After falling this past July, I began experiencing unbearable neck, shoulder, and back pain, along with a terrible exacerbation of trigeminal neuralgia (jaw and facial nerve pain which I have suffered from, off and on, for over 12 years). The pain sent me to the ER and my family doctor, with unfortunately, no relief. Frustrated and feeling helpless, I decided to seek help from another source that I knew very little about, chiropractic care through Holten Wellness Center. After a very professional, thorough, and careful exam, including x-rays, complete health history, and physical exam I was diagnosed by Dr. Holten with scoliosis and advanced arthritis from neck to hip, a degenerative process affecting my spinal function, muscle function, movement and motion, all leading to severe pain, muscle spasms, and difficulty with normal daily activities. During the consultation, Dr. Holten explained that this arthritis was not new to me, in fact I've probably had it for 20-30 years, but that the fall upset the apple cart by undoing all the compensation that my body had done over the last several years to try and fix the problem. His explanation, treatment plan, and caring attitude gave me hope! Finally, someone who wanted to help me!
I am 57 years young and have always been very active. This condition put me at my wits end! I felt like giving up! I felt helpless, frustrated, sad, and afraid. I stayed at home, avoided interaction with others due to the pain, especially the trigeminal neuralgia which caused me to stop talking and eating (I ate only baby food for a while), and missed out on family events. I wasn't sleeping well either. Not to mention other health issues like increased blood pressure, depression, and anxiety caused by the pain.
After just a few months of treatment from the whole team at Holten Wellness Center, I can thankfully say that my overall health and quality of life had improved by leaps and bounds! The neck, shoulder and back pain has decreased tremendously, the trigeminal neuralgia is nearly gone (after 12 years of suffering), and I am moving/bending and doing activities easier and more comfortably than I have in years! I'm sleeping so much better, my blood pressure is fantastic, I'm happy again, and feel full of life! I can exercise more, I'm back to doing housework, yardwork, and normal daily activities without pain and I am enjoying a social life again! I no longer feel like I have to go hide in a cave!
Since beginning care at Holten Wellness Center I have learned so much about the spine and muscular/skeletal system, their importance to the nervous system, and the importance of taking care of them to achieve optimal function and health. I have learned that this new way of life is "from now on" for me and needs to include healthy eating, daily stretches and exercises, a decrease in stress and anxiety, and regular visits for adjustments for the rest of my life! All without medications! I honestly can't believe the difference in the way I feel now! This truly made a difference in my life!
I would highly recommend Holten Wellness Center to all my family, friends, and anyone considering chiropractic care! You will be as amazed, and as thankful as I am. Through a collaboration of a whole team of top notch caregivers including, Doctors, Rehab Therapists, Massage Therapists, Wellness Coach for nutrition and lifestyle guidance, Case Worker, and Office Staff, you are treated as family in this very beautiful, modern and clean facility. They are all very caring, optimistic, encouraging, and determined to help you in any way they can to reach the goal of feeling your best! Thanks to everyone who helped me!
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