Testimonial: Stroke Victim & NST


I would like to start off by saying this testimonial is one I am truly proud of. The patient, is a dear friend of mine and mentor. He's an outstanding father and has an unstoppable work ethic! But before I begin I would like to add that this testimonial will follow more detailed posts later. Covering imbalances we discovered over the first few treatments that may have very well been the keys to unlocking his body and bringing back the proper posture and balance he needed after being affected so strongly by this disease. Roughly 6 months ago a friend/patient of mine had suffered a severe thrombotic stroke affecting the right side of his body. After being released and given his rehabilitation regimen we spoke and within the week he was in my office and we got to work....


"I had a severe stroke on 11/18/2013 around 5:45 pm. I could not talk nor move the entire right side of my body. About six days after my stroke and being sent home I called Sarasota Pain Treatment Center to find out what I could do to get better. After the first session I was walking better and was able to use the right side of my face better. It has been 5 ½ months and I am physically back to normal. I can walk, run workout; basically any activity I want to do. Without the therapy from Sarasota Pain Treatment Center I would not have progressed as fast as I did. Thank you for all your help !!!"

Jeff Morrow P.S.M. 

Jeff was prescribed Losartan, Atorvastain, and Asprin as well as taking Protandim as an over the counter anti-inflammatory. He had many of the common symptoms of a stroke victim including...

  • Numbness, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body.
  • Trouble speaking.
  • Confusion or trouble understanding simple statements.
  • Problems with walking or balance.
As I take you through the treatment and imbalances found in his postural assessments I will explain how these distortions, not only in the body but in the spine and cranium as well, can affect your posture and how your body can be inhibited by them . In my next post I will be explaining the beginning postural analysis portion of this case and how to interperete a chart and the distortions along with how these imbalances can affect the body. Below are two resources that can give you information about strokes and the different types along with information on life after having a stroke. Don't forget to visit sarasotapaintreatment.com for more information on your chronic health issues and how Neurosomatic Therapy can benefit your chronic pain through non-invasive, non-surgical, and drug free manual therapy. 

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