Skepticism Turned On Its Head
At first I thought chiropractors were kooks who wanted you to keep coming back for visits to help their business . I did not really respect them as professionals having the ability to understand body mechanics, or respect their claim and ability to help anything but lower back pain. Listening to mainstream doctors tell horror stories about chiropractors lessened my trust in them.
After much coaxing from my son and daughter, I tried one out. Her name is Dr. Katey Cofrancesco. She explained to me that adjustments help take pressure off the nervous system and allow for free flow of nerve signals that help the body heal itself. I thought to myself, “Wacko!”
After my first few adjustments, my lower back was not in pain, however, my hips were in such discomfort I then thought “psycho.” I called my daughter and asked if this was normal. She assured me that my body was so out of alignment my muscles were fighting the adjustments, which was the cause of my hip discomfort My daughter advised me to continue. So I did.
All I can say is, I am glad I listened! A year later, the adjustments no longer cause pain or discomfort. I have gained insight and trust in chiropractic treatment, and continue to see benefits I can only attribute to chiropractic treatment. I tell everyone about the miracle worker, Dr. Katey Cofrancesco! No, she is not a cure-all, nor does she claim to be. She is honest, trustworthy, sincere, and she shows a genuine interest in the health and well-being of others. The miracle? It was not her treatments, but she made a believer out off me. This is a short list of benefits I have gained from chiropractic care:
1.) LOWER BACK PAIN I regained my ability to stand straight up after sitting for an extended period of time. I am now able to put a pair of socks on without struggle because of lower back tightness. Before treatment, I could not put on shoes or socks normally. Also, being in construction, I often carry heavy loads. As a result, my back would tighten up so bad that walking was difficult. After chiropractic care, hard work no longer impairs my ability to walk normally.
2.) ENERGY LEVEL My energy level has increased.
3.) ASHTMA SYMPROMS My asthma attacks are almost non-existent. As an avid runner, I have noticed that I no longer have trouble breathing during runs in hot humid conditions. Though my lungs may feel uncomfortable, breathing is normal.
4.) FINAL COMENT As strange as it may sound, my foot strike has changed for the better. I run more efficiently, which corrected a heel problem I have had for years. I have tried every brand of hi -tech shoe with no results. So I can only attribute correction to my chiropractic care.
There you have it – reduced back stress, higher energy leve , clearing up asthma attacks, correction of a foot strike problem, and awareness and appreciation of how unrestricted nerve flow helps the body to heal itself and recuperate from stress .
THANK YOU Dr. Katey Cofrancesco
Yours truly,
Russell B Johnson, Jr.
