On March 9, 2001, I began seeing Dr. Mattingly for lower back aches I was experiencing. Prior to coming to Dusty, I had been seeing an ear doctor for some trouble I was having with my ears. After seeing the ear doctor for several months he released me, but I was still experiencing ringing in my ears. Although I probably would not have initially thought of seeing a chiropractor about the ringing in my ears, it was an added bonus when the ringing disappeared after Dusty started my adjustments! Thanks for the good care, Dusty!

V.L.

I met Dr. Mattingly at the Women’s Lifestyles Show at the Peoria Civic Center in October 1999. I could only walk short distances. My back hurt constantly. I had been to an orthopedic physical therapist, but nothing seemed to help. On November 5, 1999 I began treatment with Dr. Mattingly. Initially I was treated three times per week, but eventually I was doing well enough to come only once a month for maintenance. Now I feel good overall and have no problem walking and my back is not hurting.

R.M.

I began chiropractic treatment in May of 2001 after my wife started receiving treatment at Mattingly Chiropractic, and I saw how well she was responding. I have had lower back pain and stiffness in my neck and hips. The problems began approximately 3 or 4 years ago and were probably the result of previous back traumas caused by strain and heavy lifting. I had never had the problems tended to before, and consequently the stiffness and soreness had gotten increasingly worse. My wife suggested that I try chiropractic adjustments to see if it would help give me some relief. After receiving regular adjustments and doing some exercises that Dr. Mattingly has recommended, the stiffness is dissipating and I am able to do simple chores without the severe pain and stiffness in my back that I had been experiencing. I also began taking some supplements recommended (i.e. glucosamine to help my joints; a digestive enzyme that has helped my stomach problems; and a multiple vitamin). Although I was aware of Chiropractic for many years I just never gave it a try. Now that I have experienced some improvement, I wish I would have started years ago, before my problems became so severe.

B.B.

I have been going to a Chiropractor on and off since 1962. I started going for back and leg pain. I have seen two Doctors out of state, one Doctor who moved, one who passed away and one that I did not care for. I could not walk, bend, stoop, or keep house when I came to see Dr. Mattingly on July 2, 1996. Since then I have seen a lot of improvement. Chiropractic will always be my first choice of treatment for my back and leg pain.

D.S.

I initiated chiropractic care in January of 1996 and by April my two problems had been corrected. While this may seem to be a long time in receiving chiropractic care, one must consider the problem too.

Problem number one was in my neck. I had numbness and tingling in my left shoulder that would sometimes extend to my left elbow. I had dealt with this problem for over a year until I realized that I had lost much range of motion in my neck. Problem number two was in my lower back. For three months I suffered the loss of range of motion and numbing pain down my left hip and thigh. Both of these health problems were affecting my life. I bowl, golf and work out at a health club. Each week I saw myself slowly becoming less flexible with additional loss of range of motion.

After twenty-eight visits and stretching exercises, my problem are now erased. I realized that it is in my best interest to see Dr. Mattingly once every month to six weeks. I feel that this form of preventative care is far better than waiting a year and a half and suffering pain and loss of motion and activity. I highly recommend the benefits of chiropractic care. The improved health benefits coupled with a higher quality of life speak for themselves. I am highly impressed with chiropractic health care and the flexibility I have gained.

J.M.

I had had problems with my back for many years. I had taken Tylenol for pain, but got no relief. During the past several years I have seen six or eight medical doctors with no results.

In March of 1994, my back gave way. I was taken to Dr. Mattingly for treatment. Dr. Mattingly performed several examination procedures to determine if he could help me. Dr. Mattingly adjusted my spine everyday for two to three weeks. He then cut my visits down to three times a week. Now I see Dr. Mattingly once a month to help maintain my health. I am feeling much better and am now able to do most of my work. I thank God and Dr. Mattingly for bringing me this far.

M.C.

For three years or more I have suffered from low back pain that steadily got worse. I also had neck and shoulder tightness as well as carpal tunnel syndrome in my right hand and arm. Working with these conditions was very hard. I am a hair stylist and am on my feet all day. I could not get a good nights sleep. It hurt bad even to roll over. People commented on how I walked and carried myself. Just a full day's work around the house was difficult. I had not seen any doctors before I came to see Dr. Mattingly. It took no more than three weeks to feel better. It was a definite improvement. I do not ever regret seeking Dr. Mattingly. It has made everyday living and activities normal again.

J.P.

For two and a half years I had been suffering from epileptic seizures, extreme fatigue, tremors, blurred vision, snowy or grainy peripheral vision, daily headaches and extreme migraines. The migraines would last anywhere from an hour to a week and were so bad that I would have to isolate myself in a dark room with no noise, often becoming nauseated from the pain. For over ten years I have suffered from neck and shoulder pain, back and hip pain; all were direct results from two car accidents. Since Thanksgiving of 1998 I had been “eating” Tylenol and Excedrin like candy for headache pain. In January 1999, extreme fatigue hit. I was so tired all the time, I could barely function. And by March of 1999, I experienced my first seizure.

I was missing massive amounts of time from work. My family doctor kept having blood work done; he had me spend a night in Proctor’s “Sleep Lab” to determine if I had a sleep disorder. That turned out negative. My doctor was baffled; he was really at a loss. I was then referred to a neurologist and was put through an EEG and a MRI. Less than two weeks before the results from the EEG came back as positive for seizures, I was fired from my job. The neurologist put me on seizure medication, anti-depressants, migraine medication, etc. He referred me to a seizure specialist. I was eventually able to get off the anti-depressants. I was put in the hospital for seven days for a “Video EEG”, and more blood work (while I was in the hospital and afterwards).

I had also been to other chiropractors periodically over the years, but none gave me more than minor relief until I was encouraged to come see Dr. Mattingly. I was aware of Dr. Mattingly’s practice through his cousin who is a friend from college. However, it was my mother who got me to try “one more chiropractor.” That’s how I began treatment on July 9, 2001. Within three weeks of adjustments from Dr. Mattingly, 85 to 90 percent of my headaches were gone. Most of my tremors were gone. My vision had completely cleared up: no more blurring and no more snowy/grainy peripheral vision. My neck, shoulders, back and hips were also better. The pain was at a minor, tolerable level.

I now look forward to a life without pain, headaches, impaired vision and tremors. Thank you, Dr. Mattingly! I wish I had come to you sooner!

C.S.

I came to see Dr. Mattingly on January 13, 1997. The reason I sought help from Dr. Mattingly is because of low back pain. I was in a lot of pain and I would cry and pray. I couldn’t sleep and I could barely walk, the pain was so bad. I had to give up a lot of the things that I enjoyed doing. I couldn’t go dancing, walk my dog, or do daily chores. I had to have assistance in walking to the hair dresser, grocery store, etc.

A couple of months after I first came, in my pain started to decrease. I am now almost pain free. I can dance, walk my dog and do my chores again. I benefited greatly from chiropractic care. Dr. Mattingly was wonderful and never gave up on helping me get rid of my pain.

E.F.

I began treatment with Dr. Mattingly in 2001 after suffering for a couple of weeks with low back pain. I've had problems for years with my back. It goes out for no particular reason and will be so severe that I can't get up from a sitting position, or get out of bed without a lot of pain. I couldn't straighten up to walk, and certainly could not work.

My sister had received a brochure in the mail from Dr. Mattingly's office and she gave it to me. In the short time that he has been treating me, I no longer have lower back pain, I can walk upright, and I am working with ease. I would definitely recommend chiropractic care to others who are in pain.

L.R.