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SEVERE SHOULDER PAIN FROM NERVE DAMAGE
I visited local doctors and pain specialists in Madison. Doctors kept prescribing pain medication, but no relief came from the medication for any length of time. The medication not only didn’t help the pain, but it also had negative side effects by adding to my depression and loss of appetite. The pain ultimately affected my health in such a way that it led to hospitalization. An EMG exam revealed nerve damage in my shoulder from the original fall 2 1/2 years earlier The doctor said there was nothing that they could do except for medication.
Just prior to my hospitalization, we were going to give one last attempt for relief and try acupuncture. While in the hospital, David came up to my room and gave an initial examination. After many questions about my condition and an exam, he applied a few pressure points on my leg. Surprisingly, I had more range of motion in my arm and he thought I would be a good candidate for relief through acupuncture.
I began treatments and remarkably the first treatment left me without pain for 3 hours. That was the most relief I had in 2 1/2 years. After the first three initial treatments, I noticed a remarkable difference in the level of pain ‑ it was a miracle. After a month of treatments I am almost pain free in that arm. Life is so much different because of acupuncture: I have relatively no pain and a much greater range of motion in my arm. I am able to do almost any type of housework and activity. I can sleep again and the depression is lifted. I have a new lease on life because the pain is so much less. Acupuncture probably saved my life.
Since then I have recommended people to try acupuncture because it is so effective, so relaxing and it doesn't have any negative side effects. I enjoy the office help, the people are so helpful and friendly and David really cares about my health and my quality of life.
Thank you David for helping me and to your office staff for helping walk me through those first sessions.
NECK, SHOULDER & COLLAR BONE PAIN
I became very discouraged because any time I tried to do even minor work or anything that required me to be on my feet for any length of time, I would have more pain. Pain seemed to rule my life affecting so many aspects of it such as being unable to take a trip to visit with family or having to watch others do things around the house and yard that I used to be able to do.
I heard about acupuncture through an acquaintance of my wife. That person spoke very highly of David Milbradt and how much he had helped her. I went to the acupressure workshop in this past December, learned more and signed up for a free consultation.
I started treatments in December and after the first three treatments felt pain free for the first time in many years. I can turn my head from side to side now without pain and with continued treatment I am for the most part without pain. I plan on continuing having treatments until I am cured. Recently I had some knee and leg pain and David treated that, too. I am amazed at how good I feel every time I have a treatment. At this time, I have cut down the amount of Prednisone I'm taking and soon will be completely off of it.
Coming to the clinic is a very uplifting experience. David, Margo, Sheri and Joel are very caring. Everyone is as happy and excited as I am when I tell them how great I feel. I am starting to feel more optimistic and enjoying life more. I have and will continue to recommend Abundance Acupuncture to others.
Dick S. April 22, 2006
CHRONIC SHOULDER PAIN RELIEF
I tried treatment from other acupuncturists with no change to my condition. I began to feel significant improvements in my condition after 5 treatments at Abundance Acupuncture. At this point in time my condition feels 90% better.
I now feel acupuncture is an amazingly effective therapy. I am able to have complete mobility of my arm so I can live my life pain free. During the treatments I felt relaxed. The clinic is great and the staff is great. I would recommend acupuncture to anyone because when it works for you it can change your life.
NECK PAIN AND HEADACHES
I didn’t know quite what to expect during my first treatment. I was surprised how it felt when the needles were inserted and removed. There was a tiny “ping” feeling, some pressure, and then I couldn't feel the needles at all. I've found it easy to drift off and fall asleep during treatments because it's very relaxing, actually.
Before taking acupuncture, I had headaches all the time--‑about 4 per week, sometimes more. And I always had tension and aching in my neck and upper back. Now, headaches and all that discomfort are rare for me. At first, when I had pain free days, I was so unaccustomed I kept saying "I can't believe how good I feel! I don't have a headache! I’m in not in pain!" Pain had become a part of my life at such a young age that it's very strange to not feel it now. I really appreciate this new pain‑free life! It's a gift.
There have been other unexpected benefits. Because I don't suffer so much physical pain and discomfort, I actually feel like doing things more often with friends, and I enjoy myself more because I'm not fighting a head or neck ache. It's easier for me to focus on having a great time. Also, I'm more comfortable on the job because my range of motion isn't restricted, my upper back and neck pain are almost completely gone, and again, I'm not fighting headaches. It feels like a new life.
Thank you so much. Your work has improved the quality of my life
Kristanne C.
15 YEARS OF NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN
I also found it difficult to sleep, which left me feeling fatigued, irritable, and hopeless. This made it difficult for me to do any exercise or activity that involved my arms. It would hurt to lift weights or raise may arms above my head. It made it hard to pick up my daughter and take the dog for a walk. My knees would get sore from doing aerobics and other high impact activities.
I went to physical therapy but it made the pain worse. I tried chiropractic, went to an orthopedic doctor, and even had an appointment with a rheumatologist. I tried medications such as Ibuprofen, Excedrin, and muscle relaxers but everything I tried seem to make very little change in the intensity of my pain over all.
I began to feel some improvements in my condition after nine treatments at Abundance Acupuncture. At this point in time my condition feels 75 % better. I now feel more energetic and I am able to exercise more easily without pain or with much less pain. I have also had significant improvement in other symptoms like my irritability, fatigue, and with the stomach and intestinal issues. During the treatments I felt a gentle prick and then the energy. I relaxed and fell asleep during most treatments. The clinic is very peaceful and calming and the staff is caring and helpful.
I would recommend acupuncture to anyone with chronic pain because it really works to get to the source of the problem and doesn’t cover up the pain or symptoms. It really helps!
Back & Shoulder Pain and Constipation
It was difficult for me to play with my three year old son, work as a Registered Nurse, and the pain interfered with my general activities of daily living.
I tried medications such as Vicodin and Ibuprofen but they made me feel like a zombie. I also tried physical therapy and chiropractic, but I always felt worse after treatments and at times I missed months of work. During my first treatment at Abundance Acupuncture I was asked to raise my arm with the restricted shoulder and I could! At this point in time my condition feels 99% better. My shoulder has a normal range of motion without pain and my back feels like there never was a problem. I have more energy, have lost 20 pounds, and I am able to do anything, but most importantly, I can play with my son.
I have also had significant improvement in other symptoms like chronic constipation that had been bothering me since childhood causing constant abdominal pain and bloating. I am now having regular daily bowel movements for the first time that I can remember. With the treatments I started having lighter periods and I just found out that I am pregnant. During the treatments I felt relaxed, calm, and woke myself many times with my own snoring. The clinic is welcoming and the staff is warm and friendly.
I would recommend acupuncture to all because this was my last resort prior to back surgery for three herniated disks and one bulged disk and now I feel better than I have in years.
Mr. David Milbradt L.Ac. 119 E. Mackie St. #2 Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Dear Mr. Milbradt,
I just want to take a moment to express my thanks for taking the time to explain my shoulder pain to me. I couldn't believe how fast I had total shoulder movement without pain after just one treatment. I don't understand how it works, but I can tell you that it does work. Please thank your staff for me also. I received lots of good information and never felt like 1 was asking a foolish question.
Sincerely, Fred K. Severe Burning Feet, Back and Neck Pain
I tried medications, prescription creams, and ointments. I went to dermatologists and orthopedic foot specialists, but nothing helped to relieve the pain. After a while the doctors told me there was nothing they could do for me. After three treatments at Abundance Acupuncture I began to feel significant improvements in the pain in my feet. At this point in time my condition feels 90% better. I no longer feel the continuous burning and stinging anymore and I am able to stand longer and walk further with out pain in my feet. Even the pain in my hips no longer bothers me.
I have also had significant improvement in the severe back and neck pain that I have had for 19 years, during which I had three lower back surgeries and three neck surgeries. When I started acupuncture treatments the pain level on my lower back was between level 7 and 8 and my neck was always about a level 5 or 6. Now my back pain is down to level 3 and the neck pain is around 3 or 4.
The clinic is wonderful and the staff is professional and caring. I would recommend acupuncture to anyone who is suffering from pain because it has helped me considerably, gotten me back on my feet again, and reenergized my life. I was very skeptical at first because I had been to so many different doctors without getting any help. My wife mentioned acupuncture and I said to myself “What do I have to lose?” I had tried everything else and I was desperate for help. I went in with a positive attitude and now I can’t believe how significant the improvement in my symptoms have been. Thanks! Very Painful Frozen Right Shoulder
Gradually, range of movement returned and I can now reach out and up. After a few treatments, I was feeling better overall; just more relaxed because I didn't have the constant pain.
The actual treatment is not painful. Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for pain and at Abundance Acupuncture; you will receive considerate care for your condition.
Victoria S. July 26, 2005
Acupressure for Shoulder Pain
My name is Richard D. I came to an acupressure pain relief clinic held by Abundance Acupuncture in May 2008, because I had pain and limited range of motion in my left shoulder. I had this problem for 2 years. The pain was sharp, stabbing, and went up to a level ten out of ten. It was impossible to lift my left arm and at night it would just ache while I was in bed. It also interrupted my sleeping, caused depression, irritability, and made it difficult for me to enjoy everything in life. It was hard to shower, change my clothes, eat, reach for my billfold, close the car door, or even pet the dog.
I tried medications such as four Cortisone shots, Vicodin, physical therapy, and chiropractic to resolve this pain, but no one could fix it. I was even considering undertaking another surgery.
I began to feel improvement in my shoulder pain and had an increase in the range of motion in my arm seconds after getting the acupressure treatment. Even now, nine days later, my shoulder still feels much better. I’m happy because I have less pain and can now move my arm. For the first time in two years I can bathe and apply deodorant under my arm. If David was a girl I would hug and kiss him.
Acupressure for Shoulder Pain 07
I tried medications such as Bayer/Back & Body to resolve this pain but in only covered up the problem for a day and the pain would return the next day. I began to feel 100 % improvement in my pain seconds after getting acupressure treatment. At this point in time, two days after the acupressure my shoulder still feels 100% better. I now feel no achy sensations or sharp pains. It is amazing and difficult to believe.
Relief From Chronic Foot and Neck Pain
It also caused fatigue, depression, irritability, hopelessness, and embarrassment. I felt embarrassed for my husband walking with me and waiting for me. I felt resentment because there was no way he could understand my pain. I was also very moody and made it difficult for me to do my daily housework, take walks, exercise, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
I tried medications such as arthritis Tylenol, Alieve, and Ibuprofen. I tried physical therapy and chiropractic for my neck and they stretched my neck so it was better for short periods of time, but the pain always returned.
I began to feel some improvements in my condition after two or three treatments at Abundance Acupuncture. At this point in time my condition feels 70% better. I now feel like I have a new lease on life and I get better and stronger every time I have a treatment. I am able to walk faster and longer, my moodiness has turned into a pleasant, happy person, my knee is improving and my neck feels much better.
I have also had significant improvement in other symptoms like urinary incontinence and feeling cold from poor circulation. I also have less low back pain and less achiness throughout my body. During the treatments I feel energy moving through my body, tingly feelings, warm feelings, and very relaxed. The clinic is peaceful and relaxing and the staff is pleasant and courteous. I would recommend acupuncture to everyone in pain because it is working for me.
Insomnia, Fatigue, and Shoulder Pain
These problems kept me from assisting my children and interfered with other daily activities like being able to go on long walks. I tried physical therapy, ibuprofen which took some of the edge off the pain, and sleeping pills that only worked with high dosages.
I began to feel some improvements in my condition after five treatments at Abundance Acupuncture. At this point in time my condition feels 95% better! I now feel energetic, well rested, and free from the back pain, shoulder pain, headaches and the bad menstrual cramps. I am able to play tennis, walk for exercise, and play soccer with my kids. I have also had significant improvement with the dermatitis on my face and I have lost five pounds!
During the treatments I felt my stress being released. They were relaxing and peaceful. The clinic is wonderful and the staff is patient, caring, and understanding.
I would recommend acupuncture to anyone of any age because it can improve anyone’s health. When your body is functioning at a higher level it opens up a whole new world for you and everyone that you come in contact with. More Menstrual Problem Testimonials
Back & Neck Pain and Migraines
I have been suffering from chronic lower back pain for twenty years due to a back injury that I incurred when I was 19 years old. Because of a weakness in my spine in the lower back, I had also been diagnosed with a bulging disk when I was 39. When my back would go out, it would literally put me on my knees. I have treated this condition with muscle relaxants, ibuprofen, chiropractic and physical therapy. The condition would improve but never go away. These lower back attacks could happen once a month or twice a year. I never knew when, but I usually had some minor discomfort before it would happen, although not always. If I felt the back attack coming on, I would take ibuprofen and get a chiropractic treatment as soon as possible. However as I noted, I didn’t always know when there would be an attack.
I have also been suffering with upper back, shoulder and neck pain for the past eleven years, which I believe is due to many hours of computer work daily. There have been days when this pain would also trigger a severe tension or migraine headache.
Because of these major health issues, I was personally dealing with chronic fatigue, which in my own opinion, was also leading to some depression. Even though I wanted to be happy and active, I just didn’t have the energy. It took all of my available effort to accomplish the smallest tasks on some days. There was sort of a snowball effect which lead to other issues. I am hypothyroid, so weight gain is a constant issue and when you don’t have any ambition for any physical activities after work, exercise isn’t an option and weight gain is inevitable. My mental health was to the point where I would wake up to go to work and would count how many hours it would be until I could come home and take a nap! Not much for any quality of life since most every day I would take a nap after work. In 2002, I also took on the undaunting task of returning to college full time to pursue my bachelor’s degree. So between full time work, school, mother and anything else, I realized I was a physical wreck.
I didn’t know of anyone that used acupuncture, but I felt that since I had tried so many different avenues for pain relief and was never really pain free, I decided to give acupuncture a try. When I had my initial consultation, I wasn’t sure that I liked everything that I was told because it meant making some life changes for me and I wasn’t sure I was entirely ready for some of those changes. I have to admit that I was a bit nervous about being stuck with multiple needles. However, David was very good with my initial treatments and that helped to calm my nerves during the treatments. After my first four treatments, I already had relief from the lower back pain. I didn’t understand it, but for the first time in twenty years, I could lay on my back without discomfort. I have basically had no lower back pain since early February!
The next area that we started working on in my treatments was the upper back, neck and shoulder pain. This has been more challenging since I never really get to give that area any rest. My full time job requires me to be on the computer for many hours daily and my school work also drove many nights of computer work also. As of today, this pain and discomfort is minimized by at least 70-80 percent from what it was when I started treatments.
Because of these improvements, we have been able to work on other health issues. I had been on birth control pills for ten years. After starting acupuncture treatments and learning more about Chinese medicine, I went off the pill in March. We are still working on regulating my monthly cycle and all of the side affects, but there are improvements after two months.
My energy levels have dramatically improved from where I was in January. I no longer have to come home to take naps and have begun an exercise routine. I have been able to lose some weight, although it is a slow process, but it is better than the constant weight gain that I had been experiencing for many years.
I am grateful to the entire staff at Abundance Acupuncture for working with me and my health issues. They are very easy to talk to and listen to my concerns. They are truly excited to see my improvements and give me back a meaningful and productive life again! I have recommended Abundance Acupuncture to many people. I truly don’t know where I would be today without them. I know I would not be as happy and energetic as I am now! I feel like a whole new person!
Night Sweats, Fatigue, and Neck Pain
I began to feel significant improvements in my condition after my third treatment at Abundance Acupuncture. At this point in time my condition feels 100% better. My energy level allows me to accomplish much more during the day and I am able to stay focused for longer periods of time. The neck pain is 99% better and the night sweats are no longer an issue. I have also had significant improvement with the pain I had in both knees and the shoulder pain that used to trouble me.
During the treatments I felt relaxed and calm. The clinic is peaceful and beautiful and the staff is always understanding and patient. I often recommend acupuncture to anyone I know because it does work and the results are long lasting. |
3‑18‑09
My
name is John L. I came to Abundance Acupuncture in September, 2009 because I
was suffering from burning and sharp stinging pain in my feet. For 36 years my
feet have felt like they were on fire… like I had gotten stung by a dozen bees.
At times, in addition to the burning pains, there were also severe shooting
pains in my feet. It was difficult for me to stand or walk for a reasonable
period of time and when I did stand or walk the pain went all the way up into my
hips. The years of pain made me feel depressed and hopeless. 
My
name is Susan L. I came to Abundance Acupuncture in March 2007 because I was
suffering from chronic foot pain which was progressively getting worse when I
had to be on my feet for lengthy times or when I started to walk again after
sitting. I could not get moving and it hurt so much that I was in tears. Also
my right knee had a meniscus tear and needed surgery, and I had severe neck and
shoulder pain. I had this problem for five years and my feet hurt to put shoes
on, walking was dreadful, moving fast was impossible. I took up to six Tylenol
daily just to keep moving and to get through days. My knee made me wince with
pain when I moved in the wrong direction or the weather was damp. My neck hurt
constantly and was even worse if I lifted the vacuum cleaner or groceries.
My
name is Tiffany G. I came to Abundance Acupuncture in February, 2009 because I
was suffering from back and shoulder pain, irregular periods with bad cramping,
mood swings, bloating (all over my body), constipation, headaches, and
difficulty sleeping. For two or three years I suffered from daily headaches and
constant back and shoulder pain. Because I wasn’t sleeping well I would
wake up feeling fatigued and that would lead to mood swings and irritability.
The constant bloating and constipation added to my daily distress. 
My
name is Margo C. I came to Abundance Acupuncture in May of 2005 because I was
suffering from night sweats, sleeping issues, low energy, and a limited range of
motion in my neck from an automobile accident that happened in 1996. I had the
neck pain for eight years and the night sweats had interrupted by sleep for two
years. I would get up during the night soaking wet and the next morning I felt
like I was completely drained. It took every ounce of energy I had to get ready
for the day ahead so I could try to function normally and then I had difficulty
concentrating and staying focused throughout the day.