Success Stories II

Low Back Pain 

I have never considered myself to have serious back problems. I have the occasional tightness and creaking but never felt like I could not do an activity. However, I exercise 5-6 days a week, my job requires heavy physical exertion and I am getting older (40) so I made a new year resolution in 2007 to get back on a Chiropractic plan to hopefully fend off an impending serious injury if I continue doing what I am doing. My wife who is also a client of Dr. Lee insisted I go see him and have a consultation. She had been going with excellent results. I had been on a maintenance plan at “---- Chiropractic” which was yielding limited results but was geographically undesirable (Newport Beach) resulting in sporadic adjustments. I had a consultation and was placed on an aggressive 3 month treatment plan for my above issues. Currently I have graduated to a maintenance plan and the results have me running more frequently and longer, I have limited tightness and the creaking has disappeared. I also feel confident that my back is in check and can live my life without that little voice in the back of my mind questioning if I should do an activity or not. I know my back is strong and healthy. I am totally satisfied with Dr. Lee and his treatment team and plan on continuing my care with him indefinitely. Two thumbs up!!! Berkley N.

The pregnancy was pain free!

I had a 10 year old back injury that in recent years I injured further. MRI’s confirmed the injury in my lower back. When it would “go out” I couldn’t move for 3 days and the pain was so bad, pain meds could hardly help. I went to a doctor and he had no answers except pain medication. I was desperate for help.  As a mother of 3 I cannot afford to have so much pain, be out of commission for days on end, not be able to clean the house etc. My husband came to Dr. Lee for headaches and had wonderful results. So, even though I was skeptical of chiropractic care I finally decided to try it.  I have had regular visits to Dr. Lee for more than a year now and my back has not “gone out” again. It is miraculous to me, after years of severe pain and problems. Sometimes that area will flare up but never as bad as it used to and with regular visits the pain is gone. I’ve also benefitted from the strength exercises he gives and I am sure that has helped in the process too. The most amazing part of this experience has been how afraid I was at having my third child because I was afraid the back pain would be so much from carrying. This pregnancy was pain free! Even labor was a completely different experience for me. The pain was so much less I almost didn’t make it to the hospital in time because I wasn’t sure if I really was in labor – a stark contrast from my 2 previous deliveries. Labor and delivery were such a better experience.  I highly recommend Dr. Lee. I am amazed at how skeptical I was before because after this experience I will never be without chiropractic care.  Thank you Dr. Lee for literally changing my daily life! - Marea G

IT Band - Leg Pain

I have to admit….I was one of those people who never took chiropractic very seriously. I would hear my friends talk about going in for adjustments & thought it seemed like an “addictive” extra expense that couldn’t possibly make an actual difference. I had never even considered seeing a chiropractor until my friend Donn actually called and scheduled an appointment for me to see Dr. Lee. Even then, though I was not intending to actually see a “chiropractor”. I was referred to Dr.Lee because Donn was convinced that Dr. Lee might be able to help me with a knee problem I’d been dealing with. Only when I was completely frustrated with not being able to run anymore, did I finally agree to see Dr. Lee.  And even then, it took Donn making the call & scheduling the appointment, for me to actually show up! To make a long story short, I am SO glad that I went to that appointment! During my initial consultation, Dr. Lee figured out that a tight IT band was causing my knee pain. He suggested a series of massage therapy & physiotherapy sessions that would release the muscle & the strain on my knee. With the help of Sanju and Dr. Chau, my knee problem is now gone & I am finally back to running! And …as an added bonus, I was introduced to the benefits of chiropractic! Going for my regular adjustments has significantly reduced the tension in my back & neck, which has made me much more relaxed. Plus, it has GREATLY reduced my migraines, which I used to get on a regular basis.  Considering I am a very active person & also a personal trainer/cycling instructor, I feel so fortunate to have been introduced to Dr. Lee. I know that the work he does will be extremely important to maintaining my health & also the health of my clients. I would feel 100% comfortable referring my friends & clients to Dr. Lee…. and wouldn’t think twice about calling and scheduling appointments for them! Thank you Dr.Lee & Staff!  - Tiffany.S

Neck and Upper Back Pain

My name is Antonino, I am a researcher in the Department of Aeronautics at the California Institute of Technology.  I suffer from a non-severe scoliosis. This form of scoliosis with poor posture and stress provokes spasms in my back, severe tension and pain in my upper back and tension head-aches.   I was referred to chiropractic care from my primary physician.  When I first met Dr. Lee, I was suffering of severe spasms in my back and very frequent tension head-aches.  After few chiropractic adjustments the spasms were gone. I stuck with the program advised by Dr. Lee for the past 9 months, a mix of chiropractor adjustments, physical therapy and massages, and now the spasms are gone, no tension head-aches and I rarely feel tension in my back. I am now in a wellness phase of chiropractic care, and I have recently added yoga exercise to my routine few times/week and I feel great! Dr. Lee chiropractic care, his massage and physical therapists, and staff are excellent. Sincerely, Antonino F.

Low Back Pain

I developed several issues from a lifetime of abuse from athletic injuries. I’ve always pushed myself beyond areas of prudence and had a lumbar lamenectomy when I was 20 years old. My symptoms escalated into neck and lower back pain. I began chiropractic care many years ago, but stopped when my medical insurance no longer covered the treatments. After Medicare kicked in, the costs were partially covered, so I did some research on the Internet to find a good doctor.  I found Dr. John Lee and saw his practice received very high ratings from his patients. I came in for a visit and began the treatment protocol. I began to feel immediate relief. After one month, my range of motion and associated pain was greatly diminished. I did everything he suggested and religiously followed exercises and stretching between visits. I began to feel really good.  Now that I have progressed into the maintenance level, I find that I am basically pain free. I sometimes have slippage in the L5 and sacral area, but Dr. Lee takes care of it. He has educated me in what to do and not to do, so I am now able to manage very nicely.  I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Lee. His staff is very professional and friendly every time I come in. - John R.

Low Back Pain

When I first came to Lee Chiropractic I was in pain. After the first day I felt a lot better. It took 2-3 months to adjust  my back. After those months had passed it felt a lot better.

Thank you Lee Chiropractic.

- Arielle C.

Chronic Neck and Back Pain 

"I have had back and neck problems for over twenty years from the time I was a recent college graduate. At that time I was back at school visiting and taking a group of physics students to Kitt Peak National Observatory. I drove the bus and slept on a friend’s couch. That’s when I noticed I really had a problem. I have seen many Chiropractors, Family Doctors, Acupuncturists, Sports Physical Therapists and others over many years with mixed success- the pain usually goes away for a while and then comes back. I have always taken an active role in my health with regular exercise including lifting weights, swimming, running, bicycling, yoga and reasonable nutrition. Last Year I had stopped seeing another local Chiropractor when I changed jobs and my insurance changed. I also thought he had done an OK job, but I wasn’t getting better anymore. I came to Dr. Lee’s office when my pain came back and I thought I really needed massage with my adjustments. I actually started seeing Dr. Lee when he was still at his former office. That is where my treatments started and started getting better (I had a lot of stress from work and teaching).When Dr. Lee and his new staff opened up his new office, my life took a very good turn for the better. But it still took three months to get my treatments down to once a week, where they are now. Using adjustments, massage and electro-physiotherapy and traction has really made a big difference; and my insurance is covering all the bills. I have to say that Dr. Lee’s new office and staff are the best I have encountered in all my years of being a patient- and he is not paying me to say this – he is just helping me with my back and neck  pain which is worth more than money can buy!!! - Donn S.

Low Back Pain

I am writing to express appreciation and praise for the quality of care displayed at Lee Chiropractic.  I would recommend their services to everyone.  From Dr. Lee, the clerical staff to the massage therapists, they are not only committed to excellence; they demonstrate it daily. Dr. Lee has been my chiropractor for many months and adapts his techniques to contend with the particular needs of clients.  I can state this with certainty since he developed a specific approach to addressing my medical condition after some time, careful listening, and genuine consideration rather than apply a “one-size-fits-all” style as most chiropractors do.   After the birth of my daughter in November 2006, I suffered from severe low back pain. I did what most people do when dealing with pain which is take a lot of pain medication. I was just hoping it would go away, but it just didn’t go away and I found myself in 2008 with MORE pain. I also got tired of not enjoying everyday activities that you do with your child because of my low back pain. So, I finally decided to take care of it and I called Dr. Lee for chiropractic care. It’s been a privilege to be a client at Lee Chiropractic. I experienced positive results and look forward to my visits because of the favorable impact they invariably bring.  Dr. Lee has successfully created a center for healing and well being. It's like a mini Oasis from the stresses of daily life. Not only do I trust them with my care...I ENTRUST them with the care of my family members which I have referred here and are currently being treated. Thank you Dr. Lee! - Alexandra S. 

Whiplash, Neck and Lower Back

I first sought the help of Dr. Lee after I began to experience slight pain and discomfort on my neck after an automobile accident.  Initially, I figured the symptoms were due to stress and poor sleeping habits and that it would eventually go away, but as time passed by I began to realize that it may be from the whiplash I experienced from the rear-end collision.  Still, I didn’t want to go through the hassle of having to file claims with the insurance company, and my lack of information about chiropractic treatments kept me skeptical.  That’s when I began to notice Dr. Lee and his staff at the gym I use, conducting free diagnostic tests for any members wanting one.  I passed by them a couple times at first, but as the discomfort on my neck grew more evident, I decided to give it a try. The diagnosis did reveal a problem in my neck and lower back area.  Dr. Lee booked an appointment for me on the spot, and assured me his help with all the claims process. Sure enough, from beginning to end he made everything a smooth process.  However, what impressed me the most is his efforts to make sure I understood what he was trying to achieve through each phase of treatment.  Dr. Lee was very knowledgeable and informative, and through each appointment, my appreciation for chiropractics grew.  I will never forget the first time he did my neck adjustment.  It felt like a great pressure was released off my neck, and I instantly felt more alert and comfortable. Dr. Lee is passionate about applying his training and knowledge for the well being of his patients.  Him and his friendly staff was very understanding and caring for all my needs, and I enjoyed every treatment with Him, as it helped improved my symptoms with every visit.  Now, the pain and discomforts I experienced before treatment have all but disappeared.  I would definitely recommend Dr. Lee to anyone seeking chiropractic treatments.  Especially those who never received one before! - David S

Wellness