Back Pain Relief Chiropractic Care in Cranberry Township, PA
For the past few years I have developed back pain while running. In fact exercise in general brought pain that I decided to live with due to unsuccessful treatments with other Doctors that used muscle relaxers and pain relievers to treat me. It was time to go down a different path of treatment than before. I heard some folks in run club talking about their experiences with Dr. Jordan. The practice was highly recommended by several people so I gave her a call.
In the first visit the Doctor took X-rays of my spine and after finding some issues which she explained in detail. She then talked about how she was going to approach the problems. After a few visits and some time educating me as to the process of what was taking place with my spine, the pain lessened and I am running better than I have in a long time with no pain. Dr Jordan is also treating me with supplements to help with allergies and digestive issues. I have seen positive results in these treatments as well.
The treatments were effective and I experienced results in less time than I could have imagined. I was waiting for some long drawn out treatment plan that was going to force me to lose work time. Instead I found a practice that is very flexible with schedules and gets down to the nuts and bolts of the problem with no huge sales pitch. I would describe the quality of care as caring, efficient, educational and effective. - Scott S.
In December 2013, my six year old daughter Lily started complaining that her back was hurting. She had pain in between her shoulder blades that just wouldn’t go away. I didn’t know much about chiropractors, but I knew that this was an issue for that profession; not something my Pediatrician could help with. A friend of mine used a chiropractor in Cranberry, and I thought about going to him; however, after a quick internet search I found Family Chiropractic which specializes in children. I knew this was the place I needed to take Lily.
During our initial visit, Dr. Jordan did a wonderful job explaining subluxations, how the body worked, and how they help to correct the problems. Dr. Jordan made me feel very comfortable having Lily under care because Dr. Jordan took time to explain the “why” and “how it works.” After the x-ray, we saw that Lily’s back was curved and her hips were not aligned; this was cause of her pain. In all the years of going to the pediatrician, they never picked up on this curvature; nor did we, as parents, pick up on this issue because she looked like a healthy kid from the outside. We started Lily’s treatments in January 2014 and within 2 short months her spine was close to being perfectly straight. The pain in her back went away almost immediately after the first few adjustments.
In addition to the back pain, Lily also complained of frequent stomach aches though I could never understand why they were happening or determine the cause. However, as she received the adjustments to her back, her stomach issues began to decline and have now gone away completely. Lily is now on track for a healthy life starting from the inside out. We continue to perform the maintenance adjustments bi-weekly to help maintain healthy spinal growth! Thank you Dr. Jordan!
- Shanna D.
I first came to Family Chiropractic through my daughter who was suffering from back pain. It was through Dr. Cotey Jordan’s great explanation, diagnosis, and plan that I realized I should be coming in as well, after suffering from 30+ years of chronic back pain.
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I have had lots of health improvements since starting care at Family Chiropractic. I have dramatically decreased my medications, taking no allergy and pain medicine any longer! I have increased energy, increased mobility and range of motion. I like to go to the aqua classes at the YMCA and I have been able to increase my weight and endurance. I am also staring golf! A lot of stuff!
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There are so many things I love about coming in for care. Everyone is so cheerful and happy, and they truly care about you. The doctors are so encouraging, they want ME to take ownership for my health and understand everything, and will go to great lengths to explain everything to you. I love their dedication and their excitement to help other people be healthy and live their life to the fullest. -Claudine W.
I was introduced to Family Chiropractic through a mutual friend who felt we shared mutual values regarding healthy and balanced lifestyles. It has proven to be one of my rewarding encounters and allowed me to establish a fulfilling friendship with people whom I respect and who are examples of how healthy lifestyles can impact our lives.I admit that I was skeptical about chiropractic care from previous encounters with old style chiropractors. As a practicing physical therapist, we sometimes have different approaches to solving problems, which added to my reluctance. After a gentle dose of persuasion, Dr. Cotey convinced me to try his approach and appealed to my desire to make lasting changes in my life.
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I am 67 years old and have experienced 3 different back surgeries in the lumbar spine. I have ongoing problems with minor pain after the surgeries, but nothing I thought was dangerous. However, I had resigned myself that my “Golden Years” would not prove to be golden, because of the degeneration that was evident in my lower back vertebrae.
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I can now say unequivocally, that the adjustment protocol that I have received from Drs. Cotey has done wonders. My back pain is a thing of the past; my vertebral alignment is more normal, with some changes proving to be dramatic. My body and weight is more balanced, I experience decreased parasthesia in my left foot (a constant post-surgical problem prior to adjustment), and I just feel better.
On another note, I have recently completed a 21 day cleanse from Standard Process. Amanda first encouraged me to consider this as the next step to a healthy lifestyle. I decided to dive in because of the trust I had in her recommendations. This cleanse also proved to be life changing. The change in my body was staggering to me. My energy level has increased. I lost 21 pounds in 3 weeks without starving myself. My skin condition has improved. My sleeping pattern has improved and I wake up refreshed instead of “groggy.”
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Needless to say, I would recommend Family Chiropractic to anyone willing to change their lifestyle, is willing to take the responsibility for their health and is willing to take a leap of faith and listen to the words of wisdom shared by Dr. Cotey. I respect that they live what they preach. They have truly been a blessing in my life. -Larry S.
13 years ago, at the age of 22, in just the second year of my career as a Registered Nurse, I developed excruciating low back pain that shot down my legs.
It did not matter if I stood, sat, or lied down - nothing improved the pain.
I couldn't understand why I was going through this? I had not suffered any injury that might cause this to make sense.
As an RN, I tend to wait things out, hope my body corrects itself all while trying to self diagnose because... well, that’s what we nurses do.
When the symptoms didn’t pass, I finally made an appointment with my primary care physician. I was not looking for pain medicine - I was looking for a cause. I was given a script for a lumbar x-ray and physical therapy.
I had my x-ray taken and was told that I had decreased spacing between my last several vertebrae. I was told (at 22 years of age!) that this is "typical" of what the radiologist sees with nurses. Umm... I had only been a nurse for a year! This did not make sense.
I went to my PT sessions three times per week, as prescribed. I had to fit them around my work schedule and pay a copay each time. My symptoms waxed and waned. I finished my course of therapy but, for the past 13 years, continued to have flares ups. Luckily, the symptoms resolved enough that I was able to live with it.
Fast forward, 13 years later, when the COVID 19 pandemic began. I was still working as an RN - but, now, from home. My two boys were in 3rd grade and Kindergarten at the time and were thrown into virtual learning. I had to figure out how to be a productive employee, mom, teacher, and IT person all at the same time.
As the weeks passed, that low back pain with the jolts down my legs returned - except this time it didn't just go away. It lingered more and more and was hard to ignore. In full transparency, I have always been leery of Chiropractic medicine. I had never really taken the time to understand it. It's not talked about in Nursing school and I had heard a few “horror stories”.
However, I wanted something more. I wanted to actually figure out the CAUSE of my pain, and if there was any possible way to truly fix it.
So I started doing some chiropractic research. I didn't want just any ole chiropractic practice. In my research I discovered the “Gonstead Technique” and was intrigued. I wanted to learn even more, so I searched the good ole web in order to find any chiropractors in the north Pittsburgh area who actually practiced this way.
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This is what brought me to Family Chiropractic. I have learned so much about my body since becoming a patient here! I learned that I had stage 2 cervical and lumbar degeneration. The full body x-ray I had initially was astonishing! I knew I didn't feel my best, and I knew I didn't feel like a 35 year old, but that first x-ray changed my life.
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There were so many additional symptoms I was experiencing that I never even realized could be caused by my spinal misalignment and degeneration! Migraines, anxiety, insomnia, GI issues.... and remember, I came here for low back pain!
I'm so excited to have seen my progress xray-- and the positive changes. I knew I felt them, but to see them in black and white is amazing! That low back pain? It was gone within a couple weeks of my blitz care!
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I have not had a full blown migraine since I started this journey. My GI symptoms.... were the first things that I noticed were gone. They literally improved after my very first adjustment! I am beyond grateful for the doctors and for the smiling faces of Heather and Aubrey. I have so much hope now to be able to function at my best for my husband, boys and myself!
I am forever grateful for the care I've received and the knowledge I've gained at Family Chiropractic.
I can't wait to see what this journey continues to hold in the future for me. - Kaitlyn P.
"Family Chiropractic first caught my attention through an ad for a workshop- they mentioned a connection between behavioral issues, like ADHD, and chiropractic care.
I had never connected the two together, but it made sense.
Considering the fact that we have 6 adopted children, and 5 of them have ADHD and ODD diagnoses, I was intrigued. I have also struggled with headaches for most of my life, after being in a car accident and suffering two consecutive concussions. Additionally, I have SI joint pain for years that no doctor has been able to help with.
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Since being treated by Dr. Jordan for the past few months, I have had very few headaches, am getting a natural curve back in my neck, and my pelvis and lower spine are now straight!
Our six-year-old boys have also shown significant improvement and we are now hoping to wean them off of their ADHD meds!" - Diana , Asher and Cole G.
Stacy is an absolute ray of sunshine!
She is the epitome of someone who always sees the glass half full! Her commitment to her health and lifestyle changes over the past several months have resulted in a massive reduction of an entire laundry list of symptoms!
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She has been faithful to her regularly scheduled adjustments, as well as her spinal hygiene and, as a result, has seen incredible structural changes!
On top of her body functioning at a much higher level neurologically, she has also stepped up her “game” in the food and fitness realm, committing to a few diet changes which has led her to a 10+ lbs. weight loss, thus far! She’s looking good, feeling good and, most importantly, her energy levels are up!!! Stacy states that she feels healthier than she has in a long time, now being able to play with her grandkids - which used to push her to exhaustion and she’d “pay for it” with a headache.
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Her bubbly attitude and willingness to offer help to anyone she meets, no matter the circumstances, are just a few of the many reasons that we are proud to honor and celebrate her! -Stacy J.
