Betty's Story

The pain had become unbearable. Even with her blood pressure medicine, VIOXX for arthritis, pills for pain, and a variety of other medications, Betty Espenshade was in constant pain. Doctors recommended she have knee replacements, and she could not stand up or sit down without assistance from someone. “It got so bad that my husband asked me if I wanted to get a wheelchair,” Betty recalls. “I was more than happy to entertain that idea.” Finally, low on energy and unable to sleep, she scheduled an appointment with Thomas Gault a chiropractor and holistic practitioner. At the initial meeting Dr. Gault and Betty thoroughly went over her medical history and her current quality of life issues. After preliminary testing Dr. Gault outlined a progressive program of treatment and started seeing Betty on a weekly basis. Starting Betty on a program of digestive enzymes and chiropractic adjustments, Betty began to realize a reduction of inflammation in her joints, less pain and improved mobility. So much improved that she was able to return to work. Then came the setback. Betty fell and seriously broke the bone in her arm. The orthopedic surgeon recommended 4 weeks of immobilization and then surgery to repair the bone. For 4 weeks Betty kept the arm immobile, and through much prayer in her church and from numerous friends, Betty returned to the surgeonʼs offi ce. The surgeon after examining Betty could only scratch his head and inform her that her arm had mended itself without surgery. He did tell her however, that the arm though mended, would never regain its full usefulness again. Betty returned to Dr. Gault for treatment, and he added some exercises she could do at home to strengthen her arm. He also began treating her with the new “Cold Laser Therapy.” Cold Laser Therapy is a non-cutting, non-burning laser used to speed healing, reduce pain and inflammation, and rebalance neuro-muscular function. Used for arthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, disc problems, and for pain reduction due to sprains, strains and other areas of swelling and inflammation, “cold laser” has been an effective treatment and pain reliever. In Bettyʼs case it worked like a charm, and today she is nearing full use of her arm. Furthermore, Bettyʼs improvement in the other areas of concern, has been rapid and extremely encouraging. When VIOXX was taken off the market she was determined to stay off of pain medications, and during her times of withdrawal Dr. Gault started her on an aggressive program of natural
anti-inflammation supplements, digestive enzymes, exercise and fish oil. Today, she has returned to work again. Sheʼs begun to lose weight and resumed the activities she was once unable to do, like housework, her hobbies and playing with her grandchildren. The latter being the most important result of her healing process. If youʼre experiencing pain or discomfort in your body for any reason, and the only course of treatment has been medication in the form of pain killers, and other drugs, perhaps itʼs time to talk with Dr. Gault. Heʼs not simply a chiropractor, heʼs a holistic practitioner. His program of holistic health and wellness is custom designed for each individual. Solutions and treatment are designed to eliminate the root of the problem, not to mask it with drugs that can have serious side affects, or worse, have the patient live in continual pain. Give Dr Gault a call today and schedule a personal consultation with him. Or if youʼd like request his three part brochure about his diagnostic services.