Testimonials - Car Accidents and Other Injuries

To Dr. Kowalik & Staff,

I’m writing this letter to summarize my improvements under chiropractic treatment. I'm 23 years old , and I would like to think I led a very active sports life. I loved hiking, surfing, jogging, running with my dog but especially loved soccer. After the accident in June of 05 I was in great discomfort and pain. Every morning since the accident, it was a constant struggle just to try to get out of bed. My legs would give out, my hip was out of place, Lumbar & lower lumbar part of spine wouldn’t let me sit for longer than 25 minutes. My hamstrings tore had multiple contusions to my middle upper body including Dislocated chest, ribs, hip & knees. My ankle that was on the peddle was in great pain along with my shin’s and leg (which I thought was broke at the time of accident). When the initial impact happened, the passenger and I knocked heads together very HARD, then on the second impact, we also slammed heads together and past out for about a minute from the pain. After that, I noticed I had headaches that were immensely painful to the point were I could not go to sleep till about 3 or 4 in the morning from exhaustion. My neck felt so rough in either direction I turned to, as well as popping from making a 3 o'clock or a 9 o'clock turn. My breathing seemed a lot heavier and I couldn’t even walk my dog on a simple circle around the housing track. My allergies and my health was plummeting and I was starting to see real disabilitating effects on my body... that is until I met Darryl and Mahtty.

I still remember the first adjustment I received from Dr. Kowalik, It was a real experience !! He adjusted my ribs back into place instantly I had less pain around my chest and inhaling. After that he adjusted my hips that from what I saw in the Xray’s were in very bad shape, and I felt all the stress from the other side of the hip just let loose and the excruciating pain was relieved as also I noticed I wasn’t walking like I was lop sided to the right. I was walking completely straight again with not much discomfort. He adjusted my back after that, let me just say WOW!! I would have never thought that a couple little adjustments could influence youre lifestyle soooo much !! Automatically after that adjustment, I felt relief of knowing my physical life wasn’t over!!! Far from it actually!! Then what really made me notice this was for real was when he adjusted my neck. As soon as I was adjusted I felt a great dizziness and feeling of ecstacy. I was able to breath better instantly my sinuses disappeared (which I never had any allergies before), my headache left me for an instant and returned with less intensity. I felt totally different after that. I felt like Popeye eating a can of spinach after being beaten up.

Since continuing my treatment here at Kowalik Family, I have noticed I have gained my balance and coordination back. Every morning I go through about 30-45 minutes of stretching to get through the day, If I skip the exercise my whole day is filled with cramps on the hamstrings and glut’s as well as my lower lumbar and hip. My shoulders and neck need to be stretched for about 10-15 minutes each morning in order to assure that I wont pull something by making a quick turn to look at something. Overall I have made enormous improvements. I can actually move around now, I almost have my legs back other than my hamstrings that ripped which are a very painful, and also my lower lumbar I have noticed that its strength keeps on increasing which is always a good sign, but when it acts up it is one of the most painful experiences that I have ever experienced. If I had to base my improvements on a scale from 1-10 I would have to say I’m at 6 out of 10. I can't thank Dr, Kowalik enough for getting me to this point in my physical life , You are the first good doctor in this whole case that actually helped me in the best interest for my body and I really appreciate that !!! You Rock dude!

Hopefully soon I can be back to being in the series 2 league again kicking the soccer ball around like I use to love to do.

Thanks again Daryl & Mahtty

Mike Garduno

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6/10/02

Dr. Kowalik,

Amanda and I would like to thank you, and Mahtty and Donna for all you have done for us. In April of 2001, Amanda was riding an off road quad, when she wrecked. In the end she broke her pelvis in two places, broke her left wrist and broke her right thumb in two places. This left her laid up on the couch for 6 weeks and a cast on each arm up to her elbows. As time went on Amanda seemed to be better.

As winter came, we began to go camping and riding motorcycles again. During the month of December, Amanda had some aches and pains. She took aspirin and Advil to help relieve the pain. In January 2002, she complained of her right leg and hip hurting. We took her to an orthopedic. He took x-rays and came to the conclusion that she had pulled muscles from favoring her right side due to the accident. After six weeks on crutches and taking Motrin and some for the pain, we turned to the doctor with Amanda having more, severe pain. Amanda could not attend school on a regular basis, because she could not walk for long periods of time. Her right leg began to turn inward; she leaned forward and limped. She was then using a wheelchair to get around. February 22, 2002, the orthopedic ordered more x-rays and an MRI. The doctor said the test showed nothing abnormal. We were told to take Amanda to a gynecologist, that she may have endometriosis.

At this time my cousins, Lorene and Jeff Corbett, told me I should take Amanda to their chiropractor in Lake Forest. I had not been to a chiropractor and knew nothing about them, so I took her to a gynecologist, who was also a D.O. (doctor of osteopath). She examined Amanda and told us that Amanda did not have any female problems. Her suggestion was to take Amanda to a chiropractor.

Being a little leery, we came to see you on 4/16/02. X-rays were taken and the adjustments began. Being that you needed to see Amanda daily for three weeks, and that we are 50 miles away, she went to live with our cousins, Lorene and John Corbett, and their sons Jeff and Sean. After the first six visits, Amanda was walking on her own and her leg did not turn in as much. After three weeks, Amanda has returned to much of her normal activities with little modification. This is amazing after coming in a wheelchair; as well as being told by other doctors that there was nothing they could do and us not knowing if she was ever going to walk normal again. She still has more work to do but is certainly on her way back to normal.

I have never met a doctor that has taken such a personal interest in his patients. I appreciate all your support in helping Amanda to the car after her adjustments and calling late in the evenings to see how she is doing. Thank you again for all you have done for Amanda.

Sincerely,
Traci Mondragon

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Dear Dr. Kowalik,

Just a brief note thanking you and your staff for such phenomenal care. I came to your office 1 year and a half ago not understanding the severe pain in my neck and entire spine. While I knew it was most likely due to the car accident I experienced in 1999, I did not know what to do for the extreme discomfort. However, now having been educated by Dr. Kowalik on the why’s of what happens to the body on a daily basis with regard to injury, I understand the correcting process I needed to under go to heal properly.

My care has been so miraculous and quick with regard to being pain free that I can’t image why I was not guided into chiropractic care sooner. I spent the last 7 years unnecessarily suffering.

Thus, a few months ago I had an MRI done on my neck and spine, and I took the film to an orthopedic surgeon just to get his opinion on the issue.

After viewing the x-rays he asked what kind of medication I was taking because the film looked so bad. He said you must be suffering immensely with the obvious injuries to the neck and spine. I said on the contrary, i do not take any medication because I do not have any pain. He said well I cannot operate on you then because you have no pain. I said great!!!!!! and never saw the surgeon again. Thank you again so much for the unbelievable recovery and maintenance program.

Eloise Figueroa

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Dr. Kowalik & Mahtty:

I want to thank you for giving my mom & me relief after our terrible accident & teaching us so many wonderful & healthy habits.

We love you guys!

Jessica

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July 5, 2001

Dr Kowalik,

We just wanted to say thank vote for the great treatment. As you know, after we stopped off at your booth at the Laguna Hills Mall and had a free consultation, Cheryl (my wife) started coming to you for routine adjustments. I started coming for adjustments, as a result of being on the phone all day at work. My neck was always stiff and sore. It felt like my head was sitting on the end of a spear, at the entrance to a cannibal's village.

Then, on a Saturday morning in April 2000, I had just been in your office that morning to receive a routine adjustment and I was on my way to work. Traveling north on the 405 freeway', near the 133 on ramp, someone cut me off and slammed on the brakes. I was going approximately 70 MPH at the time. As a result of swerving to miss the other car I lost control and rolled our car down a 20-foot embankment. Luckily, as a result of the accident all I received was severe whiplash. The accident occurred at about 11a.m. By the time I notified my wife of the accident and my injury, it was toward the end of your normal adjustment hours. My wife called you immediately upon my arrival home via tow truck with broken car behind. To our good fortune, you were still in the office and you kept it open late, waiting for me to arrive and start treatment right away. Today, I'm still on the phone all day, but, my neck doesn't hurt and I have more mobility than I use to. Thanks again for your dedication to our profession.. We look forward to a long relationship with you and your wife, Mahtty in your new practice.

William P Heaton
Financial Advisor

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