Patient Testimonials
I have been under upper cervical chiropractic care for about 10 years now. This is a testimonial for all of you out there who have suffered or suffer with allergies, asthma, Rheumatoid arthritis, repetitive sinus infections/bronchial infections, and/or sports injuries.
My problems started at age 11. My mother and I were involved in a car accident which landed me in the hospital with a head trauma (concussion). This set off a chain reaction of sports injuries due to the imbalance the accident left in my body. One such injury triggered the onset of rheumatoid arthritis in my spine.
Once into my college years at Penn State I started to have severe, often chronic sinus and bronchial infections. They were so bad I had them all the time and got pneumonia because they would not go away. It went from sinus infection, to bronchial infection, to pneumonia, and you guessed it then to allergy induced asthma. In between all of these infections rheumatoid arthritis would rear it's ugly head.
After graduating from PSU I was introduced to Upper Cervical Care. There isn't a day when I don't thank the LORD for the change in my health because of upper cervical doctors. These doctors are truly a gift from God to me. Since I have been under care I no longer have sinus infections/bronchial infections, thus NO asthma! The best of them all, no more flair ups of Rheumatoid Arthritis. I smile when I think, "I can run 10 miles!", with out wheezing, and without pain. Thank you God for upper cervical care!
Carrie (Wayne, PA)
Arm & Hip Pain
I embarked upon a course of Upper Cervical Chiropractic (UCC) treatment with Dr Bryan Choong in February, 2011, after talking to him at a promotion event he was holding at the gym I attend. He explained the theory behind UCC treatment to me and he also performed a quick computerized scan on my neck, to assess if there was any imbalance in my top 2 cervical vertebrae, the “Atlas” or C-1 vertebra and the “Axis” or C-2 vertebra.
The scan suggested a considerable imbalance, which we decided could be the cause of my chronic left hip and lower back pain, as well as an excruciating nerve pain in my left arm, which I had been experiencing for the previous 2 to 3 months. I had had the same nerve problem some 4 years before, the cause of which my neurologist had not been able to ascertain. The problem had lasted 8 months, eventually resolving without treatment. I took advantage of the excellent introductory offer Dr Choong was promoting to explore further the apparent misalignment of my top 2 cervical vertebrae, in the hope that re-alignment could help with both these issues.
In-depth X-rays at Dr Choong’s office did, indeed, show misalignment of the Atlas vertebra, as well as “spur growth” on some of the lower cervical vertebrae - an attempt by my body to compensate for the misalignment. I decided then to undertake a full course of UCC treatment with Dr Choong and, happily, my medical insurance covered some of the costs.
All treatments are carried out in Dr Choong’s office, which is pleasant and comfortable. The treatments are neither invasive nor painful and merely involve, in simple terms, short applications of pressure to the side of my neck, whilst I am lying down. After each treatment, I am given the opportunity to rest for 20 minutes before leaving the office and, on occasions, I have to apply heat and/or ice to my neck in the evening at home.
After only 1 or 2 treatments, I noticed an improvement in my hip and back pain, which has further improved with more treatments. The excruciating nerve problem in my left arm, which felt like electric shocks, did not respond as quickly but did eventually subside and has now cleared completely.
I am now seeing Dr Choong only once every 2 weeks, in order for him to assess that my re-balance is holding firm. Further X-rays to confirm this are planned for the near future.
In conclusion, I would recommend anyone with chronic health issues to talk to Dr Choong, especially if conventional medicine has been unable to help. Upper Cervical Chiropractic treatment may be the answer!
Janice W, B.Sc. PhD. ( West Chester )
RA - Rheumatoid Arthritis
I am a 70 year old male who was suffering from debilitating joint pain in my knees, hips, shoulders, and neck for two and one half years. My renal specialist and family doctor said I was becoming disabled and strongly recommended I see a Rheumatologist. Getting in and out of my car, walking, bending and reaching above my shoulder level was extremely painful.
A friend who was a patient of Dr. Bryan Choong suggested I attend an orientation meeting explaining Upper Cervical Chiropractic treatment. After Dr.Choong's presentation and video I was sold on this procedure.
It is now 5 months later and I am free from joint pain and functioning as normal individual. I did follow up and see a Rheumatologist after three weeks of adjustments with Dr. Choong and he closed my file and told me to continue my adjustments with Dr. Choong.
Thank you Dr. Bryan Choong for helping me regain my former active and healthy lifestyle. As a senior citizen, a new lease on a healthy life is the best Christmas/New Year gift of all.
My gratitude and best wishes in helping all your patients.
Respectfully,
Neil R. Dreibelbis. (Exton, PA)
Neck Pain/Sleeping Problems
Dear Dr. Choong,
Given the long and turbulent medical journey we have been on as a family, it has become very important to me to thank the people who have really made a different in our lives. As you know, I first sought your help for my 4 year old daughter who had had a slow and steady downhill response to the very aggressive vaccine schedule set forth by the government. For her it initially started as eczema and reflux, but unfortunately declined into some frighterning neurological symptoms, all the while, she was constipated and sleep deprived - all very stressful and scary to first time parents.
Unfortunately I had not taken the time to do the proper research on vaccines before she was born, and I hate to say it, but I just simply handed her health and wellbeing over to the pediatricians and trusted that they knew more than I did. The first lesson I learned was to trust my instincts as a mother, and to never settle unless I got a good and thorough explanation from a doctor. Unfortunately over time we found that traditional medicine offered us lots of pharmaceutical products and no improvement in my daughters health.
We began to seek alternative treatment through homeopathy, chiropractic care, and acupuncture. We did see some improvement, but nothing that was ever lasting. Simultaneously, I had dealt with chronic neck pain for the past 6 years (since a bad fall which resulted in a minor herniation of the C4/5 discs) - and had also sought the help of chiropractic care, but again with no lasting results. When my daughters health became the focus of my world, I really let my own needs go by the wayside, but when we met you, I really was at the point of realizing that I was in chronic pain - and so you convinced me that I needed to take care of myself as well. After reading all the Upper Cervical Chiropractic literature you provided, I could see how the specific Upper Cervical adjustment you perform is critical to the overall health of the body.
I have to say given the amount of adjustments I had gotten with previous chiropractic care, I simply couldn't believe that a single Upper Cervical adjustment would bring me relief - but I am here to say that your Upper Cervical technique has made a REAL believer out of me. I will say, after the first adjustment I was in agony for several days - it was as if someone had driven a rusty nail into my neck, but after the second Upper Cervical adjustment, I started to feel real relief, and over a period of 3 weeks I went from being in constant awareness of my neck and agonizing pain to one day realizing I felt NO pain at all - NONE....
I began to sleep very soundly, my energy rebounded, and I was able to resume a pretty rigorous exercise routine. Now over a period of months we are finding my Upper Cervical adjustment is holding longer periods of time, and I have been able to get through the busiest season of lots of laptop work for my job, without being in chronic pain.... to say that I went from a daily pain level of 8 most days to literally none, would not be an exageration.... I never realized how much the pain was affecting my life until it was gone..... so a hearty thank you to you - on another positive note - my daughter's health situation was a lot more complicated than mine - we are talking about severe immune injury to a very small body - there is no question that she required the intense biochemical intervention plan that we now follow, in addition to the homeopathy and everything else, however what we are seeing from her is that the benefits she is gaining from her other therapies are lasting or sticking if you will - and she too has become a really good sleeper - something her parents very much enjoy!
I would also add that to any parent who might wonder how their child might handle this form of Upper Cervical treatment - Dr. Choong has such a caring and gentle approach, he really showed my daughter the whole process on a developmental level that she could understand and which made her feel safe and comfortable.
Dr. Choong has real respect for the parent child relationship, and has treated us with kindness - he is truly gifted at what he does! So, we thank you for making such a difference in our lives and our health!!!!
sincerely,
Monica, Rob and Ava (West Chester, PA)
Headaches & Restless Legs Syndrome
Dr. Choong
I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with your upper cervical treatments. As always one does not always know how things will turn out as you approach a new therapy. I can say that I am very happy with the results of your treatments and the genuine concern you have for my health. I have sought regular chiropractic care for thirty years for headaches and more recently restless leg. You have taken my regular headaches away and also the restless leg. You were right when you said that if the upper cervical vertebrae were in alignment that the rest of my spine would follow. For the heck of it I went back to my regular chiropractor for an adjustment. He could hardly fine anything to adjust. Now I can say I will never go back for a regular chiropractic adjustment. I never really liked getting the abrasive adjustment and your treatments are so much easier on my neck and spine.
So thanks for what you have done for me and I will continue to recommend you.
Thanks,
Hank (Downingtown, PA)
Chronic Migraine Headaches/Memory Function
I am taking a whole body fitness approach to my health. Since I had found the Upper Cervical approach to health, my symptoms of migraines has all but gone, memory has improved and overall I feel younger. General chiropractic has never helped me like the Upper Cervical Care has. And since the Upper Cervical is a gentle and safe, with no extreme manupilation, it is much easier on my body.
Thank you, Dr. Choong for helping me get my health and wellness back, and to continue staying well through the maintenance period.
Patrick C. (Downingtown, PA)