01/08/2024
Hereās my Chiropractor Dr Marc Wong who had been treating me for 3 years after 2 of my cervical spine collapsed. I was diagnosed with a condition called Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (Spinal Cord Compression) in 2015
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a neck condition that arises when the spinal cord becomes compressed or squeezed due to the wear-and-tear, changes that occur in the spine as we age.
Degeneration started at c4 and C5 than worked itās way down to c7. Because I am fit and workout regularly to keep all my supporting muscles strong , I was able to do pushing , pulling, lifting, hanging, climbing everything a normal person does.
In 2021, my cervical spine started to detoriate further resulting in collapsed disc between c4 & C5 and C5 & C6. My orthopedician gave me one week to of painkillers after that we were to discuss laminectomy surgery.
In desperation I shortlisted a few Chiropractors to ask for alternative options to save myself from the surgery. Dr Marc Wong happen to be the 1st one on the list. I went to his clinic showed him all my reports and asked āDoctor can you help? If no, Iāll go ahead with my orthopedicianās appointment to discuss what need to be done.
Dr Marc Wong saved my day by saying yes. I never regretted my decision to see him right up till now.
A few readjustments and I started my body weight exercises , weight trainings and running. 4 months after the slip discs I went for Kettlebell Level 1 and Level 2 certification. Kettlebell Certifications are not easy by the way but I did them 2 months after that, I was climbing mountains in Sai Kung and in Hong Kong Island. I also did a free climb in Wong Lung Hang waterfall which was an unbelievable feat.
Miracles donāt happen after one session, trusting the process, repeated visits to the Chiropractor and getting your body and mind conditioned to align with your personal goals are the secret.Iām able to do everything including obstacle races but I listen to my body more these days if I feel ok or not. I visit Dr Wong regularly when I feel the compression on my cervical spine.
This testimony is a long overdue. Thank you Dr Marc Wong and team.