Andy Beaumont-Hope

Self Employed

Age 37

"If you do anything today, commit yourself to your health. You are only here once, so make the most of it!"

For many years I have suffered with an unreasonable amount of pain in my lower back, down my leg and into my foot. This aggravated me anytime, especially when I was standing or walking slowly. Being a very active person it became very annoying, especially for my wife as it seemed to play up the most when pushing a shopping trolley around the supermarket.

Finally I consulted my doctor who informed me I was "tall and overweight, so what do you expect? It is natural 'wear and tear' to your spine." I was not satisfied with this, so took the next route available and consulted a chiropractor. He examined my spine and I was informed that he would be able to make me more comfortable but there would be little long term improvement. For many years I continued to have my back manipulated and as he stated, he only helped me to reduce the discomfort. Eventually he retired and I stopped having my back manipulated.

Due to neglect, the discomfort eventually became too much to contend with and I went to seek another chiropractor. Whilst scouring the directory for an advert that stood out, I was frustrated because all that I wanted was some answers as to why my back was so painful and how could it be corrected. Turning the page I saw an advert for the Ideal Spine Centre, and so I made an appointment to see Dr. Farthing.

For the first time I felt that someone understood my spine and had some answers. It was the first time that what I was hearing actually made perfect sense. Dr. Farthing informed me that I had vertebral subluxation. He explained the difference between 'manipulation' and 'spinal adjustments', as well as the distinct difference between 'relief care' versus 'corrective care'. Subluxation appeared to have been present for longer than I had actually experienced the pain and it was nothing to do with how tall I was, my weight or even wear and tear from aging. Once he had carefully explained the problem, he then drew my attention to long term correction and wellness care. Great, that was what I had always been looking for, to get the problem corrected and have overall improved health.

I was probably like most people because yes, I must say I was sceptical. My scepticism came from my past experiences of seeing other health professionals. But, after having had my spine checked and adjusted for about 12 months, I can now say that the improvements are amazing. I still do not enjoy supermarkets, but at least I don't have the added back pain! I have no limitation to what I want to do, I have a lot more energy and as an added bonus, I don't have to use my inhaler anymore because of the remarkable improvement in my asthma.

If you do anything today, commit yourself to your health. You are only here once, so make the most of it!