I was diagnosed with a prolapsed disc
I was diagnosed with a prolapsed disc - L4/5, which caused drop foot on my left side.
I went into hospital to have surgery but opted for the epidural spinal injection instead. This was partly successful for 6 months, then I had a relapse, this was as bad as the initial problem.
I really didn’t want surgery so was looking into alternative treatments, I felt desperate as I was in pain every day. Somebody at work recommended Karl at Newland Chiropractic and what a find that was.
I was a mess when Karl first saw me, he came into my workplace after my first appointment and looked at my work-station set-up. He loaned me a SpinaliS Chair to try out (a game changer for me) and told me to adjust the height of my desk. The first chair didn't quite work, so again Karl brought a different one in the range and that was perfect.
He helped me to understand how pain works within my body and how best to handle my condition. I am going for my 4th appointment soon, which I believe will be my last pre-booked appointment as I feel great, I will always go back at the slightest sign that something doesn't feel right.
My only regret is that instead of going for a sports massage in the first instance, I wish I had gone to see Karl, as I truly believe he would have prevented me having a prolapsed disc.
I can only thank him and his team for the 1st Class service that I received.








