Chiropractors
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Dr. Robert Graykowski, Chiropractic USA, Carmichael,
CA
The first thing I noticed upon walking into my chiropractor's
office was the sign over the door "Expect a Miracle Today." Well, I
had been everywhere else with no help so I needed a miracle
in my life. I had been to doctors and specialists with intense burning
back pain that wrapped around my hips and went down the front of my
legs. Our family doctor said that I was getting older and that I had
to accept some discomfort with age, and possibly quit my teaching career.
I
had already given up my special time of going to aerobics class with
my daughter. The pain grew so severe that I could not sit
for any length of time, especially in a car. Walking was very excruciating,
and I thought my only hope was to retire from teaching. Again, a doctor
said, "Many
of us have to retire early." I was just not ready to accept this verdict
at the age of 50. Then the headaches began and seldom left.
In talking to a friend who teaches at our school, I found
she went to Dr. Bob Graykowski and had miraculous relief from migraines
with chiropractic care. The first night I sat in on one of his educational
wellness classes, I could not believe all the smiling, optimistic patients
were saying that they were getting better every day. I could only feel
anger at the constant pain that was robbing me of my active lifestyle.
Dr.
Bob found from his exam that I had 4 subluxations (misalignments) and
a curvature of the spine. This was creating some degeneration that had
put pressure on the sciatic nerve to the legs. He saw me three times
a week for a few months until one day I realized when I woke up that
I'd had my miracle. "I was pain free." I was able to return to my normal
activities and teaching all day with a smile. I have continued
to see Dr. Graykowski every week and with good adjustments
have been able to maintain good health and a positive attitude that have
supported me in my teaching and in helping me care for my grandchildren.
Over
the years with Dr. Bob, I have received more than my share
of chiropractic miracles. I have recovered from a fall, vertigo,
and a car accident. But the biggest miracle of all came to
our grandson, Matthew. Matthew was born six years ago. It was a very
difficult birth; the cord was wrapped around his neck. The doctor had
to use a suction device to deliver him quickly. Matthew was a very quiet
baby. As he grew, he seemed very much alone. He didn't want to make eye
contact or cuddle. At pre-school, he preferred parallel play to interacting
with other children, and he didn't talk at all. His pediatrician was
concerned and suggested taking him to a neurologist with a diagnosis
of being autistic.
I attended the wellness classes regularly and it hit
me one night that Matthew had never had his spine checked.
Dr. Bob was showing how the birth process can cause severe stress on
the upper spinal cord and checking babies after birth was critical. I
then decided to try chiropractic care, and took him to Dr. Graykowski.
He immediately found from exam and x-ray there had been some upper vertebrae
out of alignment. After just a few adjustments, it was as if someone
had turned the lights on in Matthew's eyes. He began to talk and come
alive to those around him. He became interactive: hugging and kissing
became the norm.
Now he is in kindergarten, happily learning to read,
and making friends. A few nights ago, I tucked him into bed with a new
toy called a Prayer Bear. When he pressed its tummy, the bear recited, "Now I lay me down
to sleep, I pray the lord my soul to keep. Angels watch me through the
night and wake me with the morning light." Matthew said, "That bear is
talking to God." As I lay there with him waiting for him to fall asleep,
I noticed he had his hands over his eyes. I asked him what he was doing.
He said, "I'm peeking at those angels watching over me."