Julie

I first sought chiropractic care in February, 2005 when I was suffering from chronic discomfort in my neck and shoulders.  The discomfort had become so bad that I was almost desperate for a solution.  I was motivated to seek help because I was facing an overnight flight for a business trip and almost could not bear the thought of sitting in an airline seat all night in pain. 

I saw Dr. Shahrestani on the recommendation of a massage therapist, who told me she could not imagine the discomfort that I was living with and that I needed treatment.  Although I was skeptical, like I said, I was desperate.  When I saw the x-rays of my spine I became convinced that something needed to be done immediately.  I started seeing Dr. S three times a week initially.

Over a period of months, my quality of life improved dramatically.  The pain in my neck and shoulders did not disappear immediately, but did so gradually over time.  However, the hope that came from having even one or two pain-free days made me want to keep going.  Eventually, the days I suffered were the exception, not the rule.

In addition, I began to have a better “dialogue” of the inner workings of my body and a better understanding of how everything fits together.  I am more self-aware and more conscious of making healthy choices.  Because I feel better overall, I want to continue my improvement. 

I recently encouraged my husband to seek help with some chronic pains that he has, and he has been seeing Dr. S regularly as well.  I can tell that chiropractic care has improved his quality of life and that he is making steady progress.  I think he was motivated to go because I was suddenly no longer suffering after many years of pain and discomfort.  Now, however, he is motivated by the progress that he is making himself.

I also appreciate that Dr. S takes a “holistic” approach.  I am dedicated to my exercise and run regularly.  I dreaded being told that I would have to quit running or have to give up my long runs, but Dr. S has never told me anything like that.  To the contrary, he encourages my running as part of a healthy lifestyle and gives me confidence that he can keep me in running condition for many years to come.