PATIENT EXPERIENCES
A NEW MOTHER REGAINS THE ABILITY TO CARRY HER DAUGHTER
I found out about Dr. Johnson through the phone book. When I called to make an appointment I had a horrible limp and was in extreme pain to the point I could hardly walk. Because of this I couldn't walk, go up stairs, or carry my daughter in her car seat. Not being able to carry my daughter was the worst for me. It made me feel like I couldn't take care of her myself.
For three weeks I had been unable to walk, go up and down stairs, and carry anything. I could hardly move, it was awful! After examining me Dr. Johnson adjusted my mid and lower back and neck. As I was treated my limp decreased and my mobility increased plus pain decreased so that I no longer needed to take pain relievers. After 10 treatments I can go down and up stairs with no difficulty. I can walk and carry objects now too. I no longer have pain in my lower back.
To maintain my health I have started to walk more often and I'm trying to strengthen the muscles in my back. Throughout all this I've learned that health is a process and that we must do certain things to keep ourselves healthy. I'd highly recommend Dr. Johnson to anyone!" -- Jennifer, 28
When I first came to Dr. Johnson's Chiropractic office, I was having daily migraines for a period of two months. I was taking Excedrin at least once/day. I was sent to a neurologist by my family doctor - recieved a normal CT Scan, but the neurologist chose to treat my headaches with 3 prescriptions to replace the Excedrin. The medications made me sick to my stomach, so at that point I was desperate to try alternatives. A friend at work suggested trying a chiropractor, which I did.
From the first appointment, Dr. Johnson pinpointed the exact source of my headaches and worked on getting my musculo-skeletal system in alignment. Within 2 weeks, I was no longer getting headaches. It has now been 2 months since I began treatment and I have gone from almost daily migraines to having only one in two months.
I'm extremely happy with my results. I now get routine adjustments on a preventative basis to keep things in line. I am no longer taking prescriptions of any kind, but have switched to taking nutritional supplements to help my body stay healthy.
To go from taking a handful of prescriptions to none is a wonderful feeling and a testimony to how chiropractic does help. I was especially impressed with Dr. Johnson's prefessional and extremely knowledgeable base for treatment. I also like the way he explains what he is doing and why. I would most definitely recommend Dr. Johnson!" -- Eunice, 45
AN INFANT REGAINS THE USE OF HIS ARM WITH ADJUSTMENTS
"Dr. Johnson helped my son with a problem he was having with his neck and right arm. He's 11 months old and for last several months he hadn't been using his right arm. His neck was also bent awkwardly to the right side and he wasn't willing to straighten it because it seemed to cause him discomfort. He wouldn't reach for things or use the right arm to crawl. His right hand seemed to always be in a fist and he wouldn't straighten out his fingers.
Dr. Johnson explained that the symptoms my son had been experiencing were likely due to impinged nerves in the neck and that Chiropractic would likely be able to help him. After the first couple weeks of Dr. Johnson adjusting him and my husband and I stretching him the way Dr. Johnson showed us, he started showing signs of improvement. He now reaches with his right arm and is finally starting to crawl using the right arm. Now he is able to hold his head up almost perfectly straight. He's using the right arm to reach, to hold, and to crawl.
One interesting thing also is my son wasn't getting any teeth on the right side of his mouth. When his neck and right arm and hand started getting better, he had 3 teeth come in on the right side! If your child is struggling with a problem please consider taking him to Dr. Johnson. We had been to Iowa City and had been to several orthopedic doctors and they weren't able to help him the way Dr. Johnson did. Doc, thanks for helping my little boy." -- Jodi, 35 and Jaxon, 11mo.
A SKEPTIC FINDS RELIEF IN SPITE OF HIS BELIEFS
"I'll admit I had been a long-time skeptic and critic of chiropractic. I often refered to Chiropractors as "Quackopractors." That all changed about 6 months ago. I had been struggling with a lowback pain for quite awhile and it was getting pretty uncomfortable. My co-workers are all patients of Dr. Johnson and repeatedly told me that I should go get checked out.
I had visited my family medical doctor a couple of times and got some prescription pain meds and anti-inflammatories. They seemed to help a little but there was always this pain that they couldn't touch and I didn't want to take stronger pain-relievers because of the risk of dependency. After dealing with this problem for a while I finally decided to go to Dr. Johnson and see what he could do.
I was amazed. I felt better after the very first adjustment. I didn't realize how much tension I had till after the adjustments were made. In addition to my low back, my neck started to feel much better. I got so much movement back that I could now change lanes and back up without turning my whole body in the seat. I didn't realize how restricted my movements had become. Now I can now look over my shoulder, something I hadn't been able to do in years.
I plan on losing some weight and expect to continue with maintainance visits because I like how I feel now. One thing that amazed me was how much one part of the body can affect other areas. In addition to relief of my lower back pain, the nagging discomfort in my neck and right arm has also seen improvement. Chiropractic helped me even when I believed it wouldn't. I'd recommend it to anyone." -- Kevin, 52
A GRANDPA REGAINS HIS ABILITY TO PLAY WITH GRANDKIDS
"I was having big problems with muscle spasms in my neck and upper back. I learned of Dr. Johnson through a mutual friend that had been in his office and was impressed with the service.My problem had become very bad. I had no rotation in my neck, was in terrible pain, and suffering from migraines. The day before I came to see him I had to leave work because of the pain and loss of movement that I had in my neck. I had had this sort of thing go on weekly for about two years but never this bad.I went to another Chiropractor, but was not seeing any signs of improvement or relief. I definitely noticed a difference after a couple adjustments."
Within 4 hours of my first treatment my pain was half as bad. By the next morning it was 80% better. Within a week after the second treatment I was virtually pain-free for the first time in years! I was able to do activities with my grandkids that I've never been able to do without significant pain. Thanks Dr. Johnson!" --Dean, 62
OLYMPIC HOPEFUL USES CHIROPRACTIC TO HEAL FROM AN ATHLETIC INJURY
I found out about Dr. Johnson through a friend. On my first visit he scanned me and examined my spine and pelvis. He told me that my right "SI Joint" had locked up and was putting strain on the other parts of my spine. After 2 days of treatment, the pain level went down to a 4 out of 10! I rested my back and felt 100% in a week or two. Even after my back felt better, I still went to get follow-up adjustments to keep it from getting bad again. I'd recommend Dr. Johnson to anyone suffering from a low back condition. Thanks Dr. J!" -- Darren, 24, pole vaulter training for the 2008 Olympic Trials
A MANAGER w/ NECK, BACK, KNEE, AND SHOULDER PAIN
"I was referred to Dr. Johnson by a co-worker that had had good results. The problems with my back, neck, knees, and shoulders had gotten bad enough to affect my work atttendance, my ability to do my job, and simply performing everyday activities. I couldn't climb, kneel, bend down, or walk for long distances because of my conditions.I've had these problems for several years. I had been to doctors, surgeons for these conditions.
My knees had been scoped, I've had cortizone shots, had to take pain pills, muscle relaxers, and lots and lots of aspirin.When I first started treatment it seemed like pain was somwhat gone and after regular treatments I have seen major improvements in pain relief, range of motion, and ability to do more.As I've gotten better I've had less of a limp when walking, less headaches and backaches, and I've been sleeping better.
I feel like things are really good now, it makes me feel young again! If someone is thinking about getting treated by Dr. Johnson, I tell you "Just Do It." It really works! The staff is very good, caring people that are customer driven, and want to make a difference!" -- Glen, 55
UNI RUGBY PLAYER OVERCOMES NAGGING NECK, BACK, AND KNEE INJURIES
I met Dr. Johnson from playing rugby at UNI. I had been having neck, back, and knee pain for about 2 weeks. I had been injured in a game and after two weeks nothing seemed to be getting better. It hurt to walk and there was a lot of pain in my knee at night. My sleep was completely disrupted. Walking and exercise were very difficult, I was having a hard time staying in shape for competition.
Dr. Johnson examined my spine and my knees. He told me I had twisted my knee and that it was still twisted and needed to be corrected. He also explained that I had some areas in my spine that were not moving well and likely irritating spinal nerves. He adjusted my knee and put something called "Cold-Laser Therapy" on it. The second I got off the table I noticed an immediate difference. I was able to bend my knee with much less pain. Walking and exercising was still a little painful but with a combination of adjustments and Cold-Laser I was able to exercise and continue to play rugby. The Cold-Laser is awesome and if you're in pain, it will help to greatly reduce it! -- Rochelle, 22
AN INFANT FINALLY SLEEPS
We have known Doc for quite awhile. When OUR 3-month-old son Carter started not sleeping well it was a easy decision for us to bring him in to be checked. At the time we brought him in, my husband and I hadn't slept in 3 days. Doc examined my son and explained that the baby had a spot in the neck that was bothering him and that was why he wasn't sleeping. He also told us that babies can't tell you that they hurt, so they just cry alot. He also explained how the birthing process can be difficult on a baby's spine and many of them have misalignments due to "Birth Trauma."
Dr. Johnson adjusted Carter using a non-force pediatric technique. He slept the entire night after the very first treatment! He was a much happier baby afterwards also. It took a few more treatments for him to be 100%, but it was drastic improvement! We now get all of our children adjusted regularly. If your infant isn't sleeping and seems very irritable you should take him or her to Dr. Johnson." -- Cindy, Chad, and Carter
AN ART DIRECTOR BEATS HIS DEBILLITATING MIGRAINES
I had been suffering with Migraines for quite awhile. I had visited the office before and was recommended to Dr. Johnson by a family friend. My migraines were causing a complete loss of concentration, my vision was affected (loss of peripheral vision, seeing pulsating lights). I had extreme headaches and nausea to the point of dizziness and vomitting. They would come up suddenly and seemed to last for quite awhile.
It had affected all my tasks. I could barely make my way into the office, let alone focus my thoughts on anything. When I first started treatment I was as miserable as I could ever remember. I was actually concerned that I would vomit in the office from the nausea.
Dr. Johnson talked to me about my problem, scanned me with a device, examined me, and proceeded to adjust the source of the problem. He focused on massaging and adjusting the key location that was the source of the problem.
The pain from the Migraine subsided almost immediately. Unfortunately, the nausea took a little longer to subside. After the first adjustment I was able to rest. After the second adjustment I was feeling completely normal and haven't had a relapse of the migraine.
I can definitely tell my body is back to normal. I am back to my regular activities and am confident that my migraines will stay away. If they do come back, I will know that my neck is out of alignment and can get the issue resolved immediately.
Dr. Johnson seems to be very well-rounded in his field. He also does a great job converting the information that he knows into terminology that I can understand. I learned quite a few things about the vertebrae and how they effect my life when they're out of place.
Dr. Johnson seems to care alot about the health of his patients. He is quick to get to the root of the problem and even quicker to fix it! -- Eric, 30
A CAR ACCIDENT VICTIM GIVES CHIROPRACTIC A SECOND TRY
"I was in a rear-ended in a car accident nearly a year ago and had never really healed from it. I initially went to another provider that often made me feel nauseous after I left the office. I eventually discontinued care with that provider because I was not feeling any better, and often I would feel worse after an adjustment. I was a little skeptical going to another chiropractor because of how this other provider had treated me. It made me feel better about my decision to see how knowledgeable Dr. Johnson was in the area of Chiropractic Care.
The soreness I had been experiencing from the car accident worsened due to all the studying/working I had been doing. I had constant headaches, blinding headaches after studying/working, troubles sleeping, lower back pain, and trouble turning my head from side-to-side. Because of my injuries I couldn't exercise or run, had trouble lifting heavy objects, and really couldn't concentrate because of the almost daily headaches.
I found out about the clinic through the Panther Pack Coupon book. I liked the location and the fact that the clinic had other services like Therapy and Massage Therapy. Dr. Johnson treated me using Chiropractic Adjustments, Rehab, and Cold-Laser Therapy. The clinic Massage Therapist also worked on problem muscles to promote healing.
Dr. Johnson was not only helpful with Chiropractic Care, but had great advice and facts on many different aspects of medicine and therapy. He taught me ways to manage my stress and anxiety and I haven't really had a problem since.
As my treatment progressed, I started feeling better and getting better sleep. I was able to start running again, something Dr. Johnson said I could do that my previous chiropractor had advised against it. Today, compared to three months ago, I feel AMAZING!
To maintain my health I plan to continue to exercise and get periodic adjustments. I definitely watch the rear-view mirror more closely! ;)
My advice to others is to be patient. Healing takes time. The office has a great atmosphere and staff, an added bonus to the great treatment you receive!" -- Ann, 20
HEART SURGERY PATIENT FINDS RELIEF FOR HER MIDBACK PAIN
After triple bypass surgery and then another surgery, I desperately needed relief from pain and I also needed to breathe better. My husband found out about Dr. Johnson.
I was in almost constant pain at the time. On a scale of 0 to 10, my pain was 10 about 95% of the time. This was even using Vicodin 4 times a day! I couldn't do anything, it hurt too bad. Many days I couldn't even get out of bed. This had bothered me for four months after my surgery. My doctors gave me pain relievers but they didn't work.
My first treatment helped me to move my neck. My back stopped throbbing in the bones. Headaches let up. Not as much vomitting from the pain. I began to sleep through the night again.
Dr. Johnson Adjusted my neck and back. I had been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in the ribs and spine, he has helped with this pain too. I thought the relief would last a day or two but it started lasting longer right away. Right now I feel GREAT!!! -- Linda, 57
CHIROPRACTIC SUCCESS AFTER SURGERY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY FAIL
“I had a very bad low back that was caused by an injury 7 years ago. Basically, I endured a bulging disk and had ignored it until last December. At times, I was to the point I could not bend over to put on my socks and sitting in a vehicle longer than a ½ hour was very painful. Before I went to Dr. Johnson, I was to the point of calling a surgeon after my 10 treatments of physical therapy.
Dr. Johnson started out by using a heat sensor device that could show inflammation on a computer generated model. Then he treated my low back, having me roll from one side to the next. He also made sure my entire spine was structurally in place. He really listened to some of the things that had helped me from my home-town chiropractor and proved it by purchasing a Cold Laser Therapy device. This device has been a great tool to help my back heal.
Over a 3-month period, my pain went from a 7-8 out of 10 to a 1-2 out of 10. I am able to golf and ride in a vehicle for extended periods of time without problems. I get adjusted periodically now to maintain my correction and keep it from getting bad again. -- Jared, 31
RUNNER HEALS FROM AN ANKLE SPRAIN QUICKLY USING COLD-LASER
I sprained my ankle while snowboarding in Colorado. I could barely walk on it the day of and after it. The day it happened I had to stop snowboarding and it was very painful to walk, let alone run on it!
I had the condition for about two days when I was treated with the Cold-Laser at Dr. Johnson's Office. When I came in I couldn't walk because of the severe pain. The next day it felt so much better I was able to run 3 miles on it!!! It healed perfectly! I'd recommend it to anyone with a sprained ankle! --Ben, 19
INTEGRATIVE TREATMENT SUCCESS STORIES
Some patients have conditions that are too compex, too severe, or too chronic for a single treatment to work. If this is the case, we often use an approach called "Integrative Medicine" to treat them. This approach combines treatments of different types in an effort to augment the body's health and natural ability to heal. This approach is vastly different than the "sickcare" and symptom-based treatment that Conventional Medicine utilizes.
Our goal here isn't to manage symptoms, it's to improve the health of the body beyond the point that disease can exist. Once this occurs the body can naturally overcome whatever health deficit is affecting it and the symptoms will often dissipate on their own.
We use a variety of tools to do this. Here are a few of the component treatments that we use in this approach: Chiropractic Adjustments, Therapy Devices, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Clinic Detoxification, Disease-specific Nutritional Therapies, Exercise, Lifestyle Risk Factor Evaluation and Management, Behavioral Modification, Relaxation Techniques, Meditation, Hypnosis and others...
CLINIC PATIENT BEATS HER ASTHMA AFTER 16 YEARS USING CHIROPRACTIC AND NUTRITION!
Last month one of our new patients experienced a complete remission of her Asthma after suffering with it for over 16 years. Using an Integrative Treatment Approach combining Chiropractic Adjustment of the T1-T3 Spinal Segments and Evidence-Based Supplementation we were able to completely resolve her Asthma Symptoms within a few weeks. Here's her story:
"I first came to Johnson Chiropractic because I was having some upper back and shoulder pain. My pain was so bad that it was causing me not to be able to sleep. Seemingly unrelated, I had also have been experiencing severe asthma and allergies for about 16 years, now I am almost 30.
I've worked out since I was young and had always had to use an inhaler, sometimes I had to use two different inhalers and I can't remember NOT taking an allergy pill. I had a friend that fell on the ice this winter and she told me about the clinic. She also told me how friendly Dr. Johnson was and how honest he was about your individual problems.
Like I said before, my upper back problems and shoulder problems were so bad that it was causing me not to sleep at night. As for my asthma, I had to take Advair about an hour before I worked out and then when I went to run I needed to carry my fast-acting inhaler with me. I couldn't work out without taking my inhaler before and carrying one with me. I also had a lot of problems being around animals. Often I would have problems breathing because of the animal hair.
I was put on numerous inhalers and allergy medicines since I was about 14 which would be about 16 years now. I was put on Advair and Albuterol for the last 10 years to maintain my asthma attacks.
When I first started treatment I was really tired all the time and was dealing with severe asthma. I went to see Dr. Johnson to get help with my upper back pain, but quickly realized that there is more to what he does than I thought.
After the first week I felt like a had a little more energy and my upper back pain was pretty much gone. After about three weeks I realized that I wasn't using my fast-acting inhaler during my workouts. After about a month I tried not using my inhaler AT ALL and it was a wonderful feeling to know that I could workout now and NOT have to take anything before doing so. I also have been able to be around animals without needing my fast-acting inhaler.
I honestly can't believe how good I feel! It has been about a month and a half and I don't use my inhaler at all and I still workout every day. I have so much energy and I feel WONDERFUL!
Throughout this process I've earned that Chiropractors don't just treat back pain, they help with your overall health. Just because you have had asthma for 16 years and may have been on an inhaler, it doesn't mean that you have to live with that for the rest of your life! I know that when I have children my children will be treated by a Chiropractor because I don't want them to live with asthma like I have had to.
If you're struggling with a health problem go talk to Dr. Johnson. He knows so much about health and will help you to improvve the overall health. You will feel so much better, I know I do!" -- Jackie, 30
"When I first came to see Dr. Johnson I was having problems with my intestines. I found out about him from a nurse at work. I know it sounds hard to believe but I was only having a bowel movement once a month. This had been going on for a couple years. Needless to say I gained quite a bit of weight and was not feeling very good. I was having problems with headaches and I felt like I was starting to get carpal tunnel.
When I first started treatment, I started feeling better on all aspects. Dr. Johnson started me on Magnesium Pills, Omega-3 Fish Oils, and realigned my spine. Almost instantly my regularity was restored to about once or twice a day. Dr. Johnson explained why were doing each of the treatments and was very helpful at answering my questions. He explained that a Magnesium Deficiency can often causes a slow bowel and that is why I need to supplement. He also told me about how the Nervous System controls the intestines and that spinal misalignments can disrupt the body's ability to function properly.
Right now I am feeling great! I'm very glad that I went to see Dr. Johnson. If you're thinking of being treated by Dr. Johnson remember to be open to new ideas and techniques, I'm living proof that they can work." -- Kelly, 27
I met Dr. Johnson through my son. I came to see him for a "Nutritional Consultation." I explained to him that in a recent blood test my total cholesterol was 220 and that I wanted to control it without using medication. Dr. Johnson told me that it might possible to control my cholesterol with nutrition. He explained what I needed to do and what supplements I needed to take in a few months I had my cholesterol tested again and it had dropped 40 pts. Thanks Dr. J! -- Susan L., 53
My daughter mentioned that Dr. Johnson had helped people with Rheumatoid Arthritis, so I wanted to talk with him. I discussed with him what I was experiencing, he was very nice. He taught me how to eat an anti-inflammatory diet and taught me which supplements could help manage my inflammation. The next time I had my bloodwork done, my ESR ( a measurement of inflammation) had dropped from 78 to 28 (0-25 is normal). For the last 30 years it has been in the 70's! It has stayed there ever since. When my inflammation went down my joints felt better. I'd recommend Dr. Johnson to anyone interested in controlling their inflammation. -- Judy M., 71
WOMAN FINALLY HEALS FROM FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME, CHRONIC FATIGUE, AND SEVERE MEMORY-LOSS
I went to see Dr. Johnson on the recommendation of a friend who said he had helped her. My husband and I went on the first visit and I told Dr. Johnson about my pain and memory loss. He was very kind and said he'd see what he could do to help. He gave me a lengthy health questionaire, I think it was 20 pages or more. At the end I had to put down my diet over 3 days. Dr. Johnson went over all my lifestyle and nutritional choices and formulated a treatment plan.
One interesting thing happened during, after the second day of my of Dr. Johnson's Detoxification Program, my nose turned bright red and swelled up to almost twice it's normal size! I called Dr. J and asked him if this was normal, he said that when toxins are being eliminated from the body it can sometimes produce unusual side-effects and that was likely what was going on. In two days my nose returned to it's normal size and guess what, my memory came back, COMPLETELY! I had suffered for many years with memory loss, inability to focus, and poor concentration. It seemed to be getting worse each and every day. I was starting to fear that I was getting Alzheimer's. Now my memory is perfect!
Over the course of Dr. Johnson's 12-week program, I was treated with Chiropractic Care, Detoxification Aids, Mind/Body Medicine, and Massage Therapy. I started to hurt less and began to get my energy back. I was able to be more active and started exercising again. It was nice to be able to do things around the house. Today I enjoy very good health. What a difference! To anyone considering being treated by Dr. Johnson, I ask you what have you got to lose? I took a chance and got my life back. If you're struggling maybe he can help you also. -- Mary, 57
A NURSE FINDS RELIEF FROM HER FIBROMYALGIA
I first went to see Dr. Johnson for generalized pain and fatigue of no known cause other than stress. My body was rebelling from stress. I found out about Dr. Johnson because I work near his office.
My problem was getting very bad when I went to see hIm. I was running fevers about every afternoon and was unable to move very well. Pretty much went home from work and went to bed. I cried alot because of the pain and fatigue. Pretty much all I could do was sit or lie down. It was really bad for a period of 3 weeks before I sought care. A Physician's Assistant and my OB-GYN were both unable to determine what was causing the problem. All my blood tests came back negative. I was feeling tired, depressed, and painful.
When I went to see Dr. Johnson he examined me, treated me, modified my diet, started me on a different kind of multivitamin, put me through a detoxification that he developed and taught me a few stress management techniques.
As treatment progress I had more energy, less pain, and I was beginning to feel like myself again. Now I feel much better and am pretty much back to normal. It's nice to be able to live my life again! -- Lori, 34
AN ADJUSTMENT AND MIND/BODY MEDICINE OVERCOMES CRISIS HYPERTENSION
I work for Dr. Johnson and periodically I suffer from something called "Crisis Hypertension." Typically, when it occurs I have to go to the ER for emergency medications. Those medications usually take 4 hours to work and in the past have only dropped my blood pressure 10-20 pts. at the most. Then I'd usually feel very tired,"like a dishrag" afterwards due to all the side-effects. All I'd wanted to do was sleep.
A few months ago I was working in the office and I started noticing symptoms similar to episodes that I've had in the past. Dr. Johnson took my blood pressure and it was 213/128! A blood pressure 120/80 is considered normal. Dr. Johnson told me about a study that showed people with Hypertension benefited by having their C1 adjusted. He checked me and noted that my C1 Vertebrae was in fact misaligned. He explained that this can put pressure on a part of the brain called the "brainstem" and that this can be a major factor in this sort of condition.
Dr. Johnson adjusted my C1 (also called "The Atlas"), he massaged the tight muscles in that area and walked me through something called a "Progressive Relaxation." After he was done we re-checked my blood pressure and it was 170/93! That was a drop in blood pressure of 43 points off my Systolic Blood Pressure and 35 points off my Diastolic Blood Pressure in about 10 minutes! I've never had that kind of success before, with any medication. Not only that I felt great afterwards, not tired like I do with the medication.
If you are struggling with hypertension maybe you should consider being evaluated by Dr. Johnson. He has definitely helped me! -- Jo, 60
GASTRO-INTESTINAL PROBLEMS
For the past four years, I have experienced, on a regular basis, problems with digestion. Some foods affected me more than others and I could never be sure when an attack would occur or how bad it would be. I experienced painful symptoms almost on a daily basis. I had very painful gas pressure in my abdomen and it would last for many hours and up to a day. My girlfriend, concerned about my health, spoke to Dr. Johnson and described my symptoms.