I experienced my first “back attack” over twelve years ago and was hospitalized for ten days at a nearby hospital following the conventional theories of treatment.  Since then I have had a chronic back problem and with a neck problem for the past year.  I have tried an orthopedic surgeon, osteopath, chiropractor in a nearby city, and back pain clinic.  Unfortunately, none of these have worked. It wasn’t until I started my appointments with Dr. Stern that I noticed any relief whatsoever.  I had had a very unfortunate experience with one of my health care providers that made me very frightened of anyone else handling my problem.  With the wonderful care provided by Dr. Stern, I am now able to put these fears into perspective.  I only wish that I had come here twelve years ago ... how different my life would have been! I realize that I have a problem that I will have to work on the rest of my life.  However, the gains made in the last two months are in my estimation close to miraculous!