J Abbott
Garage Proprietor
In 1994 my doctor sent me for private consultation and treatment at a local hospital because of my continuing back pain. After months of wrong diagnosis by 3 doctors, an epidural followed by endless physiotherapy, my back pain had increased. Having spent over £3,500 , I was sent home with painkillers to take when the pain was worse than usual!
A friend advised me to see Louise at Parkwood as he had been happy with the treatment he had received there. After my first meeting, she was able to tell me exactly what the problem was by examining me and studying my x-rays correctly. It was explained to me that my lower spine had worn due to years of rugby and weight training. The first thing I had to stop doing was the pointless and damaging exercises previously given to me. I was told it would be a very slow recovery, but I would be able to see a big improvement and would be able to greatly reduce the pain and discomfort and learn how to manage my problems into the future.
Along with the treatment I was advised to see a nutritionist to help with my diet as I still weight trained. I am able to train due to the help Louise has given me by showing me correct posture whilst lifting.
When my back was stronger, I was sent me to see a personal trainer to strengthen up lower back and abs. I see Louise approx. once a month to make minor adjustments and to rectify any complaints I may have. My life changed greatly over the last six years and I would like to thank Louise who is not only my chiropractor but is now a dear friend.

Richard Ellis
Social Worker
Age: 41
For many years I have suffered from severe pains in my lower back, my right shoulder and neck. The quality of my life had gradually gone down hill, many things that I was used to doing I suddenly found I either needed help or was unable to do. The love of my life playing football, I had now accepted would never happen again. On a bad day getting my socks on or trying to get through the day as 'pain-free' as possible became more of a priority. The simple task of lifting my baby son from his cot or even picking him up when he had fallen could end up giving me days of suffering.
My G.P. was very sympathetic, but his help went as far as painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs and sessions of physiotherapy. This did very little other than mask an underlying problem I felt that I had. I had accepted that this was now a way of life for me; at 35 I was on the scrap heap!
My suffering gradually became worst and on my brother's insistence I visited Parkwood Chiropractic Clinic. From my first visit I started to feel better. Initially more mentally than physically, because at last I had someone listening to me, really listening. I had someone explaining things to me, not in medical terms but in my language. I had someone who drew me diagrams and showed me models to help me understand my injury and how my body was coping with it. I was told that my problem could have stemmed from an old injury. I was told that there would be no miracle treatment, that the proposed treatment would take time, possibly as long as a year, but the most important thing I was told was that I would be helped. This felt so good to hear.
I started treatment straight away. Gradually I found that the pain was appearing less and less and I found myself struggling to remember the last time I had pain or had taken a pain killer. I could feel my quality of life returning.
I still visit the clinic for 'maintenance sessions', a case of this old car now needs the 'odd tweak' to keep 'tuned up' I have had a new baby daughter who I have been able to enjoy so much more and last month I played for my works football team!

K. Chadwick
Age: 46
“Following a decompression operation in May 1996, I experienced 4½ years of back and neck pain and tension headaches. My GP recommended pain-killers and rest, a physiotherapist issued me a padded neck brace which caused more discomfort. In Spring 2001 I approached the clinic, fully expecting them to turn me away. But after studying x-rays of my skull and neck, we began a course of treatment. The difference it has made to my life cannot be over estimated. My posture has improved and most days are completely pain-free. I can sleep at night and think clearly by day. I wish I’d tried this years ago!”

G. Roberts
Health & Fitness Advisor
Age: 29
“Before I started a course of treatment , I invariably used to suffer from pulled hamstrings and calf strains following training, and aches and pains generally in my knees, hips and shoulder. However, since my treatment I find I am much more supple, do not suffer any longer with aching limbs, especially at night and find training a much more pain-free and enjoyable experience”

B. Board
Age: 35
“Louise, just a little note to thank you for all your help and support so far. Without you I certainly wouldn’t be on the long road to recovery”

R. Holley
Age: 43
“Just a word to say thank-you for the treatment I’ve received over a number of years. As a result I am now able to do many every-day things more freely than I ever was before. I am feeling very much stronger and therefore able to play sports comfortably whereas before it was almost impossible”

L. Bridges
Firefighter
Age: 28
“As a firefighter, my back and fitness is vital to my work. After just one treatment I was back training, and after 3 treatments I am now looking forward to running a 10k race”

P. Richards
“Having suffered with back problems for a number of years, I was advised in the summer of 1996, after having a series of x-rays, to attend the clinic of the local chiropractor. The pain in my back varied with the type of work I was undertaking, and occasionally I suffered a severe attack when I had the greatest difficulty in standing-up properly. For the first few weeks I did not notice any significant improvement, but gradually the pain and discomfort has decreased and nowadays the really bad attacks rarely happen. Depending upon the type of back complaint a person is suffering from, I can recommend Parkwood Chiropractic Clinic for treatment as a way of controlling an arthritic condition in the back.”

R. Price
“Having suffered headaches, quite bad ones, for over thirty years I can honestly say that it all seems to be behind me now, since I was recommended to visit Parkwood Chiropractic clinic a couple of years ago. My continual stiff neck is also a thing of the past. When it does show signs of stiffening, a treatment with Louise certainly does the trick. I would certainly recommend anyone with similar problems to go to the clinic.”