Active Release Technique Success

Dear Dr. Connaughty,

I called in December of 2008 and made an appointment not really expecting much for my damaged hip. I had fallen backwards from a seated position from the deck of our boat into the cabin back in 2005 when a plane buzzed our boat. Why anyone would do that is beyond me! I was sitting reading a book one moment and falling down stairs the next. I did go for two months of physical therapy the beginning of 2008 and I thought the problem was solved but it began seriously aching and preventing me from sleeping and my regular exercise program again last fall. I thought you might stretch the area and give me some relief. I had never heard of your ACTIVE RELEASE TECNIQUE. You explained that I have adhesions in that area which were the problem. I was amazed at the relief I experienced after very few visits...maybe 7 or 8. The good news is that in February I went to Loon Mountain in New Hampshire to ski and I was able to ski top to bottom with no hip pain.I was so pleased and just wanted to thank you! I now indend to come in for a maintenance treatment every once in a while. 

A sincere thanks, Ann M

Success after an Automobile Accident:

This has been my first experience working with a chiropractor. It has been such a positive experience for me. I have felt incredibile relief and really feel like I am in the healing process.I have had discomfort for quite a while following a car accident and since working with Dr. Connaughty and being involved with Active Release Techniques, I have felt relief and much improvment in the areas previously causing such problems.  Thank you!

Marybeth P.

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Succesful due to Maintenaince:

Dr Connaughty,

I want to sincerly thank-you and your staff for helping me maintain a peak level of fitness!  I am on my way to Iraq for a year but hope to continue chiropractic maintenance care when I return.

I wish you and your staff much success!

Regards,

Mark

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Can't Thank you Enough! 

Dr. Chris Connaughty,

I can’t Thank you enough for all the help you have given me towards alleviating the back pain, which I have suffered from for many years. All the doctors that I have seen past and present told me that, because of the condition of my four lower discs, surgery was not an option. It wasn’t just one or two discs causing the problem, but rather four degenerative ones, complicated by arthritis, making my problem “global” as they called it. Over the past year I had been taking all kinds of pain medication of different strengths that were prescribed by a pain management doctor. The medication only provided temporary relief and did very little to solve the problem. I was finally informed by an orthopedic spine specialist at Yale New Haven that he would seriously recommend chiropractic therapy. It was then I decided to contact your office. The therapy that you have been giving me combined with the home exercises has helped me tremendously and my back feels like its improved 85%. I walk straighter, feel stronger, sleep better and have far less pain. Once again I wish to Thank you and your entire staff for all your help. 

Sincerely,
Ron

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Successful Treatment of My Back Condition:

I had a bit of trepidation at first at going to see a chiropractor-that all changed the moment I stepped into Dr. Connaughty's office. Dr. Connaughty and his staff put you at ease, right away. I came into the office with a common complaint- lower back pain. As it would turn out, I had a common back condition - spondylolisthesis and my pain could be treated. Dr. Connaughty took the extra time to explain my condition and what he could do to help me. Since I started treatment- I have seen much improvemnet.

I can do all that I like to do without pain.

Thank-you Dr. Connaughty!

Melissa C

I have two problems: Primary Carpal Tunnel pain and Secondary Scoliosis:

 I have been told the only help for Carpel Tunnel pain is Cortisone shots and if that does not work, an operation. The operation upon research has an 80% failure rate. I tried Cold Laser Treatment and Acupuncture. Both did not work. I did try cortisone shots, which work about 5 to 6 months. Next I went to New Harmony for Therapeutic Massage-Neuromuscular Reprogramming, Postural Correction, etc. This was helping but moving very slowly, I was still in pain. She encouraged me to go to a Chiropractor, as this would move things along faster. My cousin in Nevada was encouraging me to go to some one who knows ART=Active Release Techniques. I found Dr. Connaughty on www.activerelease.com. After the first month of treatment with Dr. Connaughty things started to move along.

I have been told that there is nothing you can do for Scolisis and that as one ages it will only get worse. Dr. Connaughty has also been working on my back.

After starting treatment with Dr. Connaughty on December 8, 2008, I feel that the Neuromuscular Reprogramming is now working. Thanks to Dr. Connaughty I no longer have excruciating pain day or night in my hands, also there is no more swelling of my fingers. I still have some numbness problems, which Dr. Connaughty is working on. My back is now straighter than I can ever recall, also I am breathing better.

Anna N. 

Astonishing ART Results:

Immediately, upon meeting Dr Connaughty, I was struck by his kindness and his gentleness: he listened to me earnestly and his eyes were warm and deep and sympathetic; and I thought: he knows pain and he has a heart that wants to heal.

My first impression has been borne out. I was suffering from a relentless pain in my right shoulder; I had lost nearly all the strength in my right arm and I could not raise my hand beyond my shoulders: the pain shredded sleep and the slightest touch sent a white charge through me. Using ART, Dr Connaughty has treated me for about a month now. The results are truly astonishing. The pain has almost vanished, much of the strength in my arm has returned and I can again extend my arm well above my head. I expect that within a few weeks my shoulder and arm will be normal. I have also had severe pain in my back and knees; I anticipate that when Dr Connaughty treats them, I will be again agile and flexible and be able to run and jump as I want and to play the sports I used to play.

Consulting Dr Connaughty was one of the wisest decisions I have made.

I am grateful to him.

James F.