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Patient letter to her M.D. :

“I just wanted to give you a short update now that I have been attending BackFit for just over a month. I have seen definite improvements, such as I haven’t had a headache in 3 weeks now and I haven’t had to take any medications for three weeks. That has been wonderful!!

I am experiencing less pain in my back and neck overall, but still struggle with certain tasks and movements. But it’s early and I have to remember that I’ve only been going for a month. I’m feeling confident that the pain will continue to decrease as the treatments continue over the next few months.

But most important, my energy levels have improved significantly and my “mental health” status has changed from almost a depressive state to feeling VERY positive and I have even started to picture a future now where pain will not be on my mind every day. I even managed to kayak with my husband last weekend which was an incredible and amazing achievement for me . . . something I would not have been able to do just a month ago.

Anyways, I just wanted to let you know how things are going. I will make an appointment to see you after my 3 months at Backfit. . . that’s when I get more re-x-rays to see what improvements have occurred and what steps to continue with. THANK YOU SO MUCH for the referral to BackFit!!!”

~ Debbie Pearson

“I’ve always been a fit, athletic person all my life. One day, I was moving a beach log and instantly my lower back went out. 8 years of dealing with lower back pain, I’ve done it all – physiotherapy, chiropractors, acupuncture, deep tissue massage and taken a lot of back medication. All of this either temporarily relieved or masked the pain. Finally, my family doctor told me, surgery was my only option. I was scared, worried and depressed that if I were to have the surgery, my life and back, would never be the same. I chatted with friends, family and co-workers about my situation and they couldn’t believe it – “you’re so young”, “you’re a fit, active young girl.” I obtained second opinions from other chiropractors, doctors and surgeons about the pros and cons towards the surgery. After these discussions, my mind was set – surgery it was. After advising my friends, family and co-workers of my decision, a friend mentioned that her husband had gone to BackFit. I chatted with him, and he was very happy with his results that I decided, “Why not, I’ve got nothing to lose.”

After attending BackFit for the last 6 months, my life has done a 180. I’m able to go for long walks, do light weights and cardio, sleep better at night and most of all have my social life back! I’m educated on how these exercises work, what they do for my spine and what it will bring for my long-term health. This is the best, safest way for anyone with any kind of back pain and I would recommend BackFit to anyone in a heartbeat!”

~ Shirley Kwan

“What a difference six months with the Backfit team can make. I needed more than an adjustment; I need guidance to avoid further injury, and a strategy to stay healthy. The professionals at Backfit were there at every step of the way. Today, I am pain free, in better shape, and have moved from treatment to maintenance and injury prevention. And, I’m a believer in the Backfit way to better health.”

~ Mike Levechio

“Golf has been a big part of my life since I was 10. After many years of worsening on-again-off-again lower back pain in 2008 I finally had to give up the game. I couldn’t swing a club without excruciating pain and my day to day activities were being seriously affected as well. Many chiropractors had tried to help and the last one, who was highly recommended, told me to find a new hobby – he couldn’t do anything else for me and surgery would be a waste of time and money.

Then BACKFIT was recommended to me.

Four months later, after a comprehensive program of prescribed exercises, decompression therapy and adjustments I could swing a club again. Six months after that my back was better than it had been in 20 years and I was able to go on what used to be an annual golf trip (10 rounds in 6 days) with no pain at all.

Thank you to the doctors and staff at BACKFIT for giving me back my mobility and getting rid of the pain – I feel my age again and my quality of life isn’t compromised any more. Your system works!!!”

~ Mark Williams

“I thank my lucky stars that I found you and Backfit after suffering for many years with a lot of back pain, trying everything from physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic and painkillers- the last three years adding to that, burning pain in the wrist of my hand.

Medical doctors could not help, with all the conventional treatments. Diagnosis, arthritis, wear and tear, they called it a mystical hand and left me with pills (gabapentin), taking up to 9 a day. I must have had a guardian angel taking care of me, finding you and your very caring people.

A visit to your centre, diagnosis of the problem, explanation so that i could understand and suggestion of treatments was next. That was on August 4. Now, shortly before Christmas, I’m able to report that my pain almost disappeared, and I don’t need to take medication anymore. My back has greatly improved, I’m able to do things I could not do for years and I feel so much better.

You and your centre have the professional approach to help with the problem. So many people, young and not so young anymore, like me, suffer.

I’m a success story, still ongoing, you should know, and very thankful. To everybody in the centre, I wish all the best, and hope that many poor backs will find you and get help. I highly recommend Backfit!”

~ Marianne Leber

“I am writing to express my appreciation to you and your team of technical and administrative staff for the services you and they have provided.
As you know, in early September 2010, I developed a severe pain in my neck and a number of problems in my left arm, including weakness, pain and some loss of control. I started your recommended program of treatment in mid-September and about three months later, my neck and left arm were virtually pain-free and I have regained the normal use of my left arm. This is an enormous relief.

I also want to recognize the training and exercise programs that you and your technical staff have explained to me as methods by which patients can assume some responsibility for their ongoing spinal health.

Lastly, I want to acknowledge a special gesture that you offered early in my treatment program. After one treatment on a Friday, I developed a severe neck and left arm pain which I reported to you later that day by email. The following morning, a Saturday, when your office was closed, you called me at home and offered to treat me in your office at no charge. I accepted your offer, and my pain decreased after that treatment. I have cited this incident because it highlights the care, compassion and customer orientation that you showed to me that day which you and your staff have demonstrated throughout my treatment program, and I am grateful.”

~ Linden Holmen

“My headaches started 17 years ago, in May 1993. I did and went everywhere for help. I had X-rays of my neck, and two C T scans. I had all my teeth re-vamped.($8000.) I went to Vancouver for ear, nose and throat specialist. Went to an allergist and was told I was allergic to dust so was doing allergy shots for 5 years. Took numerous drugs prescribed by my Dr. Lots of over the counter headache remedies that I was trying myself and nothing was or did work. I was too sceptical to try anything at that time. Just give me a pill and make the pain go away.

May 5, 2010 my boyfriend had seen enough of me suffering with these terrible headaches. He took me to Saanich Penninsula hospital. They tried a few different drugs and finally gave me morphine. That took care of the sore head but when would it come back?
I finally made an appointment at Backfit. Did the x-ray and waited 5 days to go back for the results. He explained what was wrong with me. I had a major pinched nerve in my neck. Spine is crooked and disc thinning in my back. As I was driving home I had a good cry. Finally someone has found out what was causing these headaches. I started at Backfit on May 11, 2010. That was the best day of my life! By the end of the 2nd week,(was going 3 times a week for the first month) my headaches were less frequent and not as severe. I have been going to Backfit for 6 months now. I am shocked at the results I have received. I feel like I have my life back and I owe it all to Backfit.”

~ Jill Perry

“I’ve never been a fan of fitness centres. All that equipment is terrifying, and I never know how to use it. So my first impression of Backfit was one of trepidation; all that equipment as you come in the front door.

But that feeling is dispelled immediately by the smiling faces at the reception desk, just past all the lurking weights and cables. Those friendly faces do more than welcome, they offer assurances that there are people just like you working there who are going to understand your needs.

Backfit was recommended to me by my doctor, as I’d suffered debilitating pain in my lower back, right hip and leg for nearly two years. It was affecting my life to the point where I had to plan trips downstairs in my own house, never mind any thought of going out in the world beyond. At the age of 61, I wasn’t going to allow my body to limit my life any longer. So, fears aside, I made my first visit to Backfit.

Despite my trepidation, and the fact I didn’t trust that treatments would give me a lasting solution to my pain, it has worked. For the first time in many years, I am pain free. Not only is my back better — stairs no longer intimidate me — they were also able to give me lasting relief to the neck and shoulder pain I have endured for more years that I like to count.

It’s not magic. The decompression treatments and alignment therapy can only do so much; the relief from those is temporary. It’s those dreaded exercise machines that made the lasting difference; that and the exercises you learn to do at home. And for me, that was the real selling point: if you want to get better, it’s up to you. You are in charge. If you are conscientious about taking the treatments — and if you do the exercises regularly — you will improve. The pain will go away.

They’ve made a believer out of me.”

~ Judy Reimche