Corey's Chiropractic Story?In his Own Words?  ?  For my Chiropractic story I need to start off with some background into my life.  I was born premature and with a bone disease called "Osteogenesis Imperfecta" also referred to as "OI" or "brittle bone disease."  I am lucky in a way because I have the very mild form of it.  With "OI" I am more susceptible to breaks.  One example of how easily my bones break is when I broke my leg just running.  The majority of my breaks came when I was in growth spurts so I am hoping now that I am older I am done with breaks.  I thought this information was important to share to give a little background into why I find what Dr Mike has been able to do for me in a year and a half, is truly amazing.??  So now let me get into my back and hip issues.  I first threw my back out when I was bending over to pick up a slice of water melon that had fallen on the ground at work.  Then a few years later I threw it out after bowling, when I was just sitting in a chair.  Then I did it just walking down some stairs.  The last time I did it I was just picking my newborn son, up off the bed (Corey and his son Cameron are pictured with Dr. Mike).  Every time I would go to my Dr. it would be the same routine, take meds and go to physical therapy and exercise more to lose some weight.  Then about 5 years back I noticed my left hip was aching a lot and giving me trouble if I walked, or when I was standing for any length of time.  But I wrote this off as being aging pains.  I mean, my Doctors have always said because of my "OI" I will probably get arthritis, so I just assumed it was starting already.  I thought they said it (arthritis) would be located where I had broken my bones, and I never have broken my hip or back, so I did find that weird, but just assumed like I said, that it was already starting.  If only I knew just how wrong I was.  ??  Why I finally came to Dr Mike was because a nurse practitioner at the urgent care clinic finally pointed out why I had all the back issues I had been having for years.  I had gone in for something totally unrelated to my back, and as she was about to leave she said "is there anything else I can help you with."  I said "yes, but you will just say I need to lose weight and go to physical therapy. " She said "why, what is wrong."  I said "my back just aches and I can never get comfortable."  She asked me to stand up and turn around.  I did that, and that was when she said you need to see a chiropractor, and gave me Dr Mike's name.  I was so nervous at first because of my "OI."  She called Dr Mike and explained my whole story.  So Doctor Mike did all the x-rays and scans, and had me come back a few days later, and that is when I saw just what was causing all the problems.  He showed that my left hip was 5 cm lower then my right hip.  The pain I was feeling was caused by the bone on bone rubbing of my hip.  Then he showed me why I was throwing out my back so much, that the spine was curved out of alignment.  This was so great to finally have an explanation as to why things were happening.  I was still skeptical that Dr Mike could actually work on me and not break anything.??  Well here we are a year and a half later and I have been able to sleep on my back with no pain.  I was able to do a 3K walk a few weeks ago with no pain, and I even stood around after the walk for a good 6 hours, and felt no pain what so ever.  But the greatest part to all the help Dr Mike has given me, is I am able to pick my son up on my own.  I am also, able to carry around all the bags, and other stuff we need to bring around for a three year old boy. 

   So Dr Mike has really given me my life back, and I cannot say enough that anyone can, and should go to a chiropractor.  I really wonder if I had not come to Dr Mike, where I may be today?  It was getting to the point that my vacation time and sick time were never being used for that purpose.  I would always save the time up for the next time I hurt my back.  But now I have been able to use that time for what it is meant for, and that is family trips.   So to anyone who is reading this and feeling not so sure that this works, I will say this not only has it helped me, but my wife goes and my three year old son who also has "OI."  So anyone really can do it.  ?  ?   In closing I would just like to say that the biggest thing I have learned from Dr Mike is that you really have to listen to your body and do not just assume that a pain here or there is just a part of getting old.  It may be something more.  I hope you enjoy my story of why I am finally at the chiropractor.  I wish I had tried this years ago, but I am here now and I will never stop going.  I am feeling like a young kid again, and can do so much stuff that I had stopped doing because of the pain.  So to the Nurse Practitioner that finally discovered what was wrong with my back and told me to go to Dr Mike,  "Thank You."  And to Dr Mike himself for making the whole schedule and routine I have to follow, I cannot say thank you enough.  You have given me so much of my life back and I have been able to enjoy every single day being pain free.  You in my book are a miracle worker.    ??     - Corey Russell

Bob Rogers
Before I get to my Chiropractic story let me say that I am a person few words...so that said I'll get right to my story. ? ?I've had extreme back and neck problems for years.  Having service in the military for over 30 years, jumping out of trucks, sleeping on the ground etc. my back just couldn't take any more.  At times I would have to roll out of bed because I could hardly move.  Once out of bed I would walk at a 45-degree angle because I just couldn't stand up straight.  On a good day I would get out of bed and would be in the shape of an "S".  Because of my neck my arms would hurt at night and I just couldn't sleep.  My neck problems are a result of a very bad fall that left my vertebrate in bad form.  Man was I in bad shape.  Like others I always felt that nothing could be done about my pain.  So I lived with it and of course I took all kinds of pain pills.  ? ?For years my brother told me to visit his Chiropractor.  I just ignored him like any brother would do.  Besides I felt that nothing would help.  Then one day just before Christmas I stopped by his house for coffee.  As I sat down he handed me an envelope and said you have no excuse now.  I thought what is he up to? I opened the envelope and found a letter from Dr. Mike.  It said I could get a free examination and x-ray. Yeah, what else could I do but make an appointment.  ? ?Dr. Mike was right on with my problem (neck and back) and he said he could help.  He asked if I wanted to start treatment.  What could I say?  I know my brother would never let me live it down if I didn't at least give the doc a chance.  After all, I've lived with the pain for all this time...what did I have to lose?? ?We started up treatment and after a few visits I started to feel better.  I would get up in the morning with little pain. I also started to sleep better.  Could this Chiropractic stuff be working?? ?The big test would come after a night of fishing and casting at the canal.  In the past I would be fine until the next day.  This is when I could hardly walk.  But, guess what? I felt fine.  I couldn't believe it!  As time went on with a few visits more I can fish without the threat of pain.  I have to say that Dr. Mike made my summer a very enjoyable one.  I have no problems fishing or doing whatever I want.  And I don't have to worry about my back.  And as for my neck...the result was the same. ? ?Bottom line is this Chiropractic "stuff" really works - But don't tell my brother!
 
Thanks "Doc".
 ?Bob