Testimonial: Karen Boyd
Chiropractic Care

Karen Boyd
DeLand, Florida

Dear Dr. Gordon,

I am just writing a quick note to thank you and share my positive experience under your care.  I recently moved to the DeLand area and was referred to you by a neighbor.

A few years back I had jumped in my pool and landed flat-footed, jamming my lower back.  After taking muscle relaxers, the pain from the injury subsided and I forgot it even happened.  Recently my daughter started kindergarten. I went to her cafeteria and immediately when I got up, I felt a stiffening. Need I mention that I am only 42 years old?  My daughter had a doctors appointment for a sports physical at a walk-in medical clinic, so I thought I would just see a doctor there … no big deal.  The doctor prescribed muscle relaxers and pain medications and said it should subside in a few days.  It only got worse, so I went back and had a lower back x-ray, lying down, which revealed nothing.  I mentioned to the MD about going to the chiropractor and she very much discouraged me from going.  Meanwhile, the pain got more intense and against my better judgment, I took more medication for relief.

After literally dragging myself out of bed and onto the floor, I told my husband that I was going to the chiropractor.  During this time I realized that it had been about four days since I had a bowel movement.

I got to Dr. Gordon’s office and he took a weight-bearing standing x-ray of my lower back, which showed signs of a bulging disc in the area of my most intense pain.  After my first chiropractic adjustment, my bowel movements became regular again, and I had instant pain relief!!  I followed up with several visits, and I currently return on a monthly basis.  I continue to do my back stretching and weight training exercises that Dr. Gordon prescribed for me, as well as following an improved dietary plan for a healthier lifestyle.

Thank you so much Dr. Gordon for doing what you do, and believing in the healing power of chiropractic care.
Sincerely,

Karen Boyd