March 2016
Hi Everybody Dr. Norris Here,
During the last 30+ years of my career treating patients I've had the privilege of seeing thousands of people and helping them with painful conditions. I love all my patients, but there are several which in particular come to mind. Here are some of the most memorable.
"I'm ready."
Early in my career as an Athletic Trainer I was working at Santa Ana College. One of our best players broke his leg in football practice. He was sent to our team doctor who put a cast on the player’s leg. The next day the player shows up for practice without the cast and says "I'm ready to go." I asked, "Where is the cast?" The linebacker proceeded to tell me he soaked it in the bathtub and cut it off with a knife. Needless to say he didn't play that week.
"It's All In Her Head."
A woman brought her teenage daughter to me who had been suffering from headaches for several months. The mother was frustrated because she had taken her daughter to her primary physician, a neurologist and a pain specialist. X-rays, CT scans and multiple medications had not helped the girl. Finally they told the mom there is nothing wrong. In other words: "It's all in her head." After I evaluated the girl for several minutes it was clear she had vertebral misalignments in her neck. I told the mom that this was likely the cause of her headaches. The mom was skeptical but gave permission to try several adjustments. After the first treatment there was some relief. After the second treatment, about 75% improvement. By the third treatment the young girl was pain free.
In other words: "It's was all in her neck."
"I'm Scheduled For Surgery."
I saw a fellow one day for chronic low back pain. He had degenerative disc disease which was irritating a nerve causing constant pain into his leg. He told me I was his last chance before having spine surgery. I advised him to be patient and stay compliant with my recommendations. After five treatments, home exercises and lifestyle changes the guy was significantly better. He cancelled the surgery and has been seeing me on and off for years.
While medical care and medications can be beneficial and life saving, they often have serious side effects and can't cure every patient. My suggestion is TRY A NATURAL SOLUTION FIRST.
Chiropractic care, massage therapy and supplements are inexpensive and safe. If you or someone you care about is suffering I may be able to help.
"Because you don't have time for pain."
Sincerely,
Dr. Michael Norris
Sincerely,
Dr. Michael Norris
HEALTH TIP: Chiropractic For Headaches
"Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is an effective treatment for tension headaches. Patients who received SMT experienced a sustained therapeutic benefit in contrast to the patients that received medication." Journal of Manipulative Physiological Therapeutics, 1995
QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
“Appearance of disease is as swift as an arrow; its disappearance is slow, like a turtle.”
~ Chinese Proverb
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The information is provided for educational purposes only. Response to care and nutritional benefits may vary from one person to another.
