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Chiropractic is not the treatment of conditions or illnesses, but many individuals with varying symptoms find almost miraculous relief with our specific approach to restoring normal body function. We never want to give the impression that we are boasting a cure or treatment for any disease, but rather, understand that when the nervous system is functioning to its optimum level, you are able to be your healthiest. Can chiropractic help a person with XYZ? The answer is always “YES” because all living beings have the inborn ability to heal and function at a better level. They just need the interference to that process removed or reduced. So even someone with a genetic disease (let’s say Diabetes) can be helped through corrective chiropractic care as a person. That does not mean that we are treating the diabetes or even claiming to cure or help the condition, but rather we are looking to make that person a healthier person who also happens to have diabetes. The same is true for anyone, whether you are sick or not. “Help” is meant to assist you the individual in being a better person, not as in treating you.

With that said, we have seen incredible changes in individuals since our office opened in 1986. Specific Chiropractic has had a rich history in seeing sick people get well and in seeing seemingly hopeless cases turn around. The research clinics from the mid-1900 have well documented cases showing the drastic effects of Specific Chiropractic in helping many individuals with varying conditions. Check out the Journal of Subluxation Research at http://www.jvsr.com for more interesting research cases going on today.

Crohn’s Disease – A 17 year old man was seen for specific chiropractic care. He had symptoms of weight loss as a result of malabsorption, chronic diarrhea and a limited diet. After several months of care, all symptoms disappeared, he took himself off all medication and he gained 10 pounds. He now enjoys the life a 17 year old high school student should.

Uncontrolled Vomiting – A six year old girl who had uncontrolled and frequent vomiting (several times per day) since birth was seen for specific chiropractic care. She would, without warning, have violent and copious (a large amount) episodes of vomiting almost daily, several times a day. She created "difficulties" at school and out in public. Her family did not travel to avoid problems. Almost immediately after her first adjustment, all symptoms almost stopped. After about a month, she only had 2 episodes; one after overindulging on junk food at a party and once after being scared by a bear while camping (I think I would too!!) Rather than several episodes a day, she currently (after 5 months) has about 2 episodes a month usually related to overeating or an emotional event. She is now a happy, upbeat little girl; as God intended!

Nocturnal Enuresis - A 10 year old girl who suffered from nocturnal enuresis (bed wetting) on a nightly basis was brought in for specific chiropractic care. She RARELY went through the night without completely soaking herself. This problem is seen somewhat as a taboo in our society. Sometimes the children are punished or even rigged with an electrical device that gives them a shock if they wet themselves. Real science, real compassion, really getting to the cause of the problem, really human ....NOT!!! She started with me in mid-September 2003 and began having "victories" right away. Within 4 weeks she was down to about 2 wet nights a week as opposed to 7. As of December 2003 she was wetting herself about twice every 3 weeks. This condition almost always responds to specific chiropractic. We address the subluxations in the brain stem (upper neck) that affect the breathing centers of the brain as well as the lower back and pelvis which directly affects the bladder function. It just makes sense to address the problem rather than punish the victim. Interestingly, her younger brother is also affected so many critics would push it off to genetics. Not so as if it was, she would not have responded so instantaneously. Of course, the critics would call is a coincidence; as I have heard so many times in the past. I guess they fear that which they do not understand (takes money out of their pockets) so they rationalize it with "science". I'd like to give them a shock for every child they torture with these devices! We have seen many children (as old as 13) respond with this troublesome condition.

Headaches And TMJ Pain - A 68 year old woman came to me as a last resort for neck pain, headaches and pain radiating into her jaw joint (TMJ). She had difficulty moving her jaw as well and it cracked a lot. She had tried the drugs and injections prescribed by her MD over a 2 year period. After ONE adjustment, she woke up for the first time in 2 years without a headache. After just 10 days of care, she is on the road to not only feeling better, but good health and happiness without having to live day in and out in pain.

Foot Pain - A 75 year old male came in for specific chiropractic care who had back pain. He also had a long history of foot pain and cramps. He had surgery on his feet with limited success. After correcting his spinal subluxations, he reported to me that his feet were pain free for the first time in years!

Back, Neck & Shoulder Pain - A 56 year old female came to the office with numerous complaints including back pain, neck pain and shoulder pain. After her FIRST adjustment, she was able to shower for the first time in years without crying in pain while trying to shampoo her hair. Imagine what changes will take place once optimum correction takes place!

Colic & Vomiting - A 5 week old infant was brought in (as a last resort) for specific chiropractic care who had colic, spitting up and a general poor demeanor. His "medical" diagnosis was acid reflux. After the first visit, his parents reported he was sleeping better. After the second visit, he was much improved and "just seemed to be in a better mood .. more happy" according to Mom and Dad. The power is on. Spinal nerve stress caused by the birth process is common. Even the most "perfect" birth is very traumatic. Approximately 30 to 40 pounds of pressure is exerted on the infants head and neck when delivered. This is more in the case of forceps or vacuum extraction. Common problems involve the upper neck (C1 and C2). A subluxation here can affect development, growth, breathing (a primary cause of SIDS in infants), posture, immune function, ear and eye function, coordination and more. An adjustment to an infant involves ounces of pressure. It is safe and effective. Do not wait to have your newborns checked as soon as possible after birth. It literally can be a matter of life and death.

Spinal Stenosis & Sciatica - A 72 year old male came to the office a while ago with low back and sciatic nerve pain (shooting leg pain). He was diagnosed medically with spinal stenosis. After an initial intensive course of chiropractic care and follow up maintenance care (currently once per month), he is relatively symptom free. Even thought the "disease" is still there, by keeping the spine adjusted and the joints moving, he is able to enjoy life and was able to avoid back surgery. Imagine the spinal bones as rings stacked one on top of the other. The spinal cord sits in the canal formed by the holes in the rings. If a ring gets out of alignment, the cord gets pinched. We call this a subluxation. Stenosis complicates things because calcium deposits (osteoarthritis) builds up on the inside of the rings. This makes the diameter of the canal (across the inside of the holes) smaller. Add a subluxation to this problem and we have an even smaller opening for the cord. By keeping the rings lined up as best we can, we are able to give the cord as much room as possible so it does not get pinched. Remember, when the spinal cord is involved, the electrical impulses from the brain from that point down are affected (think of Christopher Reeve). This is why the elderly can benefit so much from our care even if they were told "they have to live with it" or "there is no treatment that will help".

Autism - A boy began care in December of 1999 at age 2 3/4 with no speech and a medical diagnosis of AUTISM. This condition is marked by a withdrawal of the patient into their "own world" with little or no speech, repetitive behavior, little or no eye contact, poor coordination and a general inability to interact with society and the world around them. After 2 years of care involving upper cervical specific and cranial care, he showed great signs of change including 2 and 3 word sentences and some eye contact. He entered kindergarten in September, 2003 with close to no observable signs of the condition and is now using full sentences and has a complete understanding of the world around him. Many authorities feel that AUTISM is linked to a reaction to the MMR vaccine. Currently at age 6 he has no apparent deficits and is playing peewee hockey.

Confusion, Tinnitus & Memory Loss - A woman in her seventies came in with numerous complaints seeking specific chiropractic care. Her main problems involved memory loss, confusion, ringing in her ears and a drainage sensation in her head and throat. After 4 months of regular care, she steadily improved to the point that most of these symptoms have significantly lessened or have completely gone away. She can think clearer and her memory is returning. The drainage is almost gone. I used a combination of Cranial work, Upper Cervical Specific, Sacro-Occipital technique and Pierce drop work. That may mean nothing to you, but the point is that there was not any one special thing that I did, but rather a combination of methods to correct her subluxations and restore her health. This is a remarkable case that shows that given some time, miracles can happen at any age. I can only guess that without any care, in time she would have developed dementia.

Asthma, Back Pain & More - This is a 21 year old female with a main complaint of back pain. She also had other problems that included constant headaches, constipation, asthma and generally just not feeling good. Within 2 weeks of specific chiropractic care, ALL of her symptoms disappeared including her asthma. She is a new person with a positive outlook on life and her health. The power is on!! (PS.. she was contemplating surgery to ease her pain which is now not in the cards)

Foot Drop - An 82 year old male came in with low back and leg pain as well as a condition known as "Foot Drop." He was unable to lift his right foot up off the floor and when he walked, he would literally trip over his own foot as it would drag. This is a result of a pinched nerve which controls the muscle in the front of the leg which normally lifts the foot up when we walk. When the electricity from the brain cannot get through due to a subluxation, the muscle cannot do what it is supposed to do even when the brain wills it. Over the year, he has regained about 40% of the use of the muscle and his legs feel overall "stronger and lighter." He said just today that he was able to do yard work and does not need his cane as much to walk. Given time and less nerve pressure, the body can heal and restore the nerve supply.

Arm Numbness - A middle aged man with chronic pain and numbness down his arm that has been slowly getting worse for over a year. After a short course of specific adjusting, his symptoms have improved and he is only occasionally bothered by the symptoms in certain positions. He admitted to me that he figured he would "have to live with it" as so many people do. After a year of care, all symptoms are gone and he is living and working as a police officer normally.

Choking & Tinnitus - A 67 year old woman came in for specific chiropractic care with neck and arm pain. After 6 weeks, she informed me that she could now lie on the arm at night to sleep without pain. Also, the choking feeling she has had in her throat for years as well as the ringing (tinnitus) in her left ear had gone away. She was told she would have to live with these problems. This is why an understanding of the BIG IDEA is important. When a chiropractor gives a specific adjustment, we are not trying to get rid of your pain or cure you of your illness. We are correcting subluxations that interfere with the normal transmission of nerve impulses that control and coordinate ALL functions in your body. As the interference is reduced and the patient is given TIME to heal, changes will take place throughout the entire body. These other problems that clear up we like to refer to as SILENT MIRACLES. They are the unexpected "side effects" that occur usually in addition to the improvement of the original problem that brought the patient to the office. Have you read the side effects on the bottle of your favorite drug lately?

Car Accident / Whiplash - A young women was in a car accident 18 months ago prior to seeing me and had been in pain with her neck and head ever since. She received months of physical therapy, drugs, Etc., and was told to live with it. After her FIRST adjustment, she woke the next morning without a headache for the first time since the accident and has been pain free since!! She reports that her life is getting back to normal and she was able to play with her niece and nephew like she used to as well as many things we all take for granted.

Migraines - One woman came to us with SEVERE headaches. She was massively drugged and "out of it". I broke one of my golden rules and adjusted her (the Axis or C2) on the first visit and she immediately began to have relief. Other than a few minor episodes of "regular" headaches, she is for the most part pain free. There are hundreds of cases being helped with Migraine headaches in my office alone.

Sinus Congestion - A patient came to us with severe sinus congestion (and a variety of other complaints) and was contemplating surgery. Immediately after her first adjustment, her sinuses began to open up and drain. This condition commonly responds to specific adjustments.

Tourette’s Syndrome - A middle age man with facial tics was seen with great results (a minor form of Tourette’s Syndrome). He is almost symptom free at this time. We have seen other cases involving 3 different boys ages 6, 6 and 10 with this condition. All responded excellent with resolution of the facial twitches and one also had vocalizations which stopped. All cases involved correcting a brain stem subluxation (upper neck) with upper cervical specific care.

Tourette's Syndrome - A 6 year old boy came to the office with symptoms of facial tics (head movement), eye blinking and so on which developed after he fell playing hockey and slid head first into the goal post. After correction of his brain stem subluxation, the symptoms stopped and he was able to have a "normal" life.

Headaches - A 61 year old male suffering from daily bouts of waves of head pain and headaches for over 5 years. After just 2 weeks of specific chiropractic care (knee chest technique), he was almost totally rid of all symptoms.

Neck Surgery & Leg Pain - A middle age woman had suffered for many years with neck and low back pain radiating into her leg. She had a car accident several years ago as well that resulted in the top two bones in her neck wired together and fused. After her first adjustment, her leg pain was greatly reduced. After two weeks of care, she has a much less frequency of pain as well as less intensity. It is a common misconception that people with back / neck surgery or fusion cannot utilize chiropractic care. Since specific chiropractic does not involve twisting the neck, it is very safe and effective for individuals who have had surgery or have herniated or ruptured discs.

Ear Infections – We have seen numerous children with chronic ear infections respond to corrective specific chiropractic. The adjustments help the eustachian tubes in the ear drain as well as in aiding the immune response. Even kids that have had tubes inserted in the ear drums respond to this care. Remember that we are NOT treating the infection, but rather helping the body help itself to function properly.

Deafness – A 68year old woman came in for specific chiropractic care. At age 7 she was struck in the ear by a Japanese officer causing the ear to bleed. A loss of hearing resulted. She was later exposed to a grenade explosion at close range when she was a young girl in Europe and had an instantaneous loss of what hearing she had left. She used a hearing aid to help magnify what little sound it could, but without it, she could hear nothing. I, as anyone else, would have ASSUMED that the explosion damaged the hearing nerve and that there was no way possible to make it heal. Especially so since she has been this way for 59 years. After about 3 visits, the patient reported to me that she could hear clearer with her hearing aid on. At the forth visit, she reported that for the first time since the explosion, she could hear sounds WITHOUT THE HEARING AID in her ear!! She said it startled her since she was not used to hearing these noises. Little by little she saw some improvements. Although far from 100%, her small gain is huge for her none the less. As of her last hearing test in January, 2007, her hearing had increased by 10db from when she had first started care! This is the best it had been in decades!!

Chiropractic 101 — Who was Harvey Lillard? His hearing was restored by Daniel Palmer in 1895 by a SPECIFIC ADJUSTMENT which resulted in the development of Chiropractic as we know it today. Even I have to be reminded that anything is possible when you tap the recuperative healing power of the human body.

Swallowing Difficulty – A man in his late 60’s came in with back pain. After helping him with this simple complaint, he explained to me how he had trouble swallowing for many years. When I explained to him that the nervous system controls the muscles responsible for this bodily function, he decided to let me check him for subluxations. Utilizing upper cervical specific care, within a short time he was able to eat and swallow normally. One important side note: several years earlier he had surgery for this condition to “stretch” his esophagus (food tube to the stomach). They stretched a bit too much causing his esophagus to rupture requiring emergency surgery to repair the exploded tube. He has a large scar on the trunk of his rib cage. Now imagine all the damage that was done between the stretching and the surgery to save his life and consider the fact that a simple procedure like an adjustment improved his symptoms. Try chiropractic first – surgery should always be the last resort unless your life is on the line.

YOU!! - This case refers to YOU! Every time you get adjusted and your subluxations are reduced, your immune response jumps up 200 to 400 percent (the more immune deficient you are, the bigger the response) and your cells that are currently replacing themselves do so with more accuracy and efficiency (less chance of abnormal (I.E. Cancer) cells taking their place)...All of your bodies cells are replaced at set intervals by the body. Your balance and coordination are better. Your elimination is more efficient and regular. You can think clearer (children in studies under chiropractic care tend to have higher IQ's). Your spinal joints will not wear away and deteriorate (spinal decay) as quickly. You have better circulation of blood, lymph drainage and cerebrospinal fluid which all help to either get nutrients where they are going quicker or clean up garbage in your system more efficiently. You are a better you. The power us on!!

Constipation – Carpal Tunnel This case involves a 37 year woman that came into the office in early August of 2006 with complaints of lower back pain that “dropped (her) to her knees” while getting out of bed. In her case history she also related several other issues including a numb feeling in her arms and fingers, “Carpal Tunnel”, and constipation. The constipation was so bad that she had not had a bowel movement more than twice each week for 18 years. She was examined and found to have multiple spinal subluxations. Specific, corrective adjustments were administered and her progress was monitored by computerized infra-red paraspinal thermography. After just 6 adjustments in less than a two week period, she reported that her constipation was gone and she was having regular bowel movements every day! In less than three weeks she reported that the back pain was gone and in just under one month of care, she reported that the “Carpal Tunnel”, hand and arm numbness rarely bothered her anymore, even when working with her hands 14 hours one day! Remember that only ten percent of your nerves carry pain. The others help regulate EVERY other function of your body.

Leg Collapses – Numerous Complaints - This case involves a 66 year old man that came into the office in late June, 2006 with complaints of lower back pain radiating into the left leg. These symptoms started after he fell off of a roof in 1992 breaking his tail bone and later in March of 1996 after he fell on the ice and broke his left leg. This last injury was so severe, that his foot was actually facing backwards after the break. He also complained of headaches, memory loss, neck pain, sinus problems, spasms in the arms, pain between the shoulder blades, shortness of breath, a “nervous stomach”, numbness in the left foot and toes and a weakness in the leg (when he would go to stand up, he would stagger and sometimes fall). He had been under the care of a therapy based chiropractor for 10 years with only some relief to his low back. He began under specific chiropractic care in this office receiving adjustments to his subluxations and began to see remarkable results. After his FIRST ankle adjustment, the pain, numbness and weakness in the left leg was totally relieved and as of early October, had only occasionally flared up minimally. He now enjoys working around the house and doing his daily chores with little to no pain or stiffness. He didn’t need any fancy remedies, just no interference to his central nervous system. 66 year old man that came into the office in late June, 2006 with complaints of lower back pain radiating into the left leg. These symptoms started after he fell off of a roof in 1992 breaking his tail bone and later in March of 1996 after he fell on the ice and broke his left leg. This last injury was so severe, that his foot was actually facing backwards after the break. He also complained of headaches, memory loss, neck pain, sinus problems, spasms in the arms, pain between the shoulder blades, shortness of breath, a “nervous stomach”, numbness in the left foot and toes and a weakness in the leg (when he would go to stand up, he would stagger and sometimes fall). He had been under the care of a therapy based chiropractor for 10 years with only some relief to his low back. He began under specific chiropractic care in this office receiving adjustments to his subluxations and began to see remarkable results. After his FIRST ankle adjustment, the pain, numbness and weakness in the left leg was totally relieved and as of early October, had only occasionally flared up minimally. He now enjoys working around the house and doing his daily chores with little to no pain or stiffness. He didn’t need any fancy remedies, just no interference to his central nervous system. 66 year old man that came into the office in late June, 2006 with complaints of lower back pain radiating into the left leg. These symptoms started after he fell off of a roof in 1992 breaking his tail bone and later in March of 1996 after he fell on the ice and broke his left leg. This last injury was so severe, that his foot was actually facing backwards after the break. He also complained of headaches, memory loss, neck pain, sinus problems, spasms in the arms, pain between the shoulder blades, shortness of breath, a “nervous stomach”, numbness in the left foot and toes and a weakness in the leg (when he would go to stand up, he would stagger and sometimes fall). He had been under the care of a therapy based chiropractor for 10 years with only some relief to his low back. He began under specific chiropractic care in this office receiving adjustments to his subluxations and began to see remarkable results. After his FIRST ankle adjustment, the pain, numbness and weakness in the left leg was totally relieved and as of early October, had only occasionally flared up minimally. He now enjoys working around the house and doing his daily chores with little to no pain or stiffness. He didn’t need any fancy remedies, just no interference to his central nervous system. 66 year old man that came into the office in late June, 2006 with complaints of lower back pain radiating into the left leg. These symptoms started after he fell off of a roof in 1992 breaking his tail bone and later in March of 1996 after he fell on the ice and broke his left leg. This last injury was so severe, that his foot was actually facing backwards after the break. He also complained of headaches, memory loss, neck pain, sinus problems, spasms in the arms, pain between the shoulder blades, shortness of breath, a “nervous stomach”, numbness in the left foot and toes and a weakness in the leg (when he would go to stand up, he would stagger and sometimes fall). He had been under the care of a therapy based chiropractor for 10 years with only some relief to his low back. He began under specific chiropractic care in this office receiving adjustments to his subluxations and began to see remarkable results. After his FIRST ankle adjustment, the pain, numbness and weakness in the left leg was totally relieved and as of early October, had only occasionally flared up minimally. He now enjoys working around the house and doing his daily chores with little to no pain or stiffness. He didn’t need any fancy remedies, just no interference to his central nervous system. 66 year old man that came into the office in late June, 2006 with complaints of lower back pain radiating into the left leg. These symptoms started after he fell off of a roof in 1992 breaking his tail bone and later in March of 1996 after he fell on the ice and broke his left leg. This last injury was so severe, that his foot was actually facing backwards after the break. He also complained of headaches, memory loss, neck pain, sinus problems, spasms in the arms, pain between the shoulder blades, shortness of breath, a “nervous stomach”, numbness in the left foot and toes and a weakness in the leg (when he would go to stand up, he would stagger and sometimes fall). He had been under the care of a therapy based chiropractor for 10 years with only some relief to his low back. He began under specific chiropractic care in this office receiving adjustments to his subluxations and began to see remarkable results. After his FIRST ankle adjustment, the pain, numbness and weakness in the left leg was totally relieved and as of early October, had only occasionally flared up minimally. He now enjoys working around the house and doing his daily chores with little to no pain or stiffness. He didn’t need any fancy remedies, just no interference to his central nervous system.

Fibromyalgia - This case involves a 27 year woman that came into the office in early March of 2006 with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. She had numerous complaints including fatigue, debilitating pain, headaches, joint aches, numbness in her right foot and leg (throbs and swells also), sinus problems, allergies, constipation, cold feet and hands, numbness and pain in both arms and hands, and weakness. Her medical care was included numerous drugs and she was told that she had to live with it for the rest of her life. As a result, she could not function or maintain a full time job. She was examined and found to have multiple spinal subluxations, with the primary area being the upper cervical spine (Atlas and Axis). Specific, corrective adjustments were administered and her progress was monitored by computerized infra-red paraspinal thermography. After her FIRST adjustment, she slept through the night for the first time in years. By her third visit, she began feeling more energy, less pain and more alive than she had since this all began. Within a few more visits, she was relatively pain free and almost normal. She was able to live her dream of moving out of state and immediately started a full time job. These changes were nothing short of miraculous. What would her life have been like had she not been referred in for care and had been open minded enough to try chiropractic? Aside from the daily pain and fatigue, she was poisoning herself with drugs that were prescribed to treat something that does not exist and had NO positive effect on her condition.

Chiari Brain Surgery / Fibromyalgia - This case involves a 35 year old woman that came into the office in early June of 2006 with a diagnosis of Chiari Malformation (1).live with it and take worthless and dangerous medication. As a result, she could not function or maintain a job. She also under went decompression of the brain stem by having a section of her skull trimmed out. She was examined and found to have multiple spinal subluxations, with the primary area being the upper cervical spine (Atlas and Axis) as well as a reversed neck curve. Specific, corrective adjustments were administered and her progress was monitored by computerized infra-red paraspinal thermography. Within several weeks of care, she began to have less headaches and migraines and a decrease in her overall pain. While she, at this point, has a long way to go, she is feeling positive about her future and the benefits of the 5 weeks of chiropractic care that she has received to date.

(1) Chiari Malformation is when a portion of the brain stem (the cerebellar tonsils), extends down into the upper spinal cord. It can occur in varying degrees. I have seen several patients with this diagnosis lately and notice that all of them have a lost or reversed cervical (neck) curve. I theorize that the reversal of the curve tractions or pulls the brain stem down in these cases and what seems like a “malformation” is actually a bad subluxation pattern. Unfortunately for some, surgery is performed before conservative and safe specific chiropractic is given a try.

Double Vision – Head Tilt – Poor Coordination - The case involves an The case involves an 8 year old boy who was brought in to the office in mid October, 2005 for a significant head tilt that had been present since birth. These situations usually involve pre-birth stress as the fetus is constrained in a poor position for many weeks during the late stages of the pregnancy. What results is a shortening of the muscles on one side of the neck as well as a malformation of the vertebrae of the neck. They can become wedge shaped instead of rectangular due to the constant uneven pressure while they are rapidly being formed and developed. Also, the skull or cranium can become mis-shaped due to the unequal pulling of the muscles attached to it. This boy had other problems as a result which included a weakness on the left side of his body, being uncoordinated and seeing double. The last problem required him to turn his head sideways to look at or read something. He was found to have a significant rotation of the top three vertebrae in his spine (upper neck). Corrective adjustments were started as well as some muscle stretching and muscular reeducation techniques. He was also provided with at home "brain retraining" exercises to get the left and right side of his brain to work together. After just a few weeks of care, great changes began to take place. By mid-December, 2005 he is holding his head much straighter, the left side of his body is getting stronger, he has become more coordinated (video games, running, jumping and so on) and his vision is improving. Never underestimate the power of an adjustment!! Kids have an incredible ability to heal. Do not hesitate or wait to get them under care; even if it is just for an evaluation.

Cluster Headaches - This case involves a 57 year old man who came to the office in February of 2005 with complaints of severe headaches, eye pain and light sensitivity. The headaches came on suddenly in May of 2004 with the same sensation when you eat ice cream too quickly. They would last for 10 minutes and come on about 10 times per day. These are considered “cluster headaches”. He had seen his family medical doctor, a neurologist and an ophthalmologist. He had 2 MRI’s and a MRA (a MRI of the arteries of his head). All were considered “normal” and no one had any answers except to drug (mask) the pain. He received nothing but specific chiropractic adjustments which allowed his body to heal itself. As of May, 2005, he is not having any headaches whatsoever. When the nervous system (the master control system) is allowed to function properly, the body does what it is supposed to do; all on its own. Chiropractic does not cure you, only you can heal you. Chiropractic just removes the barriers to the healing process without adding or subtracting things from it.

Concussion – Incoordination - This case involves a twenty-two year old male college student that was sent to me in September, 2004 by his hockey coach. He was concerned as this star player had suffered a concussion in January, 2004 while playing a game and since has been unsteady, lightheaded / dizzy and basically unconnected. All of this prevented him from playing the game he not only loved, but planned on making a career as he had been drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers. Care was initiated and he was found to have a subluxation complex in his upper cervical spine affecting his brain stem. In addition to specific knee chest adjustments, he also received some cranial corrections to undue the damage caused by the impact to his skull leading to the concussion. Within weeks he showed great progress and was able to play the entire season for the Colgate Raiders. He continued to improve and was symptom free by early winter. He lead his team to the ECAC finals with his incredible talents. Upon graduating from Colgate in May, 2005, he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings (Philly had too many defense men) and is playing in the American Hockey League this fall. This case involves a twenty-two year old male college student that was sent to me in September, 2004 by his hockey coach. He was concerned as this star player had suffered a concussion in January, 2004 while playing a game and since has been unsteady, lightheaded / dizzy and basically unconnected. All of this prevented him from playing the game he not only loved, but planned on making a career as he had been drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers. Care was initiated and he was found to have a subluxation complex in his upper cervical spine affecting his brain stem. In addition to specific knee chest adjustments, he also received some cranial corrections to undue the damage caused by the impact to his skull leading to the concussion. Within weeks he showed great progress and was able to play the entire season for the Colgate Raiders. He continued to improve and was symptom free by early winter. He lead his team to the ECAC finals with his incredible talents. Upon graduating from Colgate in May, 2005, he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings (Philly had too many defense men) and is playing in the American Hockey League this fall.

Headache – Neck Pain - This case involves a 65 year old woman who came to the office in December of 2004 with complaints of severe headaches, eye pain, light sensitivity, sinus problems, neck pain with stiffness, grating sounds and difficulty moving it, stiffness in the shoulders, cold hands, loss of grip strength, low back and hip pain. These symptoms have been going on for more than six years. By early February, 2005 she was able to take a long car ride for the first time in many years without any pain. Previously, this activity would result in severe pain. The range of motion of her neck has returned to normal and she is feeling human again. She received nothing but specific chiropractic adjustments which allowed her body to heal itself. When the nervous system (the master control system) is allowed to function properly, the body does what it is supposed to do; all on its own. Chiropractic does not cure you, only you can heal you. This case involves a 65 year old woman who came to the office in December of 2004 with complaints of severe headaches, eye pain, light sensitivity, sinus problems, neck pain with stiffness, grating sounds and difficulty moving it, stiffness in the shoulders, cold hands, loss of grip strength, low back and hip pain. These symptoms have been going on for more than six years. By early February, 2005 she was able to take a long car ride for the first time in many years without any pain. Previously, this activity would result in severe pain. The range of motion of her neck has returned to normal and she is feeling human again. She received nothing but specific chiropractic adjustments which allowed her body to heal itself. When the nervous system (the master control system) is allowed to function properly, the body does what it is supposed to do; all on its own. Chiropractic does not cure you, only you can heal you.

Migraines - Infertility - This case involves a 36 year old woman who came into the office in June of 2005. She was having frequent severe migraine headaches for which she was on a bucket of prescriptions for. While they gave her minimal relief, they did not fix the cause of her problem. Her doctors also had her on medication to prevent her from having menstrual periods as they felt this normal monthly cleansing process was part of her problem. Aside from this unnatural roadblock, she was also battling infertility. She received specific knee chest adjustments to her Atlas vertebra and within weeks began to have less migraines and headaches. Within months, she was off the majority of her medication to which her neurologist brushed off as a coincidence. This coincidence of feeling human and having monthly menstrual cycles continued and low and behold, she became pregnant. She and her husband were blessed with a baby boy on December 28, 2006. As of February, 2007 all are doing well and she is enjoying a normal, pain free life.

AutoAccident - Near Death - Constant Pain - Incontinence - This case involves a 35 year old woman that came into the office in July, 2006 with a variety of problems that resulted from a near deadly auto accident that occurred in July, 2005. Her complaints included Headaches, Migraines, Memory Loss, Light-Headedness, Neck Pain / Stiffness / Immobility, Shoulder Pain, Pain in the Upper Arms, Pain Between the Shoulder Blades, Nausea, Appetite Problems Due To The Pain, Low Back and Hip Pain, Night Time Urination, Incontinence, Pain into the Buttocks, Moodiness and Fatigue. She stated that she was very limited in her activities and could not live her life like she used to. She had tried a variety of DRUGS, medical care and Physical Therapy. She was also told by her insurance company, when she inquired, that chiropractic care would not help her. They were, of course, not interested in seeing her get well, just in saving a few dollars. Needless to say, within months, she was markedly better. As of January, 2007, except for occasional stiffness, she regained all of her bodily malfunctions, and her pains and immobility were resolved. She is once again a vibrant, energetic woman who can enjoy life to the fullest and not have to resolve to the medical prognosis of “having to live with it”. She is continually gaining in health rather than continuing in a downward spiral the rest of her life. There is help for accident victims as long as the cause of their underlying problems is corrected (subluxation). NEVER underestimate the POWER of an adjustment. It can save your life and that of a loved one or friend.

Ear Infections - Last Resort - This case involves a 10 month old boy who was brought in as a "last resort" in April, 2007 for an ongoing 5 week ear infection that came on after a plane flight to Florida. He was under multiple doses of antibiotics that did absolutely no good and the pediatrician was recommending ear tubes (surgery!!) at this point. At the recommendation of a friend, his parents brought him in for a chiropractic evaluation. A subluxation was found at his Atlas (C1) vertebra and his cranium was not functioning properly. These problems result in improper draining of the Eustachian tubes as well as a decreased immune response. After his first adjustment, his parents reported that he ate a hardy meal for the first time in weeks and he slept through the night for the first time in weeks as well. His disposition changed and he was back to his "old self". After only 2 weeks of care, his system was balanced out and examinations of his ears did not reveal any evidence of infection. Mom and Dad were thrilled and the pediatrician did not know what to think. Perhaps it was just another one of those "chiropractic coincidences" he has seen from our office over and over again! Who do you know that is not expressing full health and is at the end of their rope with medication and worthless / dangerous care? Don't be a vessel for the secret -- spread the word that there is non-invasive help. Our profession can only grow through your referrals. You may be saving a life by doing so.

Prostate Problems - A 19 year old male was referred in by his medical doctor for PROSTATE PROBLEMS associated with low back pain, numbness and pain in his right testicle, and increased frequency of urination with difficulty. He believed that his back pain was due to a “bad bed” that he slept on during the previous year in college. After two weeks and several specific chiropractic adjustments, he began to have days with no symptoms. Imagine the mental and emotional relief for a young man with his whole adult life ahead of him to have symptoms like these dissipate! We see hundreds of patients every year that get help with a variety of symptoms that go beyond back and neck pain. The symptoms are not the problem; they are the result of the problem. When the cause of these symptoms is a spinal subluxation interfering with the function of the nervous system, specific chiropractic adjustments are necessary. Remember, in most cases, the body does not need any intervention, just no interference. It knows how to heal itself once the interference is removed from the nervous system.

Diahrrea - IBS - A 59 year old woman returned to the office after a period of time with a complaint of EXPLOSIVE DIAHRREA - episodes 6 to 8 times per day - for the past few months. She had previously been diagnosed with IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME. After ONE specific spinal and cranial adjustment, her symptoms dramatically decreased even when indulging in corn chowder!. Months of drugs and diet modification had close to no effect. Why does one precisely directed adjustment have such an impact on a person? Because when you remove the cause of the interference between the brain and the body, normal function returns as does true health.

ADHD - Allergies - Aggression - A 12 year old male was brought in by his parents frustrated by a medical diagnosis of ADHD and ALLERGIES. This young man had major difficulty staying focused and behaving appropriately in school even though he was on 5 different drugs (medications??). These included Risperdal (an upper and class 2 narcotic like Ritalin & Cocaine), Zoloft (a downer to counter the upper), Clariton D, Singular and Adderall (an amphetamine). His parents explored alternative care and had read of the success of chiropractic in helping such cases. After just a few weeks of care, his behaviors were no longer a concern. While he is still on his medications (which had no effect on him), it is ultimately up to his medical provider to wean him safely off of them. Hopefully, it is not too late for his body to rebalance itself once he is "clean" and we get his nervous system functioning properly again.

Delayed Speech and Suspected Mild Autism - This first case involves a 4 year old boy brought in for care due to delayed speech and suspected mild autism. He began care on October 29, 2008 and as of today, has become much more verbal per his mother. Aside from the obvious improvement in language, his mother also reports that not only does he now play with other children, he is excited when he sees other kids whereas before he would shy away and rather play alone. So what has a few safe chiropractic adjustments done to this boy's future? Remove the interference and all else follows. Remember, the body does not need any outside intervention, just removal (adjustment) of the barriers (subluxation) preventing the body from functioning to its optimum potential. The power is on!!

Severely Mentally Retarded & Severely Autistic - The next case involves a 3 year old boy who was brought in this past summer (2008) diagnosed as SEVERELY MENTALLY RETARDED AND SEVERELY AUTISTIC. His skull (cranium) was profoundly "indented" on the left side in the back. Through several months of cranial corrective care and spinal adjustments, his speech has improved drastically and he is now on the right track. The change in his skull is amazing to say the least. By removing the pressure that the skull was placing on the brain, the nervous system was allowed to function and heal. With time and proper nutrition, he will continue to improve. "See above". The cranial adjusting procedures I have been using over the past 10 years has certainly allowed me to witness incredible changes in the patients that have come in for care.

Skull Mis-Shaped From Birth - This now 5 month old baby we are seeing started out with us soon after birth (Fall 2008). Mom's concern was a severely mis-shaped head. It was extremely long front to back and narrow side to side. These problems are common with the birth process (whether natural or C-Section). He is now an awesome and handsome bruiser. Would he have ended up like the other 2 cases above? This is why we constantly try to educate people on the importance of have a spinal and cranial examination soon after birth. It is not always obvious that there is a problem until the child becomes older. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

Ear Infections - A 6 month old girl was brought in by her parents in early February, 2009 as a last resort due to chronic, recurring ear infections. Of additional concern (but not the reason for the visit) was the fact that she had trouble moving her arms and her hand grip strength was weak. Both of these problems were more than likely caused by a trauma during the birth process. Even a "natural" uneventful birth can cause a distortion of the upper neck and skull bone alignment. C-Sections are no exception. They are far from easy because the suction created by the mothers uterus results in the baby having to be extracted (pulled) from the mother. Her parents were recommended to have tubes surgically implanted into her ear drums to relieve the pressure and to help drain the fluid. They were told that she would still have ear infections after the surgery (because it does not fix the problem), but that the fluid would be able to drain from the infection. After only a few specific upper cervical and cranial adjustments, she had NO return of the ear infections (even though she had a bad head and chest cold), her arms began to move normally and the strength returned to her arms and hands. Another chiropractic coincidence. The power is definitely on!!

Ear Infections - A 15 month old boy was brought in to the office in early February, 2009. He was actually scheduled to have tubes put into his ear drums due to chronic, recurring ear infections until his parents found out about chiropractic care. While we do not treat ear infections, by removing the cause of the problem and helping the immune system function normally, the body has no other choice but to respond favorable. Please see our web site for more information on this topic....click on the "Children" link. Yes, another coincidence. Baby and parents are doing well.

Distorted Skull - A 15 month old boy was brought into the office by his parents in mid January, 2009 with a noticeable plagiocephaly (in lay terms, a distorted skull). In his situation, the right front portion of his skull was protruding forward, and the back left side was dented inward. He was born via C-Section. While this distortion of the skull can occur from the baby being confined in the uterus or from being in an improper position within the mom, it can also occur from the pulling and straining during the birth or extraction process. While he did receive spinal adjustments, his primary form of care was cranial correction (craniopathy). As of the writing of this newsletter, his skull is approximately 90 + percent corrected. Per his parents, he is more active and vocal as well. What would his future be like if this had gone uncorrected? Would it have affected his speech, thinking, reasoning, emotions, balance, hearing or more? While we never know what effect our adjustments have on the future health of our patients, we know that the body is always better off with a properly functioning nervous system, brain and brain stem regardless of the condition (or no condition at all).

Migraines & Neck Pain - A 45 year old woman was injured at work 5 years ago. Care began in late February, 2009. She had severe headaches / migraines, neck pain and poor mobility. As a result, she was out of work for all of this time. Within a two visits, she had relief for the first time in years despite 5 years of medical care, drugs and physical therapy. No one ever mentioned to try chiropractic. With time and more healing, she hopes to get back to work and be productive again.

Cold Feet & Back Pain - A 41 year old man started care in early February, 2009 with primary complaints of low back pain radiating into his leg with tingling and a cold feeling into his foot. Despite his active lifestyle and constant driving associated with his job, he responded well to care and after 3 weeks, most of his symptoms were relieved.

Dry Cough / Hand Tremors - This case involves a 90 year old woman that has been a patient on and off for years in the office for back pain. During one of her routine visits, she asked if there was anything that could be done for a dry cough she has had for years. “I’ll try”, I told her. Checking her cranium (skull bones), I found a compression of the hole where the VAGUS nerve exits the skull. I corrected the compression and she reported on her next visit that the cough she had for many years was gone!! Then she asked me if I could do anything for the tremors in her forearms and hands. “I’ll try”, I said. We took x-rays of her upper cervical spine (the top two bones in the neck – at the base of the skull) and did an examination. I determined that there was a subluxation at C1 (the atlas vertebra). I adjusted her on the knee chest table and also did a cranial adjustment. After her 20 minute rest, the tremor had almost completely stopped. On her next visit she reported that she could drive without her hands shaking on the steering wheel and that she had been almost perfect since that adjustment!! Again, while chiropractic care does not treat or cure anything, EVERYONE can benefit from a properly functioning nervous system. NEVER underestimate the POWER of an adjustment. It can save your life and that of a loved one or friend.

Ear Infections & Poor Arm Movement - A 6 month old girl was brought in by her parents in early February, 2009 as a last resort due to chronic, recurring ear infections. Of additional concern (but not the reason for the visit) was the fact that she had trouble moving her arms and her hand grip strength was weak. Both of these problems were more than likely caused by a trauma during the birth process. Even a "natural" uneventful birth can cause a distortion of the upper neck and skull bone alignment. C-Sections are no exception. They are far from easy because the suction created by the mothers uterus results in the baby having to be extracted (pulled) from the mother. Her parents were recommended to have tubes surgically implanted into her ear drums to relieve the pressure and to help drain the fluid. They were told that she would still have ear infections after the surgery (because it does not fix the problem), but that the fluid would be able to drain from the infection. After only a few specific upper cervical and cranial adjustments, she had NO return of the ear infections (even though she had a bad head and chest cold), her arms began to move normally and the strength returned to her arms and hands. Another chiropractic coincidence. The power is definitely on!!

Ear Infections - A 15 month old boy was brought in to the office in early February, 2009. He was actually scheduled to have tubes put into his ear drums due to chronic, recurring ear infections until his parents found out about chiropractic care. While we do not treat ear infections, by removing the cause of the problem and helping the immune system function normally, the body has no other choice but to respond favorable. Please see our web site for more information on this topic....click on the "Children" link. Yes, another coincidence. Baby and parents are doing well.

Plagiocephaly (Mis-Shaped Skull) - A 15 month old boy was brought into the office by his parents in mid January, 2009 with a noticeable plagiocephaly (in lay terms, a distorted skull). In his situation, the right front portion of his skull was protruding forward, and the back left side was dented inward. He was born via C-Section. While this distortion of the skull can occur from the baby being confined in the uterus or from being in an improper position within the mom, it can also occur from the pulling and straining during the birth or extraction process. While he did receive spinal adjustments, his primary form of care was cranial correction (craniopathy). As of the writing of this newsletter, his skull is approximately 90 + percent corrected. Per his parents, he is more active and vocal as well. What would his future be like if this had gone uncorrected? Would it have affected his speech, thinking, reasoning, emotions, balance, hearing or more? While we never know what effect our adjustments have on the future health of our patients, we know that the body is always better off with a properly functioning nervous system, brain and brain stem regardless of the condition (or no condition at all).

Migraines / Neck Pain / Limited Neck Movement - A 45 year old woman was injured at work 5 years ago. Care began in late February, 2009. She had severe headaches / migraines, neck pain and poor mobility. As a result, she was out of work for all of this time. Within a two visits, she had relief for the first time in years despite 5 years of medical care, drugs and physical therapy. No one ever mentioned to try chiropractic. With time and more healing, she hopes to get back to work and be productive again.

Low Back Pain / Tingling - Cold Feet - A 41 year old man started care in early February, 2009 with primary complaints of low back pain radiating into his leg with tingling and a cold feeling into his foot. Despite his active lifestyle and constant driving associated with his job, he responded well to care and after 3 weeks, most of his symptoms were relieved.

Severe Migraine / Anxiety - This case involves a 40 year old female who was referred to our office in June of 2009 for a Severe Migraine Headache. She had been in constant pain for 6 weeks and was totally incapacitated (bed rest) as a result. By her 4th visit, she was feeling human again, and by her 8th visit, she was pain free. She was weaning herself off of her medications (that did not help her anyway) and returned to work as well as spending time with her family. As of September, 2009, she is pain free and off of all medications; including other medications she was on for other health concerns before this migraine episode.

Bell's Palsy - This case involves a 37 year old female who presented to the office in the Spring of 2009 for Bell's Palsy. This is a condition where the facial muscles (usually one side) become weak and non-responsive. As a result, that side of the face droops, including the eye lid, cheek and mouth. Eating becomes difficult as well as talking. The person appears to have two different personalities as each side of the face appears different. This condition is caused by interference of the facial nerve (cranial nerve # 7). She was adjusted in the upper cervical (neck) spine and cranially (skull bones) and after her first adjustment, reported almost complete resolution of this problem that had come on weeks earlier. By her second visit, she was 100 % and the facial palsy has not returned.

Facial Pain / Trigeminal Neuralgia – This case involves a 38 year old female who first came to the office the last week of August, 2009 for severe facial pain also known as Trigeminal Neuralgia or Tic Douloureux. This condition is also referred to as the suicide pain, because many individuals with this condition end their life due to the extreme nature of the pain. This pain had existed for over 2 years in addition to a headache and jaw (TMJ) pain. By her 4^th visit, she saw some relief, and by mid September, had no pain at all in her face or head. As of the end of September, she had been completely pain free for 14 days. Adjustments included upper cervical knee chest and cranial corrections.

Hand Tremors / Facial Pain This case involves a 71 year old female who came to the office in early January, 2010 for symptoms of severe hand tremors and neck pain radiating into her head and face. The complicating subluxation of this case was the fact that she had opposite rotation of the top two vertebrae in her upper neck (the Atlas and Axis). This creates a torque at the base of the brain and affects the brain stem. The brain stem is where the nerves that control (among other things) the structures of the head and face are located. They also affect our major organs. She reported the best few days in 2 years after her second upper cervical specific adjustment. Her prognosis is excellent at this point and I am confident that once the brain stem is functioning again, she will have relief of her symptoms.

Ear Infections An 13 month old male was brought to the office as a last resort for reoccurring ear infections in late November, 2009. Problem solved. No surgery needed.

Chronic Back Pain A 47 year old man presented to the office in early November, 2009 because of a long standing history of mid and low back pain. His condition was so bad that he was unable to work. While he is not going to win the award for the miracle of the month, he is slowly improving as far as the severity of the pain is concerned and the ability to do more in the course of a day. Over time, his body will heal to its best ability and he will be far better off than the condition he was in when he started with us.

Concentration Problems / ADD This case involves a 10 year old boy who was brought to the office by his parents in late September, 2009 on referral from another patient. Their main concern was his inability to concentrate in school and do his homework independently. He also had issues with fine motor movements. His mother is very proactive providing him with ideal nutrition and educating herself on how to read labels and what foods are good for us and those that are bad. Specific chiropractic provided the last piece of the puzzle in helping this young man on a path towards total wellness. While he is not 100% as of this writing, he has made great strides and actually enjoys doing his homework on his own now. I am confident that with time, his body will continue to heal and self regulate. Remember, the body does not need outside intervention, just no internal interference to function properly. (Assuming good nutrition, rest, exercise and so on).

4 Year Migraine Headache A 28 year old women came to the office for the first time on June 30, 2010 with a daily 4 year Migraine headache. The head pain and pressure started two years prior, but was not daily. She had seen numerous medical providers and neurologists who told her if she stopped thinking about the headaches, they would go away!! Genius!! Basically, when they can not figure out what is wrong with you, they chalk it up to being in your head. Then the prescriptions for anti-depressants start flying in addition to the pain killers (guess they figure you can get a new kidney and liver at Organs-R-Us). She had also seen two other chiropractors (no x-rays or scans done) who did nothing for her. She was found to have an upper cervical subluxation complex as well as a reversed neck curve. She was given 1 lower neck adjustment on that Friday and on Saturday morning woke with no headache for the first time in 4 years. How awesome is a specific chiropractic adjustment applied with intent and purpose??!! Priceless!! Why do I take x-rays?? So I can know what I am doing. The power is definitely on.

Head and Neck Pain A 31 year old woman came in with intense head and upper neck pressure in late April, 2010. She was found to have a combination of upper cervical and cranial subluxations. While not the miracle case like the woman I wrote about above, she is having more headache free days than headache days. With time, I am confident she will do well. Enuf said.

Severe Migraine A 32 year old woman came to the office on an emergency basis on July 19, 2010. She has had a daily Migraine headache for over a month. Aside from her medical provider, she had tried two other chiropractors as well. The first never even touched her cervical spine (neck) (he only twisted her low back) and the second did a few "adjustments" and then tried acupuncture! She also had a significant upper cervical subluxation complex as well as a reversed cervical curve. She felt relief after her first adjustment and was pain free after her second. Any questions?? Dr. Bartlett J. Palmer (the developer of Chiropractic) stated: "Chiropractic is specific, or it is nothing." I could not agree more. He developed and researched (1930 to 1955) the Knee Chest Upper Cervical Specific technique that I use in the office. The results of this amazing corrective technique speak for itself.

TMJ and Neck Pain A 44 year old woman came to the office in mid May, 2010 due to severe TMJ (jaw) pain and neck and head pain. She had seen numerous dentist and a local well respected TMJ specialist and spent many thousands of dollars out of her own pocket on dental work, splints and mouth guards. Within a short period of time, she began to see results. By late June, she was pain free for the first time in many years. May I add that her problem was corrected for a fraction of the cost of treating the pain. Your body is pre-programmed to be healthy, not sick. Correcting the cause of the problem, rather than treating the symptom is the only way to optimum health. Pulling the battery out of your smoke detector will take away the alarm (symptom) but not put out the fire (the problem). Keep your system functioning optimally with specific chiropractic adjustments!

Headache and Neck Pain A 39 year old woman was first seen on June 2, 2010 for a chronic headache and neck pain. She had exhausted all forms of medical care and was desperate for help. A friend of hers who had been seen in the office for an uncontrollable eye twitch (and had tried Botox injections and handfuls of drugs) that had great results in our office referred her in. Problem solved with a few weeks of specific chiropractic adjustments.

We have seen many other conditions respond to our care. Just keep in mind that you can not be as healthy as you can be if your nervous system is not functioning to its optimum level. Unless you have tried Specific Chiropractic, then you have not tried everything.

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Copyright © 2003 LaBarbera Family Chiropractic, LLC
Last modified: 07/24/10