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“I came to you [Dynamic Health Center] with some reluctance…The doctors I had dealt with over the past few years, including those in the fields of gynecology, endocrinology, rheumatology and neurology had diagnosed me with everything from endometriosis to fibromyalgia to just being a “general mess.”
My attitude was suffering because I was in some form on constant pain every day of my life. My daily activities were becoming more limited and I was constantly on anti-inflammatory and antibiotic medications. Not one month went by that I didn’t have bronchitis, an upper respiratory infection or constant problems with migraines.
I can now say after a year and a half, that I feel generally better than I have in a long time. The usage of prescription medication to combat problems has decreased by about 70% as well as the problems with side effects caused by those medicines.
You [Dr. Cox] and your staff are always courteous, professional and extremely competent. I appreciate the time you take to share information and educate me about the various therapies you offer. These therapies have provided a less invasive manner to assist and correct the various health problems that I deal with.”
Sheila S.
“I was having a struggle with my seizure disorder but now I am able to cope a lot better. I was having…at least 15 seizures in one months time, but now…I have a lot less and I know before I am through with treatments I will be down to none a month.”
Eugenia
“Before I tried chiropractic I had chronic neck and shoulder pain that was progressively getting worse…I started chiropractic care about four years ago and since then I have felt remarkably better. My neck and shoulder pain still flares up when I am under stress, however, I feel more in control of my pain since I am able to receive treatments to manage my pain.
Dr. Cox’s office staff is very friendly and makes it a priority to make you feel welcome and comfortable while in the office. Dr. Cox does a wonderful job of explaining all care he gives, and makes suggestions as to what can be done to help facilitate positive changes in his patient’s health. I feel my overall health has improved since receiving chiropractic care.”
Melin P.
“Sometime in late November or early December 1997, I injured my neck in an unknown manner. I noticed it tightened up which made it difficult and even painful to turn to the right. I tried heat packs and stretching exercises to no avail. I soon began experiencing a slight ringing in my left ear. This persisted and became a continuous condition. Then I began having a slight tingling in the palms of both hands, I decided to seek assistance from a chiropractor…
After just one visit, Dr. Cox was able to diagnose the protrusion on the right-rear of my neck as a displacement of the C6 vertebrae and the probable cause of my discomfort.
He treated me with a combination of the roller-table for loosening the spine, specialized electro-muscle stimulation on the neck muscles, and manual adjustment and realignment of the displaced vertebrae.
I immediately felt relief from the neck tightness and pain while turning. The slight tingling in the left foot departed after only one visit. Then the tingling in the palms and the ringing in the ears lessened. They are now so slight that I do not even notice them anymore. It may be my imagination, but I feel that I have increased energy as well. Thank you Dr. Cox for the excellent treatment!”
Fred S.
“Pain, constant pain, was what I lived with prior to getting relief through chiropractic. Years ago I was involved in a car accident which left me with a whiplash [injury] in my neck. Years went by…No outward noticeable problems or pain. Then, one day I stretched my back too far and I felt a tearing, burning sensation in my neck. Well, from that day on I was in constant, low-grade pain. The pain would no go away. Aspirin and other pain relievers did little to reduce the pain. Getting to sleep at night and staying asleep was a major challenge. A physician recommended that I consider surgery to correct the problem. I did not want surgery…
Well, chiropractic worked! Altogether, because of the severity of my neck injury, it required five or six months of weekly adjustments to my neck and back, at first three times a week, then twice a week, and finally once a week. Chiropractic worked a miracle in my life. It took away all the pain and gave me a whole new insight into my back and how to care for it. I still have chiropractic adjustments from time-to-time just to ensure that my back remains in a pain-free condition. That is important to me. I do not ever want to endure another five or six months or back pain, constant pain, especially when I know there is a way to avoid it. Dr. Cox and his team have helped me reach that goal of maintaining a healthy, pain-free back.”
Mark F.
“My first ‘real’ encounter with chiropractic came five days before I was to complete my first Century (100 miles) Bicycle Ride at Lake Tahoe riding through the Sierra Nevada Mountains. I came to Dr. Cox with the most severe, taut pain in my neck and right shoulder area that I felt it wouldn’t be my legs that gave out on the bike ride, but instead it would be unbearable neck and shoulder pain that would debilitate me.
We took x-rays and discussed how I had gotten to this point and immediately put me into treatment with Interferential and Therastim. I was still a bit skeptical of chiropractic, but I was in such pain at this point that trying anything was better than nothing. Incredibly, just one hour after my first treatment I felt (miraculously) cured. For the first time in weeks my pain was gone. We continued with one more treatment the very next day and off I went to Lake Tahoe to successfully complete my first Century Ride in 7 hours 17 minutes – pain free!! I was sold on chiropractic!
Thanks to the entire staff at the Dynamic Health Center!!”
Emily B.
“In September 2000 I began to experience a nagging pain in my right shoulder…One day I could barely lift a frying pan…After my first treatment I was amazed how much better my shoulder started to feel. On my second visit, I noticed the tension in my neck started to loosen up and my shoulder was feeling even better…My shoulder is back at full range and I feel better and better everyday. Dr. Cox and his staff are heaven sent, the level of professionalism is outstanding and my treatments are wonderful.”
Cherie L.
“I think it’s been two years that I had pain in my knees, they would stiffen up when I sat for a short period of time and my legs and feet would cramp up sometime while walking or standing and especially at night when sleeping. I could not take long walks or walk too long in the malls and even had trouble going up stairs…I went to different doctors and even a neurologist and they put me on medication that I could take only for a while and then the pain would start all over again…
I went for my check-up and spoke to Dr. Cox (I said to myself – finally a doctor who listens…) and I wasn’t rushed through my appointment…On my second visit Dr. Cox started treatment. That night I was able to sleep straight through the night with no cramping. My third visit I felt even better. On my job we had a fire drill and…we had to walk back up the stairs. I walked up three flights of stairs with no problem (no pain – smile). That weekend…we went to Carowinds Amusement Park. I walked around from 11am to 5pm…my legs did not have any pain and that night I slept like a baby through the night (smile…smile). I am so grateful for Dr. Cox and his staff…their patience and especially their caring and concern for their patients.”
Linda G.
“For the last four years I’ve had pain in my knees. My doctor just can’t figure out what the problem is. I also developed pain in my shoulder. All the doctor could do was to prescribe an anti-inflammatory. I figured that this was all the pounding my joints took from the years in gymnastics. I’m 22 years old, I shouldn’t feel 50. I’ve developed lower back pain in the past two years. I thought it was because I was not in top shape and just had a baby. Now holding her is painful. She is a baby and needs to be held so I just bare the pain…
I’ve seen Dr. Cox six times in the last two weeks and I already feel a difference. I know I have a ways to go ‘til it’s all better but I’m very happy with what has changed. I very rarely have knee pain and my lower back and shoulder are feeling better. I can now hold my daughter for a longer period of time instead of just five minutes. Dr. Cox has gained my total trust!!”
Abby Y.
“The pain in my mid-and low-back, hips, and legs began about five years ago. For the past two years, it was my constant companion. In that period of time, I saw three physicians, underwent a number of diagnostic tests, and tried numerous medications for pain control and for sleep at night in order to have the energy to continue with my daily activities…My pain was always there, whether I was lying down, standing, or sitting. Unable to sleep through the night, I had to get out of bed to walk around my room in order to ease the discomfort in my back and legs…
Dr. Cox is a warm and caring professional whose understanding, compassionate listening, and concern for his patients are truly remarkable. Competent in his field, he conveys his knowledge to his staff and patients in a way that is respectful and reassuring. One finds hope and healing in this setting. Patients are confident that every avenue will be pursued in finding the source of their problem and relief for their discomfort.
Although slow at first, my body began to feel different as the treatments progressed. I began to sleep more comfortably through the night and to experience a diminishment of the pain. Most exciting has been my ability to resume some of my former activities and to be more physically active without suffering the terrible disabling pain and discomfort. It is a blessing to know that I am able to once again enjoy good health. It is a blessing to have, in Charlotte, NC, the exceptional care of Dr. Peter Cox and his wonderful staff. I owe them my sincere gratitude for “being there” for me and for the care, assistance, confidence, and hope they have provided to me and to others who long to be healthy once more.
My prayerful thanks to each of you! May our gracious God bestow on you and your loved ones an abundance of His love, tender care, and mercy as you continue with your fine work!”
Therese G.
“It seemed my constant use of the computer mouse was weakening my hand and making it very difficult to unscrew jar lids or hold things (like a paperback novel…). Regular [chiropractic] treatments have almost removed all pain in my hand and I rarely ever remember this former problem when I got to open jar lids, etc…”
Emily B.
“My career has always involved extensive work on a computer. I was under chiropractic care for my neck and back when my hands started to bother me, especially my right hand (the one that runs the mouse). My hands were getting numb, and it hurt to grip anything small, or to open a jar. I went to see Dr. Cox and asked him – ‘one hand is warm and the other is cold, what’s wrong with me?’ He immediately touched a muscle in my right arm and it was as solid as a rock. After two quick ultrasound treatments on that muscle my hands were back to normal.”
Suzanne J.
“For nearly a year, I’ve suffered off and on with pain in my lower back. Initially, I attributed this pain to the manner in which I slept or to improper lifting at the workplace. When I first started to experience lower back pain, it was slight and not persistent; however, as time passed, the intensity of the pain increased dramatically. Recently there have been times when walking and sitting for any length of time was quite unbearable…
[One morning] I attempted to get out of bed to get dressed for work and couldn’t move. Later that afternoon, I went for the treatment. I was very impressed with my consultation with Dr. Cox. He could see that I was in severe pain and took immediate procedures to offer some relief…I could tell he was genuinely concerned about the pain I was experiencing and wanted to help.
I went to the center in intense pain – barely able to walk, but by the time I left, I was able to stand up straight and walk correctly. I’ve continued with the treatments daily and I’m progressing extremely well…I feel very good about the decision I made to pursue chiropractic treatments and I would highly recommend this facility and its staff to others.”
Keith B.
“I am a third grade teacher and I had to teach my class from a sitting position. I had low back pain, shoulder pain and numbness in my left arm. I could not stand up straight and had to think about each step. I even got to the point of having to park at the back door of the school instead of parking in the parking lot. My classroom children had to wait at the end of the hall for me to catch up. My son, who is nine, was doing the things I couldn’t, like getting the groceries out of the car, taking the hamper down to the laundry, bending to pick up items on the floor and I gave up dancing and going out. This had been constant for three years…
I had already tried pills to help, and other doctors, and I just couldn’t get any relief…I walked into his office, bent over and hurting and went through the initial consultation and told Dr. Cox I wanted to be active again. I had x-rays done and thought what Dr. Cox had said made sense and I began treatment shortly after. I began to see some changes in just a few visits…
I am currently on visit #45, after seven months, and being able to increasingly spread out my treatment, I have seen some significant changes…I am active again, I can dance, move and stand in my classroom and teach!...
Dr. Cox has restored my faith in doctors. He was the first doctor to listen to me and to hear the things I was saying and was able to tell me that what I was experiencing wasn’t something I had to live with or just my imagination.
Anise G.
“I was in a car accident on October 11th 2001, which resulted in injuries to my lower back. A few days after the accident the pain in my back was getting worse…When I arrived for my appointment it was to find a very relaxed atmosphere, and a staff who are the sweetest people you could ever meet.
Dr. Cox had x-rays taken of my back to which he found damage. He told me I most likely had 2 herniated discs that were bulging, L4, L5 – spondylolesthesis and spina bifida occulta with significant stenosis at L5 with 2 moderate discs L4, L5 and an extra lumbar vertebrae at L6. When Dr. Cox explained all this to me, of course I was very scared; however, Dr. Cox assured me not to worry, that he would do everything in his power to help me, and Dr. Cox started his research right away. He sent my x-rays off to Mid-West Radiology to get a second opinion on what he found, and of course, Dr. Cox was correct.
Dr. Cox did everything in his power to help me, but he knew deep down that I was going to need surgery. I believe with all my heart that Dr. Cox took me under his wing to save me, and make me well again, no matter what it took.
Now, most doctors would just refer you to someone else or release you to let you fend for yourself. But not Dr. Cox. He first scheduled me for an MRI, after that he was calling several surgeons to tell them about my condition. We went through 3-4 surgeons who were afraid to even touch me, in fear they would paralyze me with surgery. But again, Dr. Cox did not stop there. Dr. Cox found me an excellent surgeon who was willing to do the operation.
My surgery was successful, other than tingling in my left foot!! The medication the surgeon put me on was not helping my foot, so I stopped taking it, went back to Dr. Cox for a few treatments on my foot, and now of course my foot is almost back to normal.
I truly believe Dr. Cox went far beyond his chiropractic services, because he cares about all of his patients…I would advice anyone to go see Dr. Cox, as he is a very special and caring man, and his staff is just wonderful. I will never forget what Dr. Cox has done for me.”
Kimberly H.
“After 30 years of office work, I ‘retired’ this year to open a contemporary ceramics studio. The manual labor involved in my new work was taking a toll on my 52-year-old body. I work 12 to 16 hours every day, rarely sitting down unless I’m hunched over a computer keyboard. I sling glaze off heavy pottery pieces, lift and lower heavy kiln shelves into deep kilns, and walk what seems like a million miles! I’m having a great time, but could not bend over to make the bed until I could soak in my Jacuzzi tub each morning.
In addition to this morning stiffness, I was regularly experiencing neck and lower back pain. The stress on my lower back was a particular concern, since I have ruptured the same disc twice in the past eight years. While microsurgery was successful each time, I have been warned about the difficulty of surgically correcting a third rupture…
After only two adjustments with the “magic hammer”, I was able to make the bed before my bath! I have now had ten adjustments and find that my neck and lower back pain have been alleviated, along with the awful morning stiffness.
I appreciate the way the clinic is operated, rarely requiring a wait – I am usually in and out in 15 minutes or less. I’m sure my friends and customers are tired of hearing my sing the praises of the Dynamic Health Center!
Marti S.
“I was in a lot of pain from a pinched nerve in my lower back and had no hope or relief without medical assistance….I was surprised that by the fourth [chiropractic] treatment all the severe pain was gone and I could feel improvement in my condition. Chiropractic really does work. Thanks to Dr. Cox and all the staff.”
Ron R.
“I’ve had many injuries and back problems since 1995. One of my injuries led to sciatic pain and eventual back surgery. I had my L5 [vertebrae] fused and went on with my life. I was fine for about a year and a half. I started massage therapy school and went through two months when I began to get sciatic symptoms again. Within one week I was in so much pain I could not sleep. My massage therapist worked all muscles that could have entrapped the nerve. My problem was not muscular so he sent me to Dr. Cox.
After taking x-rays, Dr. Cox discovered that I have a loss of curve in the lumbar and cervical regions [of my back]. Through treatment I am now able to perform my massage routines with little to no pain. I am impressed with chiropractic treatments and would love to work in this area someday.”
Janelle J.
“After being examined by my primary care physician, having a CAT scan and being referred to a neurosurgeon, I was told that I had a bulging disc and scoliosis, and that there was no alternative for relief other than drugs or surgery.
I decided to seek out a chiropractor…I have been in therapy now for several weeks and have already experienced an improvement in my condition. I no longer am experiencing the pain in my lower back, or down my legs and feet. The pain has moved around a little, probably due to an improvement in my posture, and the pressure being shifted from my lower back to other places as I am building strength.
I am very impressed with the state-of-the-art equipment that Dr. Cox has in his office; and also the fact that being such a great athlete, he has seen pain and discomfort in such conditioned bodies where injuries are so prevalent and knows that this therapy works and recovery is possible without surgery.
Anne F.
“I had some slight back pain that aggravated me and it was fairly chronic due to my Cerebral Palsey. But it wasn’t until I had an inflamed disk in my lower back that I found out what a miracle worker Dr. Cox really is. I have been to three different chiropractors since I was 16 years old and NO ONE has been able to help me that way Dr. Cox has. In a week’s time, he took me from literally not being able to function to functioning normally. (And when I say “functioning normally” that includes playing with my two-year-old son!) Not only did he do that, but he did it virtually pain-free! That is something I NEVER expected. The other chiropractors I had been to had always forced me back into alignment and I always hurt worse before I got better. But not this time! I really have never experienced anything like it, but I also know I’ve never felt this good or this strong!
Kati T.
“My son Hunter is two years old and he’s had a sinus infection almost every month since he was five months old! He had so many infections that he had reached the point where Augmentin and Amoxicillin were no longer effective and he was allergic to Sulfa drugs. Not only that but 365 days of the year we were giving him Claritin or Zyrtec and 365 days of the year he STILL had a runny nose and chronic black eyes due to congestion…
When I came to see Dr. Cox for the first time (for myself) and he saw Hunter for the first time, he started talking about how he could help Hunter and explaining what could be wrong….Well, my husband was strongly against this so I convinced him to come in and talk with Dr. Cox. He did and that’s all it took. Dr. Cox was the first person to explain to him why Hunter might be the way he was and what his treatments could do to help him. He agreed to let Dr. Cox work on Hunter. Basically, and this is in no offense to Dr. Cox, we were at the point of desperation – conventional medicine wasn’t working and herbs and supplements only helped a little.
After four treatments from Dr. Cox, Hunter’s black eyes went away and his runny nose STOPPED! I haven’t given him ANY medication in about 6 weeks! He still has a little runny nose off and on but nothing like it was and Dr. Cox said to expect that because his condition has been chronic, it was going to take some time for him to be completely well. I have NEVER seen Hunter without black eyes or a runny nose and his energy level has sky-rocketed! As a mother, this means more to me than anything else…and I have Dr. Cox to thank for it and God for leading me to this wonderful man!”
Kati T.
“Like many people, I never thought I had a condition. I thought my migraines were hereditary. I remember my mom having them and shutting herself in the bedroom looking for complete blackness and silence…
I came for my first visit with Dr. Cox…and boy, am I glad I did!!! I was skeptical because having been to a chiropractor before, let’s just say the experience was nothing compared to my treatment here at the Dynamic Health Center. The staff is wonderful, like my second family...
In two months of treatment my migraines have dropped dramatically. Nothing compared to the all-day pain that I used to go through. Now it’s about a half a day and I don’t even have to turn the lights off to get through the day…
I know I still have a long way to go, but with Dr. Cox and his staff I know I will get there and be a healthier person for it. Also, I now look forward to Friday’s and going out for Salsa lessons after work instead of going home to lie down!
Pam P.
“I had Taylor on July 31st 1999, he was two weeks early. A few months had passed when the doctor was starting to get concerned about his fine motor skills. At six months he was getting ear infections every week. Taylor was not sitting, his hand would not open up, and he was not crawling and not sleeping very well. He was always getting colds and allergies.
We had tubes put in his ears to help prevent ear infections. We went to a neurologist to find out the course of his motor skills. We had an MRI, blood test, and urine test done all come back negative and/or normal. We even go to physical therapy to help him crawl, sit and walk.
But the real relief was when I found Dr. Cox…Taylor was now a year old and was not able to open his hands very well, his balance was off and he always had pink, reddish eyes to name a few consistent symptoms…
Dr. Cox looked at Taylor not 10 minutes and he asked (without me telling him) – “Does he have allergies?” I told him, “I do believe so but he’s never been tested.” Then he asked about his balance. I said, “not so good.” I already felt relief. A doctor that tells me the symptoms rather than me telling the doctor what is wrong with him. Dr. Cox showed me he had a bump in his neck area that was blocking the nervous system.
Since we have been going [to the Dynamic Health Center] Taylor’s balance, eyes and hands have improved. The first night his hand opened up for 10 seconds in mid-air, usually he clamps right up if he’s not holding anything. His eyes look normal. After two weeks his balance improved, he is more active, happier, crawls on all fours and his hand opens a lot more! Dr. Cox is a life-saver.”
Lisa D.
“My son Hunter is two years old and he’s had a sinus infection almost every month since he was five months old! He had so many infections that he had reached the point where Augmentin and Amoxicillin were no longer effective and he was allergic to Sulfa drugs. Not only that but 365 days of the year we were giving him Claritin or Zyrtec and 365 days of the year he STILL had a runny nose and chronic black eyes due to congestion…
When I came to see Dr. Cox for the first time (for myself) and he saw Hunter for the first time, he started talking about how he could help Hunter and explaining what could be wrong….Well, my husband was strongly against this so I convinced him to come in and talk with Dr. Cox. He did and that’s all it took. Dr. Cox was the first person to explain to him why Hunter might be the way he was and what his treatments could do to help him. He agreed to let Dr. Cox work on Hunter. Basically, and this is in no offense to Dr. Cox, we were at the point of desperation – conventional medicine wasn’t working and herbs and supplements only helped a little.
After four treatments from Dr. Cox, Hunter’s black eyes went away and his runny nose STOPPED! I haven’t given him ANY medication in about 6 weeks! He still has a little runny nose off and on but nothing like it was and Dr. Cox said to expect that because his condition has been chronic, it was going to take some time for him to be completely well. I have NEVER seen Hunter without black eyes or a runny nose and his energy level has sky-rocketed! As a mother, this means more to me than anything else…and I have Dr. Cox to thank for it and God for leading me to this wonderful man!”
Kati T.
Spine Reconditioning System (SRS)
“The therapy was tremendous. It helped. Within weeks the headaches I was getting disappeared. I feel happier.” Grace
“About my 3rd or 4th treatment I started feeling a lot better. My wife noticed the difference. She says I’m acting like I’m 25 years old again. I can walk upright. I can run. It is incredible! It feels good to feel good.” Chuck
“It gave me energy. It gave me hope.” Debbie
“They helped me with my knee. I avoided surgery.” Paul
“They definitely have pinpointed the problem and have gotten to that problem. This is the first time in years my low back has been pain free.” Mary Ann
“I am a new person. I can play golf. I can bowl.” Paul
“The doctors were great. The therapists were great. The entire staff were great. You got a warm welcome and felt like you wanted to be there. I feel better just walking through the door.” Chuck
“They (staff) make you feel like one of the family. It is absolutely one of the warmest places I’ve ever been.” Mary Ann
“The spirit there is amazing. I’ve never seen a place where you walk in the door and everyone is glad to see you. You never see them (staff) down or talking about their own problems. It is always all about you.” Debbie
“They care about you. They take the time to explain everything to you. It is just a wonderful experience.” Paul
“I’m a much more likeable person. I was not likeable when I was in pain all the time. I hurt all the time. It made me a mean person.
When my husband first bought me that motorcycle we were riding down the road, he was in the little side car, it was pouring down rain and I looked over at him and he was smiling from ear to ear.
And it made me feel bad because I thought I have stole that smile off his face all these years I’ve been in that pain. It really upset me. I like to see him happy too. I know that my problems and pain affected him directly and the people that surround me.
It is pretty cool to have him smiling and glad to have him back, really.” Debbie
“My dogs have noticed a difference because I am able to work with them outside throwing the ball and running with them. They think it is great.” Chuck
“I can now maintain a much more active life and sleep much better.” Mary Ann
“This treatment was different, the combination fo spinal decompression, chiropractic and physical therapy has made all the difference in the world for me. After a couple of weeks of treatment I began to feel my leg again, then my foot and toes. I began to stand up straight and walk better without my cane.
The staff is awesome and caring. The Doctors take special care and put you on a treatment plan that is goal oriented and achievable. I have my life back, thanks to the wonderful caring staff at Dynamic Health Center.” Dan
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