I write in appreciation of the treatment that I have received from Dr Max Forrester.
I have been visiting Dr Max’s surgery since July 2016, so for 2 years. When I first contacted him, it was because I had a very bad knee, which had been diagnosed as osteoarthritis. It was so bad that I could barely walk without feeling intense pain. My doctor had told me “it is only pain – learn to live with it”. I was determined to do better than that, and having had Dr Max recommended to me by a friend, and as my wife was benefitting from his treatment, I referred myself to him.
I started visiting his surgery for 20 minute treatments, which worked, but wore off quickly, so increased to 30 minute and now 45 minute treatments. Initially it was every couple of weeks, now it is about 12 weeks between appointments.
I bought myself a walking stick, which at first I used all the time, but now I only use when going on a long walk – 5 miles or so. When I first consulted Dr Max I could not have even contemplated attempting such a walk, but now I often take walks of this distance. I remember taking a holiday in The Canaries, and feeling that I had spoilt it for both my wife and myself because I was so restricted, but we have just come back from mainland Spain where we walked for miles every day, with no ill effect.
I can only credit Dr Max for this improvement in my walking and in my lifestyle. It is not just the treatment that he gives me on my knee with the electronic acupuncture, but also the discussions that we have, and the advice and suggestions that he makes. Two years ago, I was in a really bad place, whereas now I am feeling much fitter and healthier.
Thank you, Dr Max.