For about six years, I have suffered with neck and shoulder discomfort, leg numbness, poor balance, fatigue and sinus drainage. This caused me to be depressed; I had to push myself to participate in life. I slept a lot.
I started care at 1st Step Chiropractic in December, 2007. Then I began to get better!
Now I have more energy, my neck and shoulder are very much improved. I have more strength and I am able to move more easily. Other people notice these changes too!
Mary Ish, January, 2008
After a minor car accident, I began having severe headaches, especially when moving or lifting things. As a nursing student, I couldn't move patients or do many of my duties. When I had the headaches, it even prevented sleep! I went to the ER, where they did a CT scan and a lumbar puncture and found nothing wrong. I was told to take Tylenol.
My mother told me to go to 1st Step Chiropractic, and after Dr. Schalow got my head on straight, my headaches vanished immediately. I also experienced an improvement in my breathing and heartburn, which I hadn't even realized was a problem until it went away.
Mychalena M. DeBehnke, January, 2008
For about 15 years, I have been suffering with sleep disorders, stiffness and soreness all over. I had pain down both arms, legs, tingling in my hands. I was told I might have to have surgery. I started care at 1st Step Chiropractic in September, 2005. Three months later, the pain is gone, soreness gone, I can move without pain! I am 100% better! My husbanc says I sleep without snoring any more, and I sleep better too. Thank you 1st Step Chiropractic for really straightening me out!
Norah Huntley, December, 2005
I had vertigo. My right arm and hand would get numb, I would also have a tight neck. I would bump up against things when shopping with my grand-daughter, like I was doing a "two-step". I was told to take Dramamine.
I began care at 1st Step Chiropractic on June 4, 2008. Now, almost eight weeks later, the vertigo is about 95% better and the numbness about 98% better. The tight neck is about 98% better too! I strongly suggest people try NUCCA care.
Mildred Mousel, July 2008
I could not do my job as well as I knew I should. My neck hurt and I could not look up. My lower back was sore a lot. I tried other types of chiropractic, but it made my neck hurt worse. Now, I'm fine and don't have any symptoms at all.
Kim Bicksler, December 4, 2008
Rheumatoid arthritis for the past 16 years has given me stiffness and pain in all my joints. I've tried exercise and many, many medications. I started care at 1st Step Chiropractic in October, 2008. The pain has reduced and what's even better is that I have been able to stop two medications and reduce the frequency of two other medications. Medical doctors don't know it all, so it's important to see what's available. I recommend others for NUCCA care at 1st Step Chiropractic.
Lori Hackworth, December 4, 2008
I have Myasthenia Gravis. For 15 years, my nerves did not make proper connections with my muscles. I started care at 1st Step Chiropractic in June, 2008. Now it's very clear that I am experiencing a decrease in the symptoms associated with myasthenia gravis. Other people notice these changes too. I recommend that everyone try this type of care, no matter what your symptoms are.
LaVerne Mousel, December 10, 2008
I had a series of neck injuries over the past three years that significantly changed my life. I also had a fresh injury to my low back, including pulled tendons. My entire adult life has been under chiropractic care, and I am 52 years old, but the care I was receiving was less-than-satisfactory. After witnessing the tenderness of Dr. Schalow's care with my friend, I knew I had found someone to help my own conditions. After the first gentle adjustment to my neck, I felt immediate relief in my lower back, which Dr. Schalow did not even touch. My neck had instant mobility, something I had not experienced in years. After going through the rest of the initial therapy, my back is now "solid," my gait is balanced, my neck is still mobile, my tendons in my back are still healing and are mending. I can now get through the day without pain relievers. So often one needlessly believes there is no help for the pain, and we allow it to become our daily life. I want to encourage others to find true help. Dr. Schalow is genuinely concerned for his patients and allows God to work through him, giving treatment when needed and holding back when it may be better for long-term healing. Dr. Schalow is a rarity in the chiropractic field. Thank you!
Jo Fox, December 15, 2008
I was having difficulty walking more than a mile, numbness in my right leg and dropped foot syndrome. I experienced difficulty in writing due to numbness in the right arm and hand. This has been happening for a number of years. I sought help through a neurologist and acupuncturist without clear success. As a result of my atlas being adjusted, it has relieved some pressure on the nerves and muscles to my legs and arm. It has given relief that I didn't have before. I have even been able to eliminate medications prescribed by other doctors. I feel so much better.
Others have noticed that my arm doesn't jerk and my writing is more clear. My walking is straight and I can walk for longer periods of time without help.
Joe McCutcheon, March 17, 2008
I've had scoliosis all my life, but never suffered from it until I reached my 30's and my third child came along. At that point I began to experience lower back pain as well as pain and numbness in my neck, shoulders and arms. I had to find creative ways to get my tasks accomplished, such as vacuuming on my knees in order to avoid bending over to get under the furniture. I also found myself being short-tempered with my family. A family member recommended I try upper cervical chiropractic, and even found Dr. Schalow online for me! I began seeing Dr. Schalow in September, 2009, and began to experience relief immediately. In addition to diminished back pain, I am also seeing effects such as increased energy. Some things that I thought were just a part of life, such as stiffness in my hamstrings and "creaky" knees, have gone away as well. My kids have noticed that I'm not as inclined to be grumpy as before, since I'm not in discomfort all the time anymore. Upper cervical care has given me a level of relief that regular chiropractic simply couldn't achieve. I'm so glad to have found Dr. Schalow!
Gwen Sittnick, October 30, 2009
Constantly wringing hands, severe headache, stabbing arm and shoulder pain have been with me for about six months. I tried massage, meditation and pain medications, all of which helped temporarily. My brother, who works construction, told me about NUCCA care and how it helped some of his co-workers. So I started NUCCA care at 1st Step Chiropractic in December, 2009. Here it is, two months later and I have much fewer headaches, very little hand-wringing, and my shoulder pain has improved considerably! The NUCCA procedure is definitely the way to go for more permanent help - without medications.
Sheryl Hall, March 3, 2010
I'm in a better mood since I started care at 1st Step Chiropractic in November, 2009. I had neck pain and didn't sleep too well. Other people notice the changes too!
Vernon Boehning, February 3, 2010
Eye pressure, poor eye sight, pain and difficulty hearing brought me to 1st Step Chiropractic in November, 2009. I've had these problems for about three years. Now, at the middle of January, 2010, I have decreased pain, my eye pressure is normal, my hearing is improving and I can move better too! This care has really impacted my quality of life, especially since I am a piano teacher.
Dianne Matter, January 14, 2010
Here are a few of the interesting stories from my patients as a direct result of getting under care in my office and following my direction, which isn't that hard to do.
I think you'll notice that these are examples of widely varying symptoms.
Why do you think that so many different symptoms can respond to the correction of the atlas misalignment?
Give it some thought and let me know your answer!
