Case Study: Mark Higgins and Chris Corrales
Schedule A Free Phone ConsultationMark Higgins, a 30-year-old marine engineer, suffered from debilitating back and hip pain for a year and a half, severely impacting his work and quality of life. Doctors diagnosed him with conditions like disc degeneration and hip impingement, suggesting surgery as the solution.
Mark, an avid cyclist and hiker, was restricted to walking for only 20-30 minutes and was constantly afraid of his pain worsening. He tried various treatments, including physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and even sports massage, but found no lasting relief.
Feeling that traditional methods were not working and being reluctant to undergo surgery, Mark sought an alternative solution online. He discovered Chris Corrales, a pain management expert who uses a non-invasive, holistic approach called Structural Integration. Chris’s method stood out because it focused on understanding the individual and their unique movement patterns through a proprietary Movement Assessment. Mark felt that Chris treated him as an individual, not as a “one size fits all” case.
After just one session with Chris, Mark felt a significant reduction in his pain. He was taught simple adjustments, like how to place his feet while walking, which led to a “dramatic change” in his pain levels within a few days. Chris also educated Mark on how his body works and gave him the tools to manage his pain independently.
As a result, Mark’s pain has decreased considerably, and he has regained his quality of life.
Mark Higgins
He no longer lives in fear of his pain and is back to enjoying activities like cycling, hiking, and disc golf. The techniques he learned have been so effective that he has been able to postpone surgery indefinitely. He believes Chris’s holistic and personalized approach was more effective than any other method he had tried.
“Going downstairs was especially difficult and very painful. It sometimes took me minutes to stand up in the morning because my knees were so uncomfortable. This was almost certainly the result of heavy leg lifts and running 20 miles a week in fairly steep hills.
Now, not only can I easily negotiate stairs again, but I have recently jogged with zero after effects, an outstanding improvement that simply wasn’t possible before!!“
Oliver P.
Livermore, California
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“I pinched a nerve in my shoulder that caused great pain to my shoulder/arm.
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen provided only temporary pain relief. A visit to my general practitioner resulted in a cortisone shot; again pain relief, but not a long-term solution.
The program was an interesting experience. Until then, I was basically a person with pretty poor awareness of how my body felt and how everything was interconnected. Going through it helped me understand things better. I’d never realized how ‘tight’ my body had become.”
Keith Young
Oakland, California
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“Extreme tightness in my hip resulted in pain in the lower portion of my leg and foot. I had brought this issue up to other doctors but they didn’t have any clear solution.
Chris has a quick and keen eye to be able to notice small details in the motion of the body as you move. This level of detail allows him to diagnose where a problem may be coming from and how to resolve it.”
Sonja Cuffe
Pleasanton, California
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