Chiropractic worked for me! As a very active 58 year old women, I'm happy to tell you that. I'm grateful to David Spear and the "Body of Light" team for their support, information, and kindness.
When I came to "Body of Light" my expectations were low as I was very unsure about chiropractic. My back hurt all of the time and was beginning to make me think of myself in ways that were depressing. I had begun to think that this pain and stiffness was just my lot or the result of aging. I thought what I need to do is accept the pain and discomfort, modify my life and move one. Mornings began with pain getting out of bed, more pain trying to make the bed and getting dressed was "slow" with still MORE pain. I had long been using "over the counter" pain relievers. I tried ice, heat, and stretching exercises, all to no long-term relief. I was a women who had taken pleasure in hiking the Grand Canyon, and shouldn't dream of doing it again. I was a woman who worked 20 years with children, who now worried about and sometimes dreaded going to work for fear of injury and more pain or worse, permanent disability.
When my daughter had her baby, I was trying to help her after her return home with the baby, when she noticed my discomfort. She suggested that I see a chiropractor. She recommended "Body of Light". Dr. David Spear had treated her during her pregnancy to turn her baby because her baby was breech. I made an appointment. Dr. David wanted to know my goal. I said, " I want a healthy back." We started treatment and I made a decision to trust my body, give it time to believe that I could get better.
My treatment began in the spring and relief was not instant. In fact, after a couple of adjustments, and a very thought at work, I lifted my granddaughter from the bassinette and spent one of the worse weekends of my life. In so much pain, and with no relief, I took some pain medicines that made me sick and make me sleep.
After seeing David, I was recommitted to letting my body heal itself. With Dr. David's help, my lower back was pain free by summer. I, now can get up in the morning, make my bed and get dressed, all pain free!
My treatments with Dr. David continue to offer me new goals as a result of a healthier back. I have a new goal to learn to handle my stress with exercise, (instead of harboring it in my upper back), to lose a little weight, and add Yoga to my daily routine. The Grand Canyon is also on my mind. Thank you, Dr. David, and the team at "Body of Light."
-Lindy Loew