My Chiropractic Story

One wonderful thing about living in north Knoxville is that we still have that small town feel to us.  From the moment you walk into Dr. Stewart's office, you feel the comfort of just that.  You are quickly seen by the Dr. who will never forget your name, or your injury, and cares about more than just your injury or pain.  Dr. Stewart gets to know his patients and we are family.  The atmosphere is that of going to visit a friend.

The office speaks volumes about the purpose behind the practice which is to give as much as get.  There may be girl scout cookies for sale, or a food drive going on to help the food pantry, or an angel tree in the back of the room for those less fortunate.  It is evident that being a servant to his community is as important as being a servant to his clients.  Dr. Donovan Stewart helps my back and neck stay mobile but almost as important he keeps my heart feeling good by living a life of serving.

Because of Dr. Stewart I do more that SURVIVE...I THRIVE!          TINA WESSON

When I first talked to Dr. Stewart, it wasn’t because I was having pain, but because I had had several “jolts” over a period of years – a car wreck, a pretty intense fall, and some other incidents – all of which had caused me to wonder if I had hidden injuries that would eventually surface as back or neck problems. Dr. Stewart recommended that I be x-rayed and have the other tests and see if there was any cause for concern or treatment.

The x-rays showed that my spine at the top of my back going into my neck area was twisted, and the other tests showed trauma in the neck area as well as the mid to lower back area. I chose to go through the chiropractic treatment.

The benefits that I started receiving as a result of the treatment surprised me.

• I started feeling a lot more energy. Before the treatment, I was chronically tired all the time.
• I lost the desire to sleep all the time but actually wanted to do things. Before the treatment, all I wanted to do when I was home was sleep. I had no desire to be active.
• I started sleeping through the night a lot more. I had been waking up 3-4 times every night.
• I found that I was more flexible: it was much easier to look back over my shoulder when driving to see if any traffic was coming before pulling out. I had not realized just how stiff I had become.
• I started being able to reach items on shelves easier than I had before (I’m only about 4 ft. tall so that was a real bonus!)
• My posture improved.

Prior to undergoing treatment by Dr. Stewart I had never been to a chiropractor before. However, my mom had gone to him several times over the years. She had suffered horrific, never-ending pain as a result of 2 car wrecks, both in which her car had been hit from behind. She had been to a regular doctor, an orthopedist, and had been injected with steroid shots directly into the spine…but nothing gave her any noticeable relief. She decided to try a chiropractor and started going to see Dr. Stewart because at the time his office was located close to where she lived. After several treatments she started getting enormous relief and, as a result, was able to go back to living a normal life again. ---Donna B.

My son (7 months old) had colic since he was about 2 weeks old. It was constant crying (12-13 hours per day) and nothing helped. I had tried everything the doctors had suggested and everything I could find on the internet or in a book. Nothing worked. I tried gripe water, colic tablets, swaddling, vacuum cleaner noise, adjusting his eating schedule, setting him on the washing machine while it was in the spin cycle, warm towel, etc. Nothing would even as much as ease it. Then at a normal check up appointment, another patient and I were talking and she told me about a friend of hers that had the same problem with her child. What helped was a chiropractor.

Q: Describe the condition for which you consulted Dr. Stewart.

A: A lot of pain in shoulder and neck area as well as leg pain – hard to get around- getting up and down difficult – had this for years

Q: Describe previous treatment and results.

A: Dr. prescribed meds, icy hot, heating pads, etc.

Q: What medications were you taking, if any?

A: Proxycam

Q: What made you decide to try chiropractic?

A: other family members

Q: Had you been to a chiropractor before?

A: No

Q: Did you have any doubts that chiropractic would help you?

A: Yes

Q: What were your first impressions of chiropractic, this office, and the doctor?

A: interested, very pleasant people

Q: Describe your results, including time involved.

A: After 3-4 visits, most of the pain is gone. I can now get around and up and down with ease.

Q: Is anyone else in your family a chiropractic patient?

A: Yes

Q: How has chiropractic helped them?

A: My husband had a back injury and now can move with ease.

Q: What would you recommend to others who are sick, suffering, or in pain?

A: Try chiropractic. Dr. Stewart will tell you up front and honestly if he can help you.

Q: How do you feel about chiropractic now that you have enjoyed its benefits?

A: They are fantastic and you don’t have to take meds to feel better. They need to be recognized more in the medical field.

----Barbara C.