After years of suffering from joint and back pain from various sports injuries, a friend recommended Dr. Hightower when my ortho docs wanted to do surgery and put metal plates in my leg due to continuous stress fractures. I have always been afraid of chiropractic medicine, but Dr. Hightower was very gentle and worked with me, explaining everything he was doing. He built my trust over time and within 6 months I was feeling better than I had for years with no surgery! I have continued to see Dr. Hightower periodically for the last 15 years even though we moved and he is now almost an hour away. His knowledge and skill are worth the drive. I am convinced that without his help, I would have ended up in surgery or in pain as I continue to do a very physically demanding job and to compete in sports. I have even taken my young daughter to Dr. Hightower when she has a sports injury and she loves him. She begs to go with me whenever I go because she feels so much better and looser after seeing him. One time she said "I had forgotten my neck could move like that!". I am convinced that he will help her to develop as an athlete without suffering some of the chronic injuries that occur when exercising over time out of alignment. I have recommended him to dozens of people over the years and all of them have reported improvement and had great things to say about Dr. Hightower. If you are in pain or have an injury or are considering surgery for a chronic condition, I would recommend taking the time to see Dr. Hightower. He is always honest about what he can help and what needs more traditional medical intervention. He may recommend frequent visits at first, but once you are stable and doing well, he is very flexible and understanding about coming in just when you need it rather than pressuring clients for more. read more

I am an athlete and need to be pain-free and in good health to compete. I do not take medications because I feel I am healthier by not doing so. Stress, working out and daily occurrences contribute to my minor aches and pains. I began seeing Dr. Hightower a little over a year ago and feel I am in the best health I have ever been. I never experienced acupuncture until I met Dr. Hightower and now I am HOOKED!!! There is no feeling like that feeling after having acupuncture. Patients like Mindy G are only hurting themselves by not being honest with their care providers. She should have said something during her visit if she felt there was a problem. She is paying for the time with the doctor and is entitled to the attention she desires. He is a chiropractor, not a mind reader. I am reluctant to give any weight to an opinion from someone that "shops around" for a care provider. She sounds more concerned with "saving money" than her actual health. There is more to why she left her previous chiropractor than cost savings!!! It is my experience that my pain does not INSTANTLY go away after an adjustment. You can expect immediate relief from acute pain after an adjustment, but you cannot expect all pain to go away after your joints and muscles have been bound up and constricted for a period of time prior to your visit. I am usually pain-free by the next day after my visits. I believe acute pain care and periodic maintenance are crucial to continuous mental and physical health. I respect and appreciate Dr. Hightower's pursuit of alternative treatments. I feel he has contributed to my competitive success as well as my cheerful disposition and good health!!!! read more

I have known Dr. Hightower as a patient, and a friend, for the most part of his 20 year professional career. In his beginning stages as a practice, I suffered miserably from lower back pain from my job and extra curricular activities visiting one doctor and surgeon after another with no relief from injections to steroid packs and ridiculous PT. I was very active at work and my personal life but lived in pain. He pleaded with me to take two weeks off and rest and give him the chance to help me & relieve me from the pain I was living. I was reluctant at the time being younger and not sure about chiropractic work but I did as he requested and he did more for me than any doctor or specialist ever did. I was amazed and knew I had found the answer for natural healing vice medicines and needles. Now, today, I've had major right leg problems associated with facet joint pain and proneal nerve disorder. All the MRI's, doctors visits, epidural injections, steroid packs didn't make a difference and the doctors were all pretty much lost on the cause and the cure. So I turned to Dr. Hightower. Three visits in and the relief from so many months of pain have subsided. His knowledge of the human body and its functions cannot be compared. I could go on forever. Am I 100%??? No. Am I aging? Yes. I am now 53 and still pretty active and thank Dr. Hightower for keeping me that way. Please consider him instead of invasive procedures when wondering what you should do. You may be pleasantly surprised and wondering why you didn't do this earlier in life. He is the definition of professionalism with unmatched knowledge of the body and its mechanics . read more

After several weeks of severe neck pain and "brain freeze" headaches, a friend recommended Dr. Hightower at Midtown Chiropractic. Frankly, I had been scared to see a chiropractor, since I had heard of people having strokes. However, I had real, unexplained, severe pain that no ibuprofen could help. Neurologists and primary care doctors looked at me, shrugged, and wrote me a prescription for a sleeping pill. I did take the sleep aid, but I had no desire to take prescription pain medication. After my friend recommended Dr. Hightower, I went the next morning, since I didn't think I could take the pain anymore. I was pretty scared at first, but after speaking with Dr. Hightower and discussing what might be going on in my spine and nervous system, I became much more comfortable. Long story short, I went in on a Friday and my severe "brain freeze" headaches as well as extreme neck pain were gone by that afternoon, and they stayed gone all weekend. I was pleasantly amazed. I then went for adjustments a few times a week for a few weeks, have tapered to once a week, and soon it will be once a month, which I am happy to continue forever. A few visits to Midtown helped me more than thousands of dollars in neurologist bills. The staff is very warm, efficient and accomodating for people with busy schedules. P.S. I am now able to sleep soundly well without pain and without the sleeping pill. read more

I've had experience with many doctors, but Dr Hightower is seriously the best. He genuinely cares about your troubles, listens to you, and is extremely knowledgeable about health and is always helpful and willing to offer his advice. Many people think they don't need to see a chiropractor, but it can really optimize your health. Your spinal cord is part of your central nervous system, so when it is adjusted, it actually puts you in a better mood and you can think more clearly. It's really just something you have to try for yourself. I'm 22 years old, and started seeing the doc about a year ago. It doesn't matter what age or level of health you're at, you will feel better after seeing him. Doc always tells me going to a chiropractor is like going to a dentist, you don't HAVE to do it, but you'll wish you did when you get older. Well I feel tremendously better than where I was at when I first started seeing him. I mean he really helped change my life around with the addition of his knowledge and advice. And I feel better and better after each session. This guy knows how it's done! read more

I have been troubled with back problems for twenty plus years and recently had difficulties for a period of four months. While I continued with physical therapy during this time, the pain continued to vary from moderate to severe and impacted the quality of my life. On a recommendation of a friend I made an appointment with Dr. Hightower, never expecting results. Dr Hightower reviewed my recent MRI and stated that he felt he could help me. I had a diagnosis of multi-level degenerative disc disease. I decided to try chiropractic adjustments, but was very pessimistic about achieving any sort of pain relief. After three appointments in the first week my pain, usually starting when I first got out of bed in the morning, was gone. I was absolutely astounded. I am a nurse and having tried drugs,P.T., and daily exercises with no significant improvement. I felt as if I had a new lease on life. The staff has been friendly and empathetic and I never have to wait to be seen. I would (and do) recommend Dr. Hightower to all my family and friends with no reservations whatsoever. read more

Dr. Hightower is amazing and it is my belief that he has healing hands! Before finding him I was treated for 2 years by another chiropractor and for 3 months by an acupuncturist. I had limited results with both practitioners, but after being treated by him for 5 week I'm so much better. I believe the combination of adjustments along with his usage of tens therapy, and acupuncture together has made ALL the difference in my significant progress. Dr. Hightower has a way of making you feel so comfortable. He explains the treatment that he's providing from beginning to end and in a way that you clearly understand even though it's medical jargon. I've also had the pleasure of being treated by Dr. Larocco and he's just as wonderful! If you want a chiropractic/acupuncture office offers quality treatment with results and a smile that has an unbelievably kind and accommodating front office, this is the BEST place to be in the Raleigh-Durham area. read more

I've had neck and shoulder pain off and on for the past few years, and after using massages to treat the pain it became clear that this is only a short term solution. I decided to visit Dr. Hightower from the recommendation of a neighbor. I called in early in the morning, and was meeting and being consulted by Dr. Hightower an hour later. He was very open with the origins of my pain, and was able to quickly pinpoint the trouble areas of my neck. I left his office feeling much better than I did from past treatments, and will be returning on a regular basis to hopefully permanently resolve the issue. I was extremely pleased with the no pressure attitude that he and his staff had with scheduling follow up visits. It definitely made me feel comfortable with returning as needed. I would highly recommend Dr. Hightower to any of my friends and family. read more

Was suspicious of chiropractic care but finally gave it a try because of ongoing migraines/tension headaches & a strong desire to stop what was becoming a need for regular use of ibuprofen, Excedrin Migraine & Advil, not to mention the long list of Rx meds. Have been going to Dr. Hightower now for years for migraines, hip pain (from degenerative disc disease) and pain in both wrists (age, life, getting older). My goals are to have less pain & more mobility. Dr. Hightower has exceeded both goals. I go 1-2xmonthly for maintenance visits and feel better after every visit. He & Crystal (staff) are wonderful. Have read some of the other reviews and regarding negative comments from one reviewer, can only say that this has never been my experience. BTW, am off all headache meds. read more

My daughter was an avid equestrian and after suffering from a riding injury that did not resolve after several years of orthopedics, and physical therapists, she found midtown chiropractic and Dr. Hightower. Since then he has treated myself, my daughter, and other friends and family members. His intuitiveness to identify your pain, discomfort, misalignment, etc is extraordinary. His treatment is effective, and he doesn't "sell". His professionalism and expertise sell for him. Dr. Hightower also seeks, researches, and utilizes or recommends other holistic treatments to maximize your health. His office staff are friendly, professional, and instantly make you feel at ease. As a patient who is also a Health Care Provider, I recommend Midtown Chiropractic with confidence. read more

I've been going to Midtown Chiropractic for 6+ years. ALL the doctors are absolutely fantastic and very talented at what they do. I suffer from massive, debilitating headaches and Midtown Chiropractic has the magic touch to make the pain go away. They are honest and will recommend a treatment plan / frequency based on what you need... not what is good for business. I lead a very active lifestyle, so I frequently undo their work. They always get me in the same day... they don't want patients walking around in pain waiting for an appointment 48 hours later than when they need it. The staff is always so incredibly nice and friendly. I cannot say enough good things about Midtown Chiropractic. read more

I had been looking for a local chiropractor and was being VERY choosy due to a bad experience I had many years ago with one. From the moment I met Dr. Hightower, I knew he was the one for me. From his demeanor, his professionalism, the professionalism of his staff, his affordable pricing, his convenient location AND his awesome treatment, I was hooked ! Due to the bad experience I had with my previous one, I was already scared, tense and was not capable of relaxing properly, but due to Dr. Hightower's thorough yet calm and gentle adjustment and massage treatment, I left feeling great and ready to make my next appointment ! read more

I had a herniated disc in my neck, and it was causing shooting pains through my forearm and into my hand. It was very painful and often resulted in me not being able to move or hold my body in certain positions as it would cause the nerve to pinch and increase the pain. I started seeing Doc Hightower and after a period of time, the pain was gone. He worked on massaging the muscles, laser treatment, and adjustments at each visit. He is very good at his craft, and he's got a great positive personality and energy as well. I highly recommend you to visit him when you need chiropractic or an acupuncture treatment. read more

I appreciate Dr. Hightower, He listened to my issues and gave the advice I needed to make some decisions for my health. His services start with massage and the proper manipulation for my personal issues. I am feeling better and the quality of my life is changing daily. This is a environment that is pleasing and comfortable. The spine if pinching major blood flow can cause so many issues in the long run and I feel alive and getting better and though this may be a long term issue for me it does maintain the life I wan to live. Great Job Dr. Hightower and team! read more

Dr. Hightower and his staff are great! They are friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. I've gone to Dr. Hightower for many years and have gained relief from back pain, headaches, bursitis, and plantar fasciitis. In addition to adjustments, I've also had acupuncture and laser treatments which have all been helpful. I appreciate his approach to healing the body as a whole. He's not only well-educated and intelligent, but also a man of integrity and caring. I've recommended him to many friends and each one of them has had a positive experience. read more

All the doctors at Midtown are excellent. I have watched Dr. Hightower grow his practice over the years. He is up to date with his procedures and has always maintained state of the art equipment. He also stays current in acupuncture and chiropractic courses, he takes his education to the highest level. He is not only very intuitive he is a good listener. I can not say enough about the quality of health care I have received at Midtown. The entire staff is great- you owe it to yourself. read more

I've been going to Dr. Hightower for years now and I love him! He's one of the best chiropractors I've been to and he's always able to squeeze me in for an appointment, especially if it's an emergency. He never "over-treats" like some doctors do (saying you need more than you do) and he's always very upfront about how treatment should and can occur. I've referred many people and I've only heard great things. I'll be utilizing him until I leave the state! read more

I wasn't a big fan of chiropractors until I met Dr. Hightower. I have been seeing him for several years and the thing that I love most about this practice is that there is absolutely no pressure except the kind you want. If you want to come back this week that's fine. If you want to wait that's fine. I've even called at the last minute and been able to see Dr. Hightower. Friendly staff and a very comfortable environment. read more

Brett Hightower has been my chiropractor for 18 years now! The staff has also taken great care of me with great success! I would highly recommend Midtown which has given me great results which keeps me moving well through my life! I have chronic pain issues which needs maintenance! I have been using Dr. Brett Hightower twice a month to keep me running near 100% Thanks Midtown... read more