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See What Others Are Saying!

Please feel free to read below about what some of our patients have said.  So many of them have discovered something new after finding help at Discover Chiropractic.  They had such great success that they are very eager to share their stories.

I couldn’t do something as simple as crossing my legs…

“I am one of the owners of Natural Pathways, and I met Dr. B. and Dr. C while we were working together in a community project.

For four years I have been experiencing both lower and upper back pain. I couldn’t do something as simple as crossing my legs without making it worse. I had been doing Nutrition Response testing, but needed more help. I came to Discover Chiropractic and noticed an improvement immediately.

I am so excited that I am able to finally cross my legs without pain! I was so amazed because I felt my overall health improving as well, and I am now finding enjoyment in just ‘being’ and not being uncomfortable on a daily basis.

What I like most is the consistent care I receive and the improvement I have noticed within myself. I have referred several people to Discover Chiropractic and will continue to do so.”

I was in too much pain to play with my 2 year old son…

“I have personally known Dr. Bobendrier and Dr. Huynh before they started Discover Chiropractic. I mentioned to Dr. B and Dr. C about having a soreness in my upper back and neck, and trouble moving my shoulder. They talked to me about the benefits of chiropractic care. It sounded like there was hope for relief even though this had been going on for over 2 years.

Once I began treatment at Discover Chiropractic, I started noticing significant improvement in my back approximately 2 months later.

I am now able to both pick-up my 2 year old son and sit down on the floor to play with him with less back pain. I also have been feeling less pain throughout each day. My posture has never been better with my care because I am more aware about ways I can help myself.

What I like most about Discover Chiropractic is that the doctors are very personable. I have referred family and a few friends to Discover Chiropractic and have heard some good words and encouragement.”

It was quite a breath of fresh air…

“I had originally started Chiropractic treatment over 10 years ago at another office, but between the difficulty of getting an appointment and fitting it into my life’s busy schedule, I decided to go elsewhere. I was told of Discover Chiropractic through someone at my work, and really liked the convenience of their hours and the location.

Prior to Discover Chiropractic, I had tried both Manual Chiropractic treatments and light Physical Therapy. Once I stated coming to Discover Chiropractic, I started noticing improvement within two/three weeks. Since then, I have been able to sit for longer periods of time. Additionally I noticed that my sinuses drained more freely—it was quite a breath of fresh air! I am now more in tune with my body.

I really like coming to Discover Chiropractic because both the doctors are nice and they listen (like a good friend). I have already had the opportunity to refer some of my co-workers, and my husband to them.”

I was at the point of desperation…

“I was told by a friend that had been successfully treated for plantar fasciitis about Discover Chiropractic. I was at the point of desperation for the same thing. Before I finally had enough, I had tried things like wearing different types of shoes, icing, sitting a lot more than usual, and seeing another chiropractor. After a year, I finally had enough and came to Discover Chiropractic. Within about two weeks, I could definitely feel that things were getting much better.

I am now able to stand and walk for much longer periods of time. Not only

does my foot feel better, but my back, neck, and knee also have gotten a lot better. I believe that this is because the

doctors treated everything that needed it, rather than just my foot. Both of them are very friendly, and explained my treatment thoroughly. Scheduling to see them has been a big bonus because of

their hours as well! When I have told my friends and family about my experiences, most of them are surprised to hear that chiropractic care can help with my foot problem. Some of them are now saying that they will try it if they ever have a problem!”

I noticed an improvement right away…

“I had been having back pain for 10 years, and it was only getting worse with my work at Office Space Design. That’s when Dain Fisher told me about Discover Chiropractic. I had tried rest and ice, but adding chiropractic adjustments helped and I noticed a change right away after starting care. Since I have been getting adjusted, I have much more movement with my shoulder and I can ride bike without too much pain. I’ve also been sleeping better and feeling better when I wake up in the morning. I like the doctors at Discover Chiropractic, and the furniture, of course. I like the good feeling I have when I leave. I’ve told my friends and family about Discover Chiropractic and hope they can benefit like I have!”

I can walk without pain…

“I was training for a 5K when I started experiencing sharp shooting pain in my lower back as I tried to walk or run. I tried doing stretches recommended by my trainer, but after nearly 3 weeks of having this pain I decided to try chiropractic. I chose Discover Chiropractic because it was close to home and near my gym.

It turned out that I really liked the doctors and how flexible they are. After about a week and half I started seeing improvement in my back pain. I can now walk without pain, and I’ve been able to continue to work out. Not only that, but my whole body feels better-it has loosened up and is less stressed! I have recommended several of my co-workers to Discover Chiropractic when we have spoken about my back, and how great I already feel!”

I was struck from behind by a semi truck…

“I was struck from behind by a semi truck and began having pain in my neck and upper back. I was at a conference for the next few days and was unable to see anyone. During that time, I felt very stiff and was having constant pain.
I had been getting regular massages to help with usual aches and pains before the collision, but this injury seemed to make things worse. After about 2-3 weeks of care at Discover Chiropractic, I started feeling better. I was having less pain and tightness and noticeable more motion in my neck. What I liked about Discover Chiropractic is that they are very efficient, and it is a friendly environment.”

–Ian

I can sit and drive without pain…

“My son had told me about the care he was receiving at Discover Chiropractic, and after suffering with chronic back and neck pain for 6 months or longer, I decided to give it a shot. Before coming to Discover Chiropractic, I had tried ice, heat, and ibuprofen to help with the pain, but nothing seemed to fix it. After starting treatment at Discover Chiropractic, I started feeling mildly better. It was a bit of a roller coaster ride-sometimes I would feel better and sometimes even a little bit worse. After about 3-4 months, I started feeling dramatically better. I am now able to sit and drive without pain, and my entire back and neck are free of chronic pain. My friends and family have commented that I seem to have more energy now. I think what I like the most about Discover Chiropractic is that the doctors really care about you and getting you better. I will continue to tell others about my experience with Discover Chiropractic in hopes that others can benefit as well.”

–Christine

I hadn’t knitted or crocheted for 2 years because of my hands…

 

“I met Dr. B. and Dr. C. after church while we were having coffee and rolls.  I had been having pain and a prickly feeling in my left elbow that sometimes went up into my shoulder and down into my hand as well.  I was also having headaches.  I had been having the problem in my hands for about 2 years, and my elbow problem had been there about 6 months before I decided to make an appointment at Discover Chiropractic.  I thought Dr. B. and Dr. C. could help me with my elbow, but I thought that the prickly feeling in my hands was a permanent thing.  Well, after I began treatment I saw some improvement within a week or so.  The prickly feeling I had been having in my elbow is gone, and so is the prickly feeling in my hands!  I am also having less frequent headaches.  I can now knit and crochet again, which I had given up doing due to my hands for the last 2 years!”

My classmates had to carry me to Discover Chiropractic…

 

“I remember it like it was yesterday-I was at school and Dr. B was substituting for my Anatomy & Physiology class.  I went to the library and dropped a pencil on the floor.  As I went to pick it up, I heard a pop in my low back and I was in an immediate crisis.  My back was screaming in pain-it was so bad that it was worse than giving birth!

Luckily for me, Dr. B was on hand and was able to help.  She advised me to seek help immediately, so I did the best thing for me at the time and went to Discover Chiropractic.  I must say that I do not regret it one bit!  I have hurt my lower back before and went to the emergency room.  I was given pain medication, but I couldn’t function while taking them and they really didn’t do anything to fix the problem.

When it happened this time, it was much worse.  I was in tears from the pain and several of my classmates had to carry me to Discover Chiropractic. I was amazed at how they helped me and explained everything thoroughly.  After just the first week of care, I was feeling a lot better.  My friends and family noticed that I looked like I was doing better and commented on it all the time.

After three months of diligent care, I can safely say that I feel 100% better and am so excited about it!  I have told my other classmates, friends, and family about Discover Chiropractic, and would highly recommend anyone else too.”

Coming here was the best decision my doctor and I made!

 

“I was involved in a motor vehicle accident where I was side-swiped, and as a result, started experiencing neck pain and low back pain.  I went to see my doctor who prescribed me some exercises to do.  They seemed to help a little bit, however nearly two months later I was still having the same pain.  It was very difficult to do any of my normal activities without causing strain to my neck and back.  I was not able to even stand up straight without causing pain in my lower back.

Under the advice of my doctor, I sought care at Discover Chiropractic.  About two weeks into the care, I had already noticed that I was feeling a lot better.  Throughout my care here, I noticed the personal type of care that both doctors gave me.  Also during this time, I had gotten cold-like symptoms and was amazed at the relief I got from my congestion!

Coming here was the best decision my doctor and I made!  Today, I feel fantastic and am back to normal.  I am completely pain free and can perform all of my normal activities.  I would definitely tell all of my friends and family to come to Discover Chiropractic.”

 

I have less injuries like rolling ankles…

 

“I’ve been a long time Chiropractic patient, so when I moved to Mankato for school, I needed to find a Chiropractor close-by.  My sister helped me find Discover Chiropractic online.  At the time, I was suffering from a cold and fever.  I had gone to the clinic and gotten some medicine to alleviate my cold symptoms, but they seemed to take longer and I didn’t like taking them.    After I got adjusted at Discover Chiropractic, I noticed an improvement later the following day.  In the past I’ve had sore ribs, back, and neck that the Chiropractor has helped me with.  With consistent visits, I notice that injuries and illness were few and far between.  I’ve improved in my activities, including snowboarding and rugby.   I’ve also noticed that after receiving Chiropractic care, I have less injuries like rolling ankles, shifting ribs, and stiff neck.  They all seemed to go away.  Plus I get better sleep and have more energy!  I like Discover Chiropractic because they have a flexible schedule and great attitudes.  But most of all, I feel comfortable that they truly care about my well-being.  I’ve been going to the Chiropractor all my life and this was the best care I’ve received.  My family loves hearing about it!”

I was in pain for four months, and couldn’t pick anything up…

“I was in training to become a nurse, and started experiencing shooting pain in my arm and back that would cause my fingers to go numb.  My family physician had told me that I had tendonitis and that there wasn’t much that I could do for it.  I was in pain for four months, and got to the point where I couldn’t pick anything up.  I even started having to do everything with my left hand because it was getting so bad to use my right hand.

I had never been to a Chiropractor before, but was fed up with being in pain all the time, so I decided to go to Discover Chiropractic.  Dr. B had been an instructor of mine, so I felt comfortable having them take a look at what might be causing my arm pain.

They were very thorough in explaining everything they were doing, and why they were doing it.  I was given exercises that I could do at home, and they really helped.  After about a month, I really felt like I was going to see an end to the pain and I couldn’t have been happier!  I am now fully recovered and can perform my daily tasks that most people take for granted, such as writing, typing, and picking up a gallon of milk.  Now that I have been under their care, I am much more in tune with my body, and have a better understanding of how to take care of it.  With me becoming a nurse, taking care of my back is especially important so I can start my career off the right way.

Not only am I happy, but my friends and family are happy that I am not in pain all the time.  My kids are very happy that I can multitask with two arms now!”

I could barely walk

“I started getting really bad pain in my feet almost a year ago.  It was the absolute worst in the morning.  It got so bad that I could barely walk when I got out of bed-I had to hobble around until my feet loosed up a little bit.

I had been seeing Dr. Bobendrier and Dr. Huynh for my headaches, but I didn’t know that Chiropractors could do anything for my foot problem.  When I finally told them about it, they told me I had plantar fasciitis, and that there was a fairly simple treatment for it called Graston therapy.  We started the Graston, and within 3 treatments my foot pain was almost GONE!  After 8 treatments it was completely gone.  After a year of pain, all it took was 8 simple treatments with Graston Therapy.  I am so thankful to be able to wake up and jump out of bed with no concern about being able to walk!”

- Steve

I was having terrible pain in my feet

“I was having terrible pain in my feet for several years.  When I saw my doctor, I was told I had something called plantar fasciitis.  I had tried stretches and exercises to do at home, over-the-counter pain medication, and even massage therapy but nothing was helping.  I decided to mention this to Dr. B and she told me about Graston Therapy.  I decided to give it a try since the pain was getting worse and I have to spend a lot of my time on my feet.  After a couple of weeks, I noticed a drastic improvement.  Since finishing the therapy, I have been able to resume all of my normal activities without any pain or discomfort.  I admit that the procedure itself was uncomfortable, but I can attest that it works and was well worth it!  I”m now back on my feet and would highly recommend it for anyone suffering with the same thing.”

-Carie

Chronic Neck and Low Back Pain

“I woke up one day and my neck and low back were hurting without any reason that I could recall.  It got so bad that, like most people, I went to urgent care for it.  And like most people, I was prescribed pain killers for it.  Again, like most people, I did not like being on the medications as it just masked my symptoms.  So after awhile I stopped taking the pain killers and was off the medication for over 2 years.  During that time, my pain never got better.  I was living everyday with considerable pain whether I was active or whether I was just doing nothing.  I got tired of it.  I had previously seen a Chiropractor, but did not have much success with it.  Eventhough I had heard about some of the great things Discover Chiropractic had to offer, I was still reluctant to go.  But after dealing with this long enough, I decided I had had enough of it.  And let me tell you that I am now 100% convinced it was the best decision I ever made.  Having worked in the healthcare industry all these years, I had tried everything I knew for my condition.  What I didn’t know was how great Chirorpactic care was for it.  I did exactly as Dr. Huynh and Dr. Bobendrier instructed me to do, and here I am completely pain free after just a few weeks.  If I had known this 3 years ago, I would never had have to live with this pain for so long.  I am happy to report now that I have been pain free for several weeks now, and are really enjoying being able to participate in all my activities without having to consider how it might effect my neck or low back.  I must say that both Dr. Huynh and Dr. Bobendrier are very  patient, caring, professional, and thorough with the care they provide.  I really appreciated all the information they gave me, and their willingness to take the time to answer all of my questions and concerns!”

- Carie

Disc Bulge, Headaches, Shoulder Pain

“About one year ago, I was looking in the mirror, which is a simple task that everyone should be able to do.  I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my left neck and shoulder.The pain was very debilitating.I sought care with a medical doctor and they took an MRI and x-rays.I was told that I had two protruding discs in my neck.The neurosurgeon told me I could not have surgery because it was not bad enough yet, so I was to wait until it was bad enough for surgery, and in the mean time was given muscle relaxers and pain killers.The medicines did very little to help with the pain, not to mention the side effects of them.  My doctor had even told me that I should not seek Chiropractic care because it would make it worse.

Boy was he wrong!After a year of suffering with this, as it got worse and worse, I was finally fed up with it enough to go against the advice of my doctor and sought care at Discover Chiropractic.I must admit that I too was somewhat reluctant to go, but at this point, I was unable to perform any normal daily activities without pain, started getting weakness in my arm, and was unable to get even a couple of hours of sleep without waking up in pain.But both Dr. Huynh and Dr. Bobendrier took the time to thoroughly explain to me why my doctor’s opinion about Chiropractic was really just a misconception on his part.They went on to explain to me how and why Chiropractic care, particularly the type they would recommend, was extremely safe, even for the severe condition I was in.  Both doctors took the time to even sit me down and show me my MRI and x-rays, and explain where and why it was causing the pain I was in.  This was something NO ONE had done for me before.I must admit I was very surprised and pleased with how thorough they were.

After having started treatment at Discover Chiropractic, I feel a million times better.When I first consulted with both doctors, I explained to them that one of my main goals was to be able to get a good night’s sleep.And for the first time in nearly a year, I was able to sleep through the night without pain.  Since then, I have had many restful nights, my headaches are gone, and I am able to do all my daily activities with zero to slight discomfort.  Dr. Huynh and Dr. Bobendrier had also recommended I purchase an ergonomic cervical pillow specially designed for someone with injuries as mine.  At first, I absolutely hated it.  But they again explained to me the break in period I would need to adjust to it, and since then I absolutely love it.  I will never use another pillow again!

The reason I would recommend Discover Chiropractic to my family and friends is because both Dr. Bobendrier and Dr. Huynh care about their patients.  Before any recommendations were made to me, both doctors reviewed their findings as a team.  It doesn’t matter which doctor is working on me, because they know exactly what is going on with me, and both are excellent Chiropractors.To this day, coming to Discover Chiropractic was the best decision I could have made.”

- Kim



Discover Chiropractic   •   1751 North Victory Drive, Suite 400   •   Mankato, Minnesota 56001   •   (507) 720-0742