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Impact Patient Reviews
Here are a few of the hundreds of patient reviews that we have on file. You'll be able to see what our patients say about their experience at our health center. We've helped thousands of people achieve better health, and we can do the same for you too! "I Have Been Enduring The Pain Of Sciatica Off And On For Years, And Coming Here Was One Of The Best Decisions I've Ever Made!"
"The long term solution from my HMO was surgery or physical
therapy and lower back exercises. I chose the PT and
exercise program, and in general, it worked for most of
the time. As I became older, the occurrences of pain
increased even though my general exercise program,
including the lower back exercises had increased.
In August 2006 I experienced some of the worst pain I have ever endured. The pain pills didn’t work and there was a month long wait to see the physical therapist at the HMO. I couldn’t sleep, driving the car was excruciating, my productivity at work went way down, I couldn’t golf or perform my chores around the house. In general, I had a real bad attitude about everything and very little hope of being pain free for quite a while. I noticed an ad in the newspaper about a new space age technology that could eliminate sciatica pain without back surgery. I called the number and asked for the information to be sent to me. After I received the packet of info I immediately called for an appointment to evaluate my condition. When I pulled up to the Colorado Center For Health I almost died. I had vowed some twenty years ago, after a bad experience, that I would never again see a chiropractor. But I was desperate so I hobbled in. If not the best decision in my life, it’s close to it! I was immediately greeted by some friendly folks, I think their names were Pam and Debbie, and they made me feel right at home. I watched a video, the title of which escapes me; Dr. Todd explained some things; some x-rays were taken; and I was given a goodie bag, of sorts. On my return visit, I was again greeted by those two very friendly women and Dr. Todd fully explained to me what my problems were, in a manner that was actually understandable to me. That was a first. Dr. Todd also said that he could help me. I signed up and walked out with some hope. The pain was gone after about 3 of the 7 weeks on the DRX 9000. It’s been awesome. The hope was replaced by results. I did what I was told, i.e. ice, ice, ice; water, water, water; make every appointment on time; don’t complain when Debbie gently tightens the harness; and come in with a positive attitude and leave with a warm & fuzzy feeling that I can’t wait to come back because it’s like being one of the family. Thanks to Dr. Todd, Pam, an Debbie from the bottom of my heart, you’re the best!" Ken Franc
"Since My Spinal
Decompression Treatments, I Feel GREAT!"
"I am working better than
ever. I feel better than ever!! I can’t wait to play
golf again. I am confident that I will be able to play
pain free. I was very pleased with the service I
received. Dr. Todd, Debbie and Pam are the best! They
make me feel better just being there."
Jim Gibson
"Spinal Decompression is
truly the best decision I made to get
rid of my back pain and get my life back to normal again. Working with Debbie on the machine had me feeling 70% to 80% better within the first 2 weeks..."
"During
December 2006, while shoveling snow, I was overcome by a
severe pain in my lower back. The pain shot down my
right leg, calf and into my foot. After 3 visits to my
regular doctor and receiving steroids and muscle
relaxers, the problem and the pain were getting no
better.
An MRI showed I had a herniated disc (L4-L5) area in my lower back. One doctor said he could fix it with surgery. I did not even consider the surgery option. I could not walk straight, put on socks, lay down, or even sit without severe pain. It was affecting my sleep, work and family life in general. Even painkillers had very little effect on the pain. When I saw the ad for spinal decompression and how it could fix the problem without surgery, I called the same day. It was a Sunday so I left a message and got a return call the same day from Pam. I met with Dr. Cadwell that Tuesday and had a complete evaluation done. I could barely walk into his office that day. That was the day everything started to change and got better everyday after that. Spinal decompression therapy is truly the best decision I made to get rid of my back pain and get my life back to normal again. Working with Debbie on the machine had me feeling 70% to 80% better within the first 2 weeks. Dr. Cadwell’s methods, and professional knowledge not only got me up and moving again, but he and his staff are always educating you on how to feel better and to stay healthy. My quality of life is back to normal and it’s easy to smile again. It feels great to sleep normal again without pain. Dr. Cadwell and his staff were truly a blessing in my life and I would and will continue to recommend them to anyone with back, neck or leg pain! The whole office staff is very caring, professional and helpful. It is a very relaxing and cheery atmosphere anytime you are there. Dr. Cadwell always greets you with a smile!" Ted Kuc
"After A Failed Back
Surgery, 2 Epidurals, And Numerous Medications, I Was
Ready To Give Up On Life..."
"After being treated
by two neuro-surgeons, they informed me that they could
not help me. My pain was unbearable in my left leg and
lower back. I was bedridden for three months. Then I set
up a consultation with Dr. Cadwell to see if he could
help me.
After a thorough examination & x-rays, Dr. Cadwell accepted my case. After three months on the DRX 9000 and specific chiropractic adjustments, I was pain free! To date I am playing golf and enjoying life! I can’t express my gratitude enough to Dr. Cadwell and his understanding staff for giving me my life back." Bob Algueseva
"Before I came to you for
help with my back, I had tried numerous things for what a
doctor told me was herniated discs. I was told I needed
surgery and if I didn’t get it, the time would come when I
would have trouble walking... "
"I wasn’t ready to do anything as desperate as surgery. I had heard horror stories of back surgeries gone wrong. I tried therapy, which didn’t seem to do any good. I joined an exercise gym hoping that if I strengthened my back it would help. I think that did more harm than good. I did six months with a company called Americas Back and that seemed to be a waste of time and money also. I had gotten to where I couldn’t turn over in bed, couldn’t get out of bed without having something to grab onto. I had trouble bending over to grab the car door to close it. On my job I am in and out of the car 20 or 30 times a day. I was in constant pain. I cringed when I had to sneeze because the jarring of my body sent pain through my whole bode. I had gotten to where my mind and body were compensating for the pain by never bending over and I couldn’t do every day things that I used to take for granted. I still wasn’t ready for surgery. I figured I’d wait until I really couldn’t walk and then maybe consider an operation. I saw the advertisement for spinal decompression therapy at Impact Health and Spine Centers and decided to check it out. When I first came to your office you seemed so sure that you could help me. I wasn’t so sure you could. But after some real hard thinking about it, I decided “what the heck, I’ve tried everything else I might as well give this a shot”. That proved to be the best decision I have every made. My back was starting to feel better about a week after you started adjusting it. Now that I have gone through the sessions on the DRX, I have no trouble getting out of bed. I can roll over without the pain, close my car door and don’t dread a sneeze coming on. I know I will need to do the exercises you are showing me and my battle is not over yet, but now I can lead a normal life where I don’t need to be afraid to move the wrong way because of the pain it will cause. I am so very grateful to you, Dr. Cadwell, Debbie and Pam for the help, compassion, understanding and most of all the positive results I have received under your care." Carol Thompson "I had suffered from lower back pain for a long time and neck and shoulder pain even longer. I had been going to Kaiser and they would take x-rays and tell me that it showed nothing. I was put on pain pills and muscle relaxers. I’d take a couple, but it just never took care of the problem!" "I saw an ad in the newspaper for spinal decompression therapy and made the call. I came in to meet with Dr. Cadwell. I was reassured by him that he could take care of my problem. After finishing 28 sessions of spinal decompression and adjustments 2 times a week, the pain that used to radiate down my left leg, thigh and buttocks, is now gone! I can now enjoy going to the movies and sit there without pain and discomfort. All of this came about by doing exactly what Dr. Cadwell, Deb and Pam told me to do. That consisted of walking, applying ice frequently and doing my ball exercises. Deb kept telling me from day one that I would get better and she definitely knows what she’s talking about. Her sense of humor added a lot to the sessions. Dr. Cadwell also recommended massage therapy to relax the muscles in my back and neck. I had one appointment with Kristine. I can honestly say she is the best I’ve been to so far. I’ve had massages at some of the nicest resorts/spas and not one compares to the massage I received from her. I plan on continuing the massages with her. I am now in the cervical phase of treatment and I know in time the pain will go away. I do not over exert myself. I just continue to do my exercises and walk a lot. I try to encourage new people that this really does work and to have a positive attitude through it all. I feel its all part of the healing process. I thank Dr. Cadwell, Deb, Pam & Kristine for all of their care and support. They definitely are the best!" Cathy Bucci "As time passed, the pain was so significant that I was faced with having to change careers..." "I decided to see what options were available. I researched and made appointments with other chiropractors and physicians. That is where Dr. Cadwell came into the picture. Dr. Cadwell explained my injury and what he could do. I believed in what he told me. Dr. Cadwell started his treatment program and since then there has been noticeable improvement in my ability to work, walk around and many other areas of my life. I am back to doing construction and can work all day, every day. I am grateful for what Dr. Cadwell has done to promote my healing and ongoing improvement. I enjoyed every visit. Dr. Cadwell’s staff is very nice and this program has been a great experience for me. I had a very good time. I feel strongly that if you believe, Dr. Cadwell’s program of treatment will be a success!" Dean DeVries "I Feel Wonderful And Do Everything That I Want To!" "For years my back hurt off and on. In the last year and a half, the pain was moving into my right leg, knee and buttocks. When I finally came in to see Dr. Cadwell, I was unable to sit for more than 10 minutes. I was living on the Advil and Flexaril my medical doctor prescribed me with a diagnosis that it was a little arthritis and my age. Excuse me, 54 is not old!! Never mind that 15 years before I had crashed on a parasail. I am very active for my “age” and I didn’t want to give anything up. I love life and I want to do everything I can with my granddaughters. Dr. Cadwell diagnosed by problem, put me on spinal decompression, and taught me through exercise and treatments how to take care of by back. My advice to anyone considering chiropractic care would be – Do not go to a one size fits all – because it doesn’t. I’d been to chiropractors for more than 30 years and I always had to go back over and over because the pain came back. The Gonstead method is the only one that took me from good to better to GREAT! P.S. Dr. Cadwell, Pam & Deb are the most kind, loving and caring strangers, (now friends), I’ve ever met. Oh, by the way, I feel wonderful and do everything I want to do." Diana Scarpino "When I first came into the office, I had such intense pain from a second herniated disc, that I could not walk without the aid of crutches." The first herniated disc was 17 years ago from which I suffered for 2 years. This time I could hardly move without horrible pain – even lifting a mug hurt. I couldn’t shower, lay down, brush my teeth or dress. I was out of work for a month. My daughter and granddaughter catered to me until I could move around better. After 3 weeks of spinal decompression, the pain is gone and new x-rays reveal improvement in BOTH affected discs!!!! The mobility in my back is better than it has been in many years. It feels like I am really healing and do not have the pain as before. I have recommended this procedure to at least 7 people with back problems. I pray they try it! The people in the office are so wonderful and helpful and really care! Everything is very clean and organized. It is a very comfortable atmosphere. Eva Wikstrom "As a Catholic priest in a large city parish of 3000 families. I experienced intense pain each weekend during the seven masses due to stenosis of the spine…" "I tried acupuncture which gave me relief for just a few days. Since my treatments with Dr. Cadwell with spinal decompression, I am pain-free and I feel years younger. I enjoy walking again! Dr. Cadwell is truly the most blessed doctor in Denver to have such a warm, friendly, caring, compassionate, and very competent staff! His wonderful staff has inspired me to be a better priest. Thank you!" Father Ken Leone "At Last I Found A Practitioner With An Approach To Health That Agreed With My Own..." "Five years ago I rolled over in bed and felt incredible pain in my lower back. My medical doctor gave me pain medication and diagnosed degenerative disc disease with little hope for improvement. I went to a chiropractor against advice from family and physician. The therapy was brutal. This group used machines and caused more pain. I found out later they specialize in sports practice. Hello! What was this granny doing in a place like that! Oh my aching back... A 3-month leave of absence from work and physical therapy got me back on my feet and back to work as a floor duty nurse. That lasted 2 years with continued discomfort but bearable. Little by little the pain increased, my leg became numb and the pain was going to my foot. A friend suggested Dr. Cadwell. She had a free gift certificate from him for a consultation. Free is good, but another chiropractor! What a scary thought! I went in very skeptical and ended up so grateful. At last I had found a practitioner with an approach to health care that agreed with my own. Holistic, mind-body-spirit connection. After 8 months of treatment with Dr. Cadwell, I was back in action working with a reasonable exercise and diet program in place and monthly maintenance visits. However, some signs and symptoms of that pesky disc problem started showing up after working full shifts and retirement is not a word I’m ready for. Dr. Cadwell suggested I could benefit from the spinal decompresssion treatments. And I have. I have changed the wording of Degenerative Disc Disease to Regenerating Disc Development. I visualize that happening as I relax with my friend - spinal decompression, and allow the healing to take place. And then of course there are the fringe benefits of the truly caring very capable staff – Debbie, Pam, Kristine and Rob and the magnetic table, wonderful massages, and the camaraderie of the other clients that are there. It is a very unique “waiting room”. This experience to me is a manifestation of the philosophy that we are all interconnected and LIFE IS GOOD!" Francie DeLeon "Thank you Dr. Cadwell, Pam & Debbie, and all the staff at Colorado Center For Health!" "When I came in for my initial consultation I felt nothing but hopelessness and despair. I was in a serious auto accident in 2001. After 4 chiropractors (none as thorough as Dr. Cadwell), epidurals, pain meds and muscle relaxers and being told I would have to have surgery, reluctantly I tried one more chiropractor. I prayed and asked for guidance, as I knew I did not want surgery. I am a person who believes NATURAL is the best way whenever possible. I was guided to the Impact Health and Spine Center. After being accepted by Dr. Cadwell, as he believed he could truly help me, I started on spinal decompression treatments. It has been an experience that is nothing short of a miracle. I have to do my part – be on time, take my supplements, do my exercises, and ice, ice and more ice... (not the easiest in the heart of winter, but well worth it!) and have a good attitude, which to me is the only attitude worth having. My whole spine is a mess (yes, after years with the wrong chiropractors), slowly, but surely Dr. Cadwell is addressing each & every problem. I have no doubt when my program is over, I will be pain free – something I have not experienced in 30 years. I am truly grateful to have found my way to Impact Health and Spine Center and given myself the best Christmas present ever – MY LIFE BACK! Thank you, thank you, thank you, for giving me my life back! P.S. The library is great tool to help each of us learn about natural ways to help our bodies be all they can be." Georgia Siegner "Since I've Been Coming To Dr. Cadwell, My Life Has Dramatically Changed. He Saved My Life!" "I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia when I was 21 years old. The last 8 years have been filled with lots of pain, sleepless nights, unanswered questions, and countless medications. Before coming to Dr. Cadwell I had lost all hope of ever being pain-free. My dad found an ad in the newspaper for Dr. Cadwell’s treatment of fibromyalgia and sent off for the packet. I was, of course, skeptical. Over the last 8 years I had seen so many doctors. Some were helpful, some were not, and some thought I were just crazy. Many people said I was too young to have fibromyalgia, but that didn’t make the pain go away. Fibromyalgia does not discriminate when it comes to age and it is just as painful at any age. In the last year, I have gone from taking many different pills, to 2 pills. Every doctor before Dr. Cadwell said I would always have to be on an antidepressant medication because of the fibromyalgia. I have been off the antidepressant medication for over 8 months now and I am doing great!!!! Since I’ve been coming to Dr. Cadwell my life has drastically changed. He saved my life! I can remember telling my mom that something had to give. I couldn’t live life in constant pain. My eyes fill with tears as I write this because I never imagined life could be this good. I am pain-free and sometimes I forget I was ever in as much pain as I was. Dr. Cadwell, Debbie, Pam and Lydia have made a dramatic difference in my life. I thank God for them every day." Heather Mason "I Feel Human Again..." "Three years ago I fell, once on cement where I hurt my face and knees. The other time I slipped out of the bathtub/shower onto my back. I have been in a lot of pain since that time. Each time I go or went to the MD’s all they could offer me was a) operation b) pain pills consisting of aspirin, or Advil. I finally told my neighbor about my pain and she told me about a doctor who could help me. She told me the first visit was ”free." So I went to see Dr. Cadwell and I was pleasantly surprised, in fact I was happy for the first time in three years. Dr. Cadwell went through the total program, answered all our questions and had a program that we could afford. I am almost finished with the treatment and I feel “HUMAN” again. The pain is going away and I know I will be cured very soon. Kudos to the entire staff and Dr. Cadwell, as all of them are caring and helpful to all that enter here. I highly recommend this service to anyone in PAIN. I no longer take any pain medication either." Jerri Brehm "I am Pain Free!" "I had on and off back pain for 25 years. I was always able to continue working and playing golf, but was in pain. Over the years I have seen orthopedic doctors and chiropractors. I have had a variety of treatments including magnets, acupuncture, demerol shots in the spine, which worked great, but it’s not something you want to do forever. The last problem stopped everything. I had to get on my knees to get out of bed. For the first time in my life I had to get help to do my work at my restaurant." Jim Gibson "The reason I came to Impact Health and Spine Centeris because I had constant lower back pain…" "My hobbies include golf, gardening and walking. These were greatly reduced because of the pain. Since I have been getting help from Dr. Cadwell, the pain has been greatly reduced and the mobility improved. The entire staff has been so pleasant and helpful. I not only feel much better, but have gained a new group of friends. All my visits to the clinic were very good – not one unpleasant moment. I’m looking forward to my first round of golf. Thanks to Dr. Todd and the staff. To anyone considering chiropractic care, I would say don’t hesitate to seek help. Help is there for the asking and it works." Jim Sekich "I Went From Missing 2 Months Of Summer Activities Because Of Sciatica To No Pain And Improved Health..." "In July I began having leg pains in my left leg. It got worse and worse, so I went to my primary care physician. He diagnosed sciatica and prescribed steroids and told me to come back in a week. There was no improvement, so I went back the next week. He prescribed a different dosage of steroids. The next week I had to have help getting in the car for treatment and was sent for an MRI, and then to a specialist who told me if it didn’t improve they could do surgery to clip off a piece of the disc pressing on the sciatic nerve. I saw an ad in the newspaper for spinal decompression and contacted Dr. Cadwell. Dr. Cadwell said I was a candidate for treatment. My husband and I had scheduled a cruise for November and Dr. Cadwell said he was sure I could be fixed in time for the cruise. When starting treatment I had trouble standing to put on clothes, sitting on seats without a pillow, finding comfortable positions for my leg in chairs and bed. After 10 or so treatments on the DRX and adjustments, my pain level was a 1 or 0. We took the cruise and I walked up and down stone steps, rode on long bus trips and was fine. I have gone back shopping, walking and life is good again. I missed 2 months of summer activities and am looking forward to next summer for gardening and car trips. Also, my neck from previous car accident is improving steadily. The friendliness of the staff and their medical knowledge impressed us. Any questions I had were answered to our satisfaction and phone calls were returned in a timely fashion. My husband noticed that all the patients he observed coming in and out had a smile on their face. Also, they knew my name by the first visit, which is very unusual in most medical situations." Jody Faulkner "I was having trouble with pain in my leg and lower back. I enjoy riding horses and I was unable to ride without it hurting me..". "I had an x-ray done at the hospital and it showed I had a herniated disc. I went to see another chiropractor for several months but didn’t get any relief. Then I read about the DRX machine and what good results people were having with it, so when I called Dr. Cadwell’s office to get all the information about the treatments, I was greeted by a very sweet voice who was later introduced to me as Pam. She made an appointment for me to see Dr. Cadwell to see if I qualified for the treatments. When he explained everything to me I was so impressed with what a caring and gentle person he is. He took more x-rays and he thought he could help me so I started on the program. When I went for my first DRX treatment I met another very caring person who was introduced to me as Debbie, who could really strap you down on the table. Debbie was so kind to bring George Strait CD’s for me to listen to while I was on the machine. I have had a full course of treatments. My leg has stopped hurting and my back is much better. I am now doing the maintenance program. There is a new member of the staff who is also very kind and caring – Rob, who can also strap you down very solid on the table. I am able to do more things without hurting so badly. I thank Dr. Cadwell and all of the staff for always understanding and having a smile for me when I come in." John Boyle "In 1985 I was hit and run over by a car. The driver drove down my back which fractured 8 ribs, split the others apart, fractured my pelvis in three places and the main problem was that my pelvis was split away from my spine." "I went through a year of major rehab, but the insurance company wouldn’t allow me to see a chiropractor. I was told to take pain pills and that I would have pain and discomfort for the rest of my life, so I learned to handle the pain. Then late January of 1999 I started having extreme pain and lumps in my muscles from my head down to my toes. It was very difficult to move at all let alone try to stand up straight. Doctors started testing for strokes and heart attacks, but that wasn’t the problem. Everything they had me try wasn’t helping and things kept getting worse. Then in between EKG’s they started doing all kinds of tests that showed everything I didn’t have before they diagnosed me with fibromyalgia in May of 1999. They sent me to some classes and showed me stretches to do and put me on medication to take at night to help with the pain and possibly help me sleep and told me there was no cure. My mother was told about Dr. Cadwell from a patient of his who had come for pain in her legs. Dr. Cadwell was able to clear up the pain in her legs plus other cures that she hadn’t even talked about. Mom sent a letter in requesting information for me because it hurt her to see how hard it was for me to get up and out of a chair and to still see me handling quite a bit of pain. To make her happy, I came for my initial visit and decided to start treatments. I am starting to get more of my life back that I had to put on hold because of the fibromyalgia. I had to keep working, but do minimal work on my house and yard. Since I started chiropractic and spinal decompression treatments, I am dealing with a lot less pain and am far more mobile. I am also eating healthier since Dr. Cadwell and the wellness team, Pam, Debbie and Lydia, helped me improve my whole life style. I am also medication free thanks to Dr. Cadwell." Joyce Saitta "Since The DRX9000 Treatments, I am Able To Work Much Easier And Haven't Had Any Episodes Of Discomfort..." "I had a herniated disc that occurred about 20 years ago. I have had many episodes in which my back would complete debilitate my every day routine. I would not be able to work or play with my kids. I went to other chiropractors for temporary relief from the pain. Since I have been on the DRX9000, I have been able to work much easier and haven’t had any episodes of discomfort. I also have not been bedridden as I would sometimes be before. The staff is very professional and courteous!" Juan Sanchez "When I started with you for my lower back pain (OVER 2 YEARS NOW), I had been to several medical doctors and had been sent to exercise therapy but did not receive any permanent help. I had trouble walking and could hardly get in and out of bed..." "Not long after I received several of your treatments I was doing much better. I have been on a schedule of one treatment per month now for quite some time and I no longer have the problems that I had when I began your treatments. I plan to continue with my monthly routine as a maintenance program. I think you run a good office and have very good advice and polite and helpful employees. I will be 78 years old this month and work out at my health club on an average of 5 days per week. I take care of my own house and do my own lawn care and snow removal. Thanks Dr. Cadwell for all your help!" Lee Garrison "Since I finished with the program I have been virtually pain free. I was extremely relieved that I did not have to have any surgery..." "It was about one week after my 59th birthday that I began to notice a pain in the upper area of my back below the left shoulder. I had never encountered any back pain that lasted for more than a day or two. So far as I know, I had never done anything to injure my back. The pain became worse and spread to my shoulder and all down my left arm. I was also experiencing a tingling sensation in my arm at different times, similar to the feel of hitting your “crazy bone”. I also noticed an increasing numbness in my left index finger. The symptoms became worse and were exacerbated while I was trying to sleep. I went to my medical doctor, who sent me to a physical therapy center in the Arvada area. I made several visits over a three to four week period at the therapy center, and also performed all of the exercises they told me to do several times a day. It was also suggested that I take Ibuprofen several times a day to both reduce the pain and the inflammation in my nerve. I had an inflamed nerve that leads out of a small opening in the neck area, passes through the back and down the left arm. They believed that I probably had some degenerative disc problem in my neck area that was pinching the nerve. This was later confirmed by both regular X – Rays and by a MRI scan. The doctor who interpreted the MRI said that there was evidence of degenerative disc disease in the C6 – 7 and C7 – T1 area of the cervical spine. They said that I had a “disc protrusion causing severe narrowing of the left neural foramen”. Before this, I had very little idea of what the term cervical and C1 to C7 even meant. It was hard to believe that a problem in my neck area was the cause of extreme pain in my back and arm, since I never really did experience any pain in my neck. After this was explained to me it began to make some sense, because every time I tilted my head backwards, the pain in my arm and back would greatly increase. I was having a difficult time shaving under my chin. I was struggling at work, because I had to tilt my head back in order to read my computer screen through the lower portion of my glasses. It became impossible to obtain a comfortable position in bed, so I went through a three month time period where I could only sleep in my recliner chair in the living room. I was experiencing severe mental stress thinking that I might have to have surgery performed on my neck. I had heard mostly bad things about these procedures. I began to take prescription anti-anxiety medication to get me through the day. My brother was the one who suggested that I contact Dr. Cadwell, who happens to be a neighbor of his. Even though both the physical therapists and MRI doctors believed that the disc problem was degenerative in nature, Dr. Cadwell told me that it was probably caused by something I did 30 to 35 years ago by his viewing of the x-rays. My mind went back to this period, and I remembered that right about this time I was playing basketball and somehow got flipped upside down and landed directly on top of my head. I think this is what might have caused the problem to develop. Dr. Cadwell makes a good point in one of his newsletters, in that general degeneration would not normally explain why a person has damage in one or two discs, but appears to be normal in other areas. When I first started to visit the Impact Health and Spine Center, I was as apprehensive and skeptical about the chiropractic field as just about anyone. I was anxious to begin treatment spinal decompression treatments, but at this time they did not yet have the adapter to fit the cervical spine area. I was in the first group of patients that had treatments on the cervical operation of the DRX9000. I had read about the success reports of the DRX on the back, but I was somewhat concerned that it would be as successful on the neck area. Dr. Cadwell told me that the reports indicated that the results were even better on the cervical area. Many months later I heard this from a friend that had been told this by his doctor when he inquired about spinal decompression. Since I finished with the program I have been virtually pain free. The only symptom that I still have is a slight numbness in the tip of my index finger, and even that seems to be gradually dissipating over time. I was extremely relieved that I did not have to have any surgery. The only other alternative that was proposed to me by my regular doctor was to have cortisone injections. This seemed to me to be a temporary solution to the physical symptoms, rather that a fix to the actual problem, so I was not interested in having the shots. I remember when I had my first meeting with Dr. Cadwell I had a questionnaire to fill out, and one of the questions was for me to indicate what were my goals to attain by using the Impact Health facility. I recall writing that one of my goals was to be able to sleep in my bed again, instead of my recliner. I was probably over cautious about trying this, because before I went to Dr. Cadwell I thought I might be improving, so I tried my bed only to wake up in the middle of the night, and go to the recliner. After approximately seven weeks of my initial treatment, I was able to sleep in my bed again without any problems. The only time I have ever slept in the recliner again, has been when I went to sleep accidentally when watching too much late night television! I have noticed that other doctors that I visit that are highly regarded by myself and my friends and relatives, always seem to have equally competent, professional, and personable associates. I have observed this in the offices of my eye doctor and dentist that I really am fond of. The Impact Health and Spine Center is definitely no exception to this rule. Both Pam and Debbie exhibit the traits of being highly skilled, professional, and very friendly. I, like most people I know, do not enjoy having to visit any type of medical offices. In fact, this usually causes me to experience some anxiety. The Impact Health and Spine Center is a real departure from most medical organizations. I actually looked forward to my visits there. The entire staff of this exceptional business makes one feel as if they were visiting good friends or relatives, instead of attending a medical facility. I would recommend the Impact Health and Spine Center to anyone that might be experiencing problems with their back or neck." Leonard C. Ellis "Before I came to Dr. Cadwell’s office, I was pre-diabetic and taking medication for it!" "My pancreas had basically quit working and my doctor thought I might have pancreatitis. My knee started to swell and was very painful to walk on. I went to the doctor and was told I had arthritis in my knee. I was given a cortisone shot. The next step the doctor told me would be surgery. They would need to go into my knee and scrape the bone. My daughter insisted I let Dr. Cadwell look at my knee before anything else was done to it. Thank God I came to see Dr. Cadwell. Not only has he and his wonderful staff corrected my knee, but I have no pain and no trouble walking! There is no need for surgery. I also am no longer pre-diabetic or taking any medication for it. My pancreas is working just fine too!" Norma Jean Mason "It was January 2006 when I first walked into Dr. Cadwell’s office. Actually it was more like, limped in!" "I had a herniated disc L4-5, and over the past few years it had caused pain down one leg or the other. I had several nerve root blocks which helped for a few months, but the pain always came back. My doctor did not think I was a candidate for surgery; perhaps he didn’t believed how badly I was hurting! This time the pain was worse than ever. I was at my sister’s for a Christmas party, and I couldn’t stand, sit, or get in any position that was comfortable to be sociable. My kids hated to see me limping, they asked, “Isn’t there something you can do?” What brought me to see Dr. Cadwell was his ad about relieving the pain of Fibromyalgia without drugs. Ha, was this possible? Ten years ago I had been told there was no cure, and not much that could be done, you just have to live with it! I had muscle pain in my thighs, pain like bruises everywhere I touched on my body, fatigue, depression and when I got up every morning I was so stiff and sore I felt like I had run a marathon the day before. Some life style changes got rid of the fatigue and depression. I am a nurse in the operating room, so first thing I did was change to work the evening shift instead of days, so I could get more sleep. No more getting up at 5 am! I eliminated stress in my life as much as possible, took 800mg of Ibuprofen for pain and Elavil at night for sleep. I did pretty well, but the pain was still there as was the morning aches and stiffness. The symptoms always got worse with lack of sleep or stress. At night the pain, the aching in my thighs, and the excruciating pain down my leg kept me awake. I propped my legs up on several pillows with no relief. Sleeping on my side only caused hip pain. One night as I lay there awake in pain, I wondered if there were actually people who went to bed and fell right asleep without any pain at all. Did such a thing exist? When I first saw Dr. Cadwell, my priority was my back, I had learned to live with the Fibromyalgia, but I couldn’t go on with the leg pain from my back. He took x-rays and I was to return for the consult with my husband. I was so desperate I almost went for a nerve root block before my next visit. But I didn’t, instead I found myself listening to Dr. Cadwell’s plan for my treatment. My husband and I discussed the financial part and agreed that I was desperate, I did not have another option for treatment and I had to try this. You can’t put a price on good health! Dr. Cadwell said I have one leg shorter than the other, causing the spine to curve, thus causing pain. First thing he gave me was a heel lift to put in my shoe, and then I soaked my feet in the ion cleanse foot bath. Later I went to work and to my amazement, the pain was 50% less, and I felt good, with energy and almost like I was floating through the evening. In the months that followed, I was in the office 3 days a week at 9am for adjustments, stretching on the DRX machine, foot soaks, massage and plenty of encouragement from the staff. His patients are all very nice, and we all seemed to care about one another, asking each other how they were doing. I was skeptical at first, I didn’t trust his manipulations, and I let out a scream with each adjustment, partly out of fear. I couldn’t mention going to a chiropractor at work, because of the negative reaction from the medical profession. But I was very dedicated to my treatment, and continued to improve. One day my husband said, “I want to go to Dr. Cadwell, because I want to feel as good as you do.” I knew the expression in my face had changed, you could no longer see that look of pain. In May I went on the 21 day cleansing detox diet. I’ll admit, the first 2 days were the absolute worst, and I swore I would never do such a thing again, but I had paid for it, so I couldn’t quit! I did the full 21 days, and in the end felt great! I continue with many of the things I learned from this diet, and I am no longer on 800 mg of Ibuprofen or the Elavil. I feel wonderful! One day I stood there at work and said, “I feel great! I honestly do. I am not in pain, I just feel great!” Believe me, you cannot say this and understand the true meaning, unless you have known pain. I have recommended Dr. Cadwell to relatives, friends, co-workers, strangers and anyone who tells me about their pain. One in particular had scheduled a cervical fusion when I suggested he try Dr. Cadwell. He did, within a week he had movement in his neck and cancelled his surgery! I don’t know how many others have followed through and come to Dr. Cadwell for treatment, but all I can say is, if they haven’t, it is their loss! Oh, and about my wondering if there are people who actually go to bed and fall asleep without feeling any pain? They do exist, I am one of them! I now go for an adjustment once a month, but I usually feel so good that I forget to schedule my visit!" Olivia Elger "The quality of my life has improved tremendously. I am healthier, happier, friendlier and feeling better than I have in a long time. I am back to the gym training and working towards getting back in the ring and sparring again." "A little over year ago I injured my lower back during a boxing training session. At the time of the injury I knew something was terribly wrong. The next morning when I woke up I could not stand up straight, I was bent to one side and in a great deal of pain. For the first time in my life I searched out a chiropractor looking for relief from the pain. His office was located in my building-how convenient, easy search. Well, over the next four months of treatment with that doctor I only had slight improvements. I was able to return to boxing and the rigors of training that go along with the sport. After four months I stopped seeing that doctor and figured I could just nurse my back to recovery. Over the remainder of the year I managed to re-injure my back a few more times. With each re-injury the pain became more intense, lasted longer and recovery was slower in coming. In July of this year during a training session I re-injured my back again. The pain was unreal. Along with the sharp pain in my back I now had pain shooting down my left leg. I really needed help. I first met Dr. Cadwell at our fight club. For a period of time Dr. Cadwell and I trained together in club’s conditioning sessions. Thinking that I was in recovery and not having much faith in chiropractic doctors I never did talk to Dr. Cadwell about my condition. Though I really enjoyed training with him, he was great to be around. After my re-injury in July a couple of the professional fighters at the club said I have to go see Dr. Cadwell. Little did I know that they too were under his care and the next day I made an appointment to meet with him. After consulting with Dr. Cadwell and reviewing my case the best course action was going to be a series of treatments on the DRX. After about a week and a half of treatments I noticed some relief from the pain. After a few weeks of treatments and adjustments from Dr. Cadwell I was much improved and the pains I did feel were healing pains and not of pains of getting worse. At the end of my session on the DRX I felt 95% percent better. Over the next couple weeks after the DRX I continued to heal. My condition now is that of 99% better from my first visit. I know with continued care from Dr. Cadwell I know that will be a 100% very soon. The quality of my life has improved tremendously. I am healthier, happier, friendlier and feeling better than I have in a long time. I am back to the gym training and working towards getting back in the ring and sparring again. The team at Impact Health and Spine Center has been nothing but the best to work with. They really care about each person. They understand each person is different with different needs and abilities. They will work with you to personalize you’re rehab program. The reason for my success is their enthusiasm. In that fact, listen to Dr. Cadwell and his team. Work the program, go to your treatments, and do your exercises at home. Commit to it 100%. If you do that, I know you will be at a much better place at the end of your treatments." Owen Taylor "I have had pain in my lower back and running down both my legs since an injury back in April of 1997..." "I went to many doctors and many chiropractic doctors and only received temporary help. The doctors wanted to do surgery or the epidural shots. I know too many people who chose surgery and it was of no help – some came out of it even feeling worse than before the surgery. I have learned to live with pain daily. In May I read in the paper that Dr. Cadwell had a new treatment, so I came here and was a little skeptical. I am amazed at how much different I feel. I can now go up and down stairs like normal people do and I can tie my own shoes. I am so grateful for Dr. Cadwell and all the staff here. You are all just a real blessing to me. Thank you and God bless you all." Pam Walker "Living with sciatic pain for nearly three years was almost tolerable until it moved into the side of my body. The pain kept me from sitting for any period of time. I would have to stand or walk to get any relief." "Retirement just wasn’t what I had hoped it would be because of the pain. I had considered going to an orthopedic doctor, but read an advertisement in the Rocky Mountain News about Dr. Cadwell’s spinal decompression treatments. Very skeptical about the whole thing I went in for an examination. I had not tried any other doctors before this procedure. The results I have received have been amazing! I still have minor pain in my leg, but I am still receiving treatment from Dr. Cadwell. I could see improvement with each and every DRX treatment I received and now feel my life has improved almost 100 percent. I have been quite impressed with the office staff at Dr. Cadwell’s office. It is almost like being around family. They have been friendly plus professional. This makes a person feel like you’re not just another number in this world. I would like to thank each and every one of you who has helped to make my time with you enjoyable plus more pain free." Paul Allen "After years of lower back problems, the frequency and intensity of my pain was getting worse and worse. At times I had to have my wife put my shoes on and do other things for me because I could not bend over to do them..." "Finally at the end of a month and a half of my back being locked up, I went to my doctor. He told me there was nothing he could do for back pain, except for surgery, if bad enough, otherwise I would just have to live with it. Shortly thereafter, I got lucky – my wife and I just happened to see the television advertisement for the DRX9000. I called the number and scheduled an appointment. Dr Cadwell did a thorough analysis of my condition including x-rays and told me he thought he could help. Well, he certainly did and after a short time in treatment the improvement was substantial and my back was feeling better than I could ever remember. My job is physically demanding and I was able to function normally again which is very important to me. My sincere thanks to Dr. Cadwell, Pam and Debbie for all of their care and dedication in helping me get better - NATURALLY!" Steve Buss "I would like to say thank you to you and your staff, Debbie and Pam for all the much needed support that was given to me. When we walked into your office we were greeted with a friendly smiles and a hello." "When I first read the newspaper ads about the DRX, I wasn’t too sure it would work. But, my medical doctor told me that my first option was having a series of shots in my back and if that didn’t work I would have to have surgery. Well as you know, the shots didn’t work. This is when I came to you. I was not able to get out of bed without holding on to the wall and the furniture. It was all I could do to walk. I was in so much pain I really didn’t care any more what happened. You explained the DRX machine, took x-rays, and then took the time that was needed and answered any questions we had. You assured us that your treatment would “FIX” my problem and you were right! I had my ups and down’s when I was taking the treatments and the girls kept telling me it will get better. Now that I have come this far, the pain is gone and I’m able to walk over a mile and exercise three to four times a week and have a much better outlook on life. Your treatment helped me avoid back surgery and I am forever grateful. I highly recommend your method of treatment using the DRX machine and your chiropractic skills." Sue Foust "Dr. Cadwell has helped both my husband and son with their back problems..." "When I started my back problems, all activities came to a halt. Even getting in and out of bed was a chore. I went to my family doctor, who is also a D.O. She tried manipulation and muscle relaxants plus pain medications. I slept for three days and finally called Dr. Cadwell. The first time he adjusted me was a relief from pain for the first time in weeks. When he put me on the DRX, Debbie was so good about the explanation of the machine and how it would feel. After just a few days of decompression, I could already feel a big difference. About one half way through the program, I got the zip back in my steps and actually felt like I could do things around the house and when we go on trips. Kristine and her magic hands for massage helped relax my muscles even more. Pam at the front desk is one great lady to keep all of us on time for our therapies. I can’t say enough good about Dr. Cadwell and staff. They are great at what they do." Sue Nelson "I’ve been suffering from sciatica for almost 20 years and in December of 2007 experienced the worst sciatic pain in my life..." "I was not able to sit down without having shooting pains in my right leg and lower back. I have had success with chiropractors in the past and discovered Dr. Cadwell’s office close to my home and decided to go in for a consultation. I was very impressed with the thoroughness of Dr. Cadwell to determine if I was a candidate for the DRX 9000. After completing the DRX 9000 program, I am now 98% pain free and in the best health of my life. I have also learned the importance of exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Cadwell and his staff provided me with the greatest medical experience ever. I usually hate visiting with doctors, but looked forward to every appointment." Tim Buchanan "Dr. Cadwell was recommended to me by a former patient..." "I have been treated by an acupuncturist, had physical therapy and treatments by other chiropractors. Each procedure helped for a short time, but the pain in my neck and shoulders would return. Dr. Cadwell is the only one that said the scar tissue must be broken down to permanently relieve the pressure on the nerves and it is working. Since my treatments on the DRX9000, the pain in my neck and shoulders is less, sometimes no pain at all. I also have more energy and rest much better at night. The staff has been excellent and very helpful. Every effort has been made to understand my health problems. I also appreciate that the treatments are finished on time." Tony Seganti "Six years ago I was an active, healthy, energetic woman. I woke up one morning and my life changed. I couldn’t get out of bed!" "I hurt so badly everywhere I couldn’t move and I had no energy at all. After months of tests and doctor visits I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Than began various drug treatments most with side effects worse than the fibromyalgia itself. Once we found something that worked, it only worked for so long before the dosage had to be increased and another drug added. During this time I continued to manage a family and a demanding job. Frequently getting thru the work week only to spend my days off in bed trying to recover for the next week. The drugs weren’t making me well and ultimately creating new problems. I knew there had to be a better way. I wanted to feel well again and be drug free. Then I found Dr. Cadwell. My first meeting with him I knew this was the right thing for me. After 6 months I am getting my energy back, having pain free days and starting to feel more like my old self. My family and co-workers have noticed the difference. My husband says “thanks to Dr. Cadwell for giving me back my wife”. I say thanks Dr. Cadwell for helping give me back my life." Darla Johnson "After Just Two Adjustments, My Headaches Were Gone..." "I had a constant nagging headache that would not go away. I would go to bed with it and wake up with it. My husband was seeing Dr. Todd and suggested I attend one of Dr. Todd’s seminars. I did and something he said just clicked. I had been to my physician who had put me thru an MRI on my head, ultrasound on my heart and caratoid artery. They did not find anything. After two adjustments my headache was gone. I had also been fighting a heel spur flair up. Each new treatment just seemed to create new problems. Dr. Todd ordered foot levelers and began adjusting my foot. I’m happy to say, I am now pain free. In the few months prior to coming to Dr. Todd, I suffered with a bout of bronchitis, eye infection and the shingles. Since coming to Dr. Todd I have not been sick with anything, not even a cold. Dr. Todd’s adjustments will help you stay well!" Cecelia Williams "Luciano Has Made So Much Progress In His Ability To Function Daily With Less And Less Pain..." "I am writing this letter on behalf of my father, Luciano Montoya. I brought him to see you this last August to see if some of his leg and back pain could be relieved with treatments at your center. I am happy to say that Luciano has made so much progress in his ability to function daily with less and less pain. I would like to thank you for all of the care and consideration your clinic and staff has kindly provided to my father. We will be sure to spread the good news and recommend the healthy benefits of treatments in your chiropractic center!" Jacque Montoya and Luciano Montoya "I No Longer Have Headaches And My Neck Mobility Has Improved Dramatically..." "When I first came in to see Dr. Cadwell I was having headaches, neck and shoulder stiffness, low back pain and asthma. Since being treated by Dr. Cadwell, I no longer have headaches, the mobility in my neck and shoulder has improved dramatically, I am also breathing much better and I am much more active than before. I would advise anyone to just try chiropractic and to stick to it. It works!" Michael Slorf "I am Now Able To Do All The Activities I Want..." "When I first started seeing Dr. Cadwell, I had severe neck and back pain due to a car accident. I had trouble sleeping at night and was not able to perform normal activities without pain. The treatments from Dr. Cadwell have helped me so much that now I have more energy, pain is no longer a major concern and I have achieved a healthier lifestyle. I am now able to do all the activities I want. I would advise anyone that chiropractic services better your well-being and promotes a healthier lifestyle." Michaela Hamer "Today I Feel 20 Years Younger. I Feel Great!" "The first time I came to the Colorado Center For Health, I was very skeptical. I had a runners knee, a bad shoulder and I couldn’t turn my head sideways all the way or bend it all the way down to my shoulders. I also had back problems. Today I feel 20 years younger. I feel great! Now I am a firm “BELIEVER”! Thank you Dr. Todd and staff!" Rebecca Bird "After A Month I Felt So Much Better I Couldn't Believe It!" "I hurt my back seriously in the early winter of 2005. My M.D. sent me to a spine specialist for an MRI and then to another specialist to have my back x-rayed. The x-rays showed I was lucky I was even moving. Then I went to a chiropractor that I had been seeing for years and he gave me the impression he didn’t want to touch me. I found out my M.D. and the specialists had decided to let it heal itself. That wasn’t good enough and after looking at the films I did not believe that could ever happen. I found out about Dr. Todd Cadwell and that he uses the Gonstead method. He took a series of x-rays and started treating me 3 times a week. After a month I felt so much better I couldn’t believe it. Now I go to Dr. Cadwell once a month and feel like a new person. And at 82 that is outstanding to me. I owe how I feel to Dr. Cadwell. He is great!" Thank you Dr. Cadwell! Roger Henry "Each day I have more energy and I am able to do the things I want to do with my family without the worry of being in pain." "Two years ago I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. During the first year, I went through several tests, medications and many days of missing work to the point I almost lost my job. I thought I would have to live the rest of my life with pain and not be able to enjoy the things I love to do with my family, like camping, taking walks or just playing around with the kids. My husband came across an article in the newspaper about a doctor helping people with the same condition I had. I signed up on the web to obtain more information and to my surprise I was amazed and interested in what Dr. Cadwell could do for me. I made an appointment to take all the tests Dr. Cadwell would need to determine if he would be able to help me. He then sat with me and my husband and went over the results and to our surprise someone understood the ordeal I was going through and would be able to make my life normal without the pain. After a month I noticed that I was able to sleep through the night without getting up in the middle of the night with pain. I have stuck with the program Dr. Cadwell had laid out for me and with each day I have more energy and I am able to do the things I want to do with my family without the worry of being in pain. If it wasn’t for my husband find the article from Dr. Cadwell I would still be in pain today. Thank you Dr. Cadwell and the team at Impact Health and Spine Center." Ruby Sanchez "I am More Than Happy To Report - No More Pain!" "For a month I woke up with severe pain in my neck and shoulders. The decision I made was to find a chiropractor. I found the closest one which was Dr. Todd Cadwell of Colorado Center For Health. I am more than happy to report – NO MORE PAIN! I can now bend my neck with no pain and my shoulder feels free. I can’t believe it has lasted. I did not have to take any pain medication – just adjustments. I feel great. Thank you Dr. Todd!" Ruth Stewart "I Have Been Active And Athletic All My Life. But Lower Back Pain And Hip Pain Brought My Active Life To A Halt..." "When I came to Dr. Cadwell I was depressed, skeptical and suicidal. My lower back was in CONSTANT pain. I could not stand up straight without pain. I could barely walk when I got out of bed in the morning my feet ached so badly. At times my hip would “pop” and I could not walk. Walking uphill caused me great pain. I could not exercise (I mean I couldn’t even do a single sit-up without pain in my back). If I sat for an extended period of time, it took a minute or so to be able to stand and walk properly. I was taking Advil on a daily basis (800 mg per dose) and Vicodin on a REGULAR basis. I was a mess! I started treatment in January of 2005 and followed Dr. Cadwell’s plan faithfully: 3 visits per week and icing my back 2/day 2 visits per week and icing my back 2/day 1 visit per week and icing my back 1/day 1 visit every 2 weeks and only icing my back as needed 6 months after starting care, I was playing tennis for the first time in years, doing yoga/pilates, hiking up mountains, and taking golf lessons for the first time. As part of my fitness routines, I now do 100 sit-ups every morning and night. I am pain free and drug free (no more painkillers or antidepressants). In June, I moved to the mountains and now I drive 1 /1/2 hours for the treatments. You may have heard of the record snowfall in the mountains this winter.... guess who is shoveling all that snow off the deck? ME! PAIN FREE SHOVELING --- it’s a miracle!" Sara Carruthers "No More Pain, No More Pain Pills, Or Expectation Of Surgery!" "Back pain --- the constant sensation that sometimes brings tears while standing, bending, walking, and even after sitting for awhile --- it is always there, sometimes almost unbearable. After experiencing this for some time and getting no satisfaction from my primary physician, my angel and “little people’ guided me to Dr. Todd Cadwell. His wonder working technique caused the pain to vanish from my back and legs. I am still amazed at the outcome of my treatments and have to stop and really realize the pain is gone. I thank my angel and “little people” for directing me to Impact Health and Spine Center. No more pain, no more pain pills, or expectation of surgery! All of this I give thanks to Dr. Cadwell. Impact Health and Spine Center is so apropos for his business name as is his desire to give his patients a pain free life. Thru this he uses three units to achieve his goal - his unique treatments, his philosophy of life, and his happy upbeat greeting." Lori Hansen
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