PK was a member of the US Olympic Team. While training she sustained a neck injury and required stabiliization of several cervical vertebrae. Her convalescence last several months, but after convalescing from surgery she had a difficult time getting back to her running routine Every time she ran she developed severe pain, tingling and numbness which radiated down both of her arms. She pursued medical treatment of all types, all to no avail. After she was unable to run a competitive race for a year we began an intensive course of acupuncture. Within several months her symptoms began to abate, and she is currently back to competing competitively in the marathon running event.