How One Man Regained His Life After a Tragic Accident
Craig Adams was only three years old when his life changed forever. One ordinary day, while playing in the field as his family harvested potatoes, his father made him a toy out of one of the crops—a Mr. Potato Head. As any curious child might, Craig noticed an aperture in the nearby potato sorting machine and imagined a door for his toy. But when Mr. Potato Head disappeared inside, Craig instinctively reached in to retrieve it.
In an instant, Craig’s arm became caught in the machine’s conveyor belt, violently tearing it from his shoulder. His arm hung by just a few tendons. His horrified parents rushed him to the hospital, where skilled surgeons performed a miracle of their own, saving the arm by reconnecting the severed nerves, blood vessels, and muscles. But the doctors were clear: Craig would be lucky to have any feeling or basic movement in his arm again. The thought of fully recovering its strength seemed impossible.
Chronic pain and weakness
As Craig grew, his arm never truly healed. The weakness and chronic pain plagued him for years, preventing him from doing many things others take for granted. For Craig, a farmer and father, it was especially frustrating not being able to lift, carry, or play with his children the way he wanted to.
By his late twenties, the limitations of his arm had become more than just an inconvenience. He sought help for chronic neck pain, which had developed as a result of compensating for his weakened arm.
During his visit to a specialist at Osteo and Physio, his osteopath noticed something important: the thick, lumpy scar tissue that encircled his shoulder was likely restricting nerve function, contributing to his pain and weakness.
The suggestion? Shockwave therapy—a well-known method for breaking down scar tissue.
Shockwave therapy – a success story
Craig was sceptical, but willing to try anything that might help. After just two treatments, the results were remarkable. The scar tissue began to soften and shrink, and Craig noticed significant improvements. His pain at night was decreasing, and to his astonishment, the strength in his arm was returning. He began doing push-ups—something that had once seemed impossible—and was able to gradually increase his repetitions.
After a total of six treatments, the progress was undeniable. The scar tissue had dramatically reduced, and the visible scars were now smaller and smoother. More importantly, Craig’s arm felt almost as strong as it had been before the accident. His pain was nearly gone, and he could now engage in everyday activities—like playing with his children—without fear of pain or limitation.
For Craig, this was nothing short of miraculous. His once-compromised arm had become fully functional again, restoring not only his physical abilities but also his confidence and joy in everyday life. Shockwave therapy didn’t just heal his arm—it gave him back the life he thought he had lost.
Today, Craig feels very little difference between his injured arm and his healthy one. The treatment has been life-changing, proving that even in the most tragic circumstances, the body has an incredible ability to heal when given the right care.
Shockwave therapy made that possible for Craig.
