Diane helped me get rid of the pain from spinal degeneration Radiculopathy Like many medical conditions, I had never heard of this one until I developed it myself. Apparently, age-related spinal degeneration or possibly some trauma which I could not identify caused some encroachment of nerve roots in my lower cervical spine area (C6 and C7). The pain in my back and down my arm into my hand increased from a very slight tingling sensation in my left arm, fingers and thumb to a late night trip to an emergency room where even a morphine drip could not alleviate the pain which was 8 or 9 out of a maximum 10. My Doctors diagnosed me with Radiculopathy and prescribed Percocet, Methocarbamol, and Naproxen. They prescribe Lidoderm Patch, and Methyl Prednisolone. These medications lowered the pain level to a 3 or 4 but after about 6 weeks I was becoming concerned about side effects, so with the knowledge of my physician I began seeing an Acupuncturist. I am a very active guy spending most mornings at the gym. My arm was beginning to lose muscle mass from lack of enervation to the muscles and inability to work out. After several acupuncture treatments the Pain levels began diminishing. Diane recommended that I continue her treatment combined with that of a Chiropractor who specializes in Active Release Techniques (ART). This combination seemed to be the winning combination. There is no question that the medications helped to lower the pain level, but it wasn’t until I received acupuncture and chiropractic ART treatments that the pain disappeared. I should also mention that throughout this period (about three months) I continued with an exercise routine, with the knowledge of all of my medical practitioners, and being very careful not to aggravate my condition. There is no question in my mind that acupuncture and “active release technique” saved me from costly possible spinal surgery. I should also mention that I kept my neurosurgeon fully informed on these techniques and he was fully supportive! Radiculopathy. I hope that it doesn’t recur. But if it does my first appointment will be with my Diane my acupuncturist. Wally 2009