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Marina V.
Success Story
I am a professional singer and a piano player
in my mid twenties. About 4 years ago I started having severe pain in
my wrists and arms. The pain became so strong that I couldn't play piano
or use a computer. I tried resting my wrists by not playing or typing
but nothing seemed to help. I was terrified thinking it was a strong case
of tendonitis or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and that I might need surgery.
I went to my general physician who did x-rays and conducted some other
tests. He told me that nothing was wrong with my wrists or my arms yet
the pain was barely tolerable. He referred me to a specialist, an orthopedic
doctor, who also couldn't figure out what was causing such terrible pain.
He offered me prescription painkillers but I didn't want to treat just
the symptoms. I wanted to find and fix the actual cause of my pain.
That's when I saw an UCMG ad in Music Connection, which talked about treating
musician's hands. I was skeptical, yet I had nothing to lose; the first
visit and examination were free.
I came and saw Dr. Mike Pangelinan, who was not only familiar with similar
problems, but was also incredibly personable and made me feel much more
welcome than any other doctor I had ever seen. It turned out that the
pain was caused by my improper piano playing/computer typing posture,
putting additional pressure on my C-spine and my neck. After my first
adjustment that day I immediately felt relief from the pain. Dr. Mike
also showed me a few stretches I could do at home to help eliminate the
strain on my C-spine, and the proper sitting/sleeping positions. I didn't
realize how out of place my back was and after the adjustment I felt much
better and healthier. When Dr. Mike found out I was a singer, he also
did a series of massages to increase my lung capacity and to improve my
breathing, which helped me become a stronger singer with a wider vocal
range.
I have been coming to Dr. Mike on a regular basis ever since and the pain
has never come back. Moreover, I've been feeling better and healthier
overall. I am very grateful to Dr. Mike and everyone at UCMG and I have
recommended UCMG to many of my friends. Thank you Dr. Mike and UCMG! Thank
you, thank you, thank you! J
Marina V. singer/pianist/songwriter, Los Angeles
www.MarinaV.com
Universal City Medical Wellness Group
3535 Cahuenga Blvd. West, #208
Los Angeles, CA 90068
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