Many years ago, I was involved in an auto accident which affected my lower back.  At that time, I did not believe in chiropractic medicine.  However, after many doctor visits, spinal injections and lots of prescribed medication; I turned to chiropractic as a last resort.  After all, it had worked for my maternal grandmother and she is still washing and cooking at 91 years old.  When I arrived at the chiropractic appointment, I did not sit for fear of not being able to get out of the chair.  The pain had my right leg numb and somewhat dragging.  I left the appointment with no pain and mobility I had not experienced in months.  Years later, the chiropractor retired and I was left with no referrals.

I managed for about a year and finally could no longer stand the pain.  I opened the telephone book to the yellow pages.  I called two other chiropractors for an appointment.  As a new patient, it would be a week or two to obtain an appointment.  I then called Dr. Smith's office.  Not only was the staff cordial and receptive; they were also very understanding of the urgency due to the pain.  I was seen the very next morning.

My initial visit consisted of lots of personal information which was never asked at other doctors' visits.  Dr. Smith was interested in my lifestyle, eating habits, nutritional supplements or vitamins, exercise routines, sleep patterns or problems with sleep, work environment and stress levels, prior medical care and the results from said care.  He questioned and noted my responses.  I was beside myself with the interest this doctor had taken, before he addressed the back pain issue.  Once the x-rays were taken and the adjustment was complete, I again met with Dr. Smith before I left the office.  He inquired about my treatment, my pain and mobility.  He answered any questions I had regarding my spinal injury.  We discussed future visits and treatment that would hopefully alleviate the pain of the injury. We discussed nutritional and lifestyle changes and/or recommendations which would facilitate a healthier spine.  He was so informative.  Never had I felt as though my entire well-being had been treated, along with my initial complaint. 

 It has now been so many years since that initial visit, I can't even remember the year I met Dr. Smith.  I still see him occasionally for the spinal injury.  Just as a friend concerns themselves with your well-being; Dr. Smith still concerns himself with your general well-being.  His practice has branched out to offer other health services which address your well-being in greater detail. Through the years, there have been other health issues which have arisen with age, lifestyles, work environment, nutrition, etc.  Now more than ever, my entire well-being is treated with each appointment.  The experience and added health services have proven to heal more than my spinal injury; without prescribed medications and their side-effects.  For the first time in my adult life, I am living without antibiotics, allergy injections, or pain medication.  The shame is, insurance companies have yet to realize the benefits of this health professional’s services as I have. My trust and thanks go to a doctor; whom truly cares about the welfare and well-being of his patients, Dr. Robert Smith. Thanks Doc!   CC