I can now manage the pain at will with no medication…

I went to James Stegenga in January, 2007 to investigate the use of alternative therapy for the reduction of chronic lower back pain. In 1995, I'd experienced an injury that ruptured multiple disks. Surgeries on two of the disks were performed, but repairing the other one would have involved major surgery. Since that time, to relieve the pain, my doctor prescribed physical therapy, cortisone shots, and we finally settled on pain medication taken daily. I was, to say the least, skeptical of the benefit of acupuncture. However, being in chronic pain, there wasn't much to loose so I made an appointment. After only two visits, I'm sorry I didn't try it 8 years ago. I can now manage the pain at will with no medication. Jim provided immediate help and gave me some simple pressure points to remove the pain for days at a time. I very heartily recommend trying this medical specialty. Disclaimer: results may vary from person to person