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Murray, a retired teacher from Calgary, had been struggling with the painful effects of peripheral neuropathy for some time.
"My feet had strange sensations, constant pain, my balance was off, and the bottoms of my feet felt hot and sore," he recalls.
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system, often resulting in pain, numbness, tingling, and discomfort. After an electromyography test last summer, Murray was diagnosed with moderate to severe neuropathy. As someone who had always lived life passionately, he grew increasingly frustrated as pain began to limit his daily activities.
Murray experienced many common symptoms of neuropathy, including burning, tingling, numbness, and sharp pain in his feet. Over time, the discomfort caused him to withdraw from activities he once enjoyed. Unfortunately, Murray's experience is all too common for Canadians living with peripheral neuropathy. For many, pain makes simple tasks — such as walking, shopping, or getting a good night's sleep — extremely difficult.
Things began to change when Murray read an article about Dr. Melanie Morrill, Dr. Ac., a Doctor of Acupuncture in Edmonton known for helping patients with peripheral neuropathy without invasive procedures or medication.
"At first I thought, 'I'm in Calgary and they're in Edmonton — this sounds too good to be true,'" Murray says. "But I wondered if they could help me." He contacted the clinic and booked his initial consultation.
Melanie uses the time-tested science of acupuncture alongside advanced technology originally developed by NASA to help improve circulation and support the body's natural healing processes. This non-invasive approach has been providing meaningful relief for Murray and many others living with neuropathy-related pain.
Murray's wife, Marilyn, remembers how difficult simple outings used to be. "We would walk about seven blocks, and Murray had to rely on trees, handrails, benches, and walls for support the entire way," she recalls. After starting treatment, the couple attended an event that required a long walk. Marilyn was amazed to see Murray complete the distance without stopping.
After just a few treatments, Murray began noticing significant changes. "I have my life back," he says. "My feet don't hurt anymore, and my balance has improved so much. I stand up straighter and walk with confidence again."
Despite the long drive from Calgary to Edmonton, Murray says the journey was more than worth it. Today, he is enjoying life again and returning to the activities he loves. "I have a pep in my step that I didn't have before," he says.
Melanie has been helping patients with chronic and complex pain for over seven years, with a special focus on conditions that have often been deemed "hopeless" or "untreatable."
For residents of Edmonton and surrounding areas, relief from peripheral neuropathy is now more accessible than ever. If pain has been limiting your life, it may be time to explore a different option. It's time to let your golden years be golden.
Call 587-879-7122 to schedule your consultation at Accessible Acupuncture.