For the past few years, I've been experiencing chronic neck pain, which has led to a variety of other issues such a headaches, insomnia, and, more recently, hand, wrist, and arm pain and numbness. Since July of 2017, I've seen chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, doctors, nurse practitioners, technicians, and physical therapists; I've received X-rays, ultrasounds, and prescriptions for pain medications and anti-inflammatories. Despite spending thousands of dollars and countless hours seeking ways to ease my pain, none of the treatments seemed to work.
In February of 2020, my doctor diagnosed me with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Within two weeks of the diagnosis, I could no longer open doors, write, or even brush my hair without assistance. I was then referred to yet another physical therapist who then diagnosed me with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) rather than CTS. Despite resting and icing the specified areas, in tandem with the multitude of stretches I completed each and every day, nothing seemed to be helping. In addition to the swelling of my hands and arms, my neck pain became unbearable, which led to debilitating headaches. Living with chronic pain adversely affected every facet of my life.
In July of 2020, my colleague referred me to Dr. Ellen Rencher for chiropractic services. Within minutes of the referral, Dr. Ellen Rencher was able to schedule an appointment that very same day.
At first, I was slightly skeptical, only because I had seen a chiropractor in the past, as previously mentioned. As soon as I walked into her office, I knew this experience was going to be different: She began with questions about my medical history, past physical injuries, and other pertinent information. After the initial exam, she scheduled an appointment at a nearby office to get X-rays of my spine. When I returned to her office later that day, she went over the results of my X-rays, informing me about specific areas of concern. Dr. Ellen Rencher was able to identify sources of pain and explained how she was going to approach my treatment (she even contacted my medical insurance provider on my behalf!) .
Since my very first adjustment, my pain, swelling, and numbness have significantly decreased. Before visiting her office, I had never experienced such personalized treatments, which explains why Dr. Ellen Rencher's approach has been, and continues to be, so successful.
Before my experience at ChiroFit I was desperate, hopeless, and felt significantly older than my 28 years. After only a few months of treatment, I feel like myself again! Though not 100% pain-free, my experience feels nothing short of miraculous. Now that most of my pain has been alleviated, I rarely suffer from debilitating tension headaches, and my hands and arms continue to improve each and every day. I can again turn doorknobs, tie my shoelaces, open jars, and dress myself without assistance!
I've learned more about myself and my health than ever before. I highly recommend Dr. Ellen Rencher! read more