"Successories" Our Patients Speak

We value our patients' experience at University Chiropractic. If you are currently a patient, please feel free to complete the following Client Experience Questionnaire and then bring it in with you on your next visit to share your win.

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Some people would call it a ‘slipped disc.’  Joe knew better.  Discs don’t ‘slip.’

But he knew that even with the pain shooting down his leg, he wasn’t going back to surgery again.  The MRI showed that the disc in his low back that was operated on once before was bulging – again.  He was determined to find a way to get stronger, even though he was staring at the image above on the left – with a bulging fourth lumbar disc herniation creating pressure on his sciatic nerve.

Joe, you see, performs MRI examinations as his profession.  But this time, he was the patient.  After watching countless streams of people seeking information, and more importantly, seeking help, he was determined to find a better way and to get his body back.  As a professional performing MRI examinations every day, he will tell you that he sees a very specific pattern with the disc cases at his work. And the pattern that he sees is the same faces showing up at his facility over and over again, still in pain.  Before surgery.  After surgery.  And then again before the next surgery.

He did not want to be one of these people.

But he was afraid that is where he was headed, a lifetime of chronic pain and dysfunction.  He had been through this leg pain and weakness before his first surgery.  And now it was back.  So bad that he was struggling to help take care of his two year old daughter.

So on the recommendation of a friend, he sought chiropractic care.  Reluctantly.  He had heard that chiropractic care was not the right choice for him with his disc herniation.  But he was determined to get better and wanted to learn how chiropractic could help him.  He made the decision to truly give it everything that he had and follow every recommendation he was given by his chiropractor to give himself the best shot.

And to his surprise, he got his life back following a consistent series of chiropractic adjustments.  So he was not surprised when he decided to check himself again after he was fully functional. Then, he was looking at the picture on the right, with no disc herniation.  And to a trained eye, the difference is striking.  However, anyone can look at Joe and see he is now a stronger, healthier man and father.

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"Child Sleeps Peacefully"

My 18 month old son has been having severe chronic ear infections over the past year. He has been given antibiotics, some last two months. He has had tubes put in both ears and within 10 days of the surgery he had double ear infections. My son was miserable, not able to sleep through the night & stomach aches from all the antibiotics. Now he is so much more pleasant. He sleeps all night and has been NOT been on any antibiotics since his first visit 10 months ago. From my first phone call University Chiropractic in Durham, NC has completely informed and made me feel comfortable trusting my sons health to Dr. Childers." Kim M. (Jacob) Durham

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"Mentally Adjusted"

"When I was 16 years old I wore a full body cast for 2 months because of my back problems. For my whole life (over 40 years) I have had lower back problems, many times disabling. I had become exhausted, irritable and even depressed over the years. I was taking anti-depressants an assortment of pain killers regularly and eventually drugs to relieve my stomach pains (a side effect of the other drugs). Now, I have lots of relief; I feel more flexible. I can turn around to back my car out of the driveway! I feel taller physically and psychologically. I appreciate the atmosphere & the non-invasive treatments."  Elzie L. Hillsborough

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"Well Suited to Chiropractic"

I have been a pateint at University Chiropractic in Durham, NC for many years.  My first visit was in October 2003; they were celebrating Halloween.  I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical at first.  On the day of my first appointment the doctors were dressed in their Halloween costumes.

During my examination, I was told I was "leaning" to the right.  As a registered Republican, I often have been told that I lean to the right:).  Dr. Childers explained that the "lean" was certainly having an effect on my posture, and possibly my overall health.

After three months of regular adjustments I was feeling great; however, I could not help wondering if I was making progress toward correcting the "lean" that I was informed of on my first visit.

Last week I was in Richmond, VA, for a meeting with a prospective client.  As I was getting dressed that morning, I put on my tie and my favorite pin stripped jacket.  A I gave myself a final once over in front of the mirror, I nearly had a panic attack!

As I refocused on the image before me, I realized the sleeve on my jacket was about three inches too short...the cuff of my shirt was sticking out of the jacket lie a subluxated vertebra.  I quickly realized that the Chiropractic adjustments (along with my exercises) must have corrected my "lean", therefore negating the meticulous alterations made to the suit when I purchased it last year.

 Despite the fact that I felt a bit odd in my lopsided jacket I was thrilled that I now had tangible evidence of my spinal correction and ongoing recovery.  Dr. Childers at University Chiropractic in Durham, NC have done a tremendous job of returning me to my optimal level of health and well-being.

 Bob M., Durham, NC