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Pelvic and Coccyx Pain Testimonials
Read the http://www.coccyx.org/ personal experiences of Anonymous, Lee,Becky,Mel, Monica, Kim (1) , Chris, Kim (2), Pauline, Adam Pymble, Debbie Dale, Vijay,Alan, Amanda, Nicole, Katy. Maureen, Justin, Mary , Lorette, Caroline,John McCarthy, Bethan , John’s experience, Caroline, Margaret, Sue, Eileen, Hunter , Laila , David , Edel, Virginia, Clare, Anonymous
Rob is very friendly and made me feel at ease. Rob was excellent at diagnosing the problem and outlining the solution. After a few sessions I was back together again. Rob also gave me a few simple exercises to prevent any further problems. I’m going to have regular check ups just to ensure that everything is maintained in allignment, prevention being better than cure.
Thanx Rob, you have really sorted my neck and back problems!! 5 star treatment!!
Having suffered a spinal injury 8 years ago, I have been lucky to get away with minimal damage, but over the years other back problems have resulted. I suffered great lower back pain and tried several physios and doctors including steroid injections into the facet joints. As a racing driver (champion 2009 at the Nurburgring) it is key to have flexibility in the lower spine. Chiropractor Robert Griffiths was the only person who was able to free up my lower spine and provide advice on how to help myself to keep this problem at bay. Highly reccomend the Sayer clinic!
Sean Paul Breslin
I have suffered neck and back pain for over 30 years, with trips to various chiropractors in the past. How I wish I had found Michael earlier! I went to him with coccyx pain, which he remedied, and when I told him him about my back pain, he diagnosed the source of my pain. As a result of the work he has done, I have better posture, a realigned (for good) pelvis and a understanding of how to hold my body to help my general mobility and be free from pain. I cannot recommend Michael and Sayer Clinics highly enough! Real professionals with a holistic approach. Thank you!
Jackie Keefe
Having had a fall in the shower, I went to two doctors who diagnosed the pain I had around the coccyx area as a fracture. Not content (or trusting) of their diagnosis – they both refused to x-ray the area, I called Sayer Clinic (Kensington) and had my appointment with Chiropractor Robert Griffiths. He was fantastic and after two x-rays, he told me that my coccyx was dislocated. After one appointment, I was feeling much better with virtually no pain and after that I received some treatment to completely mend any stiffness. Thank you so much to Dr Griffiths and the Sayer Clinic for your help and after care service. I would highly recommend the clinic for any back pain. Hilary Morrow
Hilary Morrow
I am an American Opera Singer who frequently travels to London for work and auditions. Since I found Chiropractor Robert Griffiths in 2007, I have been more than pleased with the care that he provides. He is a brilliant Doctor and I completely trust him and highly recommend him to anyone….especially for other singers who frequent London. He not only offers the finest of chiropractic care in terms of spinal manipulations, but he also does fantastic muscle work – both manual and with acupuncture. I look forward to continuing to see him in the future. I would also like to praise the entire staff at the Sayer Clinic. They are all so very friendly and helpful. http://www.amyshoremount-obra.com
Amy Shoremount-Obra
Many thanks to Chris B for providing consistent and incredibly beneficial maintenance on my slightly creaky neck and back. For 5 years plus, he has been a real life saver for me.
christian
Many thanks to Agatha for a brilliant deep tissue massage session yesterday. I walked out feeling an inch taller and several years younger… will definitely be back for another!
Christian
I have just retired at 60. My back started to give me trouble, it started with an ache which I thought would disappear with res but over the next few weeks the pain increase and start to affect my arms and shoulders making it difficult to sleep. I visited my doctor who put me on strong codeine based pain killers. Taking these and applying occasional heat with hot water bottles helped a bit. But I realized I would have to seek more specialized help which is why I went to Chris Berlingieri. After just a few sessions the condition improved and now after completing a course of treatment I am able to resume normal life. On a previous occasion I had a trapped nerve in my leg which gave me so much pain my husband had to take me to the A and E Department of the Local Hospital, they gave me crutches, very powerful pain killers and told me to go to my doctor who said it would take months to improve and to keep taking the pills. With just a few sessions with Chris Berlingieri I was able to return my crutches and I still have the pain killers. I am very grateful to Chris for giving me back my life and can’t thank him enough.
Lyn Dyer, Kingston on Thames
I cannot praise Robert Griffiths enough. I came to see him in extreme pain, and almost unable to walk, after numerous meetings with Physio’s and Osteopaths who whilst knowledgeable seemed to lack the secret ingredients of optimism and hope as well as skill and understanding. Robert has taken me from believing I might not be able to work again, to almost pain free in a little over 2 months. Astonishing to say the least. I feel stronger now than I have in years, and I cannot recommend him and the Sayer clinic enough. Many thanks.
Big Thank you to Chiropractor Chris from Sayer Clinic here in London, Earl’s court. I had suffered from back pain for the last 3 years, was going really desperate with it and had spent lots of money on it to no avail. Chris was patient and professional and helped me get back on my feet and now I can work on my computer, have no back pain and can enjoy life.
For people who are desperate from back pain I will strongly recommend this Doctor because he knows what he is doing. There is no question on my mind. Cheers
Osvaldo
Dear Chris, A very belated thank you for all that you did to keep me healthy during my pregnancy. I am confident that you had a part in my natural and straight forward labour for my son. Thank you again. Kathleen
To Robert Griffiths, Thank you to you and the Sayer clinic team for your continued excellent support and guidance in solving my lower back problems. As a 26 year old, having the ability to be able to tie my shoelaces once again is quite a joy! I am now in the process of preaching/converting my newfound love for Chiropractic to all other fellow lay abouts and desk jockeys who are also destined for such pains.
Yours sincerely and respectfully, Tony Boland
Anthony Boland
Rob Griffiths has helped me more in the past 6 weeks with the pain in my feet (Plantar Fasciitis) than my GPs have done in a year. He offered me hope from the first consultation. With the help of massage, acupuncture and ultrasound I am now able to continue with exercise and daily activities without pain.
Julie
I suffered from a knee problem which made it uncomfortable to climb stairs or perform exercises at the gym, or sit for long period of time. Chiropractic examination by Chris Berlingieri identified the problem to be caused by hip/pelvic displacement, and ensuing treatment has corrected the problem. I am now able to climb stairs and perform exercises without any discomfort at the knees.
Shirley L.
I am most grateful to Michael Durtnall for all that he has done for me. After a nasty episode in my lower back he diagnosed the problem and a few other issues besides. The chiropractic treatment was completely successful. This was long ago but I go back to the clinic every three months to keep my back in good order. The result has been zero discomfort in my back for over a decade. But more than that, I have no doubt that in terms of my general posture, good health and well being I am far better off than I would have been had I not attended Sayer Clinic. Very caring and professional people – the best!
Andrew Wise
I had a painful coccyx for a while before I went to see a chiropractor. Robert Griffiths was recommended and I can see why. He put me at ease immediately and sorted the problem out with only a few sessions. He is lovely with a good sense of humour that you actually forget you’re at a doctor.
Janine Hoggins
I was appalled at the apathy of my GP at providing anti-inflammatories and leaving me to suffer – he actually told me there was no point in my returning after just one GP visit with no inspection! After nearly a year of coccyx pain and being brushed off by my GP and crude manipulation at a teaching school who then gave up on me, I found Chiropractor Robert Griffiths at the Sayer Clinic in London (see http://www.coccyx.org – Doctors and specialists in the UK). After X-ray assessment a dislocation was clearly seen in the coccyx and manipulated back with supplemental treatment to reduce inflammation.
The key was that Robert persevered and continued treatment over a number of visits. Major progress has been made and I can only wish that I had started at the Sayer Clinic from the beginning and saved myself a year of increasing pain. There is no quick fix and so planned treatment over time should be expected but you must seek this level of specialist intervention as soon as possible.
John, 52, Accountant
I have never needed to see a chiro before now and must tell you I was rather sceptical, nervous and daunted by the process of selecting someone that would potentially be manipulating my back and body. I received a few recommendations and one in particular that was very good and consequently went along to see Dr of Chiropractic – Bob Griffiths at the Sayer Clinic at the Broadgate Club in EC2 and who is also based in the West end on alternating days. Because they specialise in so many things not just the chiro, for example they also offer acupuncture and physio and many more treatments. Consequently, you knew that whatever they recommended you needed would not be biased because they do it all in house! The cost is only £45 per session. I have now been going for 3 weeks and am feeling much better. My pelvis is back in alignment and my problem is almost 100% better – I really am over the moon and ruddy impressed! I am also being taught the appropriate exercises to keep my core muscles strong and balanced.
Bonnie Torp
I was suffering from pain in my neck and pins and needles in my left arm. I sought treatment through Chris Berlingieri at Sayer Clinics and after four treatments the pain was gone, the pins and needles were almost gone and I felt a great deal better. After two more treatments the pins and needles have disappeared. It was a good investment in my health and well being. Thanks to Chris Berlingieri. Roger B., Egham, Surrey
I had been seeing my Chiropractor Michael Durtnall for a while and when I told him my husband and I were trying for a baby, Michael got out his needles and we never looked back. I had acupuncture as part of my weekly treatments. A few months later I was pregnant. I’m a firm believer in acupuncture and truly credit the ancient medicinal art as having helped me conceive. While I was pregnant I continued to see Michael and I never suffered any back aches, niggles, sciatica. I am constantly referring friends to him and have nothing but the utmost respect for his talent and his compassion for his patients.
Mommy in London
I went to see Michael Durtnall after suffering from severe coccyx pain. After regular treatment I am now pain free. Before I visited Michael I went to see numerous chiropractors and osteopaths, none of whom could help me.
Having tried to get pregnant for many months, I succeeded once starting fertility acupuncture with Michael. As a result of Michael’s treatment I no longer suffer from coccyx pain and I have a wonderful baby boy. I would recommend anyone to visit him based on my experience.
Ali
To Chris Berlingieri, Thank you so much for keeping me on the straight and narrow (backwise!) for all these years. You have made an enormous difference to my life. Fiona
Fiona W.
I have been treated by Michael Durtnall since 1998 for headaches and severe low back pain. Michael was the only medical professional who found the rare diagnosis and treated the source of my problem which was a huge relief as my daily activities had been severely limited by my back pain. Naturally I have developed a very trusting relationship with Michael over the years and I shared with him that my husband and I had been thinking about starting a family. We were preparing ourselves for some challenges getting pregnant as I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). However Michael felt that he could assist my preparation in getting pregnant using fertility acupuncture to prepare the body for conception. Also the success rate of acupuncture has been closely researched recently and is achieving favourable results. Since I had everything to gain by trying acupuncture I underwent a few sessions performed by Michael.
Shortly thereafter I became pregnant and we have just had a beautiful baby girl. The acupuncture was certainly a substantial contributing factor to my successful pregnancy and I will certainly be employing Michaels services when we are trying for more children.
Thank you,
Sarah
I was training for a marathon and then on one particular training run, my back and hips completely seized up. It was diagnosed that my sacroiliac joint froze or fused. Chris Berlingieri managed to fix the lower vertabrae and reallign my hips such that I was fit to run within 4 weeks. I have continued to get treatment for 3 months in an effort to free up years of poor posture when sitting and sleeping. It was in my view a minor miracle that I went from severe pain and very little movement, to being able to complete the marathon comfortably. Thank you Chris!
Jon Sharkey
“Mary’s energy and touch are indeed magic.
I always arrive for my massage treatment all stressed up, anxious, with muscles that are more often than not tangled up and cry from afar to be taken care of – and Mary does just that.
Effective, calming and perceptive of each tiny ligament, she helps me leave each and every treatment with a great, peaceful smile on my face. Big thanks to her ! ”
Many thanks,
Eleni
Dr of Chiropractic -Chris Berlingieri
Dear Chris,
I thought I should drop you a note to say how much you have helped me improve my back and relieve the disc problem which has bothered me for so many years.
Since I have been visiting you, my back has improved dramatically and I believe the regular treatment and ‘correction’ that you provide has made an enormous difference.
Thank you again for all your kind support.
Yours sincerely
Jeremy Bull
As far as the Sayer Clinics are concerned the referrals that Michael Durtnall and his associates send me have been handled in terms of history, examination and investigation in a manner that I would expect from a competent specialist with a consultant post in the NHS
The results I have seen for the the vast majority of patients with back problems …neck pain, tension headaches,brachialgia,low back pain and sciatica. who do not require surgery… have been very good with rapid relief of pain and return to work in most cases.
I am now firmly of the opinion that chiropractic care has a fundamental role in the management of back problems and it would save the nation a great deal of money in terms of reduced time off work and reduced medical bills, if chiropractic care were more widely available.
I have no hesitation in recommending Sayer Clinics who provide quality health care with a good cost to benefit ratio.
PG Richards FRCS , Consultant Neurosurgeon
Dear Dr, Thank you for referring my wife Sandra to Michael Durtnall.
He has eliminated her chronic back pain in three treatments.
I had also suffered pain which radiated down each leg and in my chest. I found walking increasingly painful and difficult so I decided to try Michael Durtnall as a private patient. He took an X-ray and diagnosed my problem as a pinched nerve. Following his first treatment my chest pain disappeared entirely and my back and leg pain were reduced 50%. Now, following a second treatment I am almost back to normal.
If it would be helpful, please feel free to share this letter with your patients and others.
Wharton Shober DSc President Emeritus – Hahneman Medical School and Hospital of Philadelphia
Let me take this opportunity, Michael Durtnall and Chris Berlingieri, to thank you for your diagnosis and treatment while I was on vacation in London in September. I could not have enjoyed my holiday without you seeing to my back. For that, I am extremely grateful.
Mrs Michelle De Sio – Albuoy
Michael Durtnall introduced me to the discipline of Chiropractic — the only lasting way of healing aches and pain.
He has the rare gift of providing comfort with a smile, as well as with his fingers and machines.
Sir Ian McKellen:Actor
My condition Ankylosing Spondylitis has resulted in the impacting of the bones in the lower spine. Tablets prescribed by my doctor were not helping. I consulted Chiropractors at the Sayer Clinic, Michael Durtnall and Chris Berlingieri. They have kept the muscles working and the back upright, and I dance and bowl and keep active. This is due to regular treatment.
Sylvia F.
Town: Mauroux, France. Neck pain was a consistent problem until referral to the Sayer Clinics. Dr of Chiropractic Michael Durtnall, after a few treatments, resolved the problem, to my great relief. I am so confident in the Clinics diagnosis and treatment that I unhesitatingly travel from France (where I now live) to London for consultations whenever needed.
Ann-Elise Prince
Town: Mauroux, France
I was unfortunate to have 3 accidents in a row on 3 consecutive months whilst stationary on a junction of which the 1st was quite severe.
If not for Dr of Chiropractic Chris Berlingieri’s treatment on my lower back, neck, whiplash injuries I would not have been able to drive again or sit comfortably. Thank You for your persistence! Chiropractor Berlingieri!
Rafael
I have been a patient of Chris Berlingieri over the last 5 years. I visited him after all other treatments had failed for a serious neck problem. He not only cured the problem, but gave me my life back. I will always be indebted to him and Sayer Clinics for the wonderful treatment received.
Jan Davis
My girlfriend is a dental nurse and was suffering quite bad from pain in her Coccyx. In only 4/5 visits with Michael Durtnall she is about 95% better!! My girlfriend is so much happier now. We both thought that this problem was going to be something she was going to have to live with and put up with for the rest of her life but thanks to Michael she is going to be OK. Not only did he make my girlfriend feel as comfortable as possible, he was very friendly and personable, just like you would expect a family doctor of old to be like.
I would 110% recommend Michael Durtnall to anyone who was in similar shoes to my girlfriend. I can’t thank you enough. Thank you from both Dana and myself.
Greg Williams
I first came to see Chris Berlingieri at Sayer clinics about two years ago, complaining of severe neck pain just below the base of my skull. It was deteremined by X-ray that the top two vertebrae where significantly out of alignment. I began treatment right away, which consisted of massage, acupuncture and structural adjustments and within a few weeks my neck began to stabilise and the pain was eliminated.
I have been very pleased with the results, have been pain free ever since. I continue to visit Chris on a monthly basis for a regular check up and adjustment.
I would highly recommend Chris Berlingieri to anyone suspecting they could benefit from Chiropractic care.
Richard Fulford
A friend recommended a visit to the Sayer Clinic for my neck pain. I was impressed by the speedy recovery I made and am pleased to report that the pain has stayed away and my movement has much improved. Patient of Chris Berlingieri
Zannie Abbott
I recently had terrible pain in my back. After surfing the Internet I called Sayer Clinic and saw Chris Berlingieri. He immediately diagnosed the cause of pain as trapped discs, and after a few treatments with him I feel as if I have a new back and most importantly NO PAIN ! I would recommend Chris to anyone who has back pain.
James Dewar
As a dancer with the Royal Ballet I suffer from many injuries due to the strenuous nature of my training and the way in which it is necessary to push my body physically.
Not only has Michael Durtnall of Sayer Clinic Kensington helped me with pain relief but also with alignment and postural problems.
There is no one or clinic that I could recommend more highly.
Vanessa Fenton Dancer : Royal Ballet
“Dr of Chiropractic – Michael Durtnall, as visiting specialist to the Saad Specialist Hospital (SSH) in Saudi Arabia, is invaluable in treating patients, teaching, liasing, studying, learning and sharing his manipulative techniques and experience with the chiropractic, physiotherapy, orthopedic, neurosurgical and podiatry doctors and therapists here at SSH.
Michael was instrumental in helping to set up the original chiropractic clinic here, the first in Saudi Arabia, which has now grown over more than 12 years into a central part of what is now the Middle East’s premier JCAHO & JIA accredited, 1,000 bed hospital with the foremost international technical and specialist facilities and centrally incorporating chiropractic care and a wholistic approach.
In just over 5 years since the department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation made the move from the outpatient clinics into the newly commissioned hospital it has evolved from an 8 person team ( 3 Chiropractors, 3 Physical Therapists and 2 assistants) seeing 2000 patients per year to 100 + staff members (Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologist, Orthotists, Prothetists and assistants) that see approximately 6000 patient visits per month.
Dr Amy Bowzaylo, Director of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation here at the Saad Specialist Hospital and myself are also both chiropractors.
With the help of Michael Durtnall, the Chiropractic pioneers in Saudi Arabia have gained recognition with the Ministry of Health (MOH), licensing privileges with the Saudi Health Counsel, become an integral part of the infrastructure of an unprecedented health care facility, established the Chiropractic Association of Saudi Arabia and have introduced the Saudi health care system and people to the world of Chiropractic.”
Dr Mairianne Campbell (Chiropractor)
Deputy Director of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Supervisor Saad Spine Clinic, Saad Specialist Hospital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
“I have suffered from recurring back pain for the last 20 years and have tried numerous treatments. When it is acute I am usually unable to walk for about a week. Last time it struck me I was on my back for a month (serious predicament for a yoga teacher!).
When I came to the Sayer Clinic and Michael Durtnall’s treatment room I finally felt I was in the hands of someone who could really help me. The first person to actually take an X-ray, he found that I had a forward slippage / spondylolisthesis, and severe veering of the spine and a twist to top it all. All this was causing irritation to my L4/L5 nerve which would become inflamed and I was, therefore, unable to walk.
I began to heal almost immediately with regular treatment and having taken on board new exercises to strengthen my core and straighten my spine. I am now stronger, fitter and straighter than I have ever been in my life.”
Natasha Ahmad
Dear Chris Berlingieri,
I would just like to say a big thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help and for saving my life. Without your help I wouldn’t be here today.
Thanks for doing the x-ray and getting me to go and have an MRI scan.
Also I would like to say many thanks to everyone at the Sayer Clinic.
Yours sincerely,
Anne Warren
Message for Michael Durtnall 09 May 2005
Just a quick note to let you know the result at the weekend …I held my new ‘position’ and ‘technique’ all through the competition … Did not place myself at risk once … and NO pain. Yipee … I secured my place in both this years European and World Championships …But also … Quite a surprise … !
British Powerlifting Champion 2005 …My first British title . Quite amazing considering my state only a few weeks ago and hardly any training. A huge deadlift of 242.5 kilo in the final round settled the issue.
UPDATE IST JULY 2006
Hey Michael, Yes … !!! Without Doubt … !!!
I won Silver at the Europeans … and then GOLD at the World Drug Free Championships in Turin last December.
I’m truly thankful for meeting you and the assistance that you’ve provided. You are an integral part of my team and offer valuable experience and expertise.
I’m sticking to your advice and all of the prescribed excercises and treatments.Your diagnosis and ‘long term’ management plan was 100% correct. My body feels great and I’m in the best shape since my injury in Nov 2004.
Off to Chicago next week in an attempt to win my 6th International medal. I’ll drop by and see you on my return for a check up.
Many Thanks
Chris Morgan
Team England, Powerlifiting
I have been a patient of Michael’s for the past four years,When I first went to seem him in 2001 my body was in a real mess, I’m an ex professional tennis player and now a professional tennis coach, so over the years my body has taken a real bashing, It had got to the stage where not only was I in continual pain with my back, neck and shoulder but also my posture had got very bad indeed.
I have to admit when I was first told about Michael I was unsure because I have seen so many chiropractors, ostoepaths and physios in my life and none of them had really helped me, but Michael came strongly recommended, so I decided to give him a go. From day one he helped me so much and over the course of the first month I felt pain free for the first time for many years. On top of that the exercises he showed me that I could do on my own made a real difference to me. Not only does my body feel the best its ever felt, even better than when I was 21, I’m 36 now, he’s helped me change my lifestyle, diet, flexibility and I’m much more relaxed in my mind and body. I have referred so many people to Michael and his associates over the last four years, young and old, fit and unfit and all without any exception have sung Michael and his teams praises, not only for their skills and how much difference they’ve made to them all but also for the extremely friendly manner they all have. He has really made a difference to my life and I totally endorse him to anyone.
Jason Henley
Professional Tennis Coach
“I was 29 years old when I first had back problems, since then I have wasted so much time and money seeing different “specialists”.
Everyone gave me advice for my problem but none of it made sense and certainly none of it helped or got to the root of the problem.
Sayer clinics have a great international reputation with athletes & made the difference for me. They were able to give me the right advice and thanks to their direction I have now had an operation and they have since helped my progress to a full recovery. It really does help having found someone who really knows what they are doing and is able to make the difference to my life.
Hugo Saner
Fitness Consultant http://www.ontrackfitness.co.uk
“Michael not only solved my back pain, but taught me that good posture redoubles confidence and promotes well-being. I am sure that with Michael’s help I will find the same kind of happiness and success that he has.”
Viv Craske : Novelist