Mill Creek Chiropractor

My headaches lasted for days at a time…

For the last 12 years I have been suffering from neck pain, dizziness and headaches, which lasted a couple of days at a time. I went to several doctors who prescribed drugs to no avail. In desperation I also went for acupuncture. I was partially relieved but not enough. I met Dr. Gilbertson through my son, John, who was having problems with his back. I was very impressed with him and decided to give him a try to see if he could help me. After about 15 treatments my neck felt better and my headaches and dizziness were disappearing.

I also became more energetic and enjoyed life with more enthusiasm. I also recommended my wife who was suffering for the last 10 years with a back problem and who could hardly walk into the office. Now both my wife and son are feeling better and able to take long walks without any pain. Last week I went skiing which I had not done in 50 years. Even though I fell a couple of times, I got up without any difficulty and without any pain. I also take long walks and enjoy life to the fullest.

When I came to Mill Creek Chiropractic Clinic I had been experiencing severe low back pain, upper back pain and hip pain, and “ I just hurt from head to toe”. The pain was so bad I cried myself to sleep every night. I went to doctors and was given pills to relax. The sad part was that my pain did not go away and I became addicted to the medication. I was so depressed that I didn’t want to live.

I had my doubts that chiropractic would help as I had gone to one other without help. But, I was so desperate for help that I could stand it no longer and I sought help from Dr. Gilbertson. At first I had my doubts that Dr. Gilbertson could help, but within a week I started feeling better. Within two weeks I was on my way. I didn’t have to cry myself to sleep anymore. I feel pretty good but I have been on pain pills for so long, it is hard not to depend on them. I would recommend chiropractic to anyone who suffers pain. Try it instead of depending on pain pills. Anyone who asks me how I’m feeling, I tell about chiropractic.

I was having left arm pain and numbness in my left thumb and index finger…

When I came to Mill Creek Chiropractic Clinic I was having left arm pain and numbness in my left thumb and index finger. I had also had a history of periodic low back pain. I had been hospitalized twelve years ago by a Neurosurgeon who wanted to perform surgery on my cervical vertebra to relieve the nerve pressure in my arm. Without going into detail, I left that hospital without that surgery. Something just didn’t seem right about that surgery.

It was through the advice of a colleague that I sought help through Chiropractic. At first I was hesitant as I had been to a chiropractor once before with no noticeable benefit. Well, much to my amazement the problem was cleared up within two or three months. This was ten years ago and took place in Spokane, Washington.

The old problem reared itself again in March this year at which time I sought care with Dr. Gilbertson. When I came to Mill Creek Chiropractic the office seemed very positive. Dr. Gilbertson put me on a program of regular chiropractic adjustments, collateral with a proper diet, exercise and rest. At first there was no noticeable change in the arm pain and numbness, but as I proceeded with my treatment I began to notice changes and within the time that Dr. Gilbertson had originally said would be required the symptoms totally went away.

I would recommend to others who are sick and suffering, or in pain to try Dr Gilbertson for at least 3 months. I have referred at least a half dozen people for chiropractic care and am confident that you too can enjoy the benefits’ of chiropractic.

As a wrestling coach I would get severe neck pain periodically, had reduced range of motion, and lower back pain had begun to become a problem. When wrestling, a hit to the head would cause tingling and numbness in my hands. I was coping with the pain but with mild complaining. Dr. Doerge has coached wrestling with me for four years and grew tired of my mild amount of complaining, so I agreed to come into the office to get treatment.

Dr. Doerge showed me on my x-rays that shifting in my neck and back was the result of my symptoms. I was given a structured plan that included adjustments, traction, and home exercises. I appreciated his straightforward approach to making a positive change in 12 weeks. My spinal alignment has improved and I am looking forward to wrestling season.

I would tell others don’t assume that the pain is a normal part of life. My pain was not debilitating, but it was something I was always conscious of.

I was having low back pain and sciatic nerve pain radiating into my leg before I started receiving care in the office. Previously I had tried physical therapy and medication. Neither of these things was working. I met Dr. Doerge at the Relay for Life and I decided to start coming into the office for care. Dr. Doerge used x-rays and discussions to analyze my problem. I received home exercises, traction and adjustments as part of my care. The treatment has helped me have more energy- I trust that I am more able to depend on my body to do the things I want. I would tell others chiropractic is worth trying because chiropractic improves your quality of life.