First Step Chiropractic

Trinidad D. 

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12 years ago

I have been asthmatic for most of my life. My latest allergist had me on 6 meds for my allergies - trees, pollen, grasses, mold, pets, etc, you name it. This summer was my best year ever! In June I started seeing Dr. Schalow and have cut out over half of my allergy meds. I'm down to only 1 tablet and 2 inhalers. I feel great and breathe much freer now. I also have so much more energy and strength. My allergist is jealous but glad to see that I haven't changed in my test scores in over a year -despite taking less meds. If thi... read more

Jennie D. 

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12 years ago

I had been going to a traditional chiropractor for 4 years when I moved to Rockford, IL. It had been alomst a year since my last adjustment and I was having a spasm in my neck and shoulder. I made an appointment with Dr. Schalow and hoped for the best. Since traditional chiropractic help hadn't seemed to lessen my issue, I figured I'd give the new way a shot. It's only been a few weeks but I can tell things are truely lining up and I have had less issues with muscle soreness and spasms. I look forward to seeing what the futu... read more

Harriet P. 

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12 years ago

I had chronic neck and shoulder pain, sinus congestion, lower back pain, and knee pain. I figured it was something I would have to live with. Then I found 1st Step Chiropractic and Dr. Schalow. Now I am well on my way to recovery, with significant reduction in severity and frequency of pain with the neck and lower back. No shoulder and knee pain any more, all related to former sports injuries. 

Kathleen G. 

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12 years ago

I was weak after a heart attack and insertion of 2 stents. Unteady placement of feet when walking, especially outside on the ground. Now, after NUCCA care, I am much better. I feel stronger and am steady on my feet. I feel optimistic about future progress. 

Maddison D. 

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12 years ago

When I first came to 1st Step Chiropractic, I could not move my neck. I had aches and pains, had had various surgeries and was diagnosed with chronic sinus problems. On steroids, too much ibuprofen and looking for answers, a friend referred me to Dr. Schalow. Today, I am at least 80% better and am healing more every day. I have been able to stop taking all medications and my future looks like it will become pain-free and brilliant. 

Sophie C. 

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12 years ago

I was at my wits end with the constant nagging pain in my neck, shoulders and lower back. Depressed and feeling like is this it? Is this what it feels like to get older? Everything hurt, I was cranky all the time and just wanted to sleep the pain away. But then I found Dr. Schalow and the NUCCA procedure. Now I have more energy. At the end of a work day, I am not exhausted and just wanting to go home and go to bed. I have energy now to clean my house and fix dinner and do homework. I feel like I am contributing rather than b... read more

Michael B. 

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12 years ago

I had been seeing a standard chiro for some time to correct my neck and back and pain on the entire right side of my body. That therapy would pop me into place but come out again by the next week. Since I began upper cervical treatment, I have been holding my adjustment. Today I still feel remnants of the old pains but am holding the adjustment and nerves seem to be slowly mending. The aches and pains on the right side seem less and I am noticing more balanced strength on right and left sides of my body. 

Johanna H. 

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13 years ago

I am almost 79 years old. When I was 10 days old, my parents were told I would not walk after age 30. I had my 1st hip replacement at age 39. I have been walking with some combination of 1 or 2 canes or crutches for 40 years, so you can see I am a rather unique case. I have had a total of 12 leg surgeries, including 3 left hip replacements (the 1st lasted 25 years) 2 right knee replacements, and 1 left knee replacement. My most recent surgery was to repair a break in the left thigh where the bone was paper thin. The surgeons... read more

Steven W. 

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13 years ago

I had fractured my knee in October of 2011. It healed properly with one slight problem - Muscles in the interior were tight and unable to bend completely. Because of crutches, I believe it affected my spine. One day I bent over partially and I felt a warm sensation - then pain. I was unable to walk, severe pain in the lower spine. Then I got under care at 1st Step Chiropractic in March, 2012. Now my knee can fully bend:). I have been able to return to all my activities, exercising on the tread mill, the eliptical, walking th... read more