Onward and Upward!

Thursday, March 13th — I asked Roseanna today whether Dr. Klein has many older patients. Most of the folks I see in the office seem to be in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. I was really surprised when she said there are only a few “geezers” like myself. (That’s my word, not Roseanna’s, by the way.) It seems there may be a couple of reasons for this. 

One: it’s possible that many older people still have that negative perception of chiropractors and what they do. I still hear my dad’s voice in my head, every time I park my car in front of the office — Remember, sweetheart, this stuff is a lotta hooey! — and I hear myself saying apologetically, “Sorry, Daddy, but I love it, and it’s working for me.” 

Two: apparently older patients often get discouraged because results are slow in coming, and then they quit. I am looking at ONE FULL YEAR of visits — three times a week for six months, and then once a week for six months. I WILL NEVER QUIT! I will do just about anything that needs to be done to avoid having further surgeries (for example, the shoulder replacements). Dr. Klein is very clear about this one-year expectation, and it’s fine with me. I am looking forward so much to the reduction of pain and the improvement in body alignment that I believe will take place as a result of frequent and regular adjustments over time! It’s worth everything to me to get my life back.