Livonia Chiropractor | Livonia chiropractic care | MI | Neck, Upper Back & Arm Pain Gone

M.L.
I have experienced neck and upper back pain since childhood.  Stressful situations just made the pain worse.  Drugs only masked pain.  My first visit I didn’t know what would happen.  After my first adjustment I sat up and no neck pain!  I carefully moved my neck and still no pain.  I felt so good.  I just looked at Dr. Fischer and almost cried.  I could only say thank you after so many years it didn’t hurt anymore.  As I write this I’m moving my neck-just to check-no pain.  Thank you!

T.T.
I had been experiencing sharp, almost hot-poker pain in my left upper arm, not allowing me to raise it without severing shooting discomfort.
Dr. Fischer found a “sore” spot on one of my ribs and began pushing and rotating, creating pain that eased the pain in my left arm. The neck pain soon subsided too. A few taps of her instrument and wa-la- the pain in my arm decreased to the point where movement was once again restored.  Thank you Dr. Fischer for knowing exactly where to gently push and prod to make my pain go away.

S.H.
I came to TLC after watching the amazing progress of a friend who chose TLC over surgery for a serious back injury.  She was able to avoid surgery and is much stronger than she would have been with the other alternates.
So when my neck went into spasms, as it had periodically for several years, I came to Dr. Fischer.  After only one adjustment I was no longer in pain and had movement back in my neck!  After two adjustments I had more movement in my neck than I had had for several years!  I have tried other chiropractic treatments in the past-but none have worked so quickly and thoroughly!  I plan to continue visiting TLC on a monthly basis since I feel better and would like to stay that way!

A.Z.

I had a clump in my middle for so long. After the adjustment there was a world of difference. Such relief was life changing! It felt like a tight knot in my front side - felt like it was clenching - bloated -  could not get comfortable - no relief -  like the pants were too tight. The knot clenching was gone after the adjustment, no more cramps! No more bloating, and then regularity again. I feel like Gumby after an adjustment, all bendy and stretchy.

J.F.

When I came to TLC I could not lift my right arm above my waist.  Some years ago I had been in a car accident and injured my right side.  After 2 months of therapy with Dr. Fischer, I am able to lift my arm pain free. and I have the movement necessary to do my daily work.

B.B.
I have been working with Dr. Fischer since late July. My reason for coming in is because of low back pain that I have had for most of the past 15 years, due to an old injury, and more recently numbness in my arms and hands.  In the beginning the pain and numbness were severe enough to awaken me at night.  Presently I am sleeping well at night and have had more pain free time in the past 5 weeks than I’ve had in the previous 15 years. I have tried Chiropractic care for this problem in the past, and have also used other types of body therapy without the results I am having now.  I believe the consistency and holistic approach used by Dr. Fischer is the key to healing.

L.F.
In November of 1985 I was stricken with an intense pain in my right shoulder.  The pain “hit me” after an aerobic and weight lifting workout.  After three days of misery I broke down and went to my family doctor.  His diagnosis was for me to take four Advil (pain killers) four times a day.  For one week I took the pain killers which helped very little.  My shoulder seemed to get worse every day, and the state of numbness I felt while taking the pills was as uncomfortable as the pain in my shoulder, so I stopped  taking the pills.  

In another week’s time most of the pain had subsided. I returned to my doctor for another exam.  He determined that I had bursitis.  When I asked him when I could return to working out and using my shoulder again his comment was:  “Your shoulder will be the same today as when you are 40, don’t lift weights, don’t do any activity that is weight bearing, etc, as the pain will return- bursitis is not something that goes away.”  Needless to say I was quite depressed.  At the time I was 24 years old and very active in sports.  

Slowly over the next several months I started working out again and found my doctor was right about the pain threshold.  I had decided living with pain was bearable as long I could be active.  After all, what did I have to lose?  I was going to have bursitis the rest of my life.  It wouldn’t have been quite so bad if I could have controlled when I was in pain.  Many days my shoulder would just hurt for no apparent reason.

The turning point for me was after one particular painful day where my “bursitis” had acted up out and of the blue, causing such misery I was hardly able to do paperwork. A friend of mine had gone to a doctor of Chiropractic for pain relief and had found just that.  She was extremely satisfied with the results.

One and a half years after my initial shock of pain I went to a Chiropractic doctor thinking what have I got to lose? I am elated to report that after three weeks of treatment by Dr. Fischer my shoulder is again normal.  I never had bursitis! And with Chiropractic care, I’m sure that I never will have it!

An example of the success of my chiropractic treatments:  Last Sunday I rode horses for two hours, then I made a copper bowl by beating a sheet of copper with a 5 pound hammer for 3 hours, after which I swam laps (at an aerobic level) for one hour straight.  No pain whatsoever during or after all these activities!   Thank you Dr. Fischer!

J.B.
Before I started coming to Dr. Fischer I was suffering from sharp pain in my right shoulder blade and between them too.  I also had heartburn every time I ate.  I heard Dr. Fischer talk in a workshop at my daycare.  I went to her and I talked to her about my hurting and heartburn. I made an appointment for her to check me.  
I have been coming to TLC for 2 months now and am feeling a lot better. The hurting in my shoulder blades left after a week of treatments.  My heartburn has gotten better too.  Only have it once in awhile now. I’m glad I heard Dr. Fischer talk in a workshop at my daycare, and found out there was help out there for my suffering.

B.B.
I came to TLC in February.  At that time I was suffering from upper back pain in the right shoulder blade area.  I visited Dr. Fischer frequently for a few more months.  After 6 months of treatment I felt great and only had to come in for maintenance about once a month.  Occasionally if I injure myself I see Dr. Fischer more often, but she always corrects the problem quickly.  My back feels the best it has felt in years.  Now I bring my children.

J.F.
Let me tell you, I was about giving up working, because my hands were hurting very much.  I wouldn’t know what to do if it wasn’t for chiropractic, I been coming to see Dr. Fischer for 3 months.  My hands and all of me are better.  I feel so good!  My hand feel so good, and also my neck is not that sore. Getting this treatment is really helping me to fall asleep at night too.  I use to have hard time falling asleep.  Dr. Fischer is still working on me, but my hands are getting better.  I can work all day easily now.  I really look forward coming to chiropractic.  After treatment, I really feel good going home.

D.F.
For about 12 years my right shoulder has been painful if I put my hand behind my back, between my shoulders.  I told Dr. Fischer about the problem and about 1 minute later I did it with very little discomfort.

G.L.
I came to Dr. Fischer to handle a numbness I had in my right arm.  During my interview and treatment I never mentioned the severe pain I was having in my hands.  I am 42 and I thought it was arthritis.  It was very painful to lift anything like a coffee pot or book.  The joints in my fingers would get a severe shooting pain.  
Two of three weeks ago I finally told Dr. Fischer about this.  It came to me “in a flash” because all of a sudden I realized ALL the pain in my hands was gone!  It was a surprise.  I haven’t had any pain in my hands for weeks and I no longer have difficulty lifting heavy objects.  

L.J.
I was having severe pains in the shoulder and neck area.  I needed relief ASAP.  After coming in just a few times, all the pain was either much milder or gone.  I did not have to take aspirin as often.  Now I can turn my head freely and check traffic in a parking lot (which was difficult before).  I can reach for items above my head, etc., without feeling pain.  I’ve even stopped expecting to feel pain!  I’m really amazed in the difference I feel throughout my body.  I don’t feel as stiff and old. If I hadn’t been in such pain, I may never have learned what chiropractic could do for me.

J.S.
I was feeling tired from a rough Labor Day weekend.  My left shoulder ached a lot.  Today Dr. Fischer asked me how I was doing after some adjustments and I realized the achiness was gone.  

D.W.
I suffered with neck pains, shoulder pains and constant headaches for approximately 2 years.  I stopped going to my martial arts classes because it hurt to rotate my hips while doing kicks.  It even hurt to rotate my head when backing up the car.  I just blew it off, complaining that it was probably stress and tension caused from my job.
While attending a women’s fair, I came across Dr. Fischer’s booth and decided to give it a try.  After the first adjustment, I felt so much better.  I got in my car and was amazed I could actually turn my head as far as I could to backup.  As a matter of fact, I felt so good I went dancing that weekend, something I haven’t done in a long time.  I came in for a second adjustment with still a little pain in my shoulder and neck.  After the adjustment, the pain went away.  It seems to just get better every time.  
Thanks Dr. Fischer!

M.W.
I suffered for decades with facial pain.  I received orthodontic treatment for TMJ including 4 years in braces, but my facial pain continued.  After one adjustment of my jaw, I was freed of facial pain and remain free.

D.P.
I had a pain that was a very sharp pain in my left shoulder and stiffness in my neck that was pretty awful and unbearable at times.  After just a few treatments, I noticed a big difference.  After a month of treatments I was much more relaxed and loss tense and had fewer headaches and shoulder pains.  How I have very little pain and I’ve sore it will continue to improve.  This chiropractic stuff really works and it’s worth it to feel healthy again!

L.S.
I have had difficulty being able to stand and get my ironing done without having pain and numbness in my left shoulder muscle.  After receiving a couple (two) of treatments from Dr. Fischer, I was able to iron for 3 hours without pain in my shoulder or feeling any stiffness or soreness.

L.C.
When I came here my hands were purple and my fingers were so sore I couldn’t work because I could not make change or touch anything because of pain. I went to the office and did everything; blood test and x-ray. Dr. Fischer has now helped me so much I could tell the difference in three weeks. Also my stiff neck is gone. She has really helped me!  My knees were sore before where I couldn’t sit in the bathtub without pain, but that is gone too.

R.U.
I realized after about 3 months of chiropractic treatment, that I was no longer waking up with a stiff painful neck.  I had been doing that for so long I stopped thinking about it and just accepted it as a fact of life.

J.D.
For the past 2 years various aches and pains have increased.  In December I had my first visit with Dr. Fischer, where she administered some further tests.  In one test I raised my arms to shoulder level with elbows bent inward.  Then she applied pressure to my elbows.  The pain was excruciating and I immediately dropped my arms exclaiming “It’s awful. I can’t carry packages or grocery bundles and I live upstairs”

Dr. Fischer smilingly assured me the basic trouble was now identified.  She applied pressure (when I lay down) to certain points, massaged at a place between my neck and right shoulder, also used a small gadget with a bursting action that moved things into correct position.  After this she did the pressure test again.  Amazingly I had no pain when she applied the pressure. But to me the astonishing thing was that I totally resisted her pressure on my elbows and my arms remained in the shoulder high position!  We were both excited!  

That night I had to remove my blouse over my head.  As I crossed my arms to grasp the blouse edges and raise it overhead I thought “Oh G-d, do I have to go thru this pain again- I’ll have to make a big change in my clothes.”  When I actually lifted the shirt over my head, the discomfort was 15% gone.  Thank you Dr. Fischer!
 
M.C.