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Dr. Christopher Sienes & Dr. Denise Mathre
Asthma
My son Bradley started having problems with asthma when he was about 6 months old. The only thing I knew to do in order to open up his airways was to give him breathing treatments with Albuterol, which only temporarily fixed the problem. Not only was this a cover-up or short term fix, I was having to pump my baby up with some really horrible drugs in order for him to get the air he needed.
My boss suggested I take him to see Dr. Mathre. I decided to give it a try, since the Albuterol was not going to fix him and he didn't seem to be growing out of it or getting any better. I believe Bradley was 2 years old when I decided to take him to Dr. Mathre. I took him to see her regularly for about six months. Since then he has not wheezed once. He is now 5 years old and still asthma free. - Jessica
Doesn't like being "cracked"
Some years ago I had back surgery, so I've been inclined to periodic low back pain. I was beginning, however, to develop a dull, irritating pain in my hip that wouldn't go away. It was there pretty much daily and I was experiencing a poor quality of sleep.
I hadn't been to a chiropractor in years because of being nervous about having my "bones cracked" as it were, because of my surgery. I was referred to Dr. Sienes because of one of his method of adjusting the body (ProAdjuster) and his holistic approach to health care. I've been very pleased with the results of my visits.... and the pain, both low back and hip, have completely gone away! - Bill
Isagenix Nutritional Cleansing
(via email) Hi Dr. Denise, I finished my first nine days and plan to stick to the plan as much as I can. I lost a total of 9 pounds and 20 inches. Feel great and people are noticing the change. Thank you for your help. - Irene
Not All Chiropractors Are The Same
I found out the hard way that not all chiropractors are the same. After numerous visits to my local chiropractor, my back still kept slipping out of place. I decided it was time to seek someone who could actually show me what was wrong, even if it meant driving from Murphy's to Jackson.
I started seeing Dr. Mathre and not only did she pinpoint the problem with their state of the art equipment and complete diagnosis, she taught me how to take care of myself by explaining how the entire nervous system works and which stretches were good for me, how to sit, get in and out of my car, etc. I am an avid tennis player and am able to continue enjoying this due to the care and education I received from Dr. Mathre. -Emily
My name is Kalynn and I am 5 years old. I have been on antibiotics 2 times in my life for ear infections. Recently I went to meet a new doctor at Kaiser. She looked in my ears and my left one was full of blood and puss. Mommy told her I would visit Dr. Denise, our chiropractor, as soon as we got home. I got adjusted that night and I went right to sleep without any ear drops or hot packs. Dr. Denise has been adjusting me since I was 2 1/2 years old. I have not had to take any more antibiotics since I was a baby. Any time I start coming down with a bug, my mom and dad bring me in to see Dr. Denise to help my body get well. - Kalynn Twenty-one years ago, I was given the opportunity to work in a chiropractic office. I knew very little about how chiropractic could change my quality of life. After several chiropractic educational seminars I was so excited about chiropractic that I wanted everyone I knew to get in for care. At that time, I was having terrible back pain and constant headaches due to "spinals" that I was given to deliver my two children by C-section. I was unable to lay on my back and sitting or standing for long periods was unbearable. Within six months of chiropractic care my headaches were gone and my back felt 100% better. Knowing that chiropractic had made me feel so much better, I encouraged my husband to get adjustments to help control his allergies. He had taken so many over-the-counter drugs which only made him non-functional and sick. His allergies were cleared up completely in about 8 months. What a relief for him- NO MORE TOXIC MEDICATIONS! I love my adjustments - they make my whole body feel balanced. I don't get colds or the flu like I used to because my immune system is functioning properly. It is so much fun playing with my 3 year old grandson without restrictions (he gets adjusted here, too). Chiropractic care is now my "way of life, for the rest of my life". I encourage anyone who has questions about chiropractic to come to one of ACWC's Wellness Workshops to learn more. Chiropractic is a gentle approach to keeping your body healthy through a healthy nervous system - "interference free". We all want the best for our children and chiropractic care can definitely give them a great start on life. The wonderful, educated and gentle doctors at ACWC have helped so many babies and children with childhood problems. Why would we not want a healthy nervous system for them too? - Sandy When I came to ACWC, I had been in a car accident 10 months prior. Since the accident my life had been changed dramatically. My left lower back and leg were in so much pain I had problems sleeping at night, exercising, cleaning the house, and even sitting at work. Prior to coming to the chiropractor, my medical doctor put me on all sorts of drugs and physical therapy, but nothing was improving my condition. My leg would continue to fall asleep and the pain was constant in my leg and back. My life was just turned upside-down because I was unable to enjoy the things I wanted to do- exercise and had-to-do work. Since going to ACWC I am now able to sit for longer periods of time and am able to run and lift weights like I used to. I am no longer taking any drugs and sleeping and working are not as painful or uncomfortable as they had been after the accident. I was very concerned when I first came to the chiropractor. I was scared that they were going to worsen the problem. What I found out, however, was that they help you get in touch with your body, rather than masking your problems with drugs. Through regular adjustments and at-home stretching I am again able to enjoy my life and be active without putting chemicals into my body or simply living with the pain. I had severe swelling and pain on the left side of my neck and shoulder, I have always had some problems with my neck and shoulder, but I didn't really know why and my doctors didn't take the time to find out. One of my clients told me about Dr. Sienes, and that he had really helped her. At first I was apprehensive about going to a chiropractor, but she said he was gentle. In about the third week of adjustments I realized that I was walking straighter and moving my neck easier. In fact, I noticed that my whole "being" just feels better. So with Dr. Sienes' adjustments and my changing a few things at work, I AM getting better. I know that because of what I do for work, I will always need some adjustments, but that's alright with me- I would much rather do this than be on pain medications for the rest of my life! - Mary I was operated on in February of 1974 (four lumbar vertebra fused) at Stanford Hospital. I came to Amador County in 1974. The University doctors told me that due to my lower back surgery and the stress it would put on the rest of my spine, I would most likely need surgery on my upper back in later years. I started chiropractic care with Dr. Bane in 1975 and he said I would feel much better in the future if I had regular chiropractic care- at least twice per month. I followed his advice and have done that for the last 30+ years, most recently with the doctors at ACWC. I have not had any upper back problems and no additional surgeries! Chiropractic care has allowed me to continue playing softball and bowling for many years and I still golf to this day at 80 years of age! Thanks to my regular chiropractic care, I know I have saved myself from having to have another back surgery. My best advice to anyone considering chiropractic is to go see the chiropractors at ACWC, listen to what they have to say about your spine and nervous system and how to take care of it... then actually DO what they suggest! - Mick I woke up one morning with pain in my upper back, left shoulder and neck. Over the next few days, the pain intensified with pain radiating down my left arm. I had numbness and tingling in my hand and weakness in my arm and hand. I ended up in the ER and was told it was "muscle spasm" and was sent home with pain meds. I saw my MD, who prescribed a combination of pain pills, muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatories. The pain was so severe I was unable to work and I did not like the way the drugs made me feel. I was unable to function, spent most days sleeping or in bed. I began having panic attacks, either triggered by the intense pain or as a (side) effect of the drugs I was taking. I spent 5 long weeks in this condition, became increasingly depressed and my pain was not going away. When I sought chiropractic care I was desperate for relief. I had never seen a chiropractor before, was skeptical of the profession and had often raised my eyebrows when someone would tell me the things their chiropractor would do to them. I had 50% pain relief within 2-3 days and almost 100% pain relief within 4-5 days! I no longer wake up in the morning with aches and pains. I have more energy and my mood has improved drastically. I am able to function in all areas of my life again. I recommend people talk to others who have had a positive response to chiropractic care. Both my MD and a neurologist were not supportive of my decision to receive chiropractic care and the medical profession as a whole is anti-chiropractic care. I trusted my "gut" and the fact I found relief from my pain without all those drugs. Inform yourself, go online, research and ask lots of questions. Be your own advocate with regards to your body and health care. MD's DO NOT have all the answers. Utilize your options with regard to alternative health care practices. The entire team at ACWC have been an excellent resource, they are pleasant, friendly and they know your first name! - Terry I considered myself very healthy before ever going to Amador Chiropractic Wellness Center. I ate fairly well and exercised almost every day. Although I caught an average of six colds a year and had headaches at least twice a week, I figured that it was "normal stress" and the product of working with my students all day - they were always coming to school with some contagious illness. I also suffered from premenstrual symptoms including headaches that lasted three or more days, anxiety, irritability, and fatigue; which medication did little to relieve. I decided to seek chiropractic care because I was lifting weights a lot and my back was going out occasionally, taking days to recover. I received the expected results from regular adjustments such as fewer incidents of back pain or "tweaking" as I call it, but the results go so far beyond that. In the last year I have not had one cold, or any other illness for that matter. I rarely get headaches and I stopped taking any medications if I do get them, thanks to the advice of Dr. Sienes. I find that the headaches I do get are less severe and are relieved much sooner with out medication. Believe it or not, I am an inch taller than when I first received chiropractic adjustments.... I credit that to better posture! I am always telling people to seek care at ACWC. I assure them that any pre-conceived notions, or previous negative treatments elsewhere, are not a valid reason to ignore the benefits of a healthy spine and nervous system. I tell them about the benefits I've received THAT GO FAR BEYOND THE MISGUIDED BELIEF THAT BACK CARE IS ONLY ABOUT THEIR BACK. I've learned that the back is connected to so many vital areas through the nervous system and ignoring good chiropractic care is doing them a huge disservice. I never thought that chiropractic care meant anything more than keeping the back and neck healthy. ACWC goes far beyond the back in teaching their clients about staying/getting truly healthy. It's even more important than eating well and exercising on a regular basis. - Jennifer My name is Laura and I have been working at ACWC since March 2001. Like all employees here I get my spine checked at least once a week, sometimes twice because of my life's daily stresses. I have noticed significant, if not phenomenal improvements in my health and life overall. My most dramatic improvements are: Reduced blood pressure, reduced monthly cramping, less headaches, I'm not having near the muscle strains/pulls, neck and back pain are so much less, my sinus congestion is less, and overall much less sickness than I experienced before I was getting adjusted regularly. I've noticed an overall improvement in how my immune system functions - less colds, flu's and allergies; my digestion, mental clarity, range of motion, sleep patterns, posture, muscle function as well as how I handle stress are all markedly better. A specific example was from January 20th, 2006 - I had oral surgery. Dr. Swann, who has an office next door to us, corrected my gum degeneration with an Alluderm. Prior to the procedure I had started juicing fruits and vegetables and I still juice now, which has helped my body get optimal nutrition. My adjustments help my body get optimal function. I attribute the success of my surgery to Dr. Swann's skill, the expertise of Dr. Mathre and Dr. Sienes here at ACWC, as well as increased nutritional support. What condition would my gums be in if my C-4 vertebra wasn't in it's correct alignment? During my surgery recuperation period I wasn't able to get adjusted laying down, which is how I usually get adjusted. The Pro-Adjuster was fabulous; I could sit, allowing me to get adjusted while I couldn't put pressure on my face and chin. It was 8 weeks before I could lay for a manual adjustment. I LOVE getting adjusted! - Laura
Ear Infections
Chiropractic is for the whole family!
A year of suffering...
My whole "being" just feels better
Preventing additional back surgery
My MD told me NOT to try Chiropractic
I considered myself very healthy before chiropractic
Phenomenal improvements in my health and life overall