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When I was twelve years old I was in a automobile accident and have had lower back pain ever since. Over the years, the pain would come & go, but as time passed the pain got worse & came more frequently until finally it just quit going away. When I first came to Dr. Outten's office I was in constant pain. I could not bend, stand, sit or lay down without intense pain & muscle spasms in my lower back. When it got so ad that I had to crawl on my hand & knees to clean the house, I decided i couldn't live with the pain anymore. After my first week of treatment I was able to work without intense pain & with out the need to take pain pills to get through the day. After thirteen weeks of treatment I am now able to play with my children, work in the yard, take walks with my husband, & enjoy life again.

Thanks Dr. Outten,

DW

My daughter and I first met Dr. Outten at the Kid's Day America event where he was performing spinal screening on the kid's that attended the event.

My daughter was 5 and we had never considered treating her with chiropractic care. We had always consulted her pediatrician with her health concerns. Before we me Dr. Outten, my daughter was plagued with sinus problems, allergies, and respiratory problems, which were treated with multiple trips to the ER and lots of medications.

We noticed that after about 3 months of care we were able to cut her medications in half. It was at the point that my daughter got her first and only flare-up. I consulted Dr. Outten and he said to just bring her in for a couple of extra adjustments that week. It was hard not to revert back to the medications, but we didn't, we just brought her for two adjustments that week and by the weekend she was back to a normal 5 year old.

It has now been 10 months and she is completely medication free and has only been sick that one time. The best part of having her under chiropractic has been seeing my little girl live her life to the fullest. When people ask me who is my daughters doctor is I tell them Dr. Outten.

Sincerely, CM

In February of 2002, I began suffering with migraine headaches. Over the next year, I endured x-rays, cat scans, MRI's, and several hospitalizations. Although the I received excellent medical care, no one was ever able to give me a clear diagnosis to the cause of my headaches. I tried dozens of medications--Beta Blockers, anti-seizure drugs, DHE, anti-depressants, NSAIDs, steroids, magnesium infusions--some with side effects worse than the headaches themselves. Although several of these would provide temporary relief, none provided lasting results.

I missed weeks of school and was constantly playing catch-up. In addition, I would have to miss many social events because I felt so bad. I never knew when a headache was going to strike and how bad it was going to be if it did. (My first headache had lasted 8 weeks!!!) Whenever we traveled, we carried an arsenal of medications just in case. I lived in fear of the words "My head hurts".

After another hospitalization in March of 2003 provided no relief, I decided to give chiropractic care a try. Several people had told us they received relief from their migraines with chiropractic care. We chose Dr. Outten on the recommendation of my friends. I was especially drawn to his pediatric training and experience.

I was beyond pleased with the results of my chiropractic care. First, Dr. Outten was able to pinpoint the cause of my headaches. After more than a year of getting no answers, it was a relief to have that answer. Then Dr. Outten began to work with me to correct the problem. He has let me know what to expect with the adjustments and developed a trust with me.

I am glad to say that I am mostly headache-free these days. But more importantly, I am also medication-free. When I began seeing Dr. Outten, I was taking four different prescription medications on a daily basis and another "as needed" for pain management. Today, I am off all the medications and haven't needed pain medication in weeks. I don't fear those headaches anymore because we know Dr. Outten is only a phone call away. I am back being a "normal" teenager (if there is such a thing) and am able to enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

Many thanks to Dr. Outten and his staff for making our chiropractic care such a success story! AG

I have had vertigo since 1961. The medical doctor prescribed the drug antivert. This medication mad me drowsy but did not help the dizziness. He told me " change positions slowly, Don't turn your head quickly. Be careful when you bend over you may fall." Upon my rising in the morning, I would have to sit on the side of the bed for several seconds or minutes waiting for everything to stop spinning before leaving the bed.

Last October, I had a bad catch in my back. I had seen Dr. Outten's advertisement on the internet so I made an appointment to see if he could help my back. He did get my back felling better. Much to my amazement, after the first adjustment to my back and neck my vertigo was gone.

I can turn my head ( fast or slow) to see where I am backing my car. Before Dr. Outten stared adjusting me I was in constant pain after a few hours at work. Now my shoulders are free of pain.

Having my spine in alignment has cleared my sinus headaches also.

I totally recommend chiropractic care.

DB