May 2009

May 2009 - Sharon and Steve Ashurst

Sharon and Steve have been patients at Vitality Chiropractic since 2004. Sharon initially sought chiropractic care for a fall she had at work three years earlier, she says “I had been unable to walk and in a wheelchair for weeks.”  She had tried traditional medical care, which mainly consisted of prescription drugs and physical therapy, but she says “pills have limited usefulness for me and some have too many side effects to use and also have a life and work.” 

Steve had suffered from chronic back pain since the 1970’s.  He had “soft tissue damage from an auto accident and issues raising from reconstructive knee surgery in 1999.” Steve had gone to several Orthopedic and Osteopathic doctors before beginning care with Dr. Bonnie. 

Both Sharon and Steve have had great success with Chiropractic care.  “The fact that I’m still working and walking right now is in large measure due to Dr. Bonnie’s care and advice…I would say this care has extended by several years the time to knee surgery, and in addition, Dr. Bonnie helps prevent overuse injuries in my arms from my cane,” Sharon says.  Steve says, “my back pain is mostly gone and the issues with my knee are controlled for the most part.  My overall comfort has increased and I am more active for longer periods without knee pain.” 

When asked if they had additional comments Sharon said, “Just being here is balm for the spirit, and fun. It’s a good place and you always leave better than you came in.”  “Dr. Bonnie has really given both of us a great gift of health!” says Steve.