This review is LONG overdue, and as such long in length. I started as a patient in November of…read more2018, related to neck & shoulder stiffness which resulted in a numb finger. I'd had HORRID past experiences with another chiropractor years previously, and was resistant to going to Chiropractic Center or Erie. However my husband filed their online forms & set an appointment for me, and this was one of the many great decisions he's made for me.
Aside from the close proximity to my home, and ease of appointment making (they do NOT require long term contracts, or scheduling requirements), the staff is incredible friendly, helpful, and welcoming. I've enjoyed getting to know them all over the last year and a half, and seeing them when I first walk in, as part of my weekly routine.
Dr. Dave is diligent and thoughtful in his patient care. He reviews case notes prior to starting each session, and checks in with you on how to best address your care. He's informative during your session, talking through each part, why he's addressing an area, and letting you know what to expect, so that you are an actively informed participant in your care plan. His manner of care sets me at ease, and I'm able to relax and allow movement to occur during my adjustments, which provides great relief at the end of a session.
During the course of my care for my neck and shoulder, I decided I needed to start running again after a 15 year hiatus. On top of that I added a running challenge goal in Nov 2019: Run a 10k on Sat, followed by a half marathon on Sunday. JUST after signing up for the event, while training I proceeded to blow out my knee.
An Orthopedic Dr. deemed me to have osteoarthritis in that knee, and recommended PT and chiropractic care. Dr. Dave and team to the rescue!!!
We started dry needling in conjunction with my adjustments to treat my knee which provided immense pain relief. At the onset, I was barely able to walk my dog around the block, and over the course of months, I was able to not only walk the dog, as well as run/walking a 10K on the weekends for training. Since my registration for my running challenge in November was non-refundable, I was determined to find a way to safely complete this event.
What I appreciate most through that process, is that Dr. Dave and his team NEVER dissuaded me from my overall goal. They cheered me on with each improvement reported, saw each set back and continued to look for solutions, and took my care seriously. They were members of MY team, and I could not have completed that event successfully without them.
I continue my care Chiropractic Center of Erie, because I appreciate the natural course of body alignment and pain relief, as well as the diligence of this practitioner, his team selection and how he chooses to run his practice to provide his patients optimal care.