Numbness/Muscle Weakness

SUCCESS!!

 

I came in to see Dr. Schnelle with radiating pain down my left arm and tingling into my left hand.  I also had suffered with tinnitus for 7 years.  In addition I had a 2 ½ year history of occasional spinning attacks/vertigo where my surroundings would seem as if they were moving while I was stationary. 

 

I had not seen any doctors for my arm pain but I had seen MD’s in the past for my dizziness and random attacks.  They did not diagnosis my condition and my treatment included a prescription for a drug, which was no help.  I was lead to believe that there was nothing that could be done.

 

I was treated very good by the staff at Choice Chiropractic and Wellness Center.  They are prompt and caring and that is what I enjoyed the most. 

 

My results here have been very good.  With hard work, persistence, and an integrated approach, Dr. Schnelle was able to diagnosis and treat the cause of my conditions.  I am at the point now where I haven’t had any spinning attacks in a long while.  After believing that there was nothing that could be done for me, I am very happy that in fact there was something that could be done!  Though I still suffer from some tinnitus, it has been reduced.  I no longer have arm pain or tingling in my hand.  I have better neck movement and my overall health has improved.

 

I would highly recommend Dr. Schnelle’s care.  In fact I have told many people about him and the results that I have attained with his treatment.

 

Kevin, C

March 2009

 

 

 

 

When I first came in to see Dr. Schnelle in July of 2008, I had a severe stabbing pain starting at my left buttock and shooting all the way down my left leg and into my foot.  This caused numbness in my calf, ankle, and foot.  I had also lost strength in my ankle, causing me to limp.  All of this was accompanied by lower back pain.  I couldn’t walk over 50 yards without having to stop to rest and stretch my back. 

 

            I have had lower back pain almost all my life.  I would get a manipulation and feel better for six months to a year, and then my back would go out again.  This last episode started in June of 2008.  I had been seeing an osteopath for 20+ years for manipulations, but when this latest episode flared up I didn’t feel he was doing what I needed to have done.  He had performed manipulation, acupuncture, and, finally, when the pain got too bad, he would give me medication.  Nothing seemed to be helping.  My wife, Laura, had been going to see Dr. Schnelle for treatment, and recommended that I come in to see him.

 

I have been treated with nothing but kindness and respect by the staff at Choice Chiropractic and Wellness Center.  Dr. Schnelle doesn’t rush his patients in and out of the office.  He is very prompt for my scheduled appointments, and often spends much more time and effort than another doctor would.  The thing I least enjoyed about my care is if you do something he told you not to do for your own good, he will strongly advise you about the consequences of your actions- like riding my motorcycle.

 

            I was suffering with a bulging disk and on a scale of one to ten; I was at a 10 for the pain.  Right now, I am at a 1.  Dr. Schnelle got to the root cause of my pain and treated me accordingly, possibly preventing surgery in the future.  He does not do any guess work, which I really appreciate.  It turned out that I have moderate to severe degeneration in my spine that was never diagnosed before.  He has tirelessly adjusted and advised me on stretching, exercises, and lifting.  He has recommended plywood in between my mattress and box spring.  He has also recommended an inversion table, which is something I feel is a great help.

 

I would recommend Dr. Schnelle to anyone who is in pain, and definitely before they would ever consider having surgery. 

 

Mitch B.

Febuary 2009

 

 

 

        I came in with numbness and weakness in my lower left arm, wrist and hand, primarily between my index finger and my thumb.  I woke up one morning with these symptoms and I decided to seek chiropractic care when I saw that the symptoms were not going away.  Three days I suffered with my hand having pretty much no strength before going to Dr. Schnelle.  In addition I have had lower back problems come and go over the years which I also brought to Dr. Schnelle’s attention.

I was treated very well by the staff.  I called Dr. Schnelle first thing on Monday morning after the symptoms occurred. I told him what I was feeling (or not feeling) and he could hear the concern and urgency in my voice.  He was so kind and was able to schedule me for an evaluation that day!

Initially the symptom relief was what I liked most about my care but later the thoroughness of the complete corrective care package, which I realized was more important.  Dr. Schnelle is great at explaining “what” he is doing and “why” he is doing it.  He not only cares about his patients chiropractic care but he also cares about their overall health.  Not to mention, my back, neck and arm all feel great now.

After only a few weeks the numbness in my hand went away and my strength came back.  The occasional lower back pain has pretty much been completely eliminated and I am seeing positive results in the natural curvature of my neck.

I would highly recommend Dr. Schnelle.  He takes his time with each patient to really understand their problems and symptoms so he can recommend the right care program.  He is an expert in his field and certainly goes above and beyond with his patients.

Rebecca D.
August 2008

 

          I first saw Dr. Schnelle in February 2009 for neck & back pain, and left hand numbness, which was later determined to be due to Degenerative Disc Disease and spinal misalignment.  I also had other symptoms, which included sinus issues, fatigue, shortened concentration span and insomnia.  I had been suffering for an indefinite amount of time, possibly as long as 6-7 years.

          I previously saw a neurologist for my symptoms, unfortunately with no results.  I also saw an acupuncturist, which did provide some minimal but temporary relief.

          I was always treated politely and professionally by the staff at Choice Chiropractic & Wellness Center. The best part about my care is the restoration of my spinal integrity to the best it can be.  There is nothing that I didn’t like about my care.  It has been a very positive experience all in all.

          My results with Dr. Schnelle have been excellent so far.  I have a lot less left hand numbness and pain for the first time in years.  All my symptoms have decreased since I began treatment.  My neck is aligning nicely and my corrective care is progressing well.

          If asked to recommend Dr. Schnelle I would say that he is very friendly, professional and results-orientated.  He really cares about his patients.

 

Thomas A.
May 2009