McDowell Mountain Chiropractic

I just wanted to thank you! I feel great! Before coming to see you I had went to see another chiropractor for six weeks without any relief. My problems were chronic lower back pain, problems getting out of bed in the morning, and holding my child. You have relieved my pain within two weeks. My mobility has returned. I have no problems in the morning, and I now can play with my little boy.

Thank You!
Bruce Hagen

When I came to see you some 4 to 5 months ago I was suffering with severe back pain, my lower back was such a mess that even the simplest exercise of walking caused severe pain in both my back and legs.

A doctor told me that I would need a “stint” as they suspected there was a blockage in an artery. This of course was not the case as you x-ray’s clearly showed.

I am pleased to tell you that the pain in my upper back and neck is all gone. I am pain free. I have been able to commence exercising.

Also, have I been able to stop my eating binges, which were more of a “comfort reward” for the pain then, a need to satisfy hunger. As a result, I have been able to shed over 30lbs in weight; my blood pressure has also dropped considerably, down to 110/65. I am now told that I can go off medication and because of this, I have never felt better.

I recommended to my Mother in Law that she seek treatment from you, as you know she had chronic back problems and could hardly walk. The results for her have been amazing and her mobility has increased dramatically.

I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful treatment I have received. Keep up the good work.

Kind Regards,
John Benson

The first time I came to see McDowell Mountain Chiropractic my major complaint was back pain and my legs. I was considering having a Doppler done on my legs for my circulation because they hurt so badly. I could not even sleep at night.

I had been in previous chiropractic care for my back from an injury as a teenager. Therefore, I was very familiar with the care. Being a nurse for 30 years I did not want to commit to a regular weekly care program.

Now being in care for the past five months I must tell you I no longer have leg pains at night. I can now do hiking, and camping.

I thank everyone in the office for giving me that little extra push to commit to giving myself that better quality of life that I now have!

Thank you,
Yvonne Thurston

My 7-year-old son has suffered from asthma almost all of his life. We even explored a pulmonary specialist and all they did was increase his daily inhaler. All it took was the allergy season or a cold to send him into all sorts of Complications. If he had croup or an upper respiratory infection we would be looking at 1 to 2 trips to the emergency room and to his pediatrician, which would then lead to asthma treatments every 3 hours, around the clock, for 2 to 3 weeks and he would be placed on Prelone (a steroid) for 5 days in addition to his daily medications (an inhaler and singular). Not to mention the X-rays that had to be done to check for fluid in his lungs.

After just 2 months of care, what a difference! He just recovered from croup and a bronchial infection without needing any treatments, steroids or trips to the emergency room. We are completely amazed.

Thank you so much!

The Stultz Family

I have a history of asthma and hay-fever since childhood. I also had respiratory complications during flu season. Tightness in my neck and shoulders are due to over using accessory respiratory muscles.

Treatments I tried first: nasal decongestants, bronchodialators and allergy remedies often over medicating myself to the point of not being able to function at my full capacity.

What Chiropractic has done for me: In medical school I found out about the cranial and spinal nerves and how they function to transport nerve impulses to the different areas of the body. If these areas do not get complete impulses or if these impulses are impaired completely then these areas are deprived from stimuli and health. Through adjustments and alignment of the cervical thoracic and lumbar vertebra these impulses can be thought of as a “kinked garden hose that can now flow freely.” Due to my adjustments I now use a bronchodialator a fraction of the time and no decongestants.

Joe Sever
Respiratory Therapist

I had been suffering allergies for months when my wife made the observation that last season when I was under chiropractic care; I didn’t seem as badly affected as I was this season. When I thought about it, I knew she was right and made an appointment at McDowell Mountain Chiropractic.

Within weeks, my breathing and overall stamina improved. I was less dependent on the inhaler. I was able to start running again and for the first time in several years, and I passed my National Guard physical fitness test with flying colors.

Bruce Newkirk

I have been receiving chiropractic adjustments since 1968 when I slipped a disk in my lower back. Before I was smart enough to go to a chiropractor I was taken to the hospital and was put into bed for two weeks using muscle relaxants, pain killers, etc. At the end of the two week period I was still in pain and not able to straighten up and walk. I called a chiropractic office for an appointment and luckily they told me to come right in. I could not walk going in but I certainly could walk coming out. That was all it took to convince me that chiropractic care works. Since that time I have received adjustments on a regular basis.Now my husband also goes to a chiropractor on a regular basis (this is a miracle in itself). He has worked as an operating engineer for 43 years. Anyone knows operating heavy equipment in all weather takes a toll on the body. About four years ago he had herniated a disk in his upper back and was told by the medical doctor that they wanted to operate to relieve pain. Only, the risks were a little on the unfair side. They said it might not do any good or he could be paralyzed. After a little convincing (by me) he decided to go to a chiropractor. At first the chiropractor had to adjust him by leaning him up against a wall because he could not lay down. The chiropractor worked on Tom three times a week for two or three weeks until he felt better. After a month or so he was feeling pretty good so he continued chiropractic care on a regular basis. He has had slipped disks, herniated disks, and heart problems and finds that chiropractic care works for all.

We moved to Arizona in June and we feel blessed that our daughter found Dr. Mancuso. We appreciate the fact that he is continuing our family chiropractic care.

Thank you Dr. Mancuso

Tom & Gail Arntz

Hi friends, animal lovers!

My name is Tracy; this is my 11 year-old daughter Taryn and our dog, Annabelle. Annabelle is an 8 ½ year-old German Shepherd mix who has been a member of our family since she was a baby.

A couple of years ago she injured her back when she was jumping up on the back fence to look over it. She is a protector and has a habit of running up and down across the yard barking at suspected “intruders!” One day she was too rambunctious and I heard her yelp loudly as she stood on her back legs looking over the fence. Since she had healed very slowly but has never healed past the point of having to pull herself up from lying down. She also started having urinary incontinence problems when she was at rest. I took her to two different vets for this problem but they said her bladder was fine and urine was clear. They put her on hormones but that did not solve it. I spent every day cleaning up after her accidents in the house. I didn’t want to leave her outside all the time. I felt that her spine was the problem and that it could be pinching on the nerves to her bladder. She also could no longer jump into the back of our car and I looked into ramps for her but they were so expensive. I often had to lift her into the car but she weighs 85 pounds so I had to get help with that. Some days I could just see her lying down all day and she seemed to be in pain but couldn’t tell me. Our exuberant young dog was “aging” so fast! First I researched her diet and found the best food I could. I started feeding her all natural “human grade” food that I ordered directly from the supplier. Going off store bought brands helped a lot with her coat and teeth… she did seem to feel better. But her back was still bothering her from her once vigorous life. Dr. Mancuso had been helping us with some alignment problems so I mentioned to him that I had a dog that I believed needed a spinal adjustment. He suggested I bring her in. After 3 treatments with the activator, Annabelle jumped into the back of our car, with no yelping.
After about 6 weeks I noticed a dramatic decrease in her urinary accidents. As of now, after 10 weeks, I have not noticed any urinary incontinence in Annabelle. She has been running and playing with our other dog, and she is back protecting the yard in full force! Her attitude is so much improved. The change in diet and spinal adjustments has made all the difference. Annabelle is in better shape today at age 8 going on 9 than she was at age 6!! Thank you Dr. Mancuso!!

Tracy Cole

Dear Dr. Mancuso,

Our family wants to thank you for all that you have done for us. We feel that our care by you and your staff is the best!

Jenny (our 13 year old daughter) had the spinal fusion surgery over the summer. Her breathing was altered due to the stress that was placed on her spine. She could not receive adjustments until her medical doctor gave her approval.

We entrusted you with our daughters’ health so much that we asked for the approval from her doctor at each visit. He finally gave us the okay.

On her first adjustment, her breathing returned to normal! And as I watched you adjust her, I saw the caring and gentle movements that you made. You care about her as if she was your own family!

My husband has also seen positive results with his neck. It was always creaking and cracking as he moved it from side to side. Now, he can move his neck without any strange sounds and his neck feels better as well!

As for me, you help me keep my allergies under control. I also get these headaches and shoulder aches whenever I am over stressed. I feel immediate relief after being adjusted by you!

Not only is our care great, your staff is friendly, helpful and fun to be around. Visiting your office is a privilege!

We know that we have a journey in keeping our spines healthy. We know the importance of making our visits to your office a part of our family routine. And we do spread the word of your “miracles” that you instill in people. Thank you for all you do!

The Jones Family wants you to know that you and your office are truly appreciated!

January 15, 2004

Dr. Mancuso and “Super Staff”:

What an awesome blessing you and your wonderful staff are to our family. You have improved our health, reduced our pain and increased our ability to enjoy life!!

You are so dedicted, so positive and you honestly care about your patients. You are, without question, the finest chiropractor and have the finest staff of chiropractic professionals we have ever been around.

Thanks you so much and may God Bless all of you.

The Heath Family.