Being Active Again    

I've been active and athletic all my life. I love to hike, backpack, bicycle, ski, sail, scuba dive, windsurf….you name it! Although I had given up running several years ago to take it easy on my joints, I continued to pursue all sorts of other athletic activities. However, in August 2005, after we moved to a new home, I began to experience pain in my lower back, hip and groin muscles. It became so severe that I could only walk a block or two before I was limping in agony. Simple every day chores like shopping and walking the dogs became a real struggle.

My primary care physician recommended physical therapy. When several months of that failed to produce results, she advised that I consult an orthopedic doctor for surgery. I had X-rays and MRIs done, hoping to uncover the cause of my pain, but no clear diagnosis emerged. I certainly didn’t want to have surgery if the doctor wasn’t sure what the problem was to begin with!

Even though I was suspicious of chiropractors, when a friend recommended Dr. Kelley, I decided it was worth a shot. (She had been going to chiropractors for 40 years and said he was the best one she’d ever been to.) It turns out that I had extensive "degenerative changes" in my spine and hips. My muscles were simply not able to compensate for the immobility in my skeletal system any longer. Dr. Kelley didn’t pretend to have all the answers, but he was optimistic that together, we could improve my situation.

Dr. Kelley takes a "whole person" approach to treatment. In addition to chiropractic adjustments, he really gets to know you and gives helpful advice on nutrition, exercise, natural remedies, and techniques you can use at home to improve your health. He patiently explains what he’s trying to do and helps you to understand and work with your own body. Most importantly, Dr. Kelley never gives up! Treatment with Dr. Kelley has made all the difference. I am now able to live life without constant pain, and to do the things I love again.

Thank you, Dr. Kelley!