Case Studies

Presenting Complaint 83-year-old lady with constant pain in his right knee of at least 2 years duration. She described the pain as a constant aching sensation, exacerbated by standing and walking. Her walking ability was restricted to less than 25 yards. Rest did not help her pain. The pain would come...

Presenting Complaint 30 year old presented with a long history of severe PTSD. Symptoms included hypervigilance, always being on the edge, repeated disturbing memories, repeated disturbing dreams, feeling very upset when reminded of a stressful experience from the past, avoiding thinking about stressful experiences from the past, loss of interest...

Presenting Complaint 48 year old gentleman with constant pain in his right knee of at least 18 months duration. He described pain as a constant aching sensation, exacerbated by standing and walking. His walking ability was restricted to less than 250 yards. He was unable to exercise and enjoy any...

Presenting Complaint 42 year old patient presented with pain in the left anterolateral thigh. She described it as sharp, shooting pain, radiating up to the knee. Pain would be exacerbated by light touch, including any contact with loose clothing.  Her sleep was disturbed as any movement would trigger the burning...

Presenting Complaint 39 year old presented with a 8-year old history of severe PTSD. Symptoms included repeated disturbing memories, repeated disturbing dreams, feeling very upset when reminded of a stressful experience from the past, avoid thinking about stressful experiences from the past, loss of interest in things he used to...

Presenting Complaint 80 year old patient presented with severe pain in the left shoulder of at least 3 years duration. She described the pain as an aching pain, exacerbated significantly with any activities, including house hold chores and personal care. Pain was also exacerbated by lying on her side and...

Presenting Complaint 51 year old patient presented with pain in the right groin and lower abdomen. She described it as grinding and pressure pain. Pain would be exacerbated by activities including standing still, sitting down, bending, lifting and the usual household chores. She found gardening difficult because of her pain....

Presenting Complaint 50 year old patient presented with long standing neck pain. He complained of severe pain all across the neck, with radiation to both shoulder blades. Pain would be exacerbated with standing, walking, working on a computer and driving. He was significantly limited with his day to day chores...

Presenting Complaint 90 year old patient presented with long standing low back pain. She complained of severe pain all across the lower back, with radiation to outer hips. Pain would be exacerbated with standing and walking. She was significantly limited with her day to day chores because of the ongoing...

The patient presented with a 5-year history of severe PTSD and complex PTSD. Symptoms included constant flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, distressing thoughts, 'being on the edge' and a feeling that something bad was going to happen. The patient also had a history of depression over the past 5 years.