One of the most rewarding parts of being a doctor, and working with patients in the office, is witnessing the transformation that the patient is able to go through. Chronic injuries, nagging pains, and reoccurring symptoms can make a patient feel helpless, frustrated, and confused. Experiencing the relief that the patient is able to go through first hand is very rewarding, and it is a major component to why our office has been successful over the years. We love hearing patient success stories, and are grateful when patients are willing to share their experiences with our office, and patients. The following letter was sent to our office with permission to share from Josie G. Thanks Josie! We are glad your knee pain is doing so much better!

Josie writes the following:

I first started to notice knee pain on September 7, 2015 (Labor day).     I remember that day clearly because before that day, I never had any significant joint pain.  I had aches due to my weight gain but nothing like the pain that started that day.  I walked 6 miles that day (trying to meet a goal) and later that evening noticed my left knee hurting.    It was pretty significant.

The next day I woke up with intense pain.   I sought out a chiropractor who treated me on 3 different occasions.  Very nice man.  I knew him from my former church.  He did heat therapy, did Graston therapy (which was VERY uncomfortable & left me bruised), put pads on it for some “shock” type therapy.   It relieved my pain for about 5 days until the next visit.   He stated would could do that therapy for about 6 months and then if pain persisted, surgery would be the next step.

I have 3 close friends that have been thru knee surgery and the recovery has been 6 months post op, then 1 year physical therapy.   Was not something I could do.  I am a single parent and have no family to help me or my daughter.

Dr. Reece Hayden is a family friend.   I wisely went to see him (Spring 2016) and he recommended acupuncture.  I have always been skeptical about this treatment but trusted Dr. Hayden and I am so thankful I did.    After the first session, I was able to get in and out of my car with ZERO pain.  Also I live on the second floor apartment and climbed the stairs with no pain or wincing.   I have had pain for so long, this was such a relief.   I also had this treatment in my ankles and elbows and now have zero pain/aches.

I have been on a weight loss journey since June 22, 2015 and Dr. Hayden has made this journey successful.  I can run & jog without pain.   My knee does get fatigued but not pain like before.

He has also recommended a book to enhance my diet for continued weight loss.   And supplements.   I have recently re-read the book, “Eat Fat, Get Thin” by Dr Mark Hyman.  I have gifted this book to many friends.

I am a believer now of this type of treatment and recommend this to all my friends who have the same issues I experienced.   I feel so great.  My quality of life is much better.

I will always be indebted to Dr. Hayden for helping me.

Respectfully,

Josie G.