Here are some story’s from a few of our patients…

• I am 51 years old and I have had headaches for about 12 years. I’m not sure of the cause; I only know how it runs my life. It’s not good when you have to plan around a headache or you miss out due to a headache.

After two weeks into my treatment I started to notice some changes in my body. My fingers and toes had been numb for a very long time and now the numbness is gone. I feel like I have more energy again like my normal self. My memory was getting worse and I have noticed that it has improved greatly. I feel like I can cope with things again. In general, I feel so much better.

Now after 6 weeks, I have noticed that my left arm which was losing muscle strength is now just about gone back to normal. My head doesn’t feel like a big rock sitting on my shoulders now. I have fewer headaches and no migraines since starting care! My neck has improved so much and I have had less dizzy spells. I am still being treated; therefore, I know more improvements will occur. -S.C.- Pendleton

• I have seen a number of chiropractors over the years. First experience with a Chiropractor was in 1984. Chiropractors have evolved and are more a part of everyday well being. I have been in a number of Automobile Accidents and in all the Accidents I have been hit from the rear or side. My neck has been whipped around, and have had mild to severe whiplash. I have been going to Health Connections for a little over two years and I can say that Dr. Matt and Dr. Jeremy do an excellent job in keeping my body operating at a high level and as pain free as possible. I kind of view my care as “routine maintenance on my body”. Keeping my body and spine well aligned so I can live an active and pain free lifestyle. I am a firm believer of chiropractic and always will be. I know how much it has helped me, and I would highly recommend HEALTH CONNECTIONS to anyone.- M.S.-Indpls.

• I had been taking Claritin-D daily for my allergies and sinus troubles for the past three years. I began seeing Dr. Jeremy at Health Connections eight months ago. Dr. Jeremy began working on my sinus and allergy issues three months ago. For the last three months I have ceased using Claritin-D and feel great! , B.S.- Pendleton

• I had been having problems for years with back aches and occasional headaches that wouldn’t go away. Other Chiropractors had determined the problems with my neck, probably due to a skiing injury I had as a child. But the other doctors didn’t offer the same treatment as Dr. Ferris. I have had relief in areas I didn’t realize were bad until we corrected the spine literally from the top down.  The complete correction hasn’t been an overnight fix (I ‘grew into’ the problem) but the relief happened within the first few treatments. - G.W. -Fishers

• I had problems this past summer with back spasms due to an injury I had working on our new patio.  Dr. Matt helped me out immediately and I couldn’t be more grateful.  Once he got me back up and going we did an analysis of my spine and found a couple of small issues with my neck and lower back.  The treatment I have received has been great, and has improved my over all health, and quality of life.  I met Dr. Matt and his wife at our church.  The staff at Health Connections is great and the facilities are outstanding. Thanks Dr. Matt !!! -B.L.- Fishers

• In November of 2004, I began to experience pain in my hip. I thought it was gout and treated it as though it was. It did not go away. The pain became so bad that at times I would have to stop at the entrance of a store and let my wife continue alone. Finally, after months with no significant change, I saw your ad and decided to go for help. The change that I saw was truly remarkable. My hip pain went away temporarily within 10 minutes after my initial adjustment. After only a few treatments, my hip pain has left and never returned.

Because of an automobile accident in 1970, I thought there was no hope for my neck pain and headaches. Now I hardly ever have a headache. My consumption of ibuprofen has been drastically reduced. All this change has helped me to feel more positive about my life and my energy level is much greater.

One benefit that I never expected to see from my visits was concerning my heartburn. Antacids were an almost daily part of my life. There were times that I did not want to eat certain foods because I knew the results would be so unpleasant. In over 4 months now I have had no bad cases of heartburn and have not needed antacids since the first few treatments. - J.R. – Fishers

• My 7 year-old son and I were in a car accident involving 5 vehicles resulting in a chain reaction. I saw it coming and braced for it, but my son did not. Immediately following the wreck, I had pain in my neck and back and was treated at the local hospital. My son insisted he was fine and that nothing hurt so we thought he was okay…we continually heard – ‘kids are resilient’ so we decided to watch him closely instead.

After a week of taking strong pain medications and muscle relaxers, I knew it was time to do something else; but I had no idea where to get help. I received a letter from Dr. Matt acknowledging my car accident, explaining his advanced training and offering a consultation to learn more. The letter was very informative and described my symptoms exactly. His staff was able to get me in the same day I phoned. Dr. Matt was very knowledgeable and explained things in a manner that helped me understand the pain I was feeling. He recommended x-rays which showed ligament damage caused by the wreck. Seeing this damage made me wonder about my son. After x-raying my son, his results showed ligament damage as well. (Which if left untreated could result in more serious consequences in the future). I was shocked and saddened about what could have been!?!

As we began treatments, I wondered how my son would do with Chiropractor care. He instantly loved Dr. Matt, felt relief from each visit and greatly improved. Looking back, although he never felt pain like I did, Ethan did have symptoms – irritability, difficulty sleeping and inability to concentrate at school (which all cleared up within the first week of treatment). I’m doing much better as well. I am grateful beyond words for Dr. Matt and the excellent treatment my son and I have been given. The office staff is kind, warm and very professional. What a blessing to have such wonderful healthcare and a trusted partner as well! Thank you Dr. Matt and the entire team at Health Connections! - M.L.- Noblesville

• Last year I fell on my left side with my wrist under my body. I broke my wrist, and that has healed well, however, my neck and back have been giving me extreme pain, keeping me up at night, and not allowing me to enjoy my grandchildren as I wanted to. I have been going to Dr. Matt for 5 months now, and he has helped me to regain my movements, relieve my pain and I am now able to pick up my precious grandchildren again without pain. I cannot praise them enough, and the adjustments were gentle and by later on in the day after one I felt relief. I am so glad I came to them, and I do not have to take any drugs for my pain anymore. Their staff is friendly and helpful, and I just praise them for how wonderful I feel. Dr. Matt has given me back a productive life without pain Thank you for what you have done for me. May God bless you and your family richly.  -S.D.- Fishers

• I am 25 years old and I suffer from multiple problems stemming from a childhood disease called spinal meningitis and some childhood injuries incurred at a young age. My problems ranged from chronic migraines to lower back pain, to numbness in my right arm in the morning, to shoulder and neck problems, to jolts of pain shooting through my arms, back, and legs, and lastly severe congestion of the sinuses and breathing problems. I am pretty sure that these issues stemmed from scoliosis, a traumatic injury to the head at a young age, various injuries incurred from sports and other adventurous activities that I have participated in over the last 15 years, which include volleyball, basketball, baseball, soccer, swimming, hockey, and lacrosse, to rock climbing, backpacking, and white-water rafting and kayaking.

My experience with Dr. Ferris was a great one. I walked into the office, and right away it was like a family atmosphere. Immediately after the first adjustment I could feel my sinuses open up and I could tell that the permanent tension within them was alleviating. After walking around for a while I could tell that my balance had been corrected and I could feel the strain and tension in my shoulders begin to ease as the day went on.

Over the last few months, I have noticed a slow, process-like change in my body as it adjusts to the proper position. I no longer have numbness in my arm, I am sleeping better, and have had less migraines. Now I enjoy my workouts. Of course, feeling better in those ways reflects your moods and everything else, and I can tell that the people around me take notice that I am feeling better.

Thank you Dr. Ferris for all that you have done for me and my family! - D.W.- Springfield, MO