I initially started going to Body of Light because I was getting migraines. I had previously tried getting medicine from doctors, but it didn't work and sometimes it made me feel worse. The chiropractic care has helped significantly. The migraines are less severe and are much easier to manage. Since beginning care I haven't had a "knock-me-down-all day" migraine. In addition, if I feel a migraine coming on, I can go see Dr. David and it's gone after I see him.
I also went to Body of Light when I was pregnant with my second child. With my first pregnancy I experienced sciatic pain. However, with chiropractic care throughout my second pregnancy I had no sciatic pain at all. My labor was also very different. During the birth of my first child I had 45 minutes of active pushing. With the second birth, by the time I got to the second stage of labor I only had to push three times. On the first push the baby literally fell through the pelvis and was crowning. Two more pushes and he was out. It took six minutes.
Dr. David checked our baby for subluxations when he was only two weeks old. He had a minor misalignment in his neck and was gently adjusted. Dr. David checks both of my children on a regular basis. They are healthy, active, and agile with their bodies. They enjoy going to Body of Light; we play chiropractor at home.
I teach childbirth classes. On occasion there is a baby who is in the breech position. When this happens I have sent these couples to Body of Light. Drs. David and Melody are the only health practitioners in the Eugene area who are certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) in the Webster Technique. This technique is a gentle chiropractic adjustment that is designed to relieve the causes of intrauterine constraint and allows the baby to get into the best possible position for birth. All of the pregnant women I have referred to Body of Light, whether they are breech or not, have had a positive experience.
People tell me they've heard that once you see a chiropractor you have to keep going. After my experience with chiropractic, I think people keep going to be comfortable in their bodies. I refuse to be uncomfortable in my body and will continue to use chiropractic to help me and my family stay healthy and vital!
One of the things I like best about the office is how family friendly it is. Body of Light offers a range of services for everyone. I feel personally recognized and appreciated there.
Carolyn Jenkins December 27, 2006