River Chiropractic & Wellness Reviews
What Our Rocky River Patients Say
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Feeling Great
After going through my chemotherapy treatment I’ve noticed a huge difference to my body. I felt completely restless, weak, stressed, not to mention losing my hair was a big deal to me. After I heard about this ZYTO program from my friend Britney who works there, I decided to give this ZYTO a try, I mean what could go wrong, right?
- Heather K.
Asthma and Chest Pain
When I came in for my first appointment with Dr. Laura, I was a mess. I had been having this horrible “mystery” chest pain for about 7 months prior and had been told continually by my primary care physician (who is no longer my doctor) that all the pain was a result of my asthma. After all, they had taken several EKGs and they were all normal.
- Liz M.
Lower Back Pain Since I Was a Child!
I have had lower back pain since I was a child. I could only sleep flat on my back or had terrible pain. When I was pregnant and had to sleep on my side, I slept no more than 20 minutes at a time for months and was exhausted before the baby came. I’d had pain my whole life and didn’t know anything could be done.
My pain was significantly reduced after only one visit and now, with only one visit a month, I’m pain-free and sleeping through the night.
- Debbie E.
Constant Leg Pain
In 1993, when I was 19 years old, it was determined that I had trichinosis in my brain due to the fact that I ate bad pork in Peru, South America, where I am from. Two brain surgeries later, I was scheduled for and had another surgery to fuse my cervical spine because I had scoliosis.
Three years ago my left arm felt weak and I was tired all the time. I went to my personal physician who had an x-ray done of my neck and immediately referred me to a spinal neurological surgeon. He informed me that my neck was collapsing on itself and that it would take a team of surgeons to do the mechanical restructuring of my cervical spine. This surgeon, although one of the best in his field, referred me to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and in March 2005, I underwent 11 hours of surgery.
One year ago my left leg started hurting constantly. I thought it was because of all the therapy I’d been through since the surgery at the clinic. I went to River Chiropractic & Wellness, where I met Dr. Laura Thornton. After testing and X-rays, she stated that I needed a series of treatments.
Shortly after starting treatments I spent four days with no pain. And since treatments began I’ve spent extended periods of time without pain which improved both my mood and my activity level. This is a major accomplishment since the surgeon’s who treated me for both surgery and pain management said that I will probably always live with some degree of pain.
Now, I spend more time playing with my young daughter, Emma, and doing going places or doing things with my husband, Mark. I recently was accepted for a banking position and will return to work within weeks. I hope to continue “maintenance” level chiropractic treatments and look forward to the continued feeling of well being I have felt since I began seeing Dr. Laura.
A postscript to this story is that I’ve been working for awhile now and feel better than ever. I have become more involved with the house and now scrape, paint and repair many things at home.
- Lizbeth P.
Severe Neck, Upper Back and Arm Pain
My story begins in November 2005 when I began experiencing severe neck, upper back and arm pain. On the pain scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the worst pain), the pain was a definite 10+! Over the past 22 months, the pain has reduced but never below a 3, and it would flare up to an 8 on a daily basis.
During this time, I went to numerous medical professionals – starting with my primary medical doctor, then to two different physical therapists, and finally to a spine specialist and a neurologist. Each doctor ordered or performed a variety of examinations and tests including x-rays of the neck, back and shoulders, EMG/NCS (electromyogram and nerve conduction study) and an MRI. Some of the ailments I was diagnosed with were: neck sprain, degenerative disc disease (cervical and lumbar), cervical stenosis, impinged cervical nerve, carpal tunnel syndrome and rotator cuff tendonitis. Treatments included
various types of NSAIDS, pain medications, muscle relaxers, weeks of physical therapy, traction and trigger point injections. Despite all of this, I was still in pain, still didn’t know why and was beginning to believe that I may have to live with chronic pain.
Since I had exhausted my options with the “mainstream” doctors, I was considering alternatives such as chiropractic, but my only exposure was through hearsay from co-workers and friends. Then I met Dr. Thornton and had a lengthy conversation about my situation. My husband encouraged me to make an appointment with Dr. Laura. After the 2nd adjustment, there was a significant reduction in pain. After the 4th adjustment – that’s less than 2 weeks time – the pain that I had been in for so long was almost completely gone.
I admit that I was skeptical about chiropractic before I came to River Chiropractic & Wellness and I was unsure that these results would last, but I continue to feel better each day! I now fall asleep easily and get truly restful sleep each night. As I improve, I look forward to renewing some of those activities that I gave up almost 2 years ago.
I cannot thank you enough, Dr. Laura! Until a person has lived with chronic pain, they can’t truly appreciate how good it is to be pain-free.
- Randi H.
Pinched Nerve Pain
I have been a patient of Dr. Laura Thornton since we both lived in Iowa and would highly recommend her. I was nervous about seeing a chiropractor for the first time in 2004 but Dr. Thornton put any worries I had to rest right away. She told me how she uses the Activator® protocol that is a less invasive form of chiropractic care.
My experience with her was so positive that I recommended both my teenage daughters for treatment, one for chronic migraines and the other after she chipped her tailbone. They both responded well to Dr. Thornton’s care. My older daughter with migraines went from clusters of 5 or 6 months to just a few in a year.
It was heartbreaking when I moved to Toledo, Ohio in March of ’05 and had to leave her care. But I was thrilled to learn that Dr. Thornton opened the practice in Rocky River and even though it is more than an hour drive, I have happily resumed my treatment with her.
- Leslie W.
Relief From Migraines
After the birth of my second child, I began having horrible migraines 2 and sometimes 3 times a week. I was given medication for the headaches, The medicine worked as long as I laid down for 20 minutes in silence. Well, anyone with kids (especially little ones) knows that this can be an impossible task.
I went home and told my husband the neighbor’s story and he said I should see his chiropractor. There was only one issue. I have a fear of people touching my neck and head. My headaches were so bad that I overcame my fear and set up a time to meet with Dr. Laura. She put all my fears to rest. Her technique and her plan to relieve me of my headaches have worked wonders. I am so grateful. Thank you so much, Dr. Laura! You really turned my life around. It’s nice to be back on track again.
- Christine P.
Back and Hip Problems
I am very satisfied with my experience of coming to Dr. Thornton’s office. They have treated me very well and professionally. I came in with back and hip problems that were getting worse but the doctors worked with me week after week and I began to feel much better. I still have bouts with my arthritis but they prescribed certain herbs to take which have helped with arthritis considerably. I feel very relaxed and comfortable when I come to see them and to me that is very important. Also, the prices are very reasonable. I can’t say enough![/toggle]
- Dennis G.
Suffered From Spinal Arthritis and Stenosis
I can’t begin to thank you enough for all the relief from back pain that you’ve provided me. I have suffered from spinal arthritis and stenosis of the spine for over 25 years. Periodically, it has been relieved by pain medicines and some massage during this time
Thank you so very much for helping me to live a better life without back pain. Also, I need to add that your beautiful, warm, and kind personality are a real asset to your services. I highly recommend that others who suffer pain come to you for help.
- Connie S.
Headaches and Neck Pain Several Times a Week!
I have been suffering from headaches for years and take various OTC medications several times a week. Occasionally, I take a prescription medicine, but the possible side effects scare me. These headaches, which start at the back of my head and neck, will at times be so bad that I have to leave work early or miss a day of work if I wake up with one. I have had whole days completely ruined because of these headaches and I just wanted some relief. Which led me to Dr. Laura. I have tried ‘traditional’ chiropractic twice before but never got the results I was hoping for. So to say I was skeptical of this gentle pulsating method is putting it mildly. It did seem to make sense to me though, that the Dr. is able to get right to the spots that hurt so much and adjust exactly in the area, rather than trying to get it to ‘crack’. Because it was different, I decided to give it try. It took a few visits, but I definitely feel a difference. If I would go for two days in a row without taking an OTC, that was a good week for me. Since I have been seeing Dr. Laura, I have gone a full fourteen days without any medication, this is nothing short of a minor miracle for me! While I am not completely headache free, yet, the amount of relief I have gotten so far is amazing and I can only think that it will continue to improve. It truly is, beginning to change my life.
- Carol S.
I Was a Little Apprehensive!
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Laura for several months now. I have to admit, when my husband first suggested seeing a chiropractor, I was a little apprehensive. I met with Dr. Laura and knew from the start, I was in good hands (literally). I first went to River Chiropractic & Wellness with a shoulder issue that I could not longer remedy with OTC medicines. So far, with the fantastic care of both doctors, I’ve gained almost all of the range of motion back in my shoulder. I also get spinal adjustments from Dr. Laura which have helped with my lower back pain. I’m very happy to say that I can work an 8 hour day on my feet, and not have any pain at the end of my day.
- Tina M.