I worked at a glass factory for 40 years and stood on cement floors. For 35 years I have had pain in my feet, especially the right foot. I had seen other doctors over the years and tried several remedies for the pain, including orthotics for my shoes, but nothing ever helped much. Walking for two or three blocks was difficult and painful!

I filled out a survey that Dr. Mattingly was conducting for Pressure Point Therapy. I began treatment, which has included Pressure Point Therapy, electric muscle stimulation and chiropractic adjustments, and I have had the best results. I now can enjoy walking and I am looking forward to doing some traveling. I started seeing Dr. Mattingly three times a week at first and then less frequently as I began to improve. Now I am on a maintenance program and see him just once a month, or whenever I feel a need to see him more often.

After seeing the success that I has having with treatment, my husband also decided to start chiropractic care for his neck, shoulders and lower back. We have both been pleased with the good results that we have experienced.

R.J.

I came in with severe shoulder, neck and back pain. I hadn't been to a chiropractor in about six years. I was in serious need. I had cancer surgery in 2004 on my neck and it was extremely tight! The pains in my neck, shoulder and back really restricted my movements. I had one pressure point therapy session and I feel wonderful. I will be continuing with the therapy to keep those muscles relaxed and range of motion better. Thanks, Dr. Mattingly!

D.S.S.

I started treatment in 1996 for a Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) condition (a TMJ condition can cause pain and discomfort in the jaw, neck, and back). My jaw went out which resulted in an improper alignment of my teeth. I am a dental assistant and have been actively for 15 years. This condition did not come as a surprise to me. In my past years of experience, dental patients with the same or even worse conditions have been referred to a “TMJ specialist.” Treatment at these offices have involved weeks and months and resulted in slight to moderate relief. This can involve a series of impressions and the wearing of dental splits and braces.

I sought treatment with Dr. Mattingly after talking in great length about the chiropractic solution to my condition. We discussed how this differed from how I had been taught to treat the condition dentally. It made good sense to me, after listening to Dr. Mattingly’s in depth yet understandable explanation, to treat the cause of my symptoms, which was the misalignment of my spine. After four treatments my jaw was back into position and my teeth aligned correctly. I am continuing treatment to secure Dr. Mattingly’s resolution. I am glad I made the decision to see Dr. Mattingly, for he, in my eyes, is definitely the “specialist” for treatment of TMJ conditions.

J.H.

I came to see Dr. Mattingly in March of 1997 due to pain in my back that radiated to all of my limbs. I have dealt with lower back pain since I was 15 years old. I had been to three different doctors and had taken two different types of drugs. The drugs enabled me to work, but I couldn’t give a hundred percent. The pain became so intense that it hurt to sit or stand.

I started to see great improvement by May 1997. The pain has disappeared. I didn’t know that chiropractic could help so many different ailments. I think my chiropractor is fabulous. I’ve even referred my granddaughter to Dr. Mattingly. I am now a big believer in chiropractic care and recommend it to everyone.

J.H.

On March 9, 2001, I began seeing Dr. Mattingly for lower back aches I was experiencing. Prior to coming to Dusty, I had been seeing an ear doctor for some trouble I was having with my ears. After seeing the ear doctor for several months he released me, but I was still experiencing ringing in my ears. Although I probably would not have initially thought of seeing a chiropractor about the ringing in my ears, it was an added bonus when the ringing disappeared after Dusty started my adjustments! Thanks for the good care, Dusty!

V.L.

I met Dr. Mattingly at the Women’s Lifestyles Show at the Peoria Civic Center in October 1999. I could only walk short distances. My back hurt constantly. I had been to an orthopedic physical therapist, but nothing seemed to help. On November 5, 1999 I began treatment with Dr. Mattingly. Initially I was treated three times per week, but eventually I was doing well enough to come only once a month for maintenance. Now I feel good overall and have no problem walking and my back is not hurting.

R.M.

I began chiropractic treatment in May of 2001 after my wife started receiving treatment at Mattingly Chiropractic, and I saw how well she was responding. I have had lower back pain and stiffness in my neck and hips. The problems began approximately 3 or 4 years ago and were probably the result of previous back traumas caused by strain and heavy lifting. I had never had the problems tended to before, and consequently the stiffness and soreness had gotten increasingly worse. My wife suggested that I try chiropractic adjustments to see if it would help give me some relief. After receiving regular adjustments and doing some exercises that Dr. Mattingly has recommended, the stiffness is dissipating and I am able to do simple chores without the severe pain and stiffness in my back that I had been experiencing. I also began taking some supplements recommended (i.e. glucosamine to help my joints; a digestive enzyme that has helped my stomach problems; and a multiple vitamin). Although I was aware of Chiropractic for many years I just never gave it a try. Now that I have experienced some improvement, I wish I would have started years ago, before my problems became so severe.

B.B.

I have been going to a Chiropractor on and off since 1962. I started going for back and leg pain. I have seen two Doctors out of state, one Doctor who moved, one who passed away and one that I did not care for. I could not walk, bend, stoop, or keep house when I came to see Dr. Mattingly on July 2, 1996. Since then I have seen a lot of improvement. Chiropractic will always be my first choice of treatment for my back and leg pain.

D.S.

I initiated chiropractic care in January of 1996 and by April my two problems had been corrected. While this may seem to be a long time in receiving chiropractic care, one must consider the problem too.

Problem number one was in my neck. I had numbness and tingling in my left shoulder that would sometimes extend to my left elbow. I had dealt with this problem for over a year until I realized that I had lost much range of motion in my neck. Problem number two was in my lower back. For three months I suffered the loss of range of motion and numbing pain down my left hip and thigh. Both of these health problems were affecting my life. I bowl, golf and work out at a health club. Each week I saw myself slowly becoming less flexible with additional loss of range of motion.

After twenty-eight visits and stretching exercises, my problem are now erased. I realized that it is in my best interest to see Dr. Mattingly once every month to six weeks. I feel that this form of preventative care is far better than waiting a year and a half and suffering pain and loss of motion and activity. I highly recommend the benefits of chiropractic care. The improved health benefits coupled with a higher quality of life speak for themselves. I am highly impressed with chiropractic health care and the flexibility I have gained.

J.M.

I had had problems with my back for many years. I had taken Tylenol for pain, but got no relief. During the past several years I have seen six or eight medical doctors with no results.

In March of 1994, my back gave way. I was taken to Dr. Mattingly for treatment. Dr. Mattingly performed several examination procedures to determine if he could help me. Dr. Mattingly adjusted my spine everyday for two to three weeks. He then cut my visits down to three times a week. Now I see Dr. Mattingly once a month to help maintain my health. I am feeling much better and am now able to do most of my work. I thank God and Dr. Mattingly for bringing me this far.

M.C.