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Pregnancy

Dear Dr. Alterman,

Thank you so much for all your help during my pregnancy. You really opened my eyes to the power of chiropractic care! And, as this was my first time using it, I was completely in awe.

Dr. Alterman, when I first came to you, I was in my third trimester and suffering with horrible lower back pain and my baby was breech. My midwife suggested I consult a chiropractor and fortunately I found you!

Your gentle, yet effective, adjustments relieved me of the back pain, which I thought was simply an unpleasant but "normal" part of pregnancy. I now know that this pain is not necessary or normal for pregnancy.

More importantly, your adjustments were able to turn the baby out of the breech position! Not only, did this allow for an easier delivery, but it allowed me to have a home delivery. What a beautiful experience and one that I would not have been able to have if it weren't for your expertise.

So, thank you Dr. Alterman from the bottom of my heart. You truly have left a wonderful mark on me and my family. We look forward to continuing to see you as we now have a better understanding of the benefits of chiropractics.

Warmest Regards, Cara Doud

My midwife recommended I see Dr. Alterman for rib pain and numbness during the second trimester of my second pregnancy.  I had never received chiropractic care before, but I was determined to find relief without taking medications that would affect my growing baby.  After just a few visits, we found that stretching the psoas muscle completely relieved my rib pain and numbness.  Dr. Alterman also found that my pelvis was out of alignment, which could make my labor and birth longer and more difficult.  I chose to continue with chiropractic care through my pregnancy as a means of caring for myself and preparing for birth. 

I am convinced that my pelvis was misaligned since before my first pregnancy.  I labored for over 42 hours with my first baby, who was malpositioned in the womb.  The birth of my second baby, while under Dr. Alterman’s care, is a completely different story.  I labored for less than three hours, with my baby in the most ideal position for birth.  As a matter of fact, my husband and I planned a homebirth, and our midwife was unable to make it to our home before my baby was born into his father’s hands. 

Chiropractic care has been life changing for me.  I have learned another way to care for myself and my family that is completely natural.  Both my newborn and I continue to see Dr. Alterman, and her care and knowledge transcend pregnancy.  She has helped with postpartum challenges such as breastfeeding and mastitis, and newborn concerns such as nasal congestion and digestion.  I recommend Dr. Alterman to anyone who is pregnant, and especially during those challenging few weeks after giving birth for both mothers and their newborn babies.

                                                                                                 Elizabeth Pavlinsky

Whiplash, Neck Pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Children

Miracle was born as a footling breech c-section; other than that, she was perfectly healthy and breastfed within the first hour of life. From the beginning, she always had a problem with sleeping. In her first weeks and months she would only sleep if someone was holding her or if she was being rocked in a swing. By six months old she had given up taking naps in the daytime unless she just passed out for exhaustion. As the years went by her sleeping patterns got worse and worse. By age three she was staying up until midnight or 1am every night and was only going to sleep by passing out; kicking a screaming until she did. We tried everything to get her sleep pattern under control: night time routines, baths, oils, herbs, punishments...nothing worked.  She wanted nothing to do with our chiropractor and screamed, cried and kicked....not allowing them to touch her much less adjust her in any way.

When I became pregnant with my 5th child and started to have pelvic pain (which I also experienced with my pregnancy with Miracle and my chiropractor did not help), my good friend suggested it was time for me to switch chiropractors. I started coming to see Dr Alterman at 22 weeks pregnant and had very quick relief in my pelvic pain. When at 30 and 33 weeks this new baby was transverse and then breech, coming to see Dr A regularly got her head down quickly and I have no fear of a repeat of my last birth. I was amazed and knew I wanted my whole family to switch over to Alterman and Johnson as soon as possible.

At Miracle's first visit to see Dr A., I had no idea how she would react and I told the office staff that it was really just a test to see if we could get anyone to even touch her, much less assess her and possibly adjust her.  When Dr A. asked if there was anything related to Miracle's health that we would like to see a change in I laughed and said I just wanted her to sleep. I really did not think chiropractic care could help with her sleeping patterns. Dr A. did not promise anything, but was wonderful with Miracle and got her to participate in the assessment, which alone floored me.

A few days later we were back for her results and her first adjustment. Once again Dr A took extra time and care with Miracle, making her feel comfortable and got her to completely cooperate with her for the adjustment (the promise of a Juice Plus gummy never hurt either)! That night I was amazed!! Miracle went to sleep at 11pm! I know that doesn't sound like a lot to most people but that was 1-2 hours difference to us. Went back for the next adjustment and Miracle hopped up on the table and was ready for her “clickies” on her back. She went to bed at 10pm. By the second week, 9pm with a day time nap!!! All along LOVING coming to see Dr A and getting her “clickies” and her gummies!

All of this by itself would be wonderful, but it is not just that Miracle is going to sleep earlier and sleeping better. It is her attitude toward sleep. No more kicking and screaming. No more hopping out of bed and fighting. She readily lays down for bedtime. Chiropractic care is the ONLY thing we changed with her and it has made me into a believer that not all chiropractors are the same and that chiropractic care can help in so many more ways than just pain management.

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“My son was diagnosed with asthma when he was 10 months old. We have been in and out of the emergency room with so many attacks that I know the ER staff by name. He has a nebulizer machine at home in addition to inhalers and medications. Nothing seemed to prevent the attacks from happening – all of these methods just helped once the problem occurred. We have been under chiropractic care for 1½ years now and he has not needed any asthma medication for the last year. I cannot begin to tell you how much of a difference chiropractic care has made in the quality of my son’s life!”
                                S. Cassady



“When our son Timothy was born the necessity for chiropractic care became very evident. He never slept for more than one hour at a time. After about a month, a friend told us how chiropractic care could help. To our great pleasure, Timothy slept for hours after his first adjustment (so did his mommy!). That was just the beginning. As our care continued, we noticed a decline in our sinusitis attacks, Brenda’s asthma rarely occurred and Rebekah never needed tubes put in her ears. Timothy continued to sleep through the night. We have chosen this natural alternative of preventative health care versus traditional medicine. We are all on preventative wellness care and our bodies work at an optimum performance level.”
                                B. Hudnall   

 

November 16th, 2009

Every new mommy discovers some “secret treasures” for her little one that prove to be lifesavers!  For my baby boy, Jesse, my treasure was chiropractic care. I may never truly know the full value of his care.  I am confident that chiropractic is starting him on a path to health.
While pregnant, I had heard of Dr. Alterman and Dr. Johnson from my Bradley instructor.  The emphasis for chiropractic was on the mommy-to-be and how it could benefit her pregnancy and a natural labor.  I decided that I would definitely consider it if Jesse turned out to be breech. As this didn’t occur, I put the idea on the back burner until Jesse was born. While he was not breech, he was somewhat malpositioned during birth, which led to a rather long pushing stage. At his first check-up with his pediatrician, she suggested we reconsider chiropractic care – that she felt it would be a good thing to get him realigned after the birth. “He could go on a gassy, colicky path based on what you’re telling me,” she said. “Chiropractic could get him on a path towards less gas and better sleep.”  Again, my husband and I considered it, but weren’t convinced that he needed it. Over the first five weeks of his life, we went through several nights during which I could tell he was gassy, tired, and just plain uncomfortable. He woke up often, and was not getting good sleep. He would literally be up every hour. Then we went through an entire week of no sleep during the night. He was miserable, and I was drained! Off the back burner and to the forefront came Drs. Alterman and Johnson! I was starting to believe it just might make him feel better.
After his very first adjustment at six weeks old, Jesse slept through the night for the very first time.  He has been getting adjusted now for six weeks, and no more painful gas or sleepless nights! He is much happier and playful during the day. I am so grateful I was able to do something to make my baby healthier and happier. I would recommend infant chiropractic to anyone.                                                                     
                                                                                                 Leah Childress  

Back Pain

Scoliosis

Wellness Care

Neck and Shoulder Pain

Dr. Diane L. Johnson,


I have been under your treatment for only several months and already I can see dramatic changes in how good I feel from the adjustments and the exercises you have shown me.

Prior to coming to your office I had a severe pain in my shoulder which was the result of a fall which just wouldn’t heal for over six months. I was afraid I would eventually need surgery to correct the problem and help the pain subside.

After the adjustments you performed over the course of the first month the pain started to subside and now I am pain free for the first time in many months. I can even lift weights now due to the treatments I received from you at Alterman & Johnson.

In addition, the neck pain I have whenever I ride my motorcycle for long periods has gotten much better and I certainly attribute that to the treatments you have given me.

I’m very impressed with the level of professionalism and care your practice provides and look forward to further working with you to clear up the subluxation in my neck.

Thanks very much for all the excellent care you provide which promotes total body healing in a natural way. It’s most appreciated and my body also thanks you very much.   

Sincerely,

Paul J. Birnbaum
 

Headaches

 Hi, my name is Chad,

For many, many years I suffered with migraine headaches and really painful tension in my neck and back.
I just assumed it would go away on its own but finally at the age of 28 I sought treatment.

I called my insurance provider, who referred me to doctors Alterman and Johnson.  I began to see Dr. Alterman for my treatment plan.

After sticking with the treatment plan that Dr. Alterman had come up with, all my tension problems and headaches have completely gone away.

I would recommend chiropractic care to anyone who feels pain that is simply unbearable, and, if I had to recommend a doctor, I would and will suggest Dr. Alterman for the treatment.