Case Studies

Kristy B. - Santee
I have suffered from tension in my neck and upper back for years. I tried massages, but they were only a temporary fix. Sometimes the stiffness and pain were so bad I couldn’t turn my head. Every day I took over the counter pain medicine to ease my symptoms. It helped a little until it wore off. I really needed some relief from discomfort.

A few different people suggested visiting a chiropractor, but frankly I thought chiropractors were essentially fakes. I continued trying to stretch my neck and shoulder muscles and began every day with four ibuprofen. At last my neck became so sore that I couldn’t turn my head while I was driving. I finally made an appointment with Dr. Tay.

I was really surprised. After taking X-rays and listening carefully to my history, Dr. Tay outlined a plan of treatment. After the first adjustment I felt much better, and after four adjustments my stiffness and pain were completely gone. Now I visit for regular alignments so I never have to face that level of pain and muscle tension again.

John D. - Mira Mesa
I went to the chiropractor as a last resort, but I wish I had made it a first resort! I had begun having intense headaches. They always began at the base of my skull and then would slowly radiate through my entire head. I tried all kinds of pain medication. I had an MRI which showed no signs of tumors of any kind.

At first I only got the headaches once or twice a month, but then they increased to once or twice a week. They were affecting my whole life. Sometimes I would have to skip activities because of the pain. My doctor prescribed muscle relaxants but I hated how sleepy they made me.
Finally, I made an appointment with the Scripps Chiropractic. I didn’t expect the headaches to go away. I just hoped chiropractic care would give me a little pain relief and a little stress relief.

After the first adjustment the headaches became much more bearable. The pain relief was wonderful! After the third visit I realized I hadn’t had a headache in almost three weeks.

Today I am virtually headache free. On the rare occasion when I do have one, it is much milder than they ever were before.

David C. - Sorrento Valley
About six years ago I slipped and fell down my front steps. Since then I had had bouts of sharp pain in my lower back. The doctor prescribed meds but I didn’t want to be on such powerful medication for any length of time. My job required long hours of sitting in front of a computer. I bought a back support for my office chair and tried standing more. I never knew when the pain would flare up, but when it did I could barely move. I went to the chiropractor to see if there was anything that could be done.

Besides adjusting my spine, Scripps developed a whole care plan to strengthen my muscles and prevent future injury. The relief from my discomfort was immediate and has been long lasting.

Nikki S. - UTC
I first went to a chiropractor for stress relief. My muscles were tight throughout my neck and back from repeatedly overworking in the yard. The doctor found that many of my muscles were in spasm. With regular visits and adjustments, I was able to feel my muscles loosen and relax. We discussed ways I could continue gardening without straining my back and neck. I thought I might have to give up my garden, but thanks to Scripps chiropractic care, I can continue doing what I love!

Anyone looking for relief from discomfort should definitely visit this place. You will be thrilled with the results!