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Alex Saxer speaks out:
Several years ago I hurt my back, and everything seemed to be fine until I was required to stand on my feet for long periods of time. I started having aches, pains, and a lot of stiffness. I tried icing it down but I didn’t fix the problem it just made the pain more tolerable. Now after seeking chiropractic care I feel great and didn’t realize the mobility that I had lost. Now I advise people to seek chiropractic even if they don’t have any symptoms. Subluxations don’t hurt in their beginning stage.
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Allie Chittenden speaks out:
When I first started visiting Dr. Chalfant I was having neck, lower back, hip, knee, and ankle aches. I tried everything (I thought) to get rid of all of the aches and pains. Finally, a very good friend started to see Dr. Chalfant and was ranting and raving on how much better she was feeling. So I decided to give it a try. Since I have been visiting Dr. Chalfant I feel a hundred times better. My neck no longer hurts along with the rest of my problem areas. I will continue to see Dr. Chalfant because each time I see him I feel better, visit by visit. My advice to anyone thinking about whether to continue or start treatment: Do it, you will feel a lot better!!
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Audrey Chalfin speaks out:
My condition when I first came in to Auburn Chiropractic Clinic was just awful. I couldn’t walk on my own. I had to be practically carried into the office. Some how, some way I hurt my lower back. I could not function on my own. I needed help. After an exam and X-rays I became a patient of Dr. Chalfant’s. After four adjustments, he had me walking on my own, a little bit crooked, but without anyone’s help. I felt so much better in one week that I went back to work. Right now, I feel great because of Chiropractic care. I continue to get regular adjustments because my spine needs to remain corrected. Dr. Chalfant has helped me realize that correction is key to a healthy nervous system. If you are just beginning treatment, here are some words of wisdom: It takes time! You can’t have just one or two adjustments and think that you are corrected. This is simply just not true. If you don’t want to keep coming back for the same problem, stick with your treatment schedule and get it corrected right the first time.
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Bill Kessler speaks out:
Before I started receiving chiropractic care with Dr. Chalfant, I wasn’t able to work everyday because I had a condition called Vertigo. The main symptom with this condition is severe dizziness. Medical tests revealed that I had inner ear damage and that was what caused my problem. Medical doctors said that the damage is irreversible and I would have to learn to live with it. Since receiving chiropractic care, I have improved to the point where I have only missed a couple of days of work in the last 4 months, rather than not being able to go to work at all. I still have the dizziness, but not like before. I am going to continue with chiropractic, because I know it is helping to improve my condition by removing the interference to the nerve that is causing the problem and allowing my body to work at its optimum health potential.
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Bob Christlieb speaks out:
I have always considered myself to be fairly tough and knowing myself physically. I started having pain in my lower neck and shoulder blades. I tried stretching, heat pads, and went to my family physician, who gave me medication to relax. After suffering for over a month, I knew a friend at Dr. Chalfant's office. I was skeptical about chiropractic, but was willing to try. Knowing the cost and my pain, I did as instructed by Dr. Chalfant, and now am feeling much better. I will testify that chiropractic has worked for me and I know it can work for you also. I also know of relatives and friends who have suffered my same pain and continued to try and be tough about it, but have had surgery and lost their normal physical ability and continue to have other pain and suffering.
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Carol Blevins, R.N. speaks out:
Our family uses chiropractic care for alignment, immune system and the drainage of ears, sinuses and lymph system. Our youngest son started chiropractic care at a few weeks of age. He was a large baby with respiratory and gastrointestinal problems. In addition to these problems, teething and immunizations added to the list. These problems were treated with antibiotics, steroids, antacids and decongestants. He had drainage tubes put in his ears at fifteen months. After twenty-one months of being sick on and off, he was placed on an eight week course of antibiotics for microplasmic pneumonia. During that time, he also received nutritional supplements in his goat milk. This helped his body drain properly and his immune system rebuild. He also received regular adjustments during that time. Since his second birthday, his illnesses have decreased. He is able to go outside without vomiting or getting pneumonia. If you have a child with ear or respiratory problems ask Dr. Chalfant how adjustments encourage proper drainage of the sinuses, ears and lymph system.
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Cheyanna Green (written by Debby Green) speaks out:
When my mother and I first came for our visit, we came directly from a visit with another specialist. He was an ear specialist at DeKalb Memorial Hospital. I was suffering from chronic ear infections, a condition that had been a problem for me for nine months straight. I had taken every antibiotic for this condition, but nothing helped. This specialist told my mom that if this continued I could experience hearing loss. The idea of tubes was one my mom did NOT like. She knew that the tubes could cause problems as well. She has read that chiropractic treatments could help ear infections, so she decided to take me to a chiropractor and see if they could help. A good friend recommended Dr. Chalfant. After explaining my condition to the doctor, the doctor was certain that chiropractic treatments would help. He explained how simple the adjustments were for a child. He then went on to explain what combination of vitamins would help make my immune system strong again. After taking all the medication that I had been prescribed, my immune system was damaged. After the first adjustment, my mom knew something had worked. I had awful green drainage from my nose. I did not have a cold, so my mom knew something was happening. For the first two months, I was adjusted every other day. During this time my ears were examined, and it was obvious they were getting better. Even my family doctor noticed a difference. He asked if we had the tubes put in my ears. My mom said that I hadn’t. Instead, I was visiting a chiropractor. He was amazed! Now, at two and a half, I have been ear infection free for a year and a half. This is all the proof my mom needs. I went from being a baby who could not get rid of an ear infection to a toddler who is ear infection free! This is painless and simple. Since my mom loves me, she is glad the condition was corrected naturally. Seeing is believing.
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Dan Wyatt speaks out:
In October 2003 I came to Auburn Chiropractic Clinic with sharp pain in my hip. The pain caused me to limp while walking and prohibited me from engaging in my favorite sport-running. If I tried to run, the pain was extremely sharp and I could endure no more than a few yards before having to stop. Eventually I was unable to sit comfortably in a car for extended periods of time. Prior to seeing Dr. Chalfant, I visited an orthopedic doctor who simply gave me a cortisone shot for the pain. To my disappointment, the orthopedic doctor didn’t even give me any suggestions for what might have caused my condition nor did he provide me with any stretching exercises that might have helped me. My disappointment with “traditional medicine” and the continued inability to run brought me to see Dr. Chalfant. In my 42 years I had never been to a chiropractor. I didn’t have any idea what to expect, but I was determined to improve my health. I found my visits to Auburn Chiropractic Clinic very educational and enjoyable. I looked forward each week to learning something new that I could use to improve my health. I did my best to follow Dr. Chalfant’s instructions and recommendations in order to correct my condition as quickly as possible. I must admit that I wanted to be “fixed” immediately, but I had to work at being patient. Eventually I progressed from walking to running short distances without pain. It has now been 6 months since I first visited Dr. Chalfant. I’m now running 5 days a week for approximately 20 miles per week. I’m continuing to run farther and get stronger every week. I feel great with none of the prior pain I had experienced earlier. I’m also more aware of the importance of stretching, flexibility, and proper spinal alignment. This knowledge, along with maintenance of spinal adjustments with Dr. Chalfant, should keep me “on the road” logging miles and “on the road” to excellent health.
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Dana Myers speaks out:
When I first came to Auburn Chiropractic Clinic I had lower back and neck pain. It hurt for me to sit on hard surfaces or to stand for long periods of time. I stand approximately 4-5 hours a day at work and it was becoming unbearable to stand that long with my condition. I decided that I needed to try something to get rid of this pain. Since I have been coming to Dr. Chalfant, my lower back and neck have felt much better. I no longer have to be in pain while doing my daily activities. I will continue my care here to feel my best and to stay healthy.
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Dave Dull speaks out:
I was not able to stand up straight without being in pain when I started care at Auburn Chiropractic Clinic. I realized after beginning chiropractic care, that my spine had been out of alignment for a very long time prior to experiencing pain. Slowly and silently a problem developed until my symptom appeared in the form of pain. Throughout my treatment with Dr. Chalfant, I began to feel better and better as time progressed. Today, I feel great! I know my body has healed. I am intent on maintaining the progress I have made through chiropractic care with regular adjustments.
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David Teegardin speaks out:
When I first came to see Dr. Chalfant, I was suffering from a stiff neck. I had tried everything from simple stretching to steroid shots. It got to the point of not being able to turn my head from side to side. My very first adjustment, I could tell a difference in my range of motion. However, I knew that it would take many more to get my spine corrected. After completing my treatment plan, I have never felt better. I will continue to maintain my health through chiropractic care because I know it works. The best advice I can give to new patients is to stick with it. Don’t give up if the pain doesn’t disappear on day one. The longer your body has been out of alignment, the longer it will take to heal.
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Dawn Arhndt speaks out:
My condition started when I was a preteen. As I attempted to run cross country and track, I always suffered with pain in my shoulders, especially the right one. As I grew older, other things began to initiate this pain. By college age, I had difficulty riding a bicycle and lifting things. At this point I tried physical therapy, a specialty at the college I was attending. It did little in preventing repeated flare-ups. After college, I worked as a laborer in a factory where I soon found myself incapacitated to raise my right arm at all. My doctor prescribed muscle relaxants, which eased the pain, but again did not change my potential for future problems. When I became a new mommy, I found that even pulling a wagon, throwing a ball, shooting baskets, etc. left my right arm in pain and basically useless. At night, sleeping was difficult because my hands would tingle and fall asleep. Then I missed my son’s sixth birthday because one morning I was unable to turn my head. My M.D. prescribed a muscle relaxant that made me sleep for two days. The next time my neck and shoulders spasmed again, I decided to try chiropractic care. My son had been seeing Dr. Chalfant because of headaches and had experienced much relief from receiving regular adjustments. I began care with Dr. Chalfant and have noticed great improvements in range of motion and strength with less pain. That was a few years ago and today my son and I continue to receive regular chiropractic adjustments every two weeks. Maintaining my spine with chiropractic care is something I will continue to do for optimal health. Thank you Dr. Chalfant for giving me the opportunity to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Debby Green speaks out:
Initially, my first visits began with my daughter, but I also became a patient. At my exam, I learned that I was a prime candidate for back surgery. I saw that my spinal column was an awful mess! This stemmed from a severe auto accident in my teens, and past injuries from training horses. Also, my ribs were injured and a finger broken (that healed wrong) from a hard kick I had taken just months earlier. I was sure my finger would be deformed. My ribs were also causing me a great deal of discomfort. Realigning my spine and ribs was painful, but it was worth it. My finger is as good as new now, and my ribs have healed. I am amazed at the improvement the adjustments had made to my health. The doctor also has me taking the right combination of vitamins to keep my immune system healthy. Feeling my best is very important to me because I am too busy not to.
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Dennis Dallas speaks out:
When I first came to Dr. Chalfant, I was experiencing numbness in my right arm, stiffness in my lower back, and pain in my right calf from a previous tear in the muscle. I had tried to ignore the pain and just deal with it. It got to the point where I couldn’t sleep because of numbing pain in my right arm and my calf hurt with each step I took. After several weeks under Dr. Chalfant’s care, the numbness subsided, and my calf has improved to the point where I can once again play tennis. With consistent adjustments and stretching, my arm, back, and leg will be 100% functional and will remain that way. I am continuing with Wellness care so that my back stays flexible, and my aches and pains remain minimal. I feel that without continued care I would eventually slip back into my old condition. My advice for anyone with back or joint pain, is to seek chiropractic care sooner rather than later. The longer you postpone help, the longer it takes to correct the problem. Once you have lost your health, nothing else matters. Seek help now, before it’s too late.
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Dr. Tyler Chalfant, D.C. speaks out:
When I was eight years old, I woke up one morning and was having trouble hearing out of my right ear. My uncle adjusted the top vertebra of my neck. By the end of the day, my hearing was restored. I have been receiving regular chiropractic care since I was a baby. I am the tenth chiropractor in my family, and have been adjusted for numerous problems. When I was eight years old, I woke up one morning and was having trouble hearing out of my right ear. My mother took me to the ear specialist to have my hearing evaluated. We found out that I had lost 40% of my hearing. My mom decided that we would visit my Uncle Cecil before going to our medical doctor. That was a wise decision. My uncle adjusted the top vertebra of my neck, also called the atlas or C1. This vertebra contains the nerve that controls hearing. By the end of the day, my hearing was restored. Having four uncles who are chiropractors made it easy to receive chiropractic care for any problems. I have also received chiropractic care for ear infections, neck and low back pain, numbness in my right arm, knee pain and for lethargy (loss of energy). Chiropractic adjustments can help with all of these things and more. Currently, I am being adjusted once a week. This is how often I need to be adjusted to maintain optimum health. Everyone is different, but in general you should be adjusted about once a month. Chiropractic care is safe and natural for all ages. Everyone can benefit from chiropractic, and the best thing is there are no side effects to worry about.
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Elly Tyler speaks out:
When I first came in to Auburn Chiropractic Clinic, I was having headaches that were awful. I began having them in 8th grade. I popped Excedrin Migraine like candy and only went to a chiropractor if I was in horrible pain. Now, since I found a chiropractor like Dr. Chalfant, who educated me about the nervous system and how spinal correction is key to maintaining good health, I am close to being headache free. I am still going through correction care at this time and I no longer buy Excedrin Migraine by the dozen! I definitely recommend chiropractic care and I will let others know the Four Essentials of Health.
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Gina & Elizabeth Walker speaks out:
My daughter, Elizabeth, first began seeing Dr. Chalfant because of an injury she sustained during track season. Upon x-rays and an exam, Dr. Chalfant discovered she had more problems than just the track injury. Elizabeth had asthma problems for several years and before Dr. Chalfant, she had seen several doctors including a specialist. They had her on several types of inhalers, medications, etc. Nothing seemed to work to well for her. She began seeing Dr. Chalfant and, believe it or not, the asthma problem is, for the most part, gone! She hasn't had to use her inhaler more than a few times over the last two years, since seeing Dr. Chalfant. Before that, it was several times a day. I am also a patient of Dr. Chalfant and I continue to receive regular adjustments to keep my nervous system functioning properly. Elizabeth and I have spent many hours trying to correct her asthma problem with real doctors. Dr. Chalfant has been able to help her more than any other doctor. You tell me who the real doctor is. My answer is Dr. Chalfant. Do you want to know how much I believe in Dr. Chalfant? I carry his business cards in my purse and hand them out as often as I can. Thank you for everything you have done for our family.
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James Ford speaks out:
When I first came to Auburn Chiropractic Clinic, I was experiencing off-and-on sciatica pain. Sometimes it was tolerable, sometimes it wasn’t. I had seen my family doctor many times and was given medications or sent to see a specialist. After getting x-rays, MRI’s, outpatient surgery and many different drugs, the pain was still there. Nothing seemed to help and my doctor finally said that he could not do anymore and told me to see a chiropractor. A friend at work referred me to Dr. Chalfant and after some skepticism, I made an appointment. I have been seeing Dr. Chalfant for over a month now and I can happily say that I have noticed a great improvement not only in my lower back, but my whole body feels great. My attitude and outlook on things has improved and I wish I would have seen Dr. Chalfant a long time ago. I cannot wait for my next appointment and look forward to a pain free life. When I talk to some of my friends now, I tell them not to be skeptical like I was, but to see Dr. Chalfant as soon as they can and get on the road to a better life. I am glad that I did!
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Janet Smith speaks out:
When I first went to see Dr. Chalfant I had a lot of aches and pains especially in my arms, neck, and around my collar bones. Every time I raised my arms to reach for something up high, I got a pain in the back of my head. My bones would squeeze together, making a grinding noise in my head. It sounded like I needed WD-40. Since I use my arms a lot at my work, I knew I had to take time and get healthier. I have a lot of years left to work! I had been exercising but I wasn’t getting to the heart of the problem. I believe having my spine adjusted has helped me tremendously. I will continue having adjustments and follow Dr. Chalfant’s advice on exercising, eating right and drinking plenty of water on a daily basis. I now feel healthier. It takes a lot of work, time and effort, but it is worth it. I want to thank Dr. Chalfant, the staff, and my family who advised me to go see the chiropractor!
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Jean Wehr speaks out:
When I first visited Dr. Chalfant, I was experiencing severe headaches. I was having them every other day. Dr. Chalfant gave me an examination and took x-rays of my cervical spine. He discovered that I had a subluxation in my C1 and he explained to me that because of this misalignment, I was not having proper nerve impulse. Therefore, this was causing me to have so many headaches. At that point I began coming in three times a week for adjustments to correct my spine. I then progressed to coming once every three weeks to maintain the health of my spine. I will continue to come for adjustments because they help prevent the headaches that I was experiencing before I began care. My husband and children also get adjusted to keep their spines healthy to allow their nervous system to function at its optimum level. Dr. Chalfant and his staff are excellent.
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Jeff Mathys speaks out:
My name is Jeff Mathys and when I first came to Auburn Chiropractic Clinic I had a lot of chest and back pain. I had been going to my family doctor and had a lot of tests, yet they found nothing, but I still had the pain. Since my first adjustment here at Auburn Chiropractic Clinic, I have had a lot less pain and have felt a lot better. I continue care because I know I am not at my best health yet, and will continue to get better. For all of the new patients here, just relax and enjoy! Thanks.
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Jessica Farling speaks out:
I first stepped in these doors as a patient, just like you. My reason for coming was because I was rear ended when I was seventeen and needed to correct my whiplash. But looking back I could have used chiropractic care a long time ago. Knowing what I know now, I could have used it from birth. According to Gutman, a German researcher, eighty to ninety-five percent of children are subluxated at birth. Gutman’s colleague found that ninety-five percent had a cervical strain, which is similar to whiplash, at only a few days old. I do not think we realize what sort of impact the birth process, even if natural, can have on the infant. Growing up I missed multiple days of school mainly for sore throats or strep throat. It seemed like I was regularly going to my medical doctor and taking antibiotics. Then when I was ten years old my father and I were in a car accident, there is no doubt in my mind that I had whiplash then. My parents were skeptical about chiropractic, therefore it was left uncorrected. Two years later my sore throats and the occurrence of tonsillitis were so frequent that my medical doctor wanted to take my tonsils out. Looking at the Vertebral Subluxation and Nerve Chart, you can see that the vertebra C6 controls the neck muscles, shoulders, and tonsils. Therefore when one’s C6 is subluxated or misaligned, they could have stiffness in the neck, pain in their upper arm, tonsillitis, chronic cough or croup. Ding, ding, ding – we have a winner (or subluxated vertebrae)! After my whiplash was corrected from when I was seventeen I decided that I liked going to the chiropractor and I wanted to maintain my spine, although then I had no idea what that meant. I have been receiving regular adjustments since September 2002, and I have budgeted two adjustments per month since I have left Auburn Chiropractic Clinic as an employee. Spinal maintenance is not only easy to do, but it is so crucial to living. Unfortunately it is not as obvious to us as breathing, eating, not smoking, etc. That is why it is important that you and I tell others about chiropractic. The chiropractic message is not a compromise it is an ultimatum – a life or death decision. There are four essentials of health, whether we like it or not: food – which consists of fruits and vegetables that you must have four to six servings of everyday, oxygen – which is exercising and that may include walking, jogging, swimming, biking, or running but be sure that you are getting your heart rate up and keeping it up for thirty minutes and that must be done five days a week, water – you must be drinking half of your body weight in ounces of water (for example, if you weigh 160 lbs then you need to drink 80 ounces of water) every single day of your life, nerve impulse – which is simply having proper nerve flow. The only way to know if you have proper nerve flow is to have a spinal examination or check-up by a chiropractor. A major realization that I had while working here was that chiropractic care is not something you do three times a week for a certain number of weeks then down to twice and so on, it is only the beginning. Chiropractic care is the beginning of living at your optimum health potential. It is the beginning of a new lifestyle for you, which requires you to maintain your spine to have a maximum nerve impulse, which allows the life force to flow within you. It requires you to discipline yourself to drink your water every day of your life along with eating the right food by adding fruits and vegetables in your diet. Also cutting out the food and liquids that do not benefit your body, and may cause subluxations such as caffeine. Then you make yourself exercise five days a week for thirty minutes, which is two and a half hours a week. Stop and take a hard look at your lifestyle make the decision to make it a better one so that you can truly be healthy. Choose also to educate those you know, for so many of us have been misguided as to how to live or what chiropractic care is all about. That leads me to what I would advise to new patients – take a leap of faith! God created the body to heal itself, but it can only do that if the life force is turned on – start care and allow Dr. Chalfant to use chiropractic to turn your life force on! Don’t stop there – tell others!
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Jim Ellert speaks out:
I am a runner. When I came to Auburn Chiropractic Clinic, I had pain in my calf and hamstrings. I tried running less and using ice, but nothing worked. I didn’t think it had anything to do with my back. After Dr. Chalfant explained how my nervous system worked and educated me on how it controls my whole body, I found out that it had everything to do with my condition. After getting my spine corrected, I am back to running without pain and hope to be running races soon. I also feel much better while I am working and in everyday life. I will continue to see Dr. Chalfant so I can continue to be as healthy as I can be. My advice to new patients is to make sure you follow all of Dr. Chalfant’s recommendations because chiropractic works.
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John Fetters speaks out:
I have had kidney stones for a long time. I passed my first stone in 1980, and have passed one every year since then. Many times I had to go to the emergency room for painkillers. It would usually pass a couple of painful days later. Once, they had to go in and surgically remove one that hadn’t passed all of the way through. Then I got to know Dr. Chalfant. He told me about a vitamin supplement that would help break up stones while they were still in the kidneys. It really helped, but I had one that was stubborn. It had grown to about 6mm in size. The urologist had put me through lythotripsy (using sound waves to break up the stone while it is still in the kidney). It only knocked part of it off. It grew back. The urologist decided that the only other option was surgery. I discussed this with Dr. Chalfant, and he suggested trying an intense vitamin therapy to dissolve the stone. I had to take numerous doses of different vitamins over a short period of time. I gave it a try, and it worked! I was very sick for a day, and I slept a lot. I didn’t mind because it is gone and I don’t have to go through an operation!
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Judy Roose speaks out:
I'll start off by saying that I was raised believing that a chiropractor was a quack and if you had a problem, go see your family doctor. I was having a problem with my head feeling heavy and it seemed like I was using every muscle in my neck and shoulders to try to keep my head in line with my spine. I was talking with two people I work with about my problem and they both suggested Dr. Chalfant, as they'd both seen great results. I thought maybe I just had to accept the fact that I am built just like my mom and her mom, so this must be a hereditary thing, and I just have to accept that fact. Then it seemed to continue to get worse and I finally decided to go and see if I could get some relief. At the first visit I was a little skeptical and very cautious and nervous about what he might do. At the first few visits, I saw some relief and was able to relax at my appointments. One of the first monthly newsletters I received there was an article describing exactly what was wrong with me. I was encouraged after reading this article that this problem was fixable and I didn't have to accept what seemed to be hereditary. A couple of more things that confirmed this was the right thing for me to do is, one, that I would have headaches once in a while, nothing serious, but I knew I had to keep medication around just in case I needed it for a headache. Then, one day it dawned on me that it had been probably two months since I'd had a headache and I still haven't had one. The other problem was with carpal tunnel, and one day before my appointment, I was having a lot of pain due to it and didn't want to take medication or wear the brace I was given. I went in for an adjustment that day and, as I was driving home, I realized my arm and wrist were no longer aching and I've not had a problem with it since. You see, the neat thing about it is, I had not discussed this problem with Dr. Tyler. Was it another test to see if going to a chiropractor really worked? Yes, and it does work! As far as the problem with my neck and shoulder muscles, those are continuing to improve each week. I was asked to maintain what corrections I have, and I told them, absolutely, I want to continue to feel this great! Now, today, when people ask me what I think about chiropractic, I tell them my story and how much relief I have and how happy I was to know there was something that could be done for me. Thank you Dr. Chalfant!
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Justin Rimmel speaks out:
The morning I woke up with back pain was like no other morning. Obviously, the first chiropractor I had previously visited could not put a dent in this pain, for the pain was still there. I carried on for about a month hoping the pain would lighten up just enough for me to continue on with my everyday life. I lost most of my movement in my right arm, neck and middle back. Let me tell you – there is no other Vicadin in the world that makes it feel better, especially after being on two or three hours of sleep a night, and not eating more than one meal a day because the pain of holding my neck up killed me. Someone said the name “Chalfant” and it was as if some kind of sunbeam within the storm, I found my way here. Sir Francis Bacon said, “Ask for more than is just in order to get what is fair.” In my personal opinion, the type of care I received over the last four months was beyond what I could fathom. I only have two words remaining every time I leave the office that always echoes Dr. Chalfant’s way, “Thank you.”
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Karen Stine speaks out:
My story begins about twelve years ago, when I fell on my tail bone while roller-skating. I did not know the seriousness of it. I experienced low back pain, neck pain, numbness, etc. Two years ago, a friend convinced me to give Dr. Chalfant a try. I had heard horror stories about chiropractors, so I was a little unsure of coming to see him. After my first few visits, I couldn’t believe the difference I felt in my body. My only regret was that I didn’t start earlier! Thanks to chiropractic care, I have my life back, and the everyday routine is no longer being taken for granted. I appreciate feeling well again, and I appreciate Dr. Chalfant and his staff for all they have done for me. Always remember that your health is priceless!
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Karlene Treesh speaks out:
Before I started coming to Dr. Chalfant, I was dealing with allergies. I was constantly sneezing, congested, having sinus trouble and ear infections. I had been taking allergy medication, prescribed by my family doctor, for a long time only to relieve the symptoms until the next dose. I decided to take it a step further and had regular allergy tests taken with an allergist and started taking a series of allergy shots. Shortly after taking the shots I became pregnant and was instructed by my allergist to stop the shots. After my daughter was born, I was told that I would have to retake all of the allergy tests in order to adjust the dosage of the shots. I put off taking the test and it was a good thing I did. My mom had started coming to Dr. Chalfant right around that time and told me that chiropractic care could solve my allergy problems. I was skeptical, at first, though I was up for anything if it meant not having to retake those tests and going back on the allergy shots. My initial visit was wonderful! Dr. Chalfant explained how he was going to help me, make me better, and not just treat the symptoms. I agreed to the treatment plan; no test and no medication, only natural care. I was excited! I have been coming to Dr. Chalfant for just about nine months now, and already I have not been taking any allergy medication at all, at least for four months! Any of the symptoms that I still have aren't anything to take medication for. And this is the start of “prime time” allergy season for me. I have continued with the treatments because, plain and simple, it works! It is the natural way to get my spine healthy, and a healthy spine means a nervous system that works properly to keep my whole body at its optimum health! If I could give any advice, it would be to not deny yourself of a happy, healthy, pain-free and symptom-free life. Get chiropractic care! It really does work! On top of the great physical care that you receive at Auburn Chiropractic Clinic, you are recognized by name and a friendly smile as soon as you walk in the door! Thank you Dr. Chalfant and the rest of you at Auburn Chiropractic Clinic for each and every wonderful visit. You have truly made a difference in my life.
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Kim Heiser speaks out:
When I came to Auburn Chiropractic Clinic I had neck stiffness and pain, along with pain in my shoulders. It was very hard to move my neck. I had trouble with my legs going up the stairs and getting up over a tractor or horse. I thought arthritis was beginning to set in. But I am only forty-eight years old! When I started chiropractic care, I was skeptical. After a lot of information and wonderful helpers at the clinic, I lost the skepticism and became serious about my health. I feel I have a new body instead of the worn out one that I had. I will continue taking care of the “new” me through chiropractic, Dr Chalfant and the staff. Thank you.
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Laura Kees speaks out:
I had problems with my right knee and hip. Medical doctors told me I needed to have an MRI, but I didn’t feel that it was needed to discover what was causing this problem. I decided to come to Dr. Chalfant who was able to take x-rays and show me what was causing this problem. I had subluxations in my spine that were affecting my knee and hip. With chiropractic adjustments I have been doing better than I have in years. Chiropractic is a great profession. Chiropractors focus on removing the interference to help the body heal. I would recommend everyone to make a chiropractic appointment even if people in your family don’t believe in chiropractors. Health is your choice to make for yourself. I tried it and I am a believer.
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Laura Teegardin speaks out:
When I first came in to see Dr. Chalfant, I was having upper and lower back pain along with numbness in my right thigh. Before coming to Auburn Chiropractic Clinic I tried physical therapy, which helped on a small scale but did not take care of the core problem. Now that I have been in chiropractic care I am able to get up in the morning with little or no pain. I have not had back pain or numbness in my leg for a couple of months. I will continue care so I will not get back in the same situation I was in before seeing Dr. Chalfant. My advice to new patients or anyone thinking about chiropractic care is to stick with it because it will help you in the end to live a healthier, longer life.
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Leroy Delong speaks out:
The main problem that I struggled with was that I had a backward curve in my neck. This caused me to have trouble sleeping and numbness in my arms. Thanks to Brandi Casselman, I decided to try chiropractic. Dr. Chalfant put me on a treatment plan and I was also to use a traction unit. This was to be used everyday, so that I would develop a correct curve in my neck. I was also given neck exercises to stretch and strengthen my neck. It took a few weeks to go away, but slowly I began to feel better. Not only do I feel better, but I know that I am at my optimum health potential. I also know that if I want to stay healthy then I must maintain my spine, which is exactly why I will continue chiropractic care.
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Linda Daniels speaks out:
When I first came in I felt like the tin man, stiff and rusty. My previous chiropractor had retired and I was unsure of whom to go to, so I allowed my condition to go for years. One day I was talking to my sister and aunt about my pain and stiffness. They suggested that I start care at Auburn Chiropractic Clinic. I came here and set up a treatment plan. Since I was getting my life force back I began to improve and get healthy. Apart from being healthy, I am able to walk straighter and the stiffness has left my neck allowing it to feel better. I regret waiting so long, and not starting earlier. I am glad that I realized I was worth it and could live a healthier life style. My plan is to continue care, and maintain my spine. Anyone starting chiropractic care, you are taking the right action because you are worth it too. Thank you Dr. Chalfant and staff!
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Linda Ransbottom speaks out:
When I first came to see Dr. Chalfant I often had severe headaches and back aches. My feet and legs were making me miserable. I was taking pills all the time, but nothing seemed to help. The best thing I have ever done was to come to Auburn Chiropractic Clinic. I now have very few headaches and my back does not hurt at all. I can play with my grandkids and actually do some things now! As long as there is life in my body and God by my side I will continue to go to Dr. Chalfant, because he turns the power on and makes me feel alive again! I would advise anyone to go to Auburn Chiropractic Clinic and allow Dr. Chalfant to turn your power back on so that you will feel alive again too!
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Lisa Kruse speaks out:
Before I began care with Dr. Chalfant, I had experienced headaches for the past 4 years. Within a month period, I started to have headaches everyday. I did four so six weeks of physical therapy, but continued to have headaches. At that point, I decided to see a chiropractor. What drew me to Dr. Chalfant was that he took x-rays to see exactly where the problem was. As I began my adjustments, my headaches decreased to 3 times a week, instead of daily. Further into my treatment with Dr. Chalfant, I began using a cervical traction unit everyday to help my neck form a proper curve. Within one week I saw dramatic results with a reduction in my headaches to only one a week. I was very faithful at first, but then I got busy and stopped using my traction unit and my headaches came back to the point where I was having 3 a week again. I knew that the traction unit was helping eliminate my headaches, so I decided to make time to use it. Now that I use my traction nit daily and continue to see Dr. Chalfant twice a month, I can go weeks without a headache and if I do get one, it is not as severe as before I received chiropractic care. I have made a commitment to myself to continue getting adjustments so my spine can continue to be in proper alignment. If I do not continue to receive chiropractic care, then this may cause my headaches to reoccur. By choosing to continue with wellness care, I am choosing to live up to my optimal health potential. My advice to anyone is to follow through with all phases of your chiropractic care and the schedule Dr. Chalfant has recommended for you. Getting one or two adjustments will not solve your problem. Just follow the doctor’s advice about all phases of care and that includes traction and stretching exercises. Health is your choice and choosing chiropractic is the best choice is you can make for yourself.
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Maureen Williams speaks out:
When I first came to Dr. Chalfant, I was suffering from neck pain and residual lower back pain due to an earlier problem with a herniated disk. The lower back pain had been treated before in Kansas City by a chiropractor and was better but I needed maintenance of my spinal health. Dr. Chalfant discovered the reason for my neck pain. After several months of treatment and using the traction unit, my neck and lower back pain are almost gone! Apart from being pain free I want to optimize my health potential. Now that I have completed my treatment plan I will continue with chiropractic care to maintain my health.
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Mindy Smith speaks out:
Within a week in Dr. Chalfant’s care I could see progress. I knew I was becoming healthy again. My mind, body and spirit were recuperating. I have been a patient of Dr. Chalfant’s for almost a year now. Before I decided to see him I was in excruciating low back pain. This was a reoccurring problem that I thought would go away like all the other times before. I figured that I would just have to live with it for the rest of my life. It was all I could do to just get through my day. I was physically and mentally exhausted. On numerous occasions I went to my family physician for my lower back problems. I was given injections of pain medication; other times I was prescribed painkillers and muscle relaxers. Taking them made me feel really good, until the DRUGS wore off and I was left with the same pain, not to mention the side effects. Another time I was rushed to the emergency room in extreme discomfort. After examining me and taking x-rays, the attending physician told me that I had scoliosis and early signs of arthritis. I panicked when he told me that. I thought, I am only thirty, what will I be like in thirty more years? I decided at that moment that I was going to see a chiropractor. I wasn’t going to accept the previous diagnosis. I knew there had to be a solution to my problem. Within a week in Dr. Chalfant’s care I could see progress. I knew I was becoming healthy again. My mind, body and spirit were recuperating. I regained mobility and strength that I forgot I had. He gave me the confidence to take control of my health. With continued chiropractic care my nervous system will remain healthy and allow my body to continue to heal itself. Dr. Chalfant has helped me to understand that corrective chiropractic care is the key for anyone that has severe pain in his or her spine. Without it you would just be repeating the cycle and remain unhealthy. Dr. Chalfant is an intelligent chiropractor as well as a genuinely caring person. He has encouraged me to take control of my health and has educated me in how to maintain it. I am very grateful for all he has done for me.
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Monica Ordway speaks out:
I was experiencing left leg and foot pain when I first came to Auburn Chiropractic Clinic. I dealt with the pain on a daily basis without doing anything to relieve it. Slowly, over time, the pain went from slight pain to steady pain. After going through my treatment with Dr. Chalfant, I no longer experience leg and foot pain and I feel great. I am going to continue chiropractic care, because I want to continue to feel this way and maintain my health. Don’t put off coming to see Dr. Chalfant. It is well worth if to be pain free and live a healthy life with chiropractic care.
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Nathan Diehl speaks out:
While I was in high school, I was active in both cross country and track, both of which put a tremendous strain on my body. I developed a slight, yet sharp pain in my left knee, which was most noticeable when I turned sharply to the left. The pain I was experiencing continued to escalate and continued through my collegiate running career. While in college, I had numerous visits with athletic trainers, physical therapists, and physician's assistants. I was undergoing weekly electrolysis to my knee in an attempt to ease the pain, to no avail. After just two years of running on the NCAA level, I was forced to retire from running, but my love for running never decreased. It was just over a year ago now that I had begun to run recreationally again, and when my knees again gave me pain, I decided, though a bit pessimistic, to visit Dr. Chalfant to see if he could offer me the hope that all the “medical professionals” could not. It took only one look at the x-rays he took and I knew I had a problem. My pelvis was obviously out of place, and as we talked about a resolution to my dilemma I was amazed by his ability to break down the difficulty of the nervous system into terms I could fully understand. After my first adjustment, I went out for a run and my body felt so free and fluid. I had forgotten what an awesome feeling it was to run smoothly. I felt like an efficient machine as I effortlessly enjoyed a run like I hadn't in nearly seven years. I acknowledge Dr. Chalfant and chiropractic for rejuvenating my body and returning my knees and pelvis to the way they are supposed to be.
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Penny Kryder speaks out:
When I first came in to see Dr. Chalfant it was because I have TemporoMandibular Joint disorder, or TMJ, which caused severe jaw pain and it hurt to eat and chew. I also could not open my mouth very far. Before giving chiropractic care a chance, I went to the dentist and tried a mouth guard. When I first used the mouth guard it helped with my jaw pain but after a few months the pain worsened. For TMJ, Dr. Chalfant used the activator on my jaw, which is a form of an adjustment, and I received Ultra Sound on my jaw and cheek area at each appointment. Currently I have no pain in my jaw. I can open my mouth wider and I can even chew gum again! If the spine is not maintained it will develop a problem, and problems develop silently. Therefore I will continue care for maintenance, and also I feel great! The advice I would give to any new patients would be to hang in there! In the end you will be at your maximum health potential and feel terrific.
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Phyllis Harig speaks out:
When I first came to Auburn Chiropractic Clinic, I couldn’t sit for over fifteen minutes even with a pillow. I couldn’t lay down at all. I thought that I would try taking a strong over the counter pain pill. It helped, but only for a few hours. Then I was back to having pain and discomfort when all that I was doing was lying down to go to bed. I never thought that I would ever go to a chiropractor, but it was better than the alternative, so I thought I would give it a try. After the first visit I could sit longer and I got a full night’s sleep. Now I can sit without a pillow and am comfortable. No longer do I have trouble lying down. To my surprise, chiropractic is painless, yet effective. Now that my spine has been corrected, I will maintain it by regular adjustments. I certainly do not want to go through any of that again. I am ready to enjoy life and simple activities, or just sitting in a chair! I know I would have ended up in surgery had I gone to my medical doctor. Then I would have been off work for several weeks, and I didn’t want any of that! Thank you.
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Robin Minnick speaks out:
When I first began chiropractic care, I was often off-balance, so I was clumsy and fell down a lot. This falling often caused sprained ankles and many bumps and bruises. I also had back pain and severe headaches. I first went to my family doctor and tried medicine, but nothing seemed to work. Since then, I have learned that medicine is harmful to my body and that there are natural remedies, like chiropractic care and vitamins, that help heal my body and keep me healthy. Because of my chiropractic care I have not fallen in a long time and am much less clumsy. Chiropractic has definitely helped me and I will continue my care by becoming a wellness patient. I strongly suggest that everyone seek chiropractic care as young as possible. It will save them from the pain and frustration of being unhealthy. I wish I had known about chiropractic care much sooner! Try it, you won't regret it!
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Sandy Schlosser speaks out:
In April 2004, the factory I work at held a Health Fair. I organized this fair and brought in many types of health field vendors. One in particular was from Auburn Chiropractic Clinic. Many of my co-workers seemed to be interested in what chiropractic does for their overall health. I was a bit skeptical of some of the information, but I decided to set up an appointment with Dr. Chalfant. As I went through each phase of care, I began to notice improvement in the areas where I was having discomfort. I know now that chiropractic care does improve ones overall health by removing nerve interference and allowing the body to heal itself. I am going to continue with wellness care, because it is important to me to continue to improve my health and maintain it.
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Scott Pugh speaks out:
When my wife first suggested that I should consider chiropractic care, I was very skeptical. But after the first few weeks of her seeing positive results from being adjusted, I was mainly curious to find out if I would feel any different by going. I normally had three to four headaches a week and was taking Excedrin™ Migraine pills to ease pain. I had also suffered from colds three times in the six-week period prior to my first visit. I am happy to say that since my very first adjustment the headaches and colds have gone away, along with the Excedrin™ Migraine pills! I now understand that through chiropractic care I can live a healthier life. I would encourage others to seek this type of care so that they too can live a healthier, Excedrin free life.
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Sharon Houser speaks out:
First, I give glory to Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. When I first started coming to Dr. Chalfant I was unable to do anything without my back hurting, and my hip causing one leg to be shorter than the other. Just the simple task of loading and unloading the dishwasher would set my back off. I was in so much pain. A friend of mine recommended I go see Dr. Chalfant. I had gone to chiropractors in the past with little or no help, so I was not too eager to put my back in the hands of another chiropractor, but Dr. Chalfant was different. He called me twice reassuring me that he could help. I came in and set up an appointment. He has been helping my body get back to the way it should have been all along, and has allowed me the chance to be at my maximum health potential. I began to see a difference in a short time, and I continued to see a difference in my entire body. I can now do things that I have not done in years, and things that I have never done before! Such as getting on a lawn mower and mowing my own lawn–for the first time ever! I will continue with chiropractic care because I know it works, and to those who may be skeptical, try it. It really works!
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Shirley Beatty speaks out:
Last spring, I walked into Dr. Chalfant’s office with lower back pain. It was difficult to sit down because getting up was extremely hard to do. Before coming to Dr. Chalfant I had already gone through 12 physical therapy sessions at the hospital, which was unsuccessful. With each passing week my lower back got worse. By the fall, of last year, I was able to do what I love; gardening and bowling! I have been consistent with my adjustments with Dr. Chalfant and as of today I feel 90% better. I know that I need to continue in maintaining my nervous system so I can continue to improve and be able to do what I love doing. There are several things that come first now, like walking on the treadmill, doing my stretching exercises and most of all getting my adjustments from Dr. Chalfant. I certainly do not want to turn the clock back to when it was too painful to get up and do my daily activities. My health is important to me and I will continue with wellness care by receiving regular chiropractic adjustments. Thank you Dr. Chalfant.
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Sue Smart speaks out:
I was having constant pain in my right shoulder and lower back when I first began care at Auburn Chiropractic Clinic. I tried taking Aspirin™ and Tylenol™ for the pain, but it only masked it for a short time. As I began my treatment plan with Dr. Chalfant, I noticed less pain in my lower back and my shoulder was improving. I continue to get regular adjustments so I will continue to improve and not experience any more pain like I used to have in my right shoulder and lower back. If you are just beginning chiropractic care, my advice to you is to stick with the treatment plan that Dr. Chalfant recommends. It may be slow at first, but you will feel better. I now walk with a lighter step because of chiropractic and you will too!
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Tamara Slagal speaks out:
In April of 1999, my best friend was getting married and we went shopping. For eight hours, I carried my purse over my shoulder. Coming home I had gotten a headache, and my neck was sore. Just go to bed and it will wear off is what I was thinking. The next morning, I couldn’t turn my head. My friends recommended Dr. Chalfant. Scared stiff in the waiting room, I was called in and x-rays were taken. Dr. Chalfant showed me the damage done to my neck. He said that it looked as though I had been hit in the head. I thought about it and then remembered that three years earlier a neighbor kid kicked a Nerf ball, and it hit me in the head. Who would have thought a soft ball like that could do so much? Then I did more damage by letting it go. I was seen twice a week for therapy and adjustments. Some days were okay, while others made me cry. For a while, I didn’t think he knew what he was talking about. “I want to see you in seven days,” he said. I felt fine. I didn’t need to come back, but by the sixth day, I understood why. I WAS HURTING. My lower back had hurt for seven years. My family doctor said that it was from childbirth, but it would feel better in time. It didn’t. My knee has always bothered me, and this time my doctor said that it was arthritis. Dr. Chalfant said that no one should have arthritis at thirty-one years old. Now, my knee and lower back are healed; my neck has never felt better. I wasn’t optimistic about seeing him, and I didn’t think he could do so much for me. I AM a believer now! It may be scary sitting in the waiting room, and it may hurt a little when he adjusts you, but you will walk out feeling better, knowing more and understanding how the body works to heal itself. Dr. Chalfant cares about his patients! He explains everything you need to know and even calls you at home, even if you are a rough patient like I was. You are in good hands!
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Wanda, Desarea & Kyle Erwin speaks out:
Both of my children have suffered from chronic sinus infections since they were very young. No matter what we have tried, sinus surgeries, allergy shots, etc., it has continued to be a problem. The final choice has always been antibiotics, often for long term doses to clear up the sinus infection. However, prolonged use of antibiotics has shown not to be effective due to a resistance to the drugs. At Christmas time one year, Kyle started showing signs of yet another sinus infection. I was ready to call the allergist and get an antibiotic. Having been on antibiotics so often, Kyle asked me to call Dr. Tyler instead. I was hesitant, but agreed. After an adjustment and an increase in vitamin supplements, Kyle was able to get through a sinus infection for the first time in 11 years without the help of medication.
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