Testimonials

Shortly after I had retired, from the education field, arthritis started to ravage my body. It seemed that more and more of my everyday activities became very difficult for me to manage. I continue to do most things, that I did before; but, every step was painful. I toughed it out for a few years, thinking that it was all part of the natural aging process. Throughout most of my life, I had been very physically active, playing a lot of contact sports, such a hockey, football, basketball, broomball, fastball and soccer. I loved to be on the go and this condition was killing, not only by body; but, my sprit as well.

I came to hear Dr. Murphy speak one day and I was very impressed with his passion and his honesty. He sounded to me like a ‘real person’! He didn’t speak ‘down to me’ or try to confuse me with ‘edubabble’. He, actually sounded like a friend. He showed me some slides and explained that all of our systems start in the brain, travel through the spine and go where they needed to be, to maintain your healthy body. Then he explained that chiropractic care was a process – not an event, and through this process, damage to the spine could be repaired and systems could be restored.

I just wanted to be able to go for a walk with my beautiful wife, or play with my wonderful grandchildren. All of the above reasons compelled me to ask him to take me on as a client.

In the beginning, I started to notice small encouraging improvements. I was experiencing less stiffness and soreness, in my joints; less arthritic flare-ups, less inflammation of my joints, and less sciatic nerve involvement, all due to improved circulation in my legs. I started to notice that it took me less time to get rid of morning stiffness and get on with my day. My energy level was slowly coming back to me.

I never thought in terms of having a health team to look after me before; but after having both of my hips replaced, last year, I now realize how important it is to invest in your own health. I’m happy to say that my team includes a family doctor, specialists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and of course, my chiropractor, Dr. Murphy.

I have gone from – only being able to walk a few steps, assisted by a cane – to walking everyday, unassisted, dancing, exercising, playing with my grandchildren, and once again, being able to walk with my wife! Next Year, I hope to include swimming and cycling in my fitness program and get back out on the golf course!

Family and friends are my whole life, and I love my kids and grandkids, to the moon and back! My feeling, that I am finally doing the right thing for me, to extend my health as long as I can is totally empowering! Thank you, Dr. Murphy.