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MY CHIROPRACTIC STORY

June 13, 2002

Hi my name is Karen Boyechko and this is my chiropractic story.

I decided to come to see Dr. Gdanski because I was suffering from painful headaches, low back and neck pain and was experiencing numbness in my leg. I was having trouble walking and exercising and felt limited due to the pain.

I was taking muscle relaxants and Tylenol to deal with the pain. Although, I wasn't having to take them everyday, the amount I was taking was already too much.

I had been to a chiropractor before for a neck injury, and had no doubts that chiropractic would help me. My first impressions of the office were great. The staff was very friendly, professional and nice, and educated me well on my condition.

Chiropractic has helped greatly it deals with the root of the problems not just the symptoms. Chiropractic has helped with my sleep with moving without pain. I appreciate the information and time that Dr. Gdanski and her staff have spent with us, they have been accommodating with changes or need of scheduling.

Dr. Gdanski suggested that I see the massage therapist for maximum benefit. It was great! With chiropractic and massage therapy, I am experiencing fewer headaches and less neck pain.

I would say that every member of my family has enjoyed the benefits of chiropractic. They have all received relief from headaches and low back pain. To describe chiropractic to family and friends, I would have to say "They are gods on a different level".

Chiropractic has allowed me to enjoy long distance walks that were a problem for me in the past. The girls are lovely and it is a pleasure to see them.

Karen Boyechko

My name is Johanne and this is my Chiropractic Story:

I came in to see Dr. Russell because I was having back pain. It was so sharp that it was interfering with my sleep and my work. I was so uncomfortable because of the constant backaches. I had never gone for treatment on my back before; I was just taking Robaxisal 2 times a day. One in the morning and one at night. I never thought about Chiropractic until a friend of mine referred me to see Dr. Russell.

I have never had any doubts about Chiropractic, I decided to try it because of my friend. My first impression of the office was very pleasant. The office had a very clean atmosphere, a very pleasant Doctor and staff. They fully educated me about my condition.

Dr. Russell also explained to me about the importance of exercise, he recommended I do exercise to help my back improve faster. I feel so much better now, and I am so thankful that my friend told me about Chiropractic care.

My son now comes in to see Dr. Russell for his arm and back. It has helped him just as much as it has helped me. I tell my family and friends that I feel much much better... almost like new. I recommend my friends to come to the office and try Chiropractic because it will make anyone feel better.

I can now enjoy my sleep better and get through my working day without pain or discomfort.

Thank you Dr. Russell!

Johanne Pineault

MY CHIROPRACTIC STORY

July 4, 2002

Hi my name is Linda Hubbell and this is my chiropractic story.

I had suffered from low back pain, headaches and nausea that interfered with my sleeping, working, reading, golf and exercise.

I had no doubts about chiropractic and had been to a chiropractor previously. My first impressions of Dr. Gdanski's office were very positive. I feel that I was well educated about my condition.

It took quite a while to see results because it was left untreated for so long. My husband and children are all chiropractic patients as well. This care has helped us all to maintain healthy spines.

Chiropractors are like any other profession, find one you trust, who helps you, and your health will improve. I would recommend chiropractic care to anyone who complains to me. Chiropractic has helped my ability to work and golf, which used to be difficult to do.

Linda Hubbell

MY CHIROPRACTIC STORY

May 31, 2002

Hi my name is Leighsa and this is my chiropractic story.

When I first came into the office I suffered from a spondylolisthesis. I had pain locally in my hip that ran down my leg and up my back. The pain was shooting, aching and so intense it made me cry. My leg also had less strength than I considered to be normal.

I found it very hard to fall asleep, and when I woke up in the night, it was very hard for me to get back to sleep. I was unable to play sports like volleyball or baseball, and found sitting, standing, or even walking to be very painful and uncomfortable. I had previously seen another chiropractor but stopped going when the pain went away. I eventually tired of the pain and was referred to the Temple Chiropractic office. I thought this was a last resort and definitely had my doubts about chiropractic as I had been to a chiropractor in the past and the pain came back.

I found the office was very professional, yet casual and approachable at the same time. The staff were very informative and friendly. I was very well educated about my condition and completely understood why I had the pain. Dr. Russell advised me to do some stretching, avoid twisting my back, and continue with my chiropractic care.

Today I am pain free, on a maintenance schedule of monthly visits, and I am able to play baseball again! My father has the same condition as I, and he is also pain free and on chiropractic maintenance care. Chiropractic is Amazing!!

I would recommend that anyone whether their condition is acute or chronic to seek chiropractic care. I truly believe these problems can be helped by keeping your spine aligned and limber.

I sleep well, and am able to sit, walk and stand without any problems. I am also able to play ball again.

I love chiropractic care, I love Dr. Russell, and I will maintain my spinal health forever.

I have no more pain!

Leighsa Burmaster

My name is Charlie Kopf, and this is my Chiropractic Story...

I first consulted Dr. Gdanski for a pinched nerve in my lower back, in the hip area. The pain was so intense in my left lower back and hip that it would shoot into my left knee. It felt like my hip was on fire. I work in the airline business, in maintenance (furnishing department - everything on the interior of the aircraft), so the pain would interfere with my job because there was a lot of bending and twisting, and I was on my knees a lot. I had to stop golfing; it would hurt too much to swing the clubs. Sleeping was not too bad once I found a comfortable position, it was usually on my stomach, and it bothered me to sit for long periods of time.

I never had any other forms of treatments, but my family doctor had sent me for x-rays. He could not find anything wrong with my x-rays, so he sent me for a CATSCAN, and once again, he found no results. After my family Doctor couldn't find anything wrong, he asked me if I would go and see a Chiropractor. I told him that I didn't have a problem with it because my father used to go all the time.

I never really had any doubts about Chiropractic care. I was willing to give Chiropractic care a chance. I was in so much pain that I would have tried anything to get rid of it. When I first came into this office, I found that it was very professional, and the staff all treated me like they had known me for a long time. I was very impressed with this office.

One thing I found about the office is that they love to educate their patients. Dr. Gdanski gave me back and leg exercises, and she also started me on Glucosamine. For the first little while I had a lot of visits to the office. But after about 6 to 9 months, I started to feel a lot better, and the pain was gone. After year or so, the problem was totally gone, and now I come to the office once a month for maintenance care.

My daughter started coming to the office for treatment of whiplash. She found that it helped her a lot too. She is now on maintenance care as well. I would tell all of my friends and family that Chiropractic Works!

Chiropractic care helping a golf again with no problems. I was a little apprehensive at first, but that disappeared fast. I had no problem at work and I was able to do everything I used to do. All I can say is that Chiropractic worked for me. Everyone that has doubts should give it a try, a real honest try, because it WORKS!

Thanks Dr. Gdanski!

Charlie Kopf.

My Chiropractic Story by Raymond Dober

In 1998, I started experiencing severe neck and back pain. I found it very hard to work as I was a mover and could not do the heavy lifting. Sleeping was also a very uncomfortable experience.

I used robaxacet, and felt that I had tried everything else I could think of but still was not feeling well. I had heard of others who had good results with chiropractic so I thought I would give it a try.

The office was a friendly environment, the staff was very knowledgeable and I was well educated about my condition.

Dr. Russell advised me not to do any heavy lifting, exercise regularly, and follow through with chiropractic care. Today I'm feeling much better.

I still come into the office from time to time for adjustments, as I found that it really helps to keep my body functioning properly. I am able to work, I walk better and Dr. Russell has effectively reduced my pain.

I have told a half-dozen others about chiropractic care, and would recommend to those who are sick, suffering, or in pain to try a few treatments and see the results for yourself.

The staff and the Doctors at Temple Chiropractic & Massage treated me very well. They were very professional and when I was feeling especially bad, they always took me in on short notice.

Raymond Dober

My name is Susan, this is my daughter, Amber's, Chiropractic story...

I consulted this office because Amber has a mild case of Cerebral Palsy. Her right leg did not bend; she would swing it out. Her balance was terrible and she would fall down all the time. Amber was not able to walk properly in this condition seem to affect just about everything.

We took Amber to the Children's Hospital to the Neuro-Motor clinic and has a physiotherapist, but we saw little difference taking her there. She was not on any medications.

We did not know that Amber had Cerebral Palsy when we decided to take her to a chiropractor. We were willing to try anything if it was going to help her walk. We were not sure if it would help her, especially because she is so young. I was very impressed that everyone was so nice and helpful. The office answered all my questions and my fears were gone. I felt comfortable on the first visit. I felt totally educated about Amber's condition.

I found that after about a month, Amber was walking 100% better and hardly fell at all. She also seemed to be a lot happier. I would recommend anyone to go and see a Chiropractor because I am a big believer after the changes that I saw in my child.

I would like to say that if I had any doubts about Chiropractic care, I sure didn't now! Everyone in the office is so friendly, that it makes the visits even better!

Thank-you Dr. Gdanski!

Susan Bennett

My Chiropractic Story by Karen Davis

I started chiropractic care in October 2004. I always thought chiropractors just treated sore backs. It never occurred to me that your spine has all your nerves going through it and that it, of course, affects all different parts of your body.

I've had asthma since I was about 10 years old and was on two prescriptions for this.

Three months into my regime of regular chiropractic care, I realized that I had no symptoms of asthma. I gradually stopped all medication and could breathe just fine. In fact, I was able to go camping, sit by the campfire and still have no symptoms. In the past, exercise induced an asthma attack, but now I could exercise or hike with no symptoms. No need to worry about carrying an atomizer everywhere I went.

When I was in my 40s, I also developed acid reflux problems. I began using over the counter medicines and acid reflux just got worse. Finally I was on Nexium and still not giving relief. The acid reflux was causing me considerable pain, waking me up in the night choking and even in the middle of the day for no apparent reason. I had endoscopy and it was found that I had stage 4 esophagitis. The specialist I saw was sure that I must keep taking Nexium or would have very bad consequences. This worried me, because it seemed to me that I was taking stronger and stronger medications for acid reflux and the problem was not responding. Dr. Russell to the rescue again. Along with chiropractic treatments, Dr. Russell recommended nutritional supplements for my acid reflux and also some lifestyle changes. Within a few months, I was also off Nexium and feeling much better. Now, I can sleep without fear of acid reflux choking me.

Chiropractic has definitely changed my life and my view about what can be helped by chiropractic. I had never felt very comfortable just going to a doctor and getting a prescription. I wanted to get to the cause of the problems. Chiropractic did that!

My family also are chiropractic patients. I certainly recommend chiropractic to everyone because I believe it can help all sorts of different ailments.

Thanks for changing my life.

Karen Davis