Sometime last summer, the combination of airline seats and yard work got to me. Perhaps it was when we were building the patio cover, but suddenly the front of my left foot was numb and sometimes my right foot felt the same.
Immediately, I went to see my chiropractor, Dr. Leo Jungblut. After careful examination, he went to work. Not only did he conform his treatment schedule to my work schedule, he kept me working. While I was forbidden from doing any more yard work (what a pity), I could still travel and do the work needed here at DC.
It took several weeks, but the subluxations became fewer and fewer. And even though the symptoms hadn't changed much, my confidence was high. Eventually, even though some symptoms still remained, he gave me a bill of good health and said that the symptoms would disappear in a short time.
All this time with numb feet and aching legs was particularly frustrating. I'm not much on limitations of any kind. The worst part was that I could no longer exercise and was beginning to resemble Eddie Murphy's "Nutty Professor."
Then it happened: no more pain or numbness. I had learned to live with it for so long, that it was probably two weeks before I realized the pain wasn't there.
After another two weeks of living a fully-functioning, pain-free life, I realized that I had never called to thank Dr. J. The doctor who had brought healing into my body was among the last to know. It wasn't until I scheduled my next appointment that it occurred to me how often this must happen to doctors.
How many times have you introduced healing into a patient only to never hear from them, or only hear from them the next time they need you? With this in mind, I would like to publicly say, "Thank you, Dr. J."
I'd also like to send a thank you card to all DCs from myself and all of the other patients that have enjoyed so much benefit, but failed to show much appreciation:
| Dear Dr. (put your name here) : This is just a short note to tell you how much I appreciate you and the health you have brought me. You know how painful it was when I first came to see you. Now I can do everything I could ever do. Chiropractic is really an amazing form of health care. Without putting my body at risk, you eliminated the subluxations that caused my problems. Through this, you've taught me the quiet, simple, powerful truths of healing. My family is also grateful. Now I can play with the kids and spend time with my spouse. It's so wonderful to live a fully functioning, pain-free life. I wish everyone was seeing a chiropractor. I will make it my responsibility to tell others about you. And I promise to see you at least every month to keep my body at optimum health. I'm not getting any younger. Chiropractic is the only way I can stay active. Thank you again Dr. (your name). You will forever be my doctor of choice. Your devoted patient, Don |
Donald M. Petersen Jr. BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h)
Editor/Publisher Dynamic Chiropractic
Don@DCMedia.com
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