I am walking again - sounds simple - it was a long hard road getting here. I have had pains in my legs for years, I had back surgery where calcium deposits were removed; however, it did not help for my legs. My husband was diagnosed with cancer, I put my pain on the back burner and took care of him, this did not cause my troubles, only aggravated them. Medical doctors gave me oral capsules (Cortisone) and my right leg progressively became worse where I had to walk with a walker. I went to a pain specialist that wanted to give me two shots of Cortisone in my spine and with the urging of my daughter I went to a Chiropractor who took X-rays, examined me and told me he could help as I had knotted muscles. After eighteen treatments I am walking again and I even walk on a treadmill at home, I still have a little way to go but will stick with it until I am completely free of pain. How wonderful Doctor Garfield has been, I just wish I had gone to him years before.
Mrs Roy L. Friend
Hello, my name is Rhonda Sinclair of League City, Texas. I started going to Dr. John Garfield of Dickinson Family Chiropractic in September of 2006. When I had my initial consultation Dr. Garfield “listened” (in depth) to me about the severe pain I was in. He did not try to rush me out of the office, he took time asking questions and talking with me to get to know my situation. Dr Garfield did X-Rays of my shoulder/neck/upper back area. I was in so much pain that it was hard for me to even move my left arm up even a couple of inches to check my mobility in that arm. I really didn’t think I’d ever be able to move my arm above my head again, that’s how much pain I was in with each movement. I had trouble picking things up with my left hand, and would usually drop the object soon after I did manage to pick it up. My hand went numb and I would lose strength on a daily basis. I was in tears most of the time. I couldn’t sleep at night without waking up in severe pain. I did what most Dr’s cringe over…I lived on Tylenol PM and Advil. Those only helped on the surface for so long…then it was back to full force pain. On my next visit to Dr. Garfield, we went over my diagnosis and treatment plan. I had been to a Chiropractor many years ago, and thought I’d never go back to another one. Thank God I changed my mind! I have a few family members that have been going to Dr. Garfield off and on for a while now...So now we joke that we keep Dr. Garfield in business with my family alone HA!! Dr. Garfield has a new procedure called Cold Laser Therapy. It is one of the few procedures I had that really worked for me. I felt a difference in just a matter of days. In most cases the Cold Laser Therapy may work faster, but I had a stubborn muscle that didn’t want to cooperate to treatment so it took a little longer. I also had Ultrasound and neck traction. To be honest, the traction is my favorite thing! It made my neck feel SO good. I would ask for Dr. Garfield to do traction on the days I was getting other treatments. It felt that good to me.
Today is December 7, 2006 and I can truthfully say that I am doing SO MUCH better. The pain still comes at times in my healing process, but it is nothing like it was before. Dr. Garfield has an AWESOME bed side manner!! He is VERY friendly and tries to keep you as comfortable as possible while treatments are going on. Dr. Garfield has a great sense of humor and makes it such a pleasant atmosphere while you are in his office.
I recieved a COLD LASER treatment for the 1st time and after 3 weeks of sleepless nights due to neck pain I was actually able to get a good nights sleep. It is a effective, painless treatment that takes only a few minutes time to administer. I am very excited about a non-evasive therapy treatment that takes up so little of my time and works so well. I am glad to have the opportunity to be one of Dr. Garfield's 1st patients to recieve cold laser treatments. I believe that Dr. Garfield is on the forefront of the most up-to-date technology in chiropractic medicine. Thanks Dr. G!!! Sincerely Debbie H.
Dr. Garfield has a fantastic crew working with him. Cynthia is so warm and friendly. I have never been in the office to see her without a smile on her face. She cares about the patients in that office just as much as Dr. Garfield does. And there have been times when I needed to see that friendly smile and not once has Cynthia ever let me down. Mrs. Garfield also works in the office along side her husband. I have had Mrs. Garfield give me my ultrasound or other treatments when Cynthia was with another patient. Mrs. Garfield always greets you with a warm hello and a friendly smile. Courtney is another Assistant in the office. I haven’t been around Courtney that much but from what I have seen she is also very friendly with the patients.
If you are looking for a Chiropractor, look no further. Dr. Garfield is THE BEST!! He cares so much about his patients. I would highly recommend Dr. Garfield to anyone.
