Jim's Story - Asthma, Allergies & Back Pain

Jim's Story

Asthma, Allergies & Back Pain

Reason for beginning care:

I began chiropractic care in the early 90's after experiencing back and neck pain from time to time. This was especially noticeable if I worked a long day at the office or had an intense workout or went water skiing.

What was it like at its worst and how did id affect your life:

At it worst, I experienced a lot of pain. I even found it hard to walk and move around at tunes. At one point, I was taking a shower and dropped the shampoo bottle, and when I went down to get it, I could not get back up. That's when I decided to make a visit to Dr. Greg Blau, DC, through a recommendation of a close friend.

Past treatment and results:

Prior to seeing Dr. Greg, I would just take aspirin to deal with the pain.

What progress have you made since beginning chiropractic care:

The progress has been great. My back is pain free, and I feel a lot more limber. Even if I have an intense workout or sit for several hours at the office, my back and neck feel great. Dr. Greg has also taught me that it's important to stretch periodically during the work day.

What other benefits have you experienced and how has this affected your life:

I have had several other benefits since starting chiropractic care. The first benefit concerns my allergies and asthma. Prior to seeing Dr. Greg, I saw a multitude of allergists and doctors to treat these conditions and was heavily medicated. Even with all the medications, I would often have flare ups. With chiropractic care, I am on a lot less medications and am much healthier. What a huge difference! Also, it's important to note that I had mono back in 1998. The projected time of recovery was 6 weeks; however, with chiropractic care, I only missed 3 days of work over a month, period. Granted, I did not work overtime, but recovered much faster than expected through Dr. Greg's care. Finally, I feel more vibrant in the last several years than I did even in my childhood. Dr. Greg's guidance for healthy living (proper diet, exercise and rest) has made a real difference in my life. Thanks Dr. Greg!

Additional comments about our office and the care you have received:

Dr. Greg always takes time to address questions or concerns related to health/chiropractic care. If he does not know the answer, he says so and will either refer you to another source or will follow up with you. Also, his office staff is professional, friendly, and flexible when setting up appointments. Thanks.