Chiropractors
/ spinal specialists usa
Dr. Joe Henry Rodriguez, Austin, TX
My Chiropractic Story
It was October 2004. I had just gotten
engaged and was attending the Bridal Extravaganza with my fiancé to
get vendor contacts and shop for our upcoming wedding. I noticed
a booth at the extravaganza that had a special scale to check posture.
I elbowed Daniel and told him he should go check it out. I was really
annoyed at his constant slouching and his complaints about lower back
pain, and said maybe he needed professional help. That was how we met
Dr. Rodriguez. I went with Daniel to get his initial exam and was asked
if I would be interested in an exam as well. Initially I didn't
know what else it would be good for. I decided to go ahead and get an
exam anyway just to find out more information about what Daniel was
getting into. It was after that initial visit that I realized how important
a healthy spine is in order to have a healthy life.
Ever since
I can remember, I have been afflicted by scalp psoriasis. I
am fortunate in that it's not visible because it's covered by a healthy
head of hair, but that does not mean I am free from anxiety. My scalp
would often itch so bad it would keep me up at night. I couldn't wear
dark colored clothing for fear the flakes would show up. I tried to
play down my physical and emotional distress and remind myself that
it was not all that bad, but I would still feel intense discomfort and
embarrassment. After about a year of care my psoriasis has improved
immeasurably. I got that short stylish hair cut I have always dreamed
of getting, and I can finally wear the black shirts and sweaters that
I have avoided wearing for so long. I've been told that I look good
in black.
It's a great feeling to know that there is something I can
do about my condition that does not require dangerous topical
steroids, or painful injections. I can no longer predict the weather
by the awful pain in my joints that I would feel whenever the
barometric pressure was calling for rain. I am happier, healthier, and
am doing everything I can to maintain the great benefits of Chiropractic
Care. I genuinely look forward to my adjustments and love to read the
latest health advice in the informational bulletins That Dr. Rodriguez
provides while I wait for my turn to get checked.
One more added benefit,
Daniel and I have run in two 5K runs since we have been under the care
Dr. Rodriguez. It's an awesome feeling to have a better fitness level
now than either of us did when we were in high school. I think it's
because out postures have improved so much.
Anne & Daniel