I have been a weekly patient here at Chiropractic Center of Lakeland for about seven months,…read moreinitially seeking treatment following a fender bender. My injuries were minor and treatment ended up addressing more issues related to life overall.
Today was the second day in a row that I came in without an appointment, because after exercising over the weekend, I tweaked something and my lower back was *really* hurting. A normal appointment for me now looks like some relaxing e-stimulation and a brief adjustment. Simple, and very effective, and I'm out the door, feeling great. I dislike drama of any kind. So when today, after three different forms of therapy and four separate adjustments by two different doctors, my back started to spasm and I couldn't stand up, please understand that I do not write any of this in sensationalism. I literally could not walk, was sobbing, humiliated, and in *some* pain. I have never experienced anything like this - and I was in the Military, deployed to Afghanistan, patrolled with Marines, and have given birth to two children. When I tell you that one of the doctors literally carried me across the office to another room, that the massage therapist worked for I don't know how long to relax my muscles (umm, it was my sacral/pelvic area, soooooo, things were real personal for a bit, there), that the physical therapist offered to drive me home, and that everyone in the office asked repeatedly how I doing, I am not exaggerating. I've never experienced pain or inability to function like this before, nor felt so helpless. BUT, receiving such genuine care....I love words, but I can't find enough to express my gratitude and thankfulness to the downright wonderful people here.
After their prodigious concern and attention, I was able to walk out of the office on my own, made it safely home, and have been resting. My back is sore but already on the mend. This is only because of the genuine care of everyone in this office.
And that was just today.
From the beginning, every member of the staff has been professional, personable, genial, and downright kind. My husband works a funky schedule, which often means I have to bring my one-year-old daughter into the office - sometimes my nine-year-old son as well. Everyone in the office is consistently so understanding of my situation, kind to - and even helpful!!! - with my baby. She's my responsibility, of course, but they all genuinely enjoy her and interact with her, and even try to entertain her while I am strapped in for treatment or being adjusted.
Beyond the professional care and physical improvement and relief I've experienced during my treatment here, I am so very, very grateful for the pure goodness of the people at Chiropractor Center of Lakeland.
Dr. Johnson, thank you for letting me rest on your table even though it meant you had to take other patients back to the "silent room". Kitty, you know me now about as well as my husband does, and I am beyond grateful for the care and time you took to help mend my body. Lori, thank you for the tissue, the laser, the e-stim, our talks about trails, outdoor activities, cooking and baking, for always asking how my weekend was, and for loving my daughter the way you do. Kristi, thank you for the text-message reminders about my appointments, for your graciousness when I am late, and for always being calm and smiling; I love your giggle - and your earrings. Lindsay, you make beautiful babies and are so fun to talk to. Mrs. Johnson, thank you for being "Grandma" to my children, and for caring about me, too; those heels, Ma'am - I LOVE them! And Dr. Sam....I will never forget that you carried me - ever. Thank you with my whole heart and sacrum.
May God bless you all, so, so much!
