Howie Lyne, 56, Retired Police Officer, Rockville, IN  12/12/04

I was referred to Dr. Ralph by a mutual friend..  I was suffering pain in

my lower back.  I was diagnosed after an MRI with a herniated disc which was

pressing on my sciatic nerve, causing excruciating pain in my left hip with each

step I took.  The only position that was without pain was flat on my back. 

Standing, sitting or walking all caused great pain.  I was almost totally immobile.

Before I found Dr. Ralph, I went to the medical doctors at the Veteran’s

Administration.  They recommended surgery on the ruptured disc, which couldn’t

be scheduled before April of 2005.  Until that time, pain was to be managed with

large doses of Hydrocodone, Tramadol and Ibuprofen.  Surgery and lots of drugs

did not appeal to me.  I tried a local chiropractor instead, but his treatments gave

only minimum relief.  So, in desperation, I took my friend’s advice and came to Dr.

Ralph.

After only three adjustments by Dr. Ralph in October of 2004, the pain in my hip

was greatly diminished, increasing my mobility and allowing me to stand, sit and

walk without the agonizing pain previously described.  I am confident that under

Dr. Ralph’s care the pain I suffer can be almost totally alleviated.

I live in central Indiana and traveled 800 miles to be treated by Dr. Ralph.  The

treatments I have received resulting in the reduction of my pain have been nothing

short of miraculous. 

I re-aggravated my condition again in December of 2004, practicing defensive

arts.  There was no question about what I needed to do:  I climbed in my car and

drove the 800 miles again.  I’m not too proud to tell you that I walked into Dr.

Ralph’s office leaning on a cane. After four treatments in four days, I was standing

straight, I was able to handle complex moves without pain, and was ready for the

long drive home.

P.S.:   Dr. Ralph has my phone number.  Anybody who wants to hear my story

from the horse’s mouth can call me in Indiana.  I’ll be glad to tell them anything they

want to know… [Doctor's note: Howie has not had to return since December 2004.]