Neck Pain

Byrd Family

How can I ever thank you for what you have done for my family and me since we found you and Clear Purpose.

Back in July of 2004, I came to your office with a broken right heel, planter faciatis, and bone spurs in the same foot. I was in a break away cast and I was feeling bad. Being in this cast not only through off my gait when I walked, but I was in terrible pain in my back and my shoulders. I was on pain medication daily just to keep me going. I was in a wheel chair, I used a walker, and a cane and you saw it all. I was in this cast for 13 weeks before the doctor decided I needed surgery. During this time, I came to you twice a week and you helped to get me through. I believe you saw me at my very worst. You always were gentle and gave me encouragement. You also worked on me so I was able to get through the week and helped me prepare for surgery.

During this time you met my two sons, Anthony 17 and Russell 11. You encouraged me to have you take a look at my children. Not realizing that what they do on a daily basis, could affect them down the road. Children tend to look down a lot just by doing work at school everyday. By just doing that simple thing, it affects their posture and their spine.

Both boys have been seeing you since October and are doing so much better. I hope that by taking care of them when they are young, it will have a positive affect on them when they are older.

I had my surgery October 27, 2004. I was able to finally wear a real shoe November 28th. I know that I still have to take it slow, but I know with the help you have given me that I will come back 100%. I am looking forward to the day that I don’t need help, but it gives me a good feeling to know that if I do need you, you are there.

With our warmest regards, we sincerely thank you,

The Byrd Family

Steve W.

I am a very healthy person, but from time to time I have had minor back pain. Three years ago my back went out to where I could not stand up straight. It was very painful and I sought medical care from my primary physician as chiropractic care was something I was unfamiliar with. I received a shot and a prescription for a muscle relaxer from my doctor and then went through a couple months of physical therapy.

In December 2003 my back went out again. I was crooked. Being that I work in the jewelry industry and December is my busiest month of the year, I needed to feel better immediately. I noticed the sign for Clear Purpose Chiropractic in the center that my store is in. I decided to stop in. The staff was very pleasant, understanding and immediately accommodating. I saw Dr. Shani within an hour. He said he would be able to treat me. He took X-rays and gave me my first adjustment. To my amazement there was no pain when he was finished and I was no longer crooked.

Since I spend nine hours a day on my feet, I always seem to have aching legs. One day when I was being adjusted by Dr. Shani it occurred to me that my legs have not been aching at all since I have been getting adjusted. Also, it seems like every year I seem to get a cold in December, and this year I did not get sick. I don’t think it is a coincidence that my overall health seems to be improving since becoming a patient at Clear Purpose. This was not the original reason I came to see the Doctor but I appreciate all the added benefits.

I have been talking about how great I feel so much to my family and my friends. As a result, my daughter and a co-worker’s son are now patients at Clear Purpose.

Dr. Allen and Dr. Shani, you guys are the best!

Steve

Jesslyn H.

Since starting my treatment at Clear Purpose in August with Dr. Shani, my chronic neck and backaches have ceased to exist. For as long as I can remember, I have had these specific pains at the nape of my neck and the small of my back. Never one to have good posture, I just assumed that the small bump on the back of my neck was either due to the fact that I slouched, or perhaps hereditary. Either way, I thought there was nothing to be done about it. In addition to the pain I felt, I was self-conscience about the profile of my neck, as that I could not stand that my neck was not long and graceful. I had heard of friends seeing chiropractors to fix their ailments, but the thought of doing the same scared me to death. I wanted relief from the pain I felt surrounding my lower neck after only a few hours at the computer or cooking dinner, but I didn’t know how to address it.

By this summer the pain was just too much to deal with and I was tired of wishing my neck was long and graceful and just wasn’t. The pain was hindering my love of dance, as I felt I was not as flexible as I could or should be. A friend suggested I see Dr. Shani, and despite my fears I made an appointment. I truly cannot put into words how comfortable I felt in the office with both the staff and Dr. Shani. I truly appreciated that the doctor took the time to hear my problems, x-ray me and thoroughly evaluate my neck and back before the first treatment. This gave me time to become relaxed at the thought of being adjusted. Perhaps from too many years of watching horror movies, I thought the adjustment of my neck would render me paralyzed, I cringed at the thought. Of course, nothing of the sort happened. After just the first few adjustments, my pain dissipated. I was thrilled with the lack of pain, as well as the bump on my neck was getting smaller day by day!

However, the adjustments alone were not the only things to help me. I really respect the exercises that are specific to my treatment. Both traction and the exercises I do daily have helped me to strengthen my neck and back. With each adjustment I feel myself that much closer to optimum health. Before this summer I was not aware of the importance of a healthy spine and now I can see that it’s vital to a good life.

Thank you clear purpose for taking away my pain!

Jesslyn

Gerald & Travis P.

I want to thank you for your friendliness, warmth, and professionalism in treating my son and myself over the last several months. Sometime ago I began to experience lower back pain while sleeping which generally affected me during the early morning and for this reason I was no longer able to sleep or stay in bed past about 5:00 a.m. I first attempted to change my mattress, but it made no difference. I eventually decided that the pain was part of getting older and that I just was not meant to sleep past 5:00 a.m. In addition to this I am a fitness nut and spent a lot of time in the gym lifting weights and often have neck, shoulder, and back pain. I have Chiropractic treatment before in the past for sports injuries, but did not consider this treatment for my recent problems. After meeting Sam at a craft fair I decided to give Chiropractic a try again, and I am thankful that I did. For the last several months I have had NO lower back pain while sleeping, I have NO shoulder pain, NO neck pain, and my overall posture is better. I am finding it easy to stand up straight again, and am grateful to you for this.

After my initial consultation my son Travis mentioned that he has suffered from back pain for several years, I was surprised as he has lived with his mother for the past 16 years and this has never been discussed between him and I, or his mother. I immediately made an appointment for him at your office. Travis has been getting regular adjustments for the last couple of months and has informed me that he no longer suffers from the back pain that he once did.

We are both very thankful to you for your dedication to your patient’s and have enjoyed having you as our Chiropractor of choice. I hope in the future more of my friends and family will find the benefit in your services.

Sincerely,
Gerald and Travis

Gould Family

I’m so happy we found Clear Purpose! I was having chronic neck problems that were causing pain in my shoulders. I was seeing another chiropractor and having poor results. After one visit with Dr. Shani, I felt so much better and it was evident that they knew what they were doing. Not only is there technique precise, but there philosophy and hearts are in the right place. My husband and children are also happy customers.

My husband was having a mélange of neck, back, knee and foot pain and was also seeing the previous chiropractor with the same disappointing results. He has been very happy with his treatment at Clear Purpose and has resumed his sporting activities, even rugby! We felt confident to have the children treated also. They love to come and already my son’s posture has improved.

For general health and well-being and for specific or chronic problems, my family and I fully recommend and endorse Clear Purpose and Drs. Shani and Allen.

Aaron F.

The help that you have given me is immeasurable. When I began seeing you about four months ago, I had been experiencing excruciating pain in my neck and shoulders for about three months. My doctor, who I had visited a couple times, was unable to determine what was wrong with me. When you showed me my X-rays, I could not believe that I had lost 128% of the curve in my neck, but that certainly explained the pain. Within a couple weeks of treatment, I was already noticing tremendous changes.

Since I started seeing you, I have felt healthier, stronger, and most importantly (to me at least) more confident. What the reverse curve in my neck made me realize was that I used to walk with my head down most of the time. In other words, I must have been projecting an image of insecurity. However, since I’ve been coming to your office, I walk around with my head held high, and I have a renewed sense of confidence. My friends have even acknowledged that I appear happier and more confident.

After beginning my treatment, I was determined to show a vast improvement within three months. Apparently, I far exceeded even your expectations as I was able to regain a natural curve in my neck, showing only 52% loss of the curve in my neck. For anyone who may read this letter, let me make it clear that there is no magic involved in what I was able to do. I simply remained disciplined and did my traction exercises religiously. No matter how late I’d been out at night, I would do my exercises before I went to sleep. No matter how tired I was in the morning, I would do my exercises before I went to work. In the three month period, I only skipped two days because I was out of town. In addition, I am much more conscious of the way I hold my head when I work, play sports, watch TV, or do anything else. Anyone can accomplish what I did, as long as they take an active role in their improvement.

Again I would like to thank you and Dr. Shani for everything you have done for me. As I said, I cannot fully express what your treatment has meant to me. As you know, I’ve already referred two friends to you, and I will continue to refer everyone I know.

Bostock Family

I was in a car accident when I was 15. Whip-lash, along with some other problems, kept me in bed for a couple of weeks and then I was pretty limited for awhile after that. This happened before my second year in high school, which meant I would be expected to sit over books and papers nightly for a few more years. After two years into college and five years of complaining about neck and back pain while studying, I ran into Dr. Shani and Sam out in front of Jamba Juice during a free screening. Dr. Shani examined me and determined that my neck needed a lot of work. Finding him there was perfect. I had known I needed help, but since I am very picky about who helps me, I had neglected to start the search.

My dad, Leonard, works in Westlake Village; so ultimately he was responsible for taking me to the chiropractor every week since I don’t drive. While waiting for me, he also learned about the importance of chiropractic care and decided, since he was there two days every week anyway, he might as well get his back checked out. He never really complained about back or neck pain except for during exercise, but his x-ray showed he was a victim of subluxations, military neck, and vertebral fusion. After his three month check up, the new x-rays showed a great amount of neck improvement an that the bones that were fusing together actually are moving away from each other, back toward the original position.

While my dad and I enjoyed the healthy benefits of chiropractic care, back at home, my brother, Devon, 24, was complaining about how much his back hurt after playing basketball. Then, after a minor car accident in February, his back hurt so bad that he couldn’t walk, sit or lay down without severe pain. After a visit to the emergency hospital he was diagnosed with a pinched nerve and was prescribed pain killers and a muscle relaxer. After a few weeks, his back was feeling better, but he felt a tingling sensation, which meant the nerve was still being compressed. Well, around this time, I conveniently needed Devon to drive me to the chiropractor. While he was waiting, I slipped the notebook of “Patient Testimonials” into his hands to read. After reading the first page, he was interested. I urged him to at least do the initial reviewing. He was still hesitant about chiropractic care, but he signed up. Now, after only a month and a half, he won’t shut up about how much better his back feels.

This whole time I was thinking about how much my mother, Susan 49, would benefit from chiropractic care, knowing that her back is ALWAYS hurting and her posture is poor. In the 3rd of July, my mother joined my father and me at the Clear Purpose Barbeque. We gently nudged her over to the exam table. Dr. Shani barely touched a subluxation and she said it hurt. She hasn’t quite been able to start adjustments yet, but I can’t wait to see the improvement she will make. My mom is looking forward to feeling better as well.

We’re hooked. We love the people at Clear Purpose and the atmosphere. Instead of just jumping into adjustments, they took time to make a thorough examination and analyze x-rays and to make sure we understood the problems and the treatment. We have been converted from thinking chiropractic is a scary and dangerous method of helping the body.

I can say that after just three months I study easier and longer now, and I feel better overall. My dad and brother are loving the results too!

Thanks Clear Purpose,

Laura, Leonard, Devon, (and soon Susan)

Jamie

I wish that my first introduction to chiropractic was with Clear Purpose… however, I was in a car accident in 1999, got treated for a little while and moved on thinking that some of my aches and pains are permanent. When I found Clear Purpose Chiropractic, I discovered what this profession is really about… it was a phenomenal experience.

Like many other people, I learned to live with the pain I had for so many years. I didn’t realize that my body was using those pains and aches to tell me that something is wrong… trying to be as healthy as possible, I decided to avoid pain killers as much as I could, but the pain just wouldn’t go away. The pain in my neck and shoulders, along with my lower back became constant and interfered with every aspect of my life ( I wasn’t as productive at work, I would get upset at home, get tired easily). Two weeks after I started care at Clear Purpose Chiropractic, my life completely changed. My pain was gone, but what was more amazing to me was the fact that I felt more energized. My fatigue was gone, I didn’t have to take a nap to get thru the day, and I felt an overall improvement in my health. I wanted to take the time and recommend chiropractic to everyone, personally, it’s the best thing that ever happened to me. With regular chiropractic care I believe that I can play and live longer. Since my son is very active like all kids, I decided to get him checked to make sure that is Subluxations don’t become permanent and interfere with his health. He loves getting adjusted!!

Astra L.

My name is Astra and this is my chiropractic success story!

After the birth of my first child ten years ago, I found myself doing a vast amount of lifting and carrying around of heavy items (the car seat/baby holder.) Soon after that, I began to experience neck problems. These problems continued for ten years and one day I decided I was ready to do something about them.

Since coming to Dr. Yarmand a few months ago, and coming three times per week in the beginning, my neck is beginning to feel normal and amazingly trouble free. My whole body feels aligned and healthy, and with a steady diet of adjustments and traction, we are working on re-aligning my neck to its proper and healthy position.

I also bring my two daughters, Summer who is ten and Harley who is now six, to Dr. Yarmand. I believe that keeping them aligned and healthy now will help the workings of their body stay balanced and strong for life. For our family, keeping the channels open is vital for our overall health.

Dr. Yarmand and his staff are warm, welcoming, and professional and are always available for me when I have and questions or concerns. The office is beautiful and I am very happy to be having this entire experience.