As a has-been division 1 athlete, I'm no stranger to regular aches and pains. However, I was spending a lot of money on massages with no lasting relief for my neck and back pain. The pain was only getting worse and I found myself having a hard time operating normally and getting a good nights rest. I'd been wanting to try chiropractic care but didn't know where to start or if it was the right choice for me. I was honestly quite skeptical but was willing to try. I stumbled across this business in my local area one day and decided to stop to check it out. The place was clean, organized and quiet. The receptionist was a sweetheart and the doctor introduced himself with a warm, welcoming smile. I expressed my needs and Dr. Luke provided some information on chiropractic care and the steps I could take to see if I could benefit from it. I agreed to a consult and booked an appointment.
For my consult, I got the whole shabang. Dr. Luke gave me a tour and I enjoyed the small details that really personalized the office. There is a waiting room with complementary drinks and snacks and a cute library where you can take a book and bring a book, two rooms to do the adjustments, another room for the scanner X-ray looking machine, and my favorite, a quiet room with the antigravity chairs to sit and let your spine relax after an adjustment. I was scanned and I'm no doctor, but the machines seem state of the art. My results showed a very uneven spine and after more information I decided to give it a try.
My treatment plan started off with appointments twice weekly, then tapered down to once a week, then biweekly over a 6 month period. I absolutely LOVED my adjustments. He does not start off with the crazy big crack moves you see on IG or TikTok, but starts off moderately and sees how the body holds. Like I said, I was pretty skeptical this would help relieve my pain because I thought it was more muscular, but when I say I could feel a difference around month 2 of starting treatment. I felt like I was walking parallel with the ground! I know that sounds weird but I stand for majority of my job and could literally feel the difference in my stance and lack of pain in my lower back. My shoulders didn't hurt and neck didn't feel stiff from overcompensating. I felt great! I cannot express how amazing I've felt since starting care and I don't intend on stopping. Dr. Luke starts off with a neck scanning machine that looks at my spine, then another few tests to see if my legs are even. One thing I can say, he knows what he's doing. I used to not tell him what was bothering to me to see if he would be able to tell and he caught it every time! My neck and lower back would be aching and after measuring my legs somehow he would know where I needed adjusting and execute it beautifully. Amazing care by a very competent and experienced Dr.
Ok, finances time. I had a new job with new insurance and wasn't sure if it covered chiropractic care. Dr. Luke was a big help in getting all of that handled and I didn't have to call or anything. I got my whole 6 months covered! Now that my treatment care plan is technically over and my body feels great, insurance doesn't cover, but I still go biweekly for adjustments and happily pay out of pocket. Dr. Luke is very up front and transparent in his communication and there are no hidden fees. I refuse to return to a ratchet life of pain and uneven hips and neck cricks because insurance thinks I'm healed enough lol.
Overall, this place is a HIDDEN GEM! I am so grateful to Dr. Luke and Step By Step Chiropractic for the great care I didn't know I needed. 10/10!. Great experience, clean facilities, excellent and professional care at an affordable price. I appreciate the quality care and comfortable atmosphere. I've even had to bring my 7 year old in once and he was awesome and brought her into the appointment with us and took the time answering all her questions and explained the process so patiently. I am very happy with my hidden gem of a chiropractor and look forward to every adjustment. I highly suggest to anyone interested or looking for one in the Buena Park area. read more