Thank the lord for the dry needling. It has been a miraculous cure to my chronic back pain. Every day since my beautiful Stevie was born I have woken up, taken multiple painkillers and prayed they last longer than the previous day. I have visited osteopaths, chiropractors and physiotherapists across Auckland and I have found no relief. I recently visited a doctor who had completed a series of dry needling courses. She talked me through the treatment and it basically works by targeting the nerve that’s producing the pain and deactivating the pain centre. I figured at this point it was worth a shot so I booked in for a session with her. Chronic pain can have major psychological impact and while it hasn’t affected my relationship with Stevie it does mean I’m unable to perform certainly motherly tasks that I would otherwise be enthusiastic about. Running after her at play group is a real effort and lifting her from her cot in the night is almost excruciating. I was hoping the dry needling would put an end to my pain and mark the beginning of a new era of movement. My doctor told me about her training during the dry needling courses, New Zealand is apparently a leader in dry needling technique training, so I felt in safe hands. Since the treatment I have found my pain has essentially gone. I get the occasional twinge but just yesterday I took Stevie to the park and lifting her in and out of the swings was an absolute pleasure. I was even able to carry her on my shoulders for half an hour. I can’t believe the transformation. I have booked in for more treatments to keep the pain at bay but I wake up every morning grateful that I do not have to rely on a handful of pills to get through the day.