Mr John Crawford 2019-04-28 Person 5 5 0

When my lower back pain became severe I was referred to Mr. Crawford. Scans showed problems with my vertebrae which had slipped and were restricting the nerves. The scans were shown to me and the problem areas pointed out. To begin with, I was given injections which relieved the pain, but only temporarily. The symptoms worsened and Mr. Crawford advised a Lumbar Decompression. Throughout my appointments I felt that I was in capable hands and, although it was my decision to go ahead with the procedure, I felt that I had been given enough information about the procedure and afterwards to proceed. On operation day, the procedure was again explained to me and after the surgery, Mr Crawford personally phoned my husband to let him know how it had all gone. Next morning,Mr. Crawford visited me in the hospital and examined the wound before I was discharged. He advised me what to do if I had any problems with the wound or needed more pain relief.At follow-up appointments he checked how the wound was healing and how my mobility was improving. He also explained again what he had done during the procedure and what to do if there was any cause for concern in the future.At all times I felt comfortable with Mr Crawford's ability as a surgeon and as a caring professional. I am pleased to say that I am now pain free and getting back to my fitness regime without any of the mobility problems I had before. I would happily recommend him if I were asked !