Athlete, Pain & Recovery
I needed Dr. Revilla’s professional help when during a 15-mile training walk my left leg muscles gave, quit on me with five miles left to go. I had excruciating pain in the muscles around the knee as well as severe pain in my calf. I could barely stand and I had a 21-mile marathon to walk in Big Sur two months away. I thought I would have to sit it out. Fortunately a friend of mine recommended Dr.Revilla, she said he did wonders for her. Dr. Revilla had a big challenge on his hands because I am forty and way overweight and never did a marathon before. Not only did he get me in good walking shape within a short time period but also he coached me on how to train for this event. He never said I couldn’t do it; in fact, he was very inspirational towards helping me achieve this goal. The Big Sur International Marathon is one of the top grueling courses in the country with lots of hills, including a 2-mile steep climb along the coast. At the end of the marathon, which took me 6 hours to complete, the only thing hurt were the bottoms of my feet. I couldn’t believe it, no pain and no calf pain. Dr. Revilla not only helped me achieve this lofty goal but he diagnosed the cause of my injury and put a plan together to correct years of misalignments of my body due to a childhood accident. I am very grateful and very satisfied with Dr. Revilla’s work, and I recommended him to anyone.
Carol T.
Back Pain, Headach/Migrane & Seizures – Arlyn B
My spine felt compressed. With the slightest touch to my back, it felt as if someone was stabbing me in the back. I had headaches almost on a daily basis. I had seizures that I still needed to get under control. There were times I felt lightheaded. With the way my spine was, my posture was bad to the point I was always slouching.
My posture is a lot better. I don’t have any pain after receiving treatment. I don’t get menstrual cramps anymore. I have been able to keep my seizures under control. I’ve been seizure free ever since receiving treatment. I feel healthier both mentally and physically.
Back Pain – Betty P
I was having constant pain in my neck and head, frequent muscle spasms in my mid-back, and intermittent problems with low back pain. I was very low energy and feeling hopeless about any improvement.
The dizziness and balance problems have caused me to fall and injure myself on 3 separate occasions. Right now the pain in my neck and head have significantly improved and I have stopped taking Exedrin on a daily basis. The muscle spasms in mid-back have disappeared. The low back is holding well as long as I don’t abuse it. I have noticed improvement in balance and dizziness and best of all I have more energy for daily tasks.
Back Pain – Lydon M
I had a little limited mobility. My back would hurt in the morning and when I went to the gym. My hip would hurt when I would sit in the car and move certain ways. My shoulder popped out of the socket one day at work.
The doctor put my shoulder back in, and in a couple of weeks it felt much better. After working on my hip for 2 weeks twice a week the pain started to subside. After a month it didn’t hurt anymore. My severe back pain subsided after 1 ½ months. It is still a little sore from time to time.
Right now my shoulder is much better and feels stronger. Hip is all better and doesn’t give me much trouble at all. My lower back is sore from time to time but it is not as bad as it used to be.
Back Pain – Eleanor D
I have been a patient since the fall of 2007. Before being treated by you I was experiencing pain in my neck, right shoulder and back. My back hurts the most since I’ve been in a couple of car accidents and a skiing accident. I had been seeing another chiropractor but found my relief was only temporary. I was having difficulty getting out of my car and getting out of a chair. My back was always so stiff.
Since seeing you both I am now pain free. It is such a blessing to be able to move without pain. I’d also like to comment on your staff. They are superb. It is always a pleasure to call your office for an appointment and have your staff address me by name and not have to ask for my date of birth and social security number before I can make an appointment.
When I arrive for my visit I am always extended a cheery “Hello, Eleanor, how are you today?”
Thank you for all your help in getting me back to normal.
With sincerest thanks and appreciation,
Fatigue/Low Energy, Leg Pain & Dry Skin – Nancy M
When I first came to Comprehensive Health and Chiropractic Centre my symptoms were fatigue, dry skin, leg pains, and down feeling most of the time. In less than seven months later the leg pain, dry skin, fatigue and sad feelings are gone. I feel like I am alive again. Also my son is doing great. He is no longer “over-active”. He’s doing well in school and is much calmer. Thank you so very much.
Pain – Knee pain
Before I came to Comprehensive Health & Chiropractic Centre, I was in severe to moderate pain off and on, but in pain regardless. I am a hairdresser and I’m on my feet constantly, so having an issue with my right knee was obviously not good. My knee would also ache and hurt with weather changes. Past doctors had told me that I would need a knee replacement and that I had severe arthritis in my knee, so I lived with that on my mind. I had arthroscopic surgery done; it helped with my ripped meniscus. Even though I did have improvements, doctors still engraved in my mind that I was eventually going to have to have major surgery. So I lived with the fear of having to go through surgery and being cut again.
I began care with Dr. Russ in October of 2011 and now I feel FABULOUS!!! I haven’t felt so good in a long time, especially with my knee. I feel more pumped to work out now because
my knee has been feeling 110% better than it did before. I’m standing straight and not pigeon-toed. My posture is straight. Not only does my knee not hurt from weather changes, but I also am more educated with regards to my knee. I know now that I don’t have severe arthritis and with continued maintenance, I won’t need to have any additional surgery! What a relief that has been for me!
Now that I have this knowledge and am feeling so much better, I can finish my weight loss goal. I’m 70% there now; just 30% more to go, and now I know I can accomplish it, thanks to the help of Dr. Russell. He’s an awesome Chiropractor; he’s very informative and really cares. I would recommend him to anyone, and I do, but hopefully, they will come to see Dr. Russ in time!
Wisper R.
Pain Management – Back Pain, Neck Pain, Leg Pain
What I liked most about CHCC? The staff, the staff, the staff!! Friendly and helpful, they make you feel right at home. Not like you’re in a ‘doctor’s office’. I love NRT because it’s ‘cut to the chase’ therapy, not a lot of fancy mumbo-jumbo medical jargon. Just straight talk from straight folks. I recommend CHCC to everyone, it’s completely turned my health and life around. IT WORKS!!
Carol K.
Pain Management – Back Pain, Neck Pain, Leg Pain – Norman C
It Works, It Works, It works, It works!!
Norman C.
Pain Management – Back Pain, Neck Pain, Leg Pain – Katie C
Before I came to CHCC at times I thought my symptoms were in my mind. I felt rotten most of the time. My trips to doctors were unsuccessful. They treated my symptoms with chemicals and failed to get to the cause. Of course nothing got better only worse. My quality of life was poor. Since I became a patient at CHCC, I have seen a great improvement. I know I have a way to go, but now I know I’ll get there.
Katie C.
Pain Management – Back Pain, Neck Pain, Leg Pain – Carolyn F
They take time to explain everything to you and answer all your questions in a very satisfactory manner.
Carolyn F.
Pain Management – Back Pain, Neck Pain, Leg Pain – Donna
People at the CHCC are very personable and helpful. I like the varied hours of operation. For me the results were immediate and so far – long lasting!
Donna B.
Pain Management – Back Pain, Neck Pain, Leg Pain – Carolyn T
My health improved quickly and there were dramatic changes in the area that I originally came for. My general health, and the way I feel daily taking the supplements causes me to happily continue on the program and keeps me coming back.
Carolyn T.
Pain Management – Back Pain, Neck Pain, Leg Pain John T
I feel healthier now then I did when I first came here. I think that everyone should be open to natural supplements to obtain better health or for any aches and pains. It makes total sense to me that what goes in your body affects how you feel and your long term health.
John T.
Pain Management – Back Pain, Neck Pain, Leg Pain Karen S
When I come to CHCC I usually get right in and right out. My “cause” is being fixed and not the symptoms. Everyone is friendly there and I feel “known” and special. Everything at CHCC is so positive. I am just beginning to see the possibility of “good health”. I am thankful for the care CHCC is giving me toward my new Wellness.
Karen S.
Pain Management – Back Pain, Neck Pain, Leg Pain, Hip Pain
I had a little limited mobility. My back would hurt in the morning and when I went to the gym. My hip would hurt when I would sit in the car and move certain ways. My shoulder popped out of the socket one day at work.
The doctor put my shoulder back in, and in a couple of weeks it felt much better. After working on my hip for 2 weeks twice a week the pain started to subside. After a month it didn’t hurt anymore. My severe back pain subsided after 1 ½ months. It is still a little sore from time to time.
Right now my shoulder is much better and feels stronger. Hip is all better and doesn’t give me much trouble at all. My lower back is sore from time to time but it is not as bad as it used to be.
Lydon M.
Lower Back Pain – Liliana S
I had lower back pain almost everyday. I was getting sinus headaches weekly and had to leave work on more than one occasion because they were so severe. I spent a lot of money on Tylenol and other pain relievers, which I was taking almost daily due to my pain. I also had trouble sleeping due to the pain I was in.
I am proud to say that I haven’t had to use any pain medication since my first adjustment. I have very little pain and if I have had any it has been very slight. I really appreciate being able to feel like I can live a normal pain-free life – because being in pain is NOT normal.
I had lower back pain almost everyday. I was getting sinus headaches weekly and had to leave work on more than one occasion because they were so severe. I spent a lot of money on Tylenol and other pain relievers, which I was taking almost daily due to my pain. I also had trouble sleeping due to the pain I was in.
I am proud to say that I haven’t had to use any pain medication since my first adjustment. I have very little pain and if I have had any it has been very slight. I really appreciate being able to feel like I can live a normal pain-free life – because being in pain is NOT normal.
Liliana S.
Multiple Health Issues – Larry and Cheryl S
It has been almost a year since our first visit to CHCC. What might have been termed an introductory visit for me soon transformed into regular weekly visits by both me and my wife Cheryl to receive your extraordinary care.
Our experience with chiropractic care was not new; we had been regular patients at offices of chiropractic in three different states for approximately 20 years. Having said that let me add that none of our care providers in the past could surpass the commitment and level of care that you and the CHCC staff provide.
My care needs centered on lumbar and hip adjustments, but I also had inflammation of my shoulder due to a detached anterior deltoid muscle which was so painful it severely limited my range of motion.
My wife had inflammation and arthritic conditions in her ankle caused 8 years earlier from an ankle broken in three places and the surgical hardware still remaining there. In addition she had suffered neck and back injuries from an auto accident the previous year. We were not to learn how critical those injuries were until Dr. Russ examined her. About 10 days later my wife suffered acute pain which prevented her from even walking. Fortunately we learned that Dr. Russ could measure and fit her with orthotics. What a blessing! Soon she was able to resume our regular walks for exercise.
We both began treatments with Dr. Russ several times a week. In addition we used the outstanding skills of the massage therapists Sonja whose hands eased many aches and pains and enhanced the outcome of our adjustments. Next we attended the nutrition classes of Dr. Kimberly and began both nutrition care and applied kinesiology in her specialties as well. What a difference this care made in the quality of our health and consequently the quality of our lives.
This regime of treatment represents the most complete health care we have ever received. We don’t live in North San Diego County any longer to continue regular visits because we are now fulltime RV travelers. We attribute the blessings of enjoying continued good health to your care. Our CHCC results were such a success that we want to share our experience with this letter.
Larry and Cheryl S.
Disease Care, Knee Pain & Shin Splints – Sciatica
For the majority of my 27 years, I have been an athlete, in which I felt healthy and full of energy. In my early twenties, running dominated my exercise regimen. It did not take long for my knees to wear out and shin splints to lead to daily use of medication. With alternatives such as cycling and swimming, I was able to run a few times each week with little pain and no medication. However, the damage I had done over the years finally caught up with me in May 2007, and I was blessed with a humbling experience: Sciatica! I will never forget the moment I
realized that people with sciatica had a legitimate reason to whine about it. It is a debilitating condition. An electric shock of pain down my left leg made walking difficult at times, so running was not an option anymore. Within one week I met Dr. Russ Revilla. After the first adjustment, my sciatica was gone and I was running again, without any pain! I have been treated by Dr.Revilla for one year with only two minor flair-ups that occurred during extended breaks. The lesson learned: Consistency is vital to treatment.
I understand that the daily physical demands I place on my body have a cost: Physical stress (exercise) = wear and tear +misalignment + pain and poor performance.
This is one circumstance in which I can “have my cake and it it, too.” In other words, I cause deviations in my body everyday during exercise, but Dr. Revilla readjusts my alignment consistently so that I may function without pain. In order to continue my lifestyle, I have to fix what I “break” on a daily basis if I want it to work properly, efficiently, and most importantly, pain free! This is exactly the gift Dr. Revilla provides for me.
Ryan T.
Premenstrual Syndrome – PMS & Sinus Infections – Janice
I came because I had chronic sinus infections. After about 4 months of a new diet and supplements I no longer have any symptoms and no more sinus problems. In addition, I lost ten pounds without any effort, also I no longer have the severe PMS symptoms – such as irritability. I feel better than I have in 15 years. I feel healthy again.
Janice G.
Shoulder Pain – Mary Ann D
I had pain under my shoulder blade, probably due to hours on the computer at work. Dr. Russ gave me exercised to do at home along with the adjustments and I was relatively pain free after just a short while. Then I had the misfortune to fall and land on the same shoulder causing some soft tissue injury. Dr. Russ had me back in for adjustments and my shoulder feels just fine now!
Thanks to Dr. Russ and his staff, I have been able to fully enjoy my new found sport – marathon races. At my age, I never thought that I would be able to keep up this endurance sport and remain injury free. I rely on regular visits to help work out any random aches or pains that crop up while I am training or racing. I am truly enjoying a different level of fitness now and I know that I have great support here at Comprehensive Chiropractic.
Mary Ann D.
Back Pain – Joey
Four years ago I came back from Alaska from 3 months of solid work. I had a pinched nerve in my neck, shoulder, and a baseball size knot at the top of my spine; under the neck line. I was scared, afraid, and just trying to maintain just to stay working to provide for me and my 2 beautiful kids. I am a union iron worker whose body gets abused by the work I do.
I came to CHCC and upon my first x-Ray they found Stage 2 degenerated discs in my neck. The pain was intense. Dr. Russ did an X-ray came up with a plan and we set forth and executed it.
Today, recently we have done a follow up x-ray to see where we are at. I am blown away from the results, the tissue is healing itself, the pain is minimal and my life has gotten better and less stressful. I have changed my nutrition habits and have been exercising on a regular basis. With everything they have done, taught me, and the astonishing results, it has brought me a sense of peace and comfort level. I am so happy and grateful that our paths have crossed. the service and family atmosphere they provide in the office makes everything worth it.
~ Joey Pasqual
Back pain and bulging disc – Ann
Dear Dr. Revilla and Staff,
I have been suffering from a bulging disc and subsequent nerve and muscle pain associated with it for 10 years or more. This condition had affected my outdoor activities and sidelined me for sometimes weeks at a time. As an avid mountain bike rider my riding future was uncertain.
I had my doubts that Dr. Revilla and his team would be able to treat me and get the result I had yet to achieve by other means. After the first visit I knew that I was going to get better. Dr. Revilla educated me on what was happening around the disc, nerves and muscles and explained how the decompression treatment would treat the damaged disc. Along with regular chiropractic adjustments and my dedication to stretching and strengthening at home, we achieved what I thought was not possible.
Today I have no pain associated with the disc and I continue to regularly stretch and strengthen the weak muscles that had been affected. My confidence on the bicycle has also changed. I can now go out and ride with almost no muscle pain and in time I know that will improve to where my back will be 100% back to normal. Comprehensive Health and Chiropractic Center receives my highest marks as a treatment center. The reception staff is exceptional and always creates a positive atmosphere. Thank you all for being on my team and contributing to a pain free me for years to come.
Continued Success,
Ann Zevely