Testimonial by C. H. "Rich" Richardson

In June 2008, I was suffering from unbearable back pain and walking was pure torture. After a week or so of self-medications, my wife convinced me to see a doctor. The first doctor's diagnostic method was to use my description of the back/leg pain and then he gave me a prescription for vicodin. I was surprised he did not order x-rays and/or lab tests to determine the specific cause and/or its possible cure. During the next month, I saw another doctor and, he too, only prescribed the drug vicodin. Needless to say, I was feeling no pain but couldn't function and still did not have any permanent relief.

My wife suggested see a chiropractor. I'm very skeptical about doctors but since I was in immense pain and out of vicodin, I decided to find a chiropractor. I searched our medical provider's in-network database and found only one chiropractor who had Saturday business hours, Dr. Bruce Guillory. He was able to see me that morning and determine my problem could be a pinched sciatic nerve. His first advice was to discontinue taking any more vicodin and he scheduled me for a MRI exam Monday morning to rule out any other serious problem. Fortunately, I had no other problems, just a pinched nerve and with several treatments and adjustments, I am no longer bothered with any pain.

Dr. Guillory recommended a core strengthening exercise regime to minimize the chance of future problems. He has the exercise equipment in his clinic and I work out three times a week under his supervision. My name is C. H. "Rich" Richardson, retired, and living in the Atascocita, Texas area. On June 14, I'll be 67 and feel better than ever.

Thank you Dr. Guillory and your dedicated staff.