Patient Testimonials                                                                    

“For a period of years, I had a very severe, sharp stabbing neck pain that woulliterally immobilize my head from moving until the pain subsided.  These episodes became more severe and occurred more often over time. One year, while on vacation, the stabbing pain happened a number of times and I decided I had to do something. I could not go on knowing this was going to be happening all of the time.
 
I had spoken with my doctor who suggested I see an orthopedic surgeon but I knew that if they suggested anything it would mean surgery and I did not want to go down that road. So I decided to have a chiropractic consultation.
 
On my first visit with Dr. Little I had a full body X-Ray, heat-sensing exam and consultation. Dr. Little was very confident that she could relieve the pressures that were causing my problem so I decided to go ahead with her treatment. I felt almost an immediate effect and since those treatments started, I never again experienced the debilitating pain I used to have in my neck.
 
I had to go twice a week for almost a year before I could cut-back on my treatments. The follow-up exams which displayed how my back and neck were responding to treatment were very interesting. I could actually “see” the change and it was interesting that colored bars matched with my own feelings about how I was progressing.
 
It has been a few years now and I go less often but I still continue on Wellness visits because I can feel the changes that start to occur if I don’t receive an adjustment.”
 
Eileen L.

 

“For  years I had severe headaches that were increasing in frequency. My physician did not have any treatment and after a CAT scan, could find no problems. I was living on aspirin, having eight- nine headaches a week. Never knowing when they would strike, but knowing they would I had aspirin in every conceivable place so I could take some at the first hint of a headache.
 
I finally tried chiropractic as a last resort. My wife had tried chiropractic treatment for a different issue, with good results. I felt I had nothing to lose and everything to gain.
 
On my first chiropractic exam I had a full body X-Ray, heat sensing exam and consult. I felt that my chiropractor understood what my body was doing and she proposed a course of action. Within a couple of weeks, my condition improved dramatically. I was no longer dependant on aspirin and the frequency of my headaches had diminished to only one or two a week.
 
Some years later, I still have an occasional headache and I still visit the chiropractor regularly. I have become much more attuned to the signals my body is giving me and I can actually tell when the stress in my head, neck and spine increases. Not getting treatment almost always results in a headache and I’d much rather receive an adjustment than feed my body aspirin! Looking back, I am always amazed how much my headaches had controlled my life and today, I am very grateful that having a chiropractic treatment has relieved me of those headaches.”
 
Josh L.
 
 
 
“I started out as having back pain everyday some from sports related injuries and partly from the everyday strains from dance and softball. I had tried physical therapy, exercise and medication but not much seemed to help.
 
I was referred to Dr. Little by my mother who said that chiropractic had helped her. On my first visit Dr. Little took an X-Ray and scan to see what my spine looked like and what parts of my back needed the most work. 
 
Before chiropractic dancing and playing softball aggravated my back immensely. Now I can dance, run, play sports and go out with my friends. My back no longer hurts 24/7!! I also used to have frequent heartburn and that has gone away as well!
 
 I was skeptical at first about chiropractic, but after seeing results I know I made the right choice!”
 
Kimberly L.
         
   "Before I came to Dr. April, I had been dealing with back pain on and off for about a year and a half. I had been in a car accident several years earlier and played sports throughout my life with countless injuries, but specifically started feeling back pain the day after shoveling snow in March 2007. I bent over to dry myself off after a shower and could not get up. I had extremely painful spasms in my low back, causing me to stay in bed for a week. At that point, I decided to try physical therapy, but after about a month, and using all the visits my insurance will allow, I stopped going. I still had a significant amount of pain but continued to use the exercises they provided with the hope of strengthening my muscles and “fixing” my back on my own. When this did not work and my back started hurting more, I decided to try chiropractic. I went to a doctor in South Windsor who was covered by my insurance. After about a month of that, my back felt better, so I stopped going. About a year later in July 2008, I started to feel pain again. By that point, my cousin had started working for Dr. April and I decided to see if she could help me.
At this point, I was somewhat skeptical at the effectiveness of chiropractic, since my previous experience had not provided long-term benefits. However, I was very impressed with Dr. April from the beginning, since she would not adjust me until she had x-rays of my spine and knew what my back’s condition was. This was something that did not happen in my previous chiropractic experience. My x-rays showed that my lower spine was twisted to the right, and my upper spine had compensated by twisting to the left. In addition, my pelvis was 10 mm out of alignment and my neck was significantly straighter than it should have been. These results really shocked me, but Dr. April was supportive and helped me deal with the shock. She gave me several options for action plans, and I decided to go with the long-term plan because not only did I want to alleviate the pain, but also I wanted to get my back fixed, especially after seeing my x-rays. My plan included 6 months of adjustments, several re-exams and another set of x-rays. I am extremely happy that I made this decision. After only 3 months or treatment, my back’s condition was 50% better, with my pelvis only 5 mm out of alignment, the twists in my spine significantly decreased, and my neck was moving in the right direction! In addition, I was feeling no pain!
One of my biggest hobbies is running. I ran track throughout high school and continued running leisurely through college. When I hurt my back, it most definitely affected my running. I stopped for about a year after my back spasms started in March 2007. This caused some weight gain as well, since I was not moving as much. When I decided to go to Dr. April, I had started running again, which could have lead to the pain resurfacing. I continued running throughout my chiropractic care and felt stronger and stronger. Currently, I am training for a half marathon and I have never felt better! I have lost 20 pounds and I absolutely believe that it would not be possible if I had not gone to Dr. April.
Overall, I have improved dramatically in the past 10 months. Not only do I not feel any more pain, but also I have been able to regain my fitness and feel better about myself. I am comfortable while sitting at my desk at work for eight hours a day. I am currently coming in for adjustments once every two weeks to maintain my back health. With running and sitting at work all day, I definitely will continue chiropractic care to ensure that my spine stays healthy. To anyone who is considering chiropractic care, I would say, “Go for it! It definitely is worth the effort. I have tried other methods, and chiropractic not only relieves back pain, but corrects the problem that is causing it!”
 
Stephanie M.
 
 
 
“I have degenerative disk disease and was in intense pain from over working my back gardening and teaching clay classes to my art students. I had tried pain medication and when it didn’t fix the problem I was referred by my general practitioner to try chiropractic. All of the areas showing abnormalities on the X-rays from my first visit corresponded to my discomfort centers. Dr. Little’s manipulations provided instant relief. I can now enjoy gardening, and painting. I still have to remember how to move my body and how not to move and I have to listen to my body. I am very happy with my results-No more pain medication!! Relief was continuous and was instantaneous for me. Put your trust in Dr. Little she is a gifted chiropractor and a beautiful human being!”
Deb G.