Personal Trainer Gets Second Chance

As a heath and fitness professional (personal trainer) and longtime exercise enthusiast, I practice what I teach to my clients. Exercise (weight training, cardio, core work, and stretching) and a balanced nutritional plan are part of my daily routine. However, over the years I have developed several 'mechanical' issues that made my training less than desired at times. I was diagnosed with an inoperable cyst on my lower spine, that frequently puts enough pressure on my sciatic nerve that I had to curtail most of my jogging and limit many hamstring exercises. I also have arthritis near my shoulder, and have been dealing with severe shoulder impingement for many years, making it painful to perform many exercises. Although I have continued to workout, I had to change what I do and don't do to protect afflicted joints and tendons.

I heard about Dr. Stuart from two of my clients, and decided it couldn't hurt to investigate into his techniques. After only four treatments, I am able to run again without hip pain, do hamstring exercises increasing weights heavier than I've done in years, have full range of motion in my shoulder, and am almost pain free.

I truly feel like I've been given a 2nd chance to continue my commitment to personal fitness and my passion to help others get and stay fit. I'm thankful every day for this new (or should I say old) found freedom from pain and frustration. It's (almost) a miracle?

— Chris Shenkman, Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist