Doug
I suffered with lower back pain for almost 30 years as being a heavy truck mechanic has had a toll on my back. I had gone to several doctors with my condition. X-rays showed degeneration as the main cause of my back pain. I took pain killers and anti inflammatories but this only gave temporary relief. Three years ago I ended up in the hospital for a week due to my pain in my back and surgery looked like my only option. Knowing little at this time about chiropractic, I thought I would look into it as an alternative. I have been under the care of Dr. Noreen Yeates since my first consultation with her. I no longer take pain killers or anti inflammatory drugs and have had no other treatment for my condition. I find with regular adjustments I can keep my back in
good shape. My energy level is higher now than ever as I no longer have severe back pain dragging me down. Chiropractic care has done wonders for me and I would highly recommend it to other people with my condition.
Sandy
In April of 2001, a young friend said that she was worried I might not live a long life because I wasn’t exercising and looking after myself. I was 57 years old and decided to take stock. I had tried running when I was in my early 30’s and although I quit after a year I remembered that I liked it so I decided to begin again. So…I walked from hydro pole to hydro pole and gradually I began to run. By June I was able to do a 5 km. run with my young friend.
I was hooked. I ran a half marathon a year later and set my sights on running a full marathon – that’s right – 26 miles/42km. for my 60th birthday.
By 2003 my running was going well. I bought a bike and learned to do some road racing and did a duathlon (running 3km. biking 10 km. and running another 3km.). I think I came in close to last but it was such fun! My next goal was a triathlon, but I had to learn to swim first. I began lessons at the YMCA in January 2003. I took the triathlon course at the Y and attempted my first Try a Tri in Orillia August of 2003. I was almost the last one in the water but ended up 2nd overall in my age group. What a high that put me on.
I was feeling good, lost a little weight and becoming stronger. However, I did not feel 100%. I had watched Noreen Yeates do the duathlon and watched her compete in the North Bay Triathlon (always in first place) and I decided I wanted to do this stuff with more ease. Although my life had become much better with exercise and mentally I felt well, I knew something else was needed.
I found it at Insideout Chiropractic.
I had problems getting out of bed in the morning. I would roll out because by back was usually stiff and my neck was always tight. Within one month and with the adjustments, my body began to respond. I began to be able to “read” my body better and, on top of everything, I could ask Noreen lots of questions about running and swimming. With her help and encouragement, I did my marathon for my 60th birthday in December 2003 in Sacramento, California. It was not easy, but I ran with ease and it was an incredible accomplishment. I continue to come in for weekly adjustments and since March the swimming has finally kicked in and I am able to do 40 lengths of the pool. I will be running 2 half marathons this summer doing a duathlon, doing a full triathlon in August and running my 2nd full marathon in Chicago. I don’t go into these races to win, I go in to finish and have fun. What I gain can’t be measured!
Do I feel well? You bet I do! I have gained a sense of well-being and have more energy than women half my age. I am now heading for 61 and I enjoy each day. I do things with joy and have a great relationship with my body. I feed it well, exercise it and nourish it both mentally and spiritually.
I am thankful that I found a chiropractor that works with my body and helps me to keep it healthy. My message to you is to get out there and walk, work in your garden, or like me, run, bike and swim. There are always new mountains to climb; who knows…that might be next!
