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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 - 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 - This 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 – InConcussion – InConcussion – In 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.

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 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. 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.

Autism - Toe Walking This case involves a seven year old boy from Syracuse brought to the office in late August, 2010 to gain optimum health and wellness through specific chiropractic and cranial care. He has no language and is preoccupied with videos as is typical of this condition. Of interest was that he "toe walked" when he either walked or jumped up and down in place. When we see this from a Chiropractic point of view, we usually know to look at the top of the spine where it joins the skull (the occipital bone). In most cases, the occiput is rocked forward on the Atlas (the top bone in the spine - aka C1) and is locked in this position. There is a large hole on the bottom of the occiput (foramen magnum) for the brain stem and spinal cord to pass down thru the spine. With this situation, the back of this passage way is pressing against the back of the brain stem. Innately, the body tightens the muscles in the back of the legs (causing the toe walking) which relieves pressure at the base of the skull. Side note - It is a common practice for well meaning therapists to put a weighted vest onto the child in order to force these kids to walk flat on their feet -- this completely counteracts the safety mechanism the body produced (the toe walking) in order to help itself. It is akin to taking the battery out of a smoke detector that is going off. About a half hour after his first adjustment, his mother excitedly called my office to report that he was no longer toe walking!! How awesome was that, I thought. Remove the interference, and the body returns to normal. Our hope is that he continues to improve and is able to express optimal health.

Torticollis - Plagiocephaly A 5 month old male infant was brought to the office in mid-July, 2010 because his head was tipped over to one side since birth. This condition is known as Torticollis or Wry Neck. Since it had existed since birth, the baby also developed a mis-shaped skull known as Plagiocephaly. This is due to the same muscles that are pulling the head to one side also pulling on the head bones since they attach to the skull. It can also be caused by poor positioning in the Uterus, birth trauma, congenital abnormalities or sleeping in the same position repetitively. Within a few weeks of specific adjustments and cranial care, his head no longer had a tilt to it and his skull began to reshape to normal. As of this writing in early October, 2010, his skull is about 95% corrected. The medical approach to this issue is to put the child in a helmet type of device to force the skull to reshape as it grows. This, unfortunately, does not address the issues inside the skull. Chiropractic craniopathy corrects the internal cause which allows the skull bones to return to their normal position. There are extreme circumstances with permanent defects in the bone structure that prevent total correction, however, these kids can still benefit from the improvements we can make.

Ear Infections A 10 month old male was brought to the office in July, 2010 for chronic reoccurring ear infections. His parents were considering surgery to have tubes placed into the ear drums. Not only is this surgery (as all surgeries) without risk, it permanently scars the ear drum which can lead to other problems later in life. As of this writing, he has been symptom free since starting care. While I do not claim to have a 100% success rate with these kids, my personal experience is that +/- 95% of them respond quickly and completely to specific chiropractic and cranial care. Remove the cause and the body will heal.

Upper Back Pain A 34 year old man came to the office in July 2010 for a long standing left sided upper back burning pain. Within a few specific adjustments, he responded well and is currently symptom free while undergoing the corrective phase of his care.

Hip & Groin Pain A 61 year old woman started care in the office on December 15, 2010 for severe hip, groin and leg pain that had been going on for several months. She had absolutely no relief with anything else she tried. After her first specific adjustment, she had the first reduction in pain since it had started. By her third visit, she had little to no pain and was able to walk normally and move the affected leg and hip without distress. The body does not need any outside help, just no interference.

Reflux A 66 year old woman came to the office for the first time in mid December 2010 for the usual back pain complaints that bring most patients in for care. By her third visit, she remarked that her esophageal acid reflux condition was not only gone (that she had for years), but that she no longer needed her medication for it!! This is where I try to get my practice members to get the big picture. I am NOT treating your pain, but your nervous system with each adjustment. It is awesome when a patient feels better, but miraculous when other health issues clear up. We call these "silent miracles". When we correct your subluxations and resultant nerve pressure, your body will function to its optimum level of health. For some, this might be a complete amelioration of symptoms. For others, it might just be an improvement. So remember, every time you get adjusted, you body it getting healthier in ways you do not realize. The power is on!!

Long Term Fibromyalgia A 46 year old woman came to the office in early November, 2010. She has had a lifetime of pain and immobility and was diagnosed with "Fibromyalgia". Her response to specific chiropractic care was so drastic (Upper Cervical Knee Chest Adjustments) that she almost doubted her results. She is enjoying her first holiday season in over 30 years being able to function with little to no pain or fatigue. NOTHING else was changed in her life except for the adjustments. All other treatments and drugs she had tried since being a teenager had failed her completely which was why she was skeptical. It is so rewarding to see someone regain health and enjoy life through chiropractic care! Who do YOU know that is a walking medicine cabinet living life under a cloud??

Lifetime Head & Neck Pain This is the teenage (age 17) daughter of the above patient who first came to the office in late November. She has had daily neck and head pain for most of her life (since age 4). It was assumed that she was following in mom's footsteps and had inherited her fibromyalgia. Of interest in her history was an injury when she was four years old. This occurred just prior to the onset of her complaints. She had tried a chiropractor recently who took no x-rays and she received only temporary relief. Within two weeks of her care here, she woke up for the first time that she can ever remember without any head or neck pain! Since then she has had an overall improvement and while she is still having some symptoms, I predict that she will do great under specific care. PAIN IS NOT NORMAL!! There is a cause and unless the nervous system is cleared of subluxations, your body does not have a chance to be completely healthy.....no matter how well you eat, how much you exercise, meditate or sleep. Where there is nerve interference there is sickness. Who needs a chiropractic check-up??? EVERYBODY!

Inability to Sleep A 50 year old woman came to the office in late January with the usual neck and back complaints. She responded exceptionally well to care well before her projected care plan schedule which was an unexpected treat for her. She mentioned to me a few weeks ago that she has not slept more than two hours at a time since she was 15 years old. I checked the sleep center of her cranium and performed a cranial adjustment to this area. On her next visit, she was delighted to tell me she slept 8 hours that night and about 6 or so hours since! This was a first for her in many, many years. She has since been up and down with this issue, but certainly sleeping half the night is better than just 2 hours. The body heals during our rest (sleep) phase, so it is absolutely vital to get a good nights rest. This is one of the 6 pillars of optimum health.

Reflux This case is a remarkable duplication of the case I mentioned in my last newsletter. A 66 year old woman started with us in December, 2010 for the usual back problems. On her case history, she mentioned that she had an ongoing problem with Esophageal Reflux for which she was on medication for. As of her last visit this past week, she has had no symptoms and she stopped taking her medication as she felt she no longer needed it. Subluxations cause nerve interference to the entire body. Your organs are affected as well. Restoring proper nerve function not only makes you feel better, but helps your body as a whole function to its optimum ability. Does Chiropractic cure Reflux?? No!! We remove the nerve pressure so you body can self regulate and help itself do what it is programmed to do. We are not supposed to be sick -- this is a sign that something is wrong. We are programmed to be healthy, but can not express true health with nerve interference.

Driving Anxiety This is the case of a 57 year old woman who actually started with me in July of 2005. Her main complaints included back and neck pain and the usual host of mid-life aches. One of her other issues included severe anxiety while driving in bad weather that paralyzed her to the point that she would not leave the house and call in to work. Through the time I have cared for her, she mentioned to me that this fear was slowly letting up and she felt more confident driving in snowy weather and storms. She is to the point now, that she no longer misses work on bad weather days and is confident in her driving. Was it the Chiropractic care? She believes it was. In the heyday of Chiropractic (the 1930's - 1950's), there were Chiropractic Sanatoriums that were in operation as well as Chiropractic Hospitals. The patients received Specific Chiropractic care (mostly upper cervical work) and, get this, they were monitored by Medical Doctors. The MDs were not allowed to treat the patients, only monitor their progress. This was research at its finest for the times. Strict records were kept in addition to the usual blood and urine studies and so on. The Sanatoriums boosted a 60 +% cure rate of mental related illnesses. Better than any drugs of today can boast. The brain is an organ and if it is not operating properly, it can malfunction just like your heart, lungs or liver. Again, does Chiropractic treat mental conditions?? NO!! But by removing nerve interference, hormone levels return to normal and the other neuro-transmitters can balance out allowing the brain to function as it should.

Ear Infections An 8 year old boy was referred to the office by a friend of his father's for chronic ear infections and decreased hearing. The ear infections were cleared up within a week and as his body healed and the fluid in his middle ear was absorbed, his hearing was restored. This is a common problem that almost always responds well to Chiropractic and Cranial care.

Foot Problems A 50 year old woman (a waitress) was referred to our office in Mid-February for low back pain. In her history, she mentioned an ongoing foot problem (pain) that had gone on unresolved for many years. One could easily assume it was from years of being on her feet and waiting tables. After just a few week of spinal adjustments, she reported that her foot pain was pretty much gone! While that does not surprise me, the fact that I had not adjusted her foot or ankle yet made the resolution even more remarkable. It was apparent that the issues with her feet were coming from her spinal subluxations. Adjusting her spine was the only different intervention that had been done to this point. This is a perfect example of the global effects on the body that spinal nerve stress can have. Who do you know that is not living life to the fullest?

Neck Pain / Headaches - A 47 year old woman came to the office at the end of March, 2011 for Neck pain and Headaches. Within a few weeks she was feeling better than she has in years. Problem solved.

Fibromyalgia - A 41 year old woman came into the office in early April, 2011 for many symptoms she attributed to Fibromyalgia. Within a few weeks she began to improve and her future is bright again. This "condition" commonly responds to specific chiropractic care and I wonder if it is really a long standing subluxation that wreaked havoc on the body. I usually find a situation involving an opposite rotation of the upper two bones of the neck (Atlas and Axis). This causes a torque on the brain stem which controls ALL vital systems in the body.

Neck Immobility - Spasms - A 41 year old man came in to the office in late April, 2011 with a LONG history of neck pain, spasms, upper back pain and severe immobility of his neck. His x-rays revealed severe arthritis in addition to a reversed neck curve and multiple subluxations. Remember folks, the arthritis is the result of the subluxations not getting corrected. So this is a clue to me that this problem has existed for many, many years. While he has only had a few visits, he is already able to turn his neck more than he has for years. All hope is not lost until you have seen a specific chiropractor and received corrective adjustments.

Sciatica and Low Back Pain - A 65 year old self employed male barber was first seen on an emergency basis in mid-March, 2011 because of low back and leg pain. He was in so much pain that he could not work and this was very upsetting to him. His response to care has been excellent and he was back to his passion within a short period of time. Young or middle age (or even the elderly - 85 or older), chiropractic has something to offer.

TMJ - Neck and Back Pain - A 14 year old girl was first seen in late February, 2011 for jaw pain, neck and back pain. She responded very well to care and is now in the Corrective phase of care as she is relatively pain free. She has the advantage of being young and having had prior care from a classmate of mine in Florida before moving here (it is a small world after all). The young have so much to gain from care, but most never have the opportunity because most parents do not understand the concept of a healthy nervous system and spine. Especially if they do not have backaches, stiff necks or headaches. This is why I never hesitate to recommend chiropractic care to anyone that had a child whether sick or not.

Dizzy Spells/ Light Headed - An 81 year old man has been a long term patient and asked during his monthly office visit in June, 2011 if there was anything I could do for his Dizzy Spells. On his next visit he thanked me. Problem solved.

Leg Cramps - A 32 year old man first came to the office in early June of 2011. He had a long standing history (since the age of 17) of Severe Night Time Leg Cramps. By the end of June he improved drastically and by this writing, he has had only minor issues. Problem solved.

GERD / Reflux - An 62 year old woman was first seen in the office in March, 2011 with a wide variety of complaints but primarily low back and neck pain. On her history, she noted that she also suffered from GERD (GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease) --- AKA Agita. Aside from drastic improvements to her neck pain, headaches and back pain, her Reflux is all but gone. The power is on.

Daily Migraines - A 47 year old woman was referred to our office by a friend of hers for Daily Migraine Headaches in early April, 2011. Migraine Headaches have been in the news again with Presidential Hopeful Michelle Bachman stating she is a sufferer. Let me tell you, if you never had one, I hope you never do. But please remember, this is not just a bad headache. Aside from the unbearable pain, the whole body is affected in different ways. I suffered personally with them at a rate of 3 or so a week from the time I was about 8 years old. I was eventually put on Valium as the diagnosis was that I was "nervous". Basically, if they find nothing "medically" wrong with you, then it must be in your head. Thank God that Ritalin was not invented yet. Anyway, long story short, Specific Chiropractic solved my problem and it did for this pleasant lady as well. ENUF said.

Daily Migraines - Another 47 year old woman was referred to our office by a friend of hers for Daily Migraine Headaches at the end of March 2011. She had tried a number of remedies with no relief. She can now run and get thru life as a single mom with twin boys much easier. Problem solved.

Ringing in the Ears - A 53 year old woman was first seen in late April, 2011 for a variety of problems, but mainly for Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus). While she is not completely symptom free at this time (July 2011), she has drastically improved from the time she started. Remember that Chiropractic was discovered when the hearing of a deaf man who had been afflicted since an accident 17 years earlier was restored. The Power is turning ON!!

Dizzy Spells/ Light Headed / Ringing in the Ears - A 70 year old woman, who was a former patient, returned in the spring of 2011 with a primary complaint of long standing Dizzy Spells and Ringing in her ears. She had tried a non-specific chiropractor with no results. She is much improved to the point of being almost symptom free as of this writing (July 2011).

ADHD - A 10ear old boy was first seen in April of 2011 with a primary concern of ADHD. While his parents were opposed to him being on medication, they felt that they had no choice since he was unable to concentrate in school and with sports. OK people, the drugs that these kids are put on are outrageously dangerous and damaging. They permanently affect the brain. They create lifetime patients for the pharmaceutical industry. Ritalin is in the same drug classification as Cocaine. A dependence is created if you do not stop the cycle. There are alternatives. Proper nutrition, Chiropractic, Sports, Exercise and Counseling are all important. In this young mans case, specific chiropractic was enough to change his life. He has been drug free since early June, 2011 and continues to express and see life as it is supposed to be. The Power is Definitely On!!

E.D. - A 51 year old man, who was a long time patient, returned in the spring of 2011 with a primary complaint of Erectile Dysfunction. Understanding that the Nervous System controls EVERYTHING, he naturally trusted Chiropractic to help with his health issues. This individual has also had success with Severe Migraine Headaches and the usual variety of Neck and Low Back Pain. Problem solved with just a few specific spinal adjustments.

Sciatica - A 73 year old man, who was patient many years ago, returned in the late spring of 2011 with a primary complaint of Back Pain and Sciatica (Shooting Leg Pain). He is now enjoying Golf and travel with his wife.

Dry Mouth (Sjogren's Syndrome) - A 74 year old woman, who has been a patient on and off for many years (and the wife of the previously mentioned patient) has been seen for the past 6 months or so for symptoms related to Sjogren's Syndrome. This is an AUTO-IMMUNE condition in which the body's immune system turns against itself. Similar to other conditions like MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus. She is not symptom free by any means, but has continuously improved with specific upper cervical adjustments and cranial adjustments every month that I see her. Again, the nervous system controls and coordinates ALL functions in the body -- including the immune system. YOU can not express total optimal health without a healthy central nervous system. Period.

Sciatica and Shoulder Pain - An 83 year old man, who was patient many years ago, returned in the late spring of 2011 with a primary complaint of Back Pain and Sciatica (Shooting Leg Pain) as well as Severe Shoulder pain and immobility. He is now enjoying Golf and and life.

Vomiting - A 4 year old girl was brought in by her parents in early May, 2011 due to Frequent Vomiting Spells. This is not the first case of this type that I have had. Same results as before .... problem solved.

Swallowing Difficulties - A 48 year old man was first seen in October of 2010 for various back pains and so on. One of the complaints that he mentioned to me that improved (went away) with his chiropractic care was a long standing issue he had Swallowing. His food would get stuck as it went down. This, again, is not the first case of this type that had responded to specific chiropractic care. In this case, he did not even mention the problem to me. This brings up an important point .. there are not certain adjustments for certain problems. I restore nerve function so you whole body functions to its optimum potential. It is as simple as that.

Severe Back and Leg Pain - A 31 year old man was first seen in mid-June, 2011. He had a history of unresolved Low Back and Leg Pain that he had for over two years. He felt amazingly better after his first adjustment and within a few visits, was pretty much symptom free.

Severe Knee Pain - A 72 year old woman was first seen in mid-May, 2011. She had a very long history of unresolved Knee Pain. She began to fell much relief after only a few visits. Her other complaints (Low Back and Neck Pain) also improved.

Severe Back Pain - A 75 year old man was first seen in late April, 2011. He had a 8 month history of unresolved Low Back that came on after swinging a sledge hammer. He had seen two other chiropractors with no results at all. Within the first week of care, he had the most relief he had since the injury. His problem is pretty much resolved at this time (July 2011).

TMJ - Neck and Back Pain - A 14 year old girl was first seen in late February, 2011 for jaw pain, neck and back pain. She responded very well to care and is now in the Corrective phase of care as she is relatively pain free. She has the advantage of being young and having had chiropractic care in Florida before moving here.

14 Month Migraine - A 53 year old woman had a constant, severe Migraine Headache for 14 months. She had tried medications, injections, pain management and therapy. She came to our office in mid-October, 2011 as a desperate last hope on the advice of a patient of hers. She is a dental hygienist and leans over people all day. When she was first seen, she was in such pain that one eye was mostly closed and it was apparent she was in distress. After her first adjustment, she had instant relief and has been mostly pain free as of this writing. While she has had an occasional twinge, she has not had the pain or debilitation she came to the office with. She remarked to me that note only has Specific Chiropractic care changed her life, it did so of her family as well.

Two Year Migraine - A 34 year old woman first came to the office in late September, 2011. She was crippled by Migraine Headaches for over two years. She had seen her MD, nurse practitioner, a neurologist as well as other health care providers looking for relief. She had drastic resolution after her first visit and despite some minor issues, has been relatively pain free since she started care. Problem solved.

Cerebral Palsy - A 15 month old girl was first seen in the office in November, 2011 by the referral of her Aunt from the previous case. She was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and an Underdeveloped Corpus Callosum. Her main signs included limited movement of her right arm and she was not walking yet. She had been receiving PT to help her regain movement of the arm. After her second visit, her physical therapist (who is now a patient) broke into tears as she was able to raise her right arm and she took her first steps. Understand that Chiropractic reestablishes the innate connection between the inborn power of the body and the transmission of this information from the brain to the spinal cord, nerves and eventually every cell in the body. Without this connection, the body can never function to its optimum potential regardless of how well you eat, how much you exercise, meditate or sleep. No matter how healthy you think you are, you are not fully healthy without a fully functioning central nervous system. The power is on.

High Blood Pressure & Lifetime Migraines - A 77 year old woman is a long time patient and recently commented to me on all the benefits she has received from her care. Among feeling better and having less aches and pains, she told me that she had not had any Migraine Headaches since starting care in 2002 and that her High Blood Pressure had been under control as well. See the Research Paper on my web site regarding Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic and Blood Pressure. Questions??

Ear Infections - An 11 month old boy was referred to our office by another patient for Ongoing Ear Infectoins. He was first seen in early October, 2011. His parents had been contemplating ear tube surgery and decided to try specific chiropractic as a last resort. Aside from resolving the subluxations using specific chiropractic adjustments and cranial care, his mom reported that he seemed happier. Why risk anesthesia and surgery without trying non-invasive health care systems like chiropractic? Problem solved.

Neck Immobility- A 41 year old man was first seen in late April, 2011 with a primary concern of Limited Neck Movement and Pain that had been going on for many years. While his improvement was not immediate and earth shattering, he is now drastically improved after several months of care and can enjoy life and work without being in pain all the time.

Neck Pain from MVA - A 46 year old woman was first seen in mid-November, 2011 after sustaining a car accident in June, 2011. She complained of Neck and Spinal Pain that had not responded to any other care. She improved drastically following her first adjustment and is making quick gains despite the time frame from her accident date. I expect a full recovery.

Facial Tics - A 9 year old boy was first seen in Mid-October, 2011 with a primary concern of Facial Tics. Aside from the obvious physical issues causing this problem, the social pressure it was creating among his peers was a concern as well. He drastically responded within a few visits, and of the date of this writing, he is mostly symptom free with only an occasional blinking of the eyes rather than a near constant display of facial movements.

Bed Wetting - A 5 year old girl was first seen in mid-August by her mom with a primary complaint of Bed Wetting (Nocturnal Enuresis). She responded excellent to her specific adjustments, but understandingly, suffered setbacks when she went too long between visits. I suspect that when her care becomes regular, she will experience great results as many kids and teenagers that have been seen in this office for the same issue have had thru the years.

Nighttime Urination/ Weak Legs - A 91 Year old man was first seen in mid-August, 2011 on the referral of another local chiropractor. He had the usual aches and pains, but was also plagued with Frequent Nighttime Urination and Weakness in his Legs. He remarked that his chiropractic care has markedly decreased the frequency he needs to get up at night to use the bathroom. Restful sleep is critical to optimal health. As a result, he has more energy and feels overall better. His back pain has improved and he is able to walk better and raise his legs higher. You are never too old to enjoy the benefits of Specific Chiropractic care.

Migraine Headache - A 10 year old Girl was brought in by her mother in August, 2011. She had developed severe Migraine Headaches and had no relief from the medical route. Since her first adjustment, she has been completely symptom free as of this writing (December 2011). The body does not need any outside help, just no interference. The power is on!!

Fibromyalgia - A 41 year old woman was first seen in April, 2011 with many symptoms that were collectively called Fibromyalgia by her medical provider. While this condition does respond to Chiropractic care, nutritional considerations are always part of the equation. She has drastically improved, has since married and is expecting!!

Back / Neck Pain- Many patients have been seen this past year for neck, mid and / or low back pain. Most all have enjoyed remarkable improvements and are able to enjoy life, work and play without having to constantly be preoccupied with pain, immobility and the risk of further damage to their spines and nervous systems.

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: 12/04/11