A 68-year old female patient came for treatment in April 2010. She had been diagnosed with severe hip issues several years ago. The severity of the conditions fluctuated over the years. Chiropractic adjustments had been applied with no sign of improvement. Finally, due to a lot of pain, a hip replacement was implemented in October 2009. The surgery alleviated the patient’s condition. However, she showed plenty of post-surgery swelling in the lower extremities down to the foot. Edema had developed from the surgery.

Given the patient’s post-surgery condition she appeared comparatively weak (e.g. used canes for support while walking when coming to the appointment). Her pain level was identified as 6 out of 10. She still suffered from back pain. Her hip was tender. She had been prescribed narcotic pain medication (to be taken every 6 hours). She also had some blockage of the lymphatic circulation.

Dr. Lind applied a combined treatment program composed of chiropractic work, herbal remedies from Wei Laboratories (FASTT Patches, LC Balancer and Java), myofascial release (5 massages over two weeks) and some B vitamins. The herbal patches were applied in 3 series (3 patches per series, 2 days on and 1 day off). They were positioned on the lumbosacral area and her lower leg (calf muscle).

The results of the treatment were truly amazing. By the beginning of June 2011, the patient was able to comfortably walk and work again part-time. Her pain level had been reduced to about a 4 (a positive trend given the chronicity of the condition). She still showed swelling but it had improved significantly. Overall, the symptoms improved significantly (by about 60%). Her lymphatic problem has been solved which made the patient very happy.