Chiropractor In Raleigh - Success Stories

Chiropractic treatment has been changing the quality of people's lives for years. Here are a few patients' successful experiences they wanted to share.

Undiagnosed pain and Sinusitis

As a start- I feel better than I've felt in five years! An undiagnosed pain- no one could find a reason for it, but it was there and wouldn't go away. On my first visit to Dr. Linda I learned that there were reasons why I hurt all the time! It wasn't all in my head. In February I had a very bad fall, no broken bones, but a shoulder (rotator cuff) problem, which Chiropractic treatment was able to heal. Other side effects of Chiropractic have been -no sinus infections this winter (hasn't happened in 50 years!), and walking with no pain. My only regret was not finding Dr. Linda five years ago.

Chronic Fatigue and joint pain

I was experiencing pain and swelling in my joints and fatigue every day for months following a traumatic and complicated childbirth and emergency hysterectomy. After beginning treatment which included chiropractic, acupuncture and nutritional supplements, my symptoms lessened. After 2 months, I am mostly symptom-free and regaining the energy I felt before the trauma to my body. I'm able to do the things I enjoy- playing with my children, dancing, and hiking! I'm also able to work 4 days per week and still have energy left for myself and my family.

Sinus pain or Headache

I had gotten to the point that my head was hurting almost daily. I thought it was from sinus pain. I was taking sinus medication constantly. I have since learned that my neck was causing my headaches. Since I have been coming to see Dr. Orlasky, I can count on one hand the number of headaches I have had. I also do not have the tightness in my upper back. I do not even carry medication with me anymore.

Ear Infections

I first began seeing Dr. Orlasky after I had an automotive accident, and it was the first time in my life being treated by a chiropractic doctor. I quickly learned the value of such care, both in a preventative and treatment manner. But this testimonial is to tell the impact that chiropractic care has had on my son's health. From the age of 12 months to 24 months old, my son had a total of nine ear infections. His pediatrician was insisting on surgery to put tubes in his ears, and we were hoping to find some relief for him without surgery. We were in the process of seeing a specialist who was also telling us surgery was the only option. We hoped there would be an alternative. Dr. Orlasky lent me a book which talked all about childhood ear infections and how all the traditional treatments (antibiotics and surgery) did not always "fix" the problem, in fact, could aggravate it. After deciding with my husband that we would try chiropractic and electro acupuncture to avoid surgery, I began bringing my son to see Dr. Orlasky. A long story short, since he has been a patient here, he has not had one ear infection. His pediatrician at his follow up visit declared he is not a candidate for surgery now. I hope any parent that reads this realizes that there is much more out there than only traditional medicine to keep their family well!

Scoliosis

Neck and low back pain from my scoliosis were keeping me up at night in tears before I first came for treatment. I feel so much better, happier and feel able to do things I was afraid to do before my chiropractic care. With chiropractic and acupuncture treatment my arrhythmia stopped occurring also. I feel younger and healthier.

Asthma/ Head Colds

I have been an asthmatic ever since I can remember. I have been hospitalized several times over the years and was just recently hospitalized last year. After that I started receiving a combination of chiropractic and acupuncture from Dr. Orlasky. Since we started, I have gone from using my inhaler at least once a day to only 3 times in 9 months. Now if I wake up feeling like I might be getting sick, I call Dr O for an appointment and have been able to stay off of antibiotics. Chiropractic and acupuncture has also helped my allergies and migraine headaches. I feel healthier than I have ever been before. It works!!!

Low Back Pain

I am 34 years old. I have had lower back pain on a regular basis since high school. I used to wake up every morning with a tight, stiff back and neck. I became used to the pain and discomfort. Most of the time it was tolerable, but consistently uncomfortable. It was the norm for me. After chiropractic treatment for about 2 months, I feel like I am in a different body. I can fall asleep at night without being uncomfortable. My back, shoulders, and neck are looser. I find it much easier now to relax as well as to run and exercise. I did not deserve all the pain I was in. I deserved chiropractic.

Disc Herniation

I became a patient of Dr. Orlasky's after having severe low back, leg and foot pain. My pain was intense and constant. She diagnosed me with a low back disc herniation. This was then confirmed by a MRI. We also worked in conjunction with my medical doctor who wasn't anxious to send me for surgery so quick. He said let's see how you do with the chiropractor. I am happy to say I don't need surgery and I am feeling pain free. I was happy that my medical doctor and Dr. Orlasky were both on the same page working together for my benefit. I am now on an exercise program prescribed by Dr. Orlasky containing core strength exercises to prevent re-injury.

Children with Chiropractic Care

When my son Justin was 2 months old I expressed my concerns to our pediatrician that he would not put weight on his right leg. When he turned 6 months old the pediatrician agreed there was a problem. We then realized that his right knee was higher than his left. This caused problems with him standing and learning to sit. He would lean to one side and tip over. There was talk of surgery. After one chiropractic treatment with Dr. Orlasky, Justin no longer had his right knee raised. He could stand on both legs. After the second treatment, he started taking steps. After the fourth, he could sit straight. He no longer leaned to one side or held his leg funny. The arch in his back has greatly improved helping him to push up. Thanks to chiropractic care my son is doing all the fun things a nine month old should do. He loves to walk around the house holding onto your hands! Pretty soon he will be walking on his own.

Neck pain

When I was born something happened to my neck. I have never been able to really turn it to either side. I had some sort of a contracture or continual spasm. They called it torticollis. Anyway since I was a child, and I am now age 40, my neck has been in constant pain. I have been to physiotherapy several times and have taken endless medication. I asked my doctor if I should try the chiropractor since I have tried everything else. He said not to and that they would hurt me. My cousin worked for a chiropractor and kept trying to get me to try it, stating all the successful outcomes of their patients. Still I was scared. Family members also said not to go, and that chiropractors were Quacks. Here it is 10 years later and I finally went to see Dr. Orlasky. I told her of my fear and she made me feel confident and relaxed. Three months later and now I can turn my head for the first time in my life. I since have written my medical doctor a letter to tell him not to judge so quickly and that if I had gone for chiropractic treatment, that would have been years and years of pain I wouldn't have had to endure. Family member still say I shouldn't go to the chiropractor even though they see the incredible results. I, for the life of me, do not understand it. Especially since none of them have ever gone and have no idea what it is like. My life and the life of my immediate family is so much better. I sleep better, and have a better quality of life since I began this journey. Thank you! I will never listen to other peoples fears and opinions again.