Patient Stories, Page 9

For over a month I had pain from my lower back travelling down my right thigh to my leg, and numbness in my right calf and bottom of my foot. It was hard to sit all day at work and my leg felt weak while I was walking.

I took over the counter pain medicine but it didn’t really work. I went to one chiropractor who gave me a couple of exercises that were very painful and I would actually dread my next visit. Then a friend recommended that I come see Dr. Mha Atma. I was doubtful by then that chiropractic would help me, but when I came the office was very pleasant and peaceful and the doctor was calm and professional.

Dr. Mha Atma gave me some new exercises and recommended that I come for treatment 3 times per week at first. My leg pain slowly improved—after a month or two it was much better. I gradually came less often and now come every two weeks.

I now recommend chiropractic care to others—my sisters came to see Dr. Mha Atma and chiropractic has been good for them although they have not been as consistent with treatment. I now know that chiropractic really does work, although it takes time and you have to be consistent with it.

This office has been great and very professional. I am not the kind of person to stick to any kind of treatment for long, but I still keep coming back so it must be working!

I was suffering from extreme lower back pain. I was not able to stand up straight, sit, walk or lay down without extreme pain. I had neck pain as well. It all started after a car accident and had been going on for seven months. The problem was completely debilitating, affecting all aspects of life.

I had been seeing a chiropractor during those seven months as well as a massage therapist and a physical therapist. I had made some progress but now my back had become really bad. I had been taking prescription pain killers as needed as well as very strong muscle relaxers. I don’t like taking any of these medications.

A friend shared her experience with Dr. Mha Atma, boasting about what an amazing chiropractor he was and how much he had helped her and quickly. She advised that I schedule an appointment when I called her in excruciating pain. I had no doubt that chiropractic would help as it has in the past. I was getting what I thought were progressive results with the prior chiropractor.

I had nowhere near the results and quite quickly as I have had with Dr. Mha Atma. I have progressed more in 3 months with Dr. Mha Atma than with all three doctors in the 7 months. Dr. Mha Atma is no doubt an amazing, knowledgeable professional. He exceeds all expectations. I am so thankful that I found him. I am now able to take full strides while walking and can even get into the gym. I can now carry out most household duties (carefully, of course).

Dr. Mha Atma recommends that I keep up with my stretching and maintain as healthy a lifestyle as possible. Once I am feeling like I am back to normal, I will still continue routine checkup appointments to keep everything in line.

My father-in-law is also a patient for lower back pain. Dr. Mha Atma is helping him to regain his back health. I have told dozens of people about Khalsa Chiropractic and I would recommend Dr. Mha Atma to anyone! And the office is cozy, and the staff are all extremely helpful and compassionate.

I had extreme lower back pain. I could not bend down and touch my toes. I was not able to sleep well. The pain radiated down my right leg. I had the problem since I was 21—at least seven years. On a scale of 1 to 10 it was a 10 the whole time.

I had been briefly to two different chiropractors before over the years but with no success. I was not taking medications and I decided to try coming to Khalsa Chiropractic because I knew it would be much more safe than going to the hospital.

My experience here has been great and extremely helpful. Dr. Mha Atma taught me exercises to strengthen my lower back and gave me a series of chiropractic adjustments—3 times a week at first and gradually less often. Now I am coming every other week and I feel great—I can move my back without pain. My overall pain level is down to 1 or 2 out of 10.

I have recommended chiropractic care to a half dozen people or more because it works and it’s so much better than hospitals or medical doctors for back problems. Dr. Mha Atma actually cares about his patients—more than other doctors I have seen.

For about four months I had severe pain and numbness and pins and needles down my left leg to my toes. I was able to work but not much else. My work requires me to walk from place to place in several very large buildings. It was difficult.

I was given anti-inflammatory drugs and a steroid pack and physical therapy stretches. Nothing helped.

A relative recommended I try coming to Khalsa Chiropractic. I had never been to a chiropractor before. I was open to the possibility that it might help.

I was impressed by the office: well-organized, with a good program of introduction and education about chiropractic treatment and the rationale for it. Dr. Mha Atma recommended a sensible series of gentle chiropractic adjustments and to continue as much activity as possible without pain. It took some patience but over the next several weeks and months my symptoms gradually and then greatly improved.

I would recommend chiropractic care because it makes sense and allows the body to heal itself as much as possible. I’ve talked about it to everyone who I thought might be interested. I now feel very positive about chiropractic. And the office staff here has been great. Thanks!!

I suffered whiplash twice from being rear-ended twice in two months. After the first accident I was very uncomfortable with a lot of stiffness and soreness in my neck and shoulders. A co-worker highly recommended that I see Dr. Mha Atma right after my first accident and I am so grateful I followed his advice!

My mom had seen a chiropractor before and so had my husband, so I thought it would help. I was pleasantly surprised by the extra care, friendliness and knowledge of Dr. Mha Atma and his staff. Dr. Mha Atma recommended a schedule of adjustments as well as stretches to do at home. He also suggested a special neck pillow from the office which I continue to use every night.

I had two weeks of feeling really uncomfortable and then began to experience great relief. Each time I came in I felt better and better. I needed several months of care because less than two months after starting treatment I was rear-ended again! But I quickly improved again with continued chiropractic adjustments.

I have had fantastic results! After being rear-ended twice, I no longer have shoulder or neck pain or stiffness. I am continuing to come in once a month on my own because I am so happy with the results. I definitely recommend chiropractic to others—if the issue can be resolved rather than having a temporary fix, the small amount of time it takes to come to the chiropractor is well worth it! My current feeling about chiropractic: love it and trust it, especially Dr. Mha Atma.

My husband and I are expecting a baby in January 2014. It’s great that Dr. Mha Atma has the knowledge and skill for prenatal chiropractic care as well. So far it has made me to continue to feel comfortable and healthy at this very important time.

My wife and son and I were in a car accident. I had back pain and hip pain and neck pain. It hurt most of the time. I had to be on my feet 16 hours a day which made it worse. It didn’t feel comfortable even just standing upright.

My friend recommended I come to Khalsa Chiropractic. I had been to a chiropractor before but I did not know Dr. Mha Atma and I was a skeptic.

I was impressed with the way the doctor presented himself and with his knowledge about natural health care and natural remedies. He recommended exercises and stretching and chiropractic adjustments two to three times a week. Dr. Mha Atma was so amazing—I have had tremendous results. He also helped my wife and my son. I have had much more energy, much less pain, been more upbeat. I got my life back in its right pulse.

I have told my family and co-workers about the benefits of chiropractic. It helps in so many ways! I will always be a believer in chiropractic care. I recommend to others: Do what Dr. Mha Atma recommends. His years of experience really show and you will see results faster. Avoid medications—nature has created remedies for us for centuries.

I was in a bad car accident. I had a lot of pain in my upper and lower back, chest, hips and neck. I was in a lot of pain—so much that I could not do my regular daily tasks or work. I went to the doctor and they told me to take pain killers and rest. That was not helping at all. My attorney recommended that I come to Khalsa Chiropractic. I had never been to a chiropractor before. I was doubtful.

The office was interesting and different. Dr. Mha Atma told me to live my life regularly as much as possible but recommended back exercises and stretches along with frequent treatments. I began to feel much better. My aches and pains improved after every visit and slowly went away. I also brought my daughter because her back was aching and she felt much better with only one visit.

I would recommend chiropractic treatment because it does work! It is a much better alternative than taking pills. I enjoy it. It is very relaxing and pain free.

Thank you for helping with my pain. I was skeptical but not anymore. I feel much better now. Thank you!

I’ve had problems due to severe spondylosis causing neck pain and headaches for 25 years off and on and lower back pain for 15 years. I have had dozens of lumbar steroid injections over the years. I traveled, living many places in the U.S. and always sought out chiropractors until 10 years ago. Then I could not afford to continue.

My friend Bill told me to come see Dr. Mha Atma because Bill had found him very helpful. I did think it would help, although there are many different chiropractic techniques and some seem more helpful than others. I found the office to be very warm, a caring staff, lots of good information, tea and apples.

Dr. Mha Atma recommended a series of treatments to relieve lower back pain and spasms and heal my neck and back. I came twice a week for four weeks, once a week for six weeks and phased into maintenance care. I’ve been a patient here for a year now. I have continued because the treatment gave me great relief of headaches and lower back pain—the longest lasting relief I have had in 20 years.

Chiropractic is a non-surgical procedure that can actually heal chronic conditions. You have to give it time for good, healthy lasting results. I really believe in it as a health alternative to western medicine. My health has approved immensely thanks to the Khalsa Chiropractic “touch of healing.”

I was first introduced to Khalsa Chiropractic 17 years ago. I love Dr. Mha Atma and his office and his family—they are professional, understanding, kind and caring. I have continued chiropractic care because it works to heal (sciatica in my case) and to prevent future issues. It’s an integral part of my health care plan!

As a result of chiropractic care, I have no more sciatic pain or numbness. I have more energy and I feel great! My husband and now our son are both patients. My son is a nationally ranked archer and he benefits greatly from chiropractic care. I have told hundreds of people about chiropractic. I recommend it because it is non-invasive and doesn’t require drugs. It is effective and promotes overall health.

My advice to someone who has just started chiropractic care: Great move! Stick with it and look for other ways to make healthy choices and changes in your life. I love chiropractic care! Dr. Mha Atma is amazing and anyone who comes under his care can expect to feel his positive healing touch!

I had intermittent back pain that I had ignored for many years. However one day I could not get out of bed. I had self-diagnosed my pain as sciatica, and when I went to the doctors they prescribed ibuprofen and muscle relaxants. Neither drug provided much relief. I also tried acupuncture which didn’t give relief either.

I first came to Khalsa Chiropractic because I was ready to try anything! I just didn’t know much about how chiropractic worked. Dr. Mha Atma explained chiropractic and my issues very simply, and I liked that. He answered all of my questions. His office is very cozy, like a living room and I especially liked the variety of music.

He advised that I come twice a week initially. The results were excellent. Over a period of several months I progressed from twice weekly visits to once a month. Once I felt better however I stopped coming. Then I returned after several years when my condition worsened and medical doctors were recommending injections and surgery. I now continue to come once per month and am doing very well.

I have continued with chiropractic care because it really works! I am an active person and chiropractic keeps me moving and pain free. I recommend chiropractic all the time, especially to those in their 60’s like me. I tell people it works and it doesn’t require taking any drugs. And I recommend they stick with it and not stop the care when their immediate pain or symptoms disappear.

The staff here at Khalsa Chiropractic is warm, friendly and patient. Hope is so flexible in helping me make scheduling adjustments. I really appreciate the reminder calls and especially value my free birthday adjustment. I now feel that chiropractic is a necessary component of taking good care of my body!

I hurt my lower back three years ago in an exercise class. The next year I saw a chiropractor for a while and it improved. After a while the pain came back—I had constant nagging pain in my back like a toothache. The pain was radiating into my left thigh. I was taking all kinds of medications and pain killers but it wasn’t helping the problem.

A good friend saw me walking and could tell I was in pain. He told me about his doctor–Dr. Mha Atma—so I decided to come see him. I was confident that it would help.

The staff at Khalsa Chiropractic and the doctor were all good people, very nice to talk to, and I felt they were really here to help me. Dr. Mha Atma suggested I come for treatment twice a week at first, and within a few weeks I felt much better. Now after two months I am able to walk with little or no pain.

I have told all of my friends who have any pain in their body to try chiropractic. I recommend it and feel very good about it and I hope I can keep coming to stay healthy.

I had problems with lower back pain which resulted in frequent visits to the emergency room. All they did for me was to give me pain medication. I knew the emergency room doctors could not help me, so I decided to try chiropractic. My wife did some research and found Khalsa Chiropractic.

I had never been to a chiropractor before. I was not certain it would help my back condition. But it did!

I first came to the office to meet and greet. I was greeted well and was shown a video explaining chiropractic treatment. Dr. Mha Atma suggested I come in every two weeks, so I started treatment. I still come about once every month and I’ve been coming for 12 years.

Chiropractic has been a blessing to me because my pain (from my very 1st visit) has been healing and chiropractic has given my life good health. I stand tall and straight without any more back pain and I can go about my normal life.

When I come across anyone with back pain I tell them about chiropractic care. If chiropractic treatment has helped me, then I believe it will help others. I tell people who start chiropractic care to have faith and continue the treatment—don’t give up.

Chiropractic treatment allows me to do my work and earn a living. And the staff here feels like family because they really care about me.