Massage & Bodywork

September/October 2009

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F ollowing a hit-and-run, head-on car collision in 1997, I joined the ranks of millions of Americans living with chronic pain. Turning to both the conventional and complementary healthcare system, I soon found myself spinning through a nightmare common to those seeking chronic pain relief. I was misdiagnosed, refused tests, dismissed as a hypochondriac, physically injured, emotionally traumatized, and fi nancially drained by the very practitioners who were supposed to help me heal. As a result, I ended up not only in pain, but also in despair. connect with your colleagues on massageprofessionals.com 47

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