I have just returned from a trip to New York City, where I spent four days walking, shopping, and sightseeing almost nonstop. Six months ago, I would have experienced intense pain in my shoulders, neck, and back.  After receiving chiropractic adjustments, electrical stimulation, and massage on a regular schedule, I have very little pain. I am so grateful to the Imagine Wellness staff for their excellent care and skill, and for decreasing my pain and allowing me to increase my activity.

I came to Dr. Clare’s with concerns about neck, shoulder and lower back pain and leg numbness after a co-worker of mine referred me to Dr. Clare.  Since beginning care, I have a heck-of-a-lot less pain all over, and the feeling is returning to my leg.  Overall, I just feel so much better.  You can’t put a price tag on that.  They have been so flexible with scheduling around my work schedule.  It is a real relaxed atmosphere, but very professional.

From Thanksgiving to Christmas, Joby had 4-5 ear infections.  He’d been on 5 antibiotics and was told that tubes would need to be put in his ears.  We decided to have Joby see a chiropractor for treatment.  He had great success with Dr. Clare.  No tubes are needed!

When I was in the third grade, my class was at recess and the big boys were teaching the little boys to hit with their fists with their middle finger protruding.  One little boy then hit me with his fist on the right, top side of my spine.  From then until now, about 50 years, that spot has been numb and has hurt.  After 4 treatments, the numbness is gone.  I am amazed!  Thank you Dr. Clare and all, I am so grateful!!

I had a foot injury that forced me to stop running for about two months. My pain significantly decreased after the first visit.  The flexibility returned to my arch & I was back running within the first week!  Thank you!

When I first came in after my car accident, I couldn’t bend over or turn my neck, my hip was hurting, and a little flash of light would hurt my eyes and cause a terrible headache. My chest hurt from the seatbelt and hitting the steering wheel. Sometimes, my husband had to help me get dressed. When I first heard about Dr. Stewart and Dr. Clare, I didn’t believe that they could stop my pain... Soon, I could walk without pausing, my hip was feeling better, and I could move my neck again. I could dress myself again. They have relieved the pain from my body, and now I feel like a new creature. I just thank God for them, because if it wasn’t for the therapy I would probably still be in pain and not able to do anything for myself.  So I just want to tell them thank-you.

I was in a car wreck; the lady hit us from behind. My sister and I went to the hospital. We were in bad shape. My lower back, shoulder, and knee was in pain. I said Lord have mercy! I thought I wasn’t going to get well. But I thank God for Dr. Clare and Dr. Stewart. When I first came here, I felt that I’d known them for years. They care about you. They care about all of their patients. They make you feel at home, and that is a wonderful feeling. God bless them all.

I was in a car wreck and had whiplash. After about five visits I could tell a difference in my neck and shoulder pain. Dr. Stewart treated me with acupuncture. I was amazed. After one treatment I could tell a remarkable difference in my energy level. I was not as tired - I rested better that night than I had for some time.  The acupuncture was not at all what I imagined - there is no pain. Yes, you feel the needles - but it is less than a finger prick at the doctors - and the benefits are wonderful. In the short amount of time I have received treatment I am amazed and pleased with the results, and am looking forward to future care with Dr. Stewart.

Upon awaking on a Monday morning, a knot was hurting under my left shoulder blade. ‘Cricks are something I have had all my life off and on, so I wasn’t alarmed and figured the pain would go away soon and I would tough it out. Well, it didn’t go away, so I went to the ER looking for some kind of relief. As expected, I was prescribed the usual - muscle relaxers and pain medication, and told to rest. After five days, I was still hurting, and the area of pain had grown up my back into my neck and also my scalp. Once again, I went to the emergency room, and once again I was told it would take time. I am a RN and have always been a doubting Thomas when it comes to chiropractors and only went because my parents made the appointment for me. My mom and daughter watched as I was adjusted...I was so sore and hurting but something amazing happened! I could immediately turn my head from side to side with very little discomfort. I really couldn’t believe it. Remember how amazed you were the first time you saw [magician] David Blaine levitate out on the street? That is exactly how I felt after my first adjustment.

Tina L.
Lewisville, TX

I came to see Dr. Dave Stewart because I had heel pain that had been hurting me for about six months. After 1 ½ weeks, my pain had been greatly diminished. I am so grateful. I had gone to an orthopedic physician but did not receive any relief. I look forward to future treatments from Dr. Stewart because of the relief and because it is so relaxing and enjoyable.

In the month of August my child LaShaunda was doing not so well.  She was released from Duke Children’s Hospital. God has blessed us with Dr. Stewart. I as a mother was praying and crying for God to please help me, to please send me to a doctor that will help us. Now since we have been coming here LaShaunda can sleep well. At one time, she could not sleep. But now she is doing a lot better. Thank God for Dr. Stewart.

After starting to come to the Wellness Center, I had a pain level between 7 and 8. After just two weeks in my back and kidney area, the pain level was down to about a 3. This was probably the best day that I’ve had in a year.

I can walk without bending in half because of the pain in my lower back! I call that a miracle and I thank God for leading me to Dr. Stewart. This weekend I attended my husband’s family reunion and enjoyed being with people. This may not seem like such a great thing, but in past years this was a chore rather than the fun it should have been. This year I really had a great time. I am determined not to give up and I appreciate the encouragement I receive in Dr. Stewart’s office.

I came to Dr. Clare and Dr. Dave shortly after I moved to Durham. I was experiencing neck and shoulder pain and overall weakness following surgery I’d had several months before my move. Dr. Clare was very helpful in identifying ways I could improve my strength and stamina, and both she and Dr. Dave adjusted me in ways that were both gentle and effective for my condition. I have been able to experience relief from pain and headaches through the course of my treatment, and when I need help (getting out of pain from straining myself in some way) they are available and responsive to my particular set of symptoms - while still addressing the underlying causes. I have become more effective in stress management as well as a result of my treatment here. The positive and supportive atmosphere, as well as the congeniality of the staff, has made Carolina Spine and Chiropractic a practice I enjoy coming to when I’m in need of treatment. I’m very grateful for the healing I’ve experienced here.

I was unlucky in falling down at a Cracker Barrel restaurant, but lucky to have met 2 wonderful doctors - Dr. Clare and Dr. Stewart who went beyond their duties and got me out of pain and able to function at my job and in my personal life. It was during Christmas, and they came in on 2 Saturdays beside my regular visits during the week. I don’t know what I would have done without them. I fully recommend their services 100%.

I can truthfully say coming to see Dr. Dave and Dr. Clare has helped me. When I started coming in February, I could not sleep at night, bend down, or turn my head. This was due to a fall I had in January. When I came here I was a mess. Now I can sleep through the night and the pain is tolerable. Dr. Dave, Dr. Clare, and the rest of the staff are absolutely wonderful. They care about you and your health. And I was impressed they knew my name every time I came in. God bless you all, and may He continue to bless you with the power of healing. I know I have more healing to come. But I am looking forward to having you help me through it.

When I arrived at the doorstep of Dr. Clare and Dr. Stewart in January I was in such excruciating pain that I could not even sit upright in a chair. When I called them on my doctor’s recommendation I told them that I had never been to a chiropractor before. When I described the kind of pain I was in they told me to come over that same day. They immediately sent me for x-rays before they determined a treatment plan which included acupuncture which I had never tried either. I admitted to them I was skeptical they could help me but I have not regretted the decision for one moment. Because of their help and guidance over the past 2 years I can happily say that I am pain free today. I cannot recommend the Carolina Spine and Complementary Medicine group more highly to anyone who is seeking a healthier and pain-free life!

Three months ago I woke up, tried to yawn, and heard a loud pop in my right jaw. After that I knew I had a problem because I had TMJ in my early 20s. I went to the dentist who recommended several things: sending me to a specialist, a bite guard, and possibly dental implants. I was sent to another doctor who specializes in facial pain. He recommended the same things that the dentist did, and was not able to help me. While getting a crown put on a cracked tooth, the dental assistant asked me if I had ever tried a chiropractor for the TMJ. I told her no, but I knew the wonders chiropractors had performed on me in the past through therapies and acupuncture. I drove to Carolina Spine and Complementary Medicine the next day to speak to see if they would be able to help me because they were the ones that relieved me of my neck and chest pain problems I had the prior year. I told them what was going on with my jaw and they saw me immediately and set up a schedule for regular treatments. Within 3 weeks I was able to chew again. I can open my mouth wider than I was able to. I still have some grinding in the jaw but there really is not anything that I can’t eat and when I yawn I sometimes forget and open my mouth and it doesn’t stick anymore. I was in a lot of pain before my chiropractic treatments and could hardly eat anything and now I can eat a salad again, potato chips and even chew grapes. I recommend chiropractors for anyone dealing with pain.

Years ago my name was 'Hunky Dunky.' A more appropriate name today would be "Humpty Dumpty." There can be much pain from a fall that does not necessarily result in broken bones. I guess they didn’t have chiropractors during Humpty Dumpty’s time. And as the story goes, the appointed “men” did not put me back together again. In fact it was Dr. Stewart and Dr. Clare! Ten days after a frightful plunge to the ground my muscles and nerves were still causing great pain. If not for my chiropractic care, I would have remained in my Lazy Boy chair continuing to dose on hydrocodone which would not have been proper treatment. The treatments at the Carolina Spine and Complementary Medicine have brought me to a great degree of wellness within a very short time. They not only gave me the physical treatments that I needed, they also expressed empathy for my pain. I now have a great respect for Chiropractors and the treatments that they use. Now, I tell everyone I love my chiropractors and their great staff.

After spending almost 2 days either on the floor or on the couch in one specific position, I finally decided that something had to be done. After receiving a short electro-stem therapy and a quick adjustment, I was walking and breathing relatively pain free again. It is amazing what experienced hands can do for someone in excruciating pain. I thank you so much.

I became a patient of Dr. Stewart on April 3 because of worsening fibromyalgia symptoms. My setbacks seemed to be increasing in frequency, as well as intensity. The most difficult symptom for me is the debilitating fatigue, while the greatest pains are located in my neck, shoulders, and around the upper back.

The progress over the last 3 weeks has been quite subtle, although quite surprising nonetheless. Last week proved to be quite a busy week, recuperating from a wonderfully busy weekend with my children, grandchildren, husband, parents, siblings and their children…and work as usual.

On Thursday, April 24, an out of town uncle passed away, so needless to say, the remainder of the week was extremely hectic. By Friday night I was completely exhausted and the pain in my neck and shoulders was so great that I couldn’t keep still. I was concerned because, ordinarily when this happens, I have to go to bed for a couple of days, sometimes 4 or 5, and I knew my parents needed me to help them during this time, especially as my 95 year-old grandmother lives with them.
Upon waking on Saturday morning, we got up and began getting ready to leave again. I suddenly realized I didn’t have that miserable pain in my neck and shoulders. I was amazed!!! I am quite confident the combination of acupuncture, electric massage, and chiropractic adjustments helped me bounce back quickly this time, where normally, it could have taken days.

This is not an overnight process; it requires commitment, patience, and a desire to feel better. The main reason I chose to be a part of Dr. Stewart’s wellness program was because he too has fibromyalgia and really understands the flare-ups associated with it. Dr. Stewart also has experience in the design of programs tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Oh what a success story I have! When I first visited Dr. Stewart to discuss how I was feeling and my fibromyalgia. I was very disappointed that I was not getting any better. I had been going to a rheumatologist for three months and physical therapy for three weeks (I quit because I was getting worse). I started my treatment with Dr. Stewart the Monday before Thanksgiving. Each week I have been getting better. I still have down days but Dr. Stewart, the staff, and other patients are there to cheer me on. Today is December 20 and for the first time since treatment I am feeling low pain. Praise the Lord and thank-you Dr. Stewart.

I would also like to thank Dr. Stewart for being so giving and caring to his patients. We are important to him! He always plans our treatments for what is best for each patient. His office staff is AWESOME. They also are kind, caring, and attentive to each patient. Another unique quality of his office is that everyone has a distinct sense of humor! Even when I am having down days, I always laugh; feel loved, and cared for when I leave the office.

After 20 years in the medical field, I was very skeptical when I visited the fibromyalgia seminar. I just did not believe Dr. Dave could help me. I suffer from migraines, nausea, insomnia, very bad snoring, and other small symptoms. I was taking a prescribed medicine and about 10-20 Tylenol a day just to survive. Now, six months later, I am migraine-free! No nausea in the morning is the best result. I owe my life to Dr. Dave and Dr. Clare. They saved me from a once miserable life. I send them all God’s blessings!

Having been in the medical related field as a medical librarian for 35 years I did not truly respect alternative medicine! My big mistake! Thanks to Dr. Stewart I am PAIN FREE! When I first came to see Dr. Stewart, I was in so much pain that I was willing to do anything to feel good again. I could not function in a daily routine because of limited range of motion in my cervical area. I had terrible headaches. My primary physician had prescribed muscle relaxants; none of which removed the pain, only dulled it. In my 2 months with Dr. Stewart, I have been decreasing the meds and icepacks. As of today, I am pain free, taking no meds, using no icepacks, and I FEEL GOOD!

I was involved in a car accident, hit hard from behind and pushed over fifty feet. Afterward my neck and back were so still and sore with muscle spasms. It was painful to turn my neck at all…driving in a car was a big problem because I could not turn my head to see around me. There were many things I couldn’t do without pain. Someone advised me to see a chiropractor. I had never been to a chiropractor before and I was a little concerned, but Dr. Clare was so nice I felt really comfortable with her.

I thought chiropractic was going to be a waste of time, but now I know how important it is just to exist normally. The other the other thing that I find is that they won’t just guess what you need. They were very thorough in evaluating what was really wrong with me and I feel so comfortable with both doctors (they are a good couple and team) and with the treatment.

The treatment, in the beginning with so much pain, the pain got better and better. I knew they knew their jobs because they knew how my body would respond. The instrument really gave me so much relief. I’m feeling so much better from the day I started until now - after eleven treatments.

Before, I needed to turn my shoulder to look behind me while driving. Now I can turn my neck. The pain level has gone down from a 10 to a 3. Much better. The treatments feel very good.

I hope people get more educated about what chiropractic is, and how it can heal your pain. People need to discover chiropractic because so many people don’t know about it until they really need it. They must learn about the relationship of the spine to the nervous system. It really helps to have a doctor explain what is wrong and how it can be helped. So I would recommend Dr. Clare and Dr. Stewart to others because I believe they are really professional and really care for their patients. That’s part of the healing process! They really helped me. I feel so much better!

What a difference a day makes! After my first visit with Dr. Dave and his team, I was on my way to doing much better! I could walk almost erect, sit for a longer period of time, and sleep easier. By my second visit (in a span of 6 days), I was ready to declare victory! I was surprised by a follow-up call the night of my first treatment to see how I was doing. Dr. Dave even offered to come into his office on Saturday to provide me with another treatment to relieve my pain. This was in the middle of his personal move into his new home.

I am so impressed with the entire team. Everyone is positive and laughter is everywhere in the office. I look forward to my treatment program in this caring office.

In 2002, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and I became a patient at the Stewart Wellness Center. I have made remarkable improvement in the two years of being under the care of Dr. Suzanne Clare and Dr. David Stewart. The doctors are very caring individuals. Their patients are very important to them. I would like to thank God, Dr. Suzanne, and Dr. Dave for helping me regain my health and my strength.

Betsy Ann W.
Durham, NC