a chronic problem with migraine especially under stress which I had been taking medication for and was troubled by. Kristen recommended a simple nasal irrigation treatment which I now practice daily: I no longer need the medication and am migraine free. Amazingly some months ago I noticed by chance that I have no pain on moving my right arm even in the extended way which formerly caused pain. I am grateful for the simple and holistic care Kristen gave me. I am impressed with her professionalism and would not hesitate to consult her again. She is a great adjunct to medicine in this area.”
