For
about 20 years, as a Neurosurgeon and Neurologist,
I solved many problems; in some cases completely, in
others partially, and I finally in a few others I was
either not able to solve them or they did not have
a structural solution.
In 1982 I went
through a professional growth "crisis": Neurosurgery
had ceased to give me joy, and the surgical working
position caused me neck as waist stiffness and pain.
My original attraction to Neurosurgery was gone!
I gradually
became aware of my new interest: the treatment of chronic
pain, especially musculoskeletal pains, muscle contractures
and postural imbalances. I studied several Manual Techniques
to relieve pain, including Orthobionomy, stretching
of the musculature, vertebral axial decompressions
and local anesthetic injections.
Through
this crisis, with the use of body-mind work, I discovered
that, in the past, I had blocked my emotions. After
releasing them, I was able to show tenderness for the
first time.
I
learned to listen to my patients, their concerns and
motivations and their relationship with pain. Now I
encourage my patients to express their feeling, and
I teach them to distinguish between physical and emotional
pains and to identify worn-out thinking patterns. Besides
solving their pain and muscular contraction disorders,
I also try to reeducate my patients to have more comfortable
body postures and positions and to exercise to prevent
new bursts of pain.
I hope this testimonial helps you
to take better care of your health.
Sincerely,
Dr. RODOLFO LEISERSON, M.D. |
