My lower back pain limited my activities on most days and especially during times of "flare ups". I was taking
muscle relaxers, pain medications and anti-inflammatory medication. All the medication did was makes me feel drowsy and nauseous.
During the summer of 2008, my daughter-in-law recommended Dr. Tad because she had experienced pain relief with Dr. Tad and his acupuncture treatments. After five months of frequent treatments, the pain
diminished considerably. Now I am in my second year of maintenance and I am feeling great! We have continued with the strengthening and wellness phase which results with 99% pain free days. I am active again
but still cautious and careful.
Dr. Tad has brought me to the level of being pain free!
— David Bradford, North Dartmouth MA
Lower Back Pain, Leg Pain, Spinal Stenosis, Neuropathy
The conditions affected my life because they were annoying and I couldn't live my life to its full potential. Acupuncture has helped me have less pain all over and it has reduced my blood pressure.
I believe the treatment has helped. I still have some minor pain but overall the severe pain I was feeling has
gone down considerably. I believe Chinese Medicine to be very helpful in my overall wellbeing.
— George Bolton, Barrington, RI
Stenosis
When my condition was at its worst, I couldn't lie down – going to bed at night felt like I was going to prison. I
knew I could only be in my bed for about 2 hours. Then I would have to get up and go on the living room sofa where I would partially sit and partially lay down until it was time for breakfast!
I went to my internist when this was happening. He sent me for an x-ray and when I went back to him, I was panic stricken. I did not know what to
do, so I asked him what he thought of acupuncture and he said "whatever works". It was at that point that I decided that I needed to go and see Dr.
Tad. I am now feeling fine. My treatments are going well because I am down to treatments twice a month now.
I have to admit that I am someone who does NOT like needles. So do not let any hesitation on your part scare you away from trying it. You don't
even feel the needles! I was at the point where I was willing to try anything that would help me. I will say I've been going for about a year now and due
to the fact that I feel so good, I'm willing to do it!!
— Jean W., E. Providence, RI
Lower Back Pain, Stenosis