Success Stories
Read all about it! Some of the thousands of success stories from our office!
After 3 Months of Constant Pain...No More Migraines!
Migraines had been a part of my life for years. Facial pain in my eyebrow and temple pain that shot pain through my head continued for 3 months without any relief. I had seen many doctors because no one could relieve my pain. I was treated for high blood pressure, allergies, sinus problems, migraines and a very expensive trip to the ER, when I could not take the pain. They gave me a CAT scan and shot me up with more pain medicine-which did not work. Then I went to my doctor’s office and was given an Imitrex shot, immediately after given an Imitrex pill and 2 hours later was given a nasal spray of Imitrex. Still, NO RELIEF!! The CAT scan came back normal. I was at the point where I was hoping that they would find something so maybe I wouldn’t feel so crazy. Remember, I was in pain for 3 months day and night. I was put on 15 medications which included Antibiotics, Floricet, Inderal, Elavil, Imitrex, Clarinex, Nasonex, and Lexapro, and 3 times a day 800 mg of Motrin. In addition, I was taking box after box of sinus medicine and Excedrin. I was miserable! I was in pain, and no insurance and getting the same results, NO HELP AT ALL!!
My family members would suggest going to see a chiropractor. I thought they were crazy! I trusted medical doctors even though they were not helping me-just killing me!! Finally, after a visit with Dr. Herto and x-rays, I found out I had vertebras out in my neck and I had a body shift of 13 lbs on one side. I am happy to say it is 3 months later, and I am headache free and I feel better than I ever can remember feeling. Chiropractic has taken me back to my teenage years. I guess I never experienced the feeling of “health!” It feels “Wonderful!” I wish chiropractic would have been my first choice instead of my last. I tell everyone what chiropractic has done for me and I will always choose it first over medical care for me and my family. Thank You!
Lisa Adams
Tunnelton, WV
Chiropractic gave me my life back!
After years of neck pain that led to Fibromyalgia I decided to try chiropractic. At least $8,000 had been spent for therapy and I had been taking pain medication and antidepressants for over a year and nothing seemed to help.
Finally, after being a chiropractic patient I am doing things I didn’t have the energy to do. I feel like a different person, I’m not taking any pain medication and am taking very little antidepressants. Every Body’s Chiropractic is like one big caring family. Chiropractic did wonders for my life and me and I have referred my whole family and recommend everybody to try Chiropractic!!!
Sherry Metheny
Terra Alta, WV
Relief from Headaches to Carpal Tunnel
As a teacher, I had to learn to ignore pain for the sake of my students. I was so fortunate to have met Dr. Herto at a health screening – I learned that I did not have to “live with the pain.” Because he had helped me to get over constant horrible headaches in the past, when I started having wrist and hand pain, I knew exactly where to come!
Carpal tunnel syndrome was awful! I hurt from the ends of my fingers all the way to my shoulders. I went to Dr. Herto, who performed an electro-diagnostic test on my wrists and arms and determined that I had carpal tunnel syndrome. After a short time of ice treatments and wrist adjustments, the excruciating pain in my hands and arms was gone. I am still seeing Dr. Herto for chiropractic adjustments and doing exercises that he gave me so I can get rid of the numbness completely.
Chiropractic has helped me in many different ways. Not only has it taken away my horrible headaches and excruciating carpal tunnel pain, but I have also learned a lot about health and nutrition.
Dorothy Spaid
Aurora, WV
After Many Treatments For Whiplash, Chiropractic Was The Answer!
I have been suffering with severe neck pain for the past two years, resulting from an auto accident. I went to the emergency room and they told me I had whiplash and that everything was fine, but as time went on the pain continued to worsen. I then went to visit my family doctor, a neurosurgeon, and an orthopedist. The only thing the doctors were doing for me is giving me pain pills. After having these problems for so long I was unable to do any physical activities (golfing, aerobics, etc...). Eventually I began taking medication for sleeping as well.
I then decided to try a chiropractor. When I went for my visits to this other chiropractor I received heat therapy and massage. This chiropractor was only treating my symptoms so I suffered relapse frequently. At this time I was still having a lot of neck pain, the range of motion in my neck was limited, and I could not find a comfortable way to sleep. I felt like I was going to live the rest of my life like this.
Two years later I went to the Buckwheat Festival and decided to get checked at the screening Dr. Herto was having. When I went for my appointment I finally had some hope because, Dr. Herto knew exactly what was wrong with me by looking at my x-rays. I have been under a regular program of care for a few months now and I’m finally feeling good. I now sleep at night, I am no longer taking any medications, and I am now kickboxing, biking, golfing, aerobics, etc…I owe a big thanks to Dr. Herto, because he has helped me both physically and mentally.
Donna Nine Friendsville, MD
Pain Free/No Colon Surgery
For several months I have been having discomfort in my lower back and was having difficulties with my digestion. The pain in my stomach was unbearable some days causing me to have a hard time to do anything. The pain was so bad that I had to sleep curled up in a ball frequently. I was also having pain in my left leg causing me to lean and have pain in my side when I walk. Working was also a challenge because I was always uncomfortable. After having these symptoms I decided to go to my doctor and see what was going on. They had run tests and told me I had a place on my colon that concerned them and they wanted to do surgery. I was put on several medications that didn’t help me.
Dr. Herto was having a Patient Appreciation Day and he recommended that I get scheduled for a spinal check-up. After being under chiropractic care now I feel so much better. I now have more energy, the pain is gone in my stomach, no medications, my pain in my back and leg is gone, and I no longer have to have surgery on my colon. I had returned to my doctor for a check-up after starting chiropractic and they could no longer find the spot on my colon.
I want to say thank you Dr. Herto for all of your help.
Carol Peters
Kingwood, WV
TMJ Relief
I had bad headaches, clicking in my jaw and TMJ for one year. I had a mouth piece and was taking ibuprofen. I was not a very nice person. I was irritable and very stressed out
Chiropractic has really helped me. My headaches and the clicking in my jaw is gone. I feel much better.
Amy Bolyard Kingwood, WV
My Social Life Was Going Down The Drain! Now The Pain Is In The Drain!
February of 2008, I started experiencing excruciating pain in my ankle, calf, thigh and buttocks area. I couldn't put my socks on in the morning! The pain would wake me and leave me sleepless! I went to 3 other physicians and the pain clinic with no results to help me! Then a few sources referred me to Dr. Herto. SpineMED and chiropractic has really worked wonders! The pain made it impossible to sit down. I couldn't go out to eat. The pain I was experiencing kept me from doing some of the things I loved to do, such as going to WVU ballgames. I remember going to a Pirates ballgame and had to leave after one inning because I was in so much pain. Chiropractic made my life nice again! I am PAIN FREE!
Chuck Prutilpac Morgantown, WV
Headaches Were Controlling My Life, Now I Am In Charge Again!
I had been having headaches almost daily. My neck and back hurt so much at night; I had trouble getting to sleep. Walking had become difficult due to soreness in the bottom part of my right heel, and also pain in my leg. I also had been experiencing abdominal pain.
I would take Motrin and whatever kind of pain reliever I could every night just so I could get some sleep. I had numerous x-rays, even a cat-scan, because of my abdominal pain. (nothing was ever found to cause my pain)
Due to the pain I had daily, I did not want to go or do anything. My weight has increased due largely to my not feeling like exercising or even taking a walk. I felt bad and did not want to be around others and cause them unhappiness.
Since beginning chiropractic care, I can now go to bed and go right to sleep. I don’t get up with neck and back pain anymore. The pain in my right side is subsiding each week. And I don’t have to take pain relievers just to get thru the day.
Jane Stanton
Albright, WV
Ear Tubes – No Way!!
My son was suffering from ear infections every couple of months since 9 months of age. I have taken him to ear specialists, and the only thing they would do for him is give him antibiotics and talk to me about putting tubes in his ears. After two years now my son was still suffering with these ear infections, and was constantly on antibiotics. I could see that this was affecting my child in numerous ways. He was not as happy as most children, because he constantly didn’t feel good.
My sister Lisa brought home information on chiropractic and ear infections, so I decided to try anything to stop these dreadful ear infections, and keep the specialists from putting tubes in his ears. I then scheduled my son for an appointment on Patient Appreciation Day to see what Dr. Herto had to say about his condition. After seeing Dr. Herto I knew he was confident that he could help with my son’s condition, he began care that day. It has been a couple of months now since he has started with regular chiropractic and there has been NO ear infections, NO tubes, NO more antibiotics, and finally I have a happier child. Chiropractic has changed both of our lives and I do recommend that every one get their family and friends checked.
Jamie Stanton (Son Garret)
Albright, WV
Arm Numbness
I was having extreme pain in my neck, back and down my arm with numbness down my arm and hand. I was having trouble turning my head and a lot of weakness using my arms. It was very uncomfortable sitting and standing for any length of time. I had high blood pressure and anxiety attacks and for two months my condition was acute.
I had seen doctors and they told me that my condition was viral related from bronchitis and a virus. After a month the doctors finally checked my neck and said I had a pinched nerve and would eventually need to see a chiropractor. The doctors were considering admitting me to the hospital to see where all the “symptoms” were coming from. My life was literally miserable. I was getting to the point where I could barely function. I wasn’t able to drive, and I could do very little around home. I was also unable to eat and was in so much pain.
Finally, my doctor told me that I would need to go to a chiropractor a few times for my neck, but I did not realize until I saw my x-rays how it was affecting my whole body. My mother suggested that I see Dr. Herto and so I did.
After seeing Dr. Herto for two weeks I feel like I am a different person. I am now able to drive again, doing more and more everyday and feeling so much better. Dr. Herto has really made a difference in my life. Understanding how misalignments can affect your whole body has been an amazing discovery to me and I truly wish that I had come much sooner.
Roxanne Hare
Rowlesburg, WV
Back Pain Relief
For five or more years I endured back pain, and pain that ran from my buttocks down the back of my leg. I took Aleve, Soma, Tylenol, Advil, Oxycodone. I had MRI's taken as well as X-rays. I even took pain therapy with electric shocks and shots of steroids and cortisone. I even tried heat treatments. I also had the fluid in my knees removed several times. Then I decided to have surgery. But the surgery did no good. I was walking bent over, I was unable to work, had difficulty sleeping, and I suffered with daily pain.
When the surgery didn't help, I decided to try chiropractic. Now I am walking more upright, I have more range of motion, and I am now able to do part-time work. Dr. Herto and his staff treated me like family. They do a great job!
Carl Cummings Morgantown, WV
Chiropractic Relieved My Knee and Ankle Pain!
I had such horrible knee and ankle pain that I couldn’t even sit in a regular chair because I was unable to get up without help. Every day activities such as walking, trying to stand and even using the bathroom were very difficult for me. I had to depend on someone – or a cane – to help me up from the sitting position. My wife and I went on a cruise and by the end of the trip, they had to lift me on and off the bus.I couldn’t even use my right leg to step up. My kids were doing all of the farming because I couldn’t get around well enough. I just wanted to get back to normal and be able to do the things that I could do a few years ago.
I tried many different things to help me with the pain. Medical doctors prescribed painkillers – which did cover the pain for a short period of time. I once told my doctor that a fifth of scotch would do the same thing – but I didn’t want to be drunk all the time. Cortisone shots helped for about a week but then they wore off too. I went to physical therapy – which helped for a while – until they told me that I didn’t need it anymore. I went for an MRI and was told that there wasn’t anything on the MRI that looked like it should be causing me that much pain. I knew that I was in severe pain!
My son recommended that I try chiropractic. Dr. Herto did some X-rays and told me that my right hip was 2 inches higher than my left. He said that he could help. Within 2 months I was completely off pain killers. I can get up and down by myself – without a cane - and finally sit on a regular chair and toilet seat.Chiropractic has helped me more than anything else. I feel better than I have in years. I am very pleased with the results that I have had with Dr. Herto.
Jesse Jennings
Tunnelton, WV
Enjoying Pregnancy Without the Back Pain
I have been suffering with back pain and headaches for years and being pregnant has only increased this. Having six kids and a little girl on the way, I can't afford to let them get in the way. My back pain has been interfering with my housework because I am not able to lift things without the pain getting more severe. My oldest son Daniel suffers from asthma and headaches. They were affecting his sleep, his school work, and he had trouble running. I took him to see a specialist who reccomended Motrin and other various medications, but as a mom I didn't want my 10 year old son to be relying on these drugs. I heard that chiropractic could help me with my headaches and back pain. I heard that Dr. Herto is the only certified pediatric chiropractor in West Virginia so he could even help Daniel as well as my other children.
Since my children and I have been going to Dr. Herto, Daniel doesn't get his headaches as often as before and I am not suffering with back discomfort anymore. I am finally able to enjoy being pregnant without the back pain!
Holly Collison Bruceton Mills, WV
Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain had been my "partner" for many years. Getting up and about in the morning was quite an ordeal, plus lying on the bed trying to get my shoes on was quite an effort. I often did not enjoy things that required a lot of bending and sitting.
I had tried several other "punch & crunch" chiropractic but, after a day or two I was back to square one. Thanks to Doc Herto I can stand up and walk straight and tall. Although some people are too stubborn to listen and hear me out I tell everyone about chiropractic and what it has done for me.
Katie Peachy Oakland, MD
Baby's New Hope
My name is Savannaha Joseph. I am 10 months old. I have a disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. I have had this disease from birth, but it didn't start to affect me until I was 4 months old. I started losing strength in my legs and the control of my head. I never got the chance to learn how to crawl, walk, roll over, lift my head without help, or sit up. I could not raise my hands above my head and have always had a problem with constipation.
My pap was talking to a man at work and he said his son wasn't walking, crawling, sitting up, standing or anything else he was supposed to do, so he brought him to see Dr. Herto and found out there was a misaligned disc. He gave pap the phone number for Dr. Herto. Pap discussed it with my parents and they made an appointment for me to see Dr. Herto.
Chiropractic has helped my life a lot. I can now hold my head up and sit up on my own without any support. Before I started chiropractic I couldn't hold my legs up or move my toes. With some help I can now pull myself up. I can put pressure on my legs without collapsing and can hold my hands up to reach for my family. I am trying to crawl and can get my legs and arms moving. I haven't been sick or constipated since I started coming to Dr. Herto. I am a very happy baby; I sleep all night and wake up happy.
If I wouldn't have come to Dr. Herto, I would not be doing all of the things that I am now!
Savannaha Joseph
Years of Leg and Back Pain, All In The Past!
I had been suffering with low back pain and pain in my left leg since 1980. It was slowing me up, I had to learn to cope with the constant pain; I would movemy body to different positions to lessen the pain. It was affecting my life.
I did physical therapy, and even went to a chiropractor years back before having any surgery at the request of Work Comp., but they didn't help me. The pain finally got so bad; I didn't know what to do. Then I fell a the power plant.
It was a "have to case" to have the first surgery. I couldn't work for 4 years. I had pain every day the entire time. And on top of all that, gangrene set in after the first surgery making a second surgery necessary 5 days later.
The quality of my life changed. I was in constant pain, couldn't work, and couldn't do much of anything. Two or three hours of any activity were all I could tolerate.
Dr. Herto has really helped me. The adjustments helped me move better, with more freedom. I have no more pain in my leg or back. Nor more tingling, I feel so much better. The only pain that's left is where the surgeon cut into me.
Paul J. Greaser Kingwood, WV
SpineMED Killed My Painful Enemy...Sciatica
I have had sciatic pain off and on for the past 15 years. In March 2003, while moving left-over building materials, I re-injured my back severly and was left with a bulging disc and constant, unrelenting pain.
In the past, the only relief came from periodic chiropractic treatments. More recently, Vicadin was the medication that helped ease pain. I had always been very active and loved walking and using my treadmill - all of that came to a halt. I couldn't lift my grandchildren or do ordinary household chores without excruciating pain.
Dr. Herto suggested that SpineMED spinal decompression may be the best answer fo rme since it is designed to take the pressure off the discs. It's the only time I can legitimately lie down for 30 minutes and just relax. I just lay there and let the machine do its job...how easy is that!
I cannont believe the change in only 12 treatments! I'm able to pick up my grandchildren, clean my house, take walks and sleep without my old enemy...PAIN!
Thank you,
Pat Reverski Bruceton Bruceton Mills, WV
No More Shoulder Pain!
I had tennis elbow and shoulder and arm pain for about one year. I had three cortisone shots and physical therapy for about six months. My arm was in a cast for three weeks after seeing a bone specialist. I also took pain medication and was told that they couldn't do anything else for me but operate. I couldn't raise my arm or do anything or hold onto anything very good.
Since I have been under chiropractic care, I can raise my arm and hold onto things. I can also do crafts now.
BonnieBulford Rowlesburg, WV
I Feel Healthy AT LAST!
For 10 years I have had asthma. Two months before I started coming to see Dr. Herto I was using an asthma inhaler 4 times a day everyday. The effects of asthma kept me from doing the things I enjoyed doing in life. I felt sick all the time, couldn't walk very fast or long distances at a time.
A friend kept telling me about the great results she had with chiropractic helping her son with ear infections and said that it would help my asthma. I didn't understand chiropractic and never knew it was for more than just back pain or children.
I finally took my friends advice and not only got myself a check-up, I brought my two children as well. My two month old son couldn't turn his head to the left to nurse. Nursing was uncomfortable for him and he would get angry when he couldn't turn his head. Something that was supposed to be special and loving became an aggravation and not special at all.
After just one adjustment I stopped using my inhaler. I feel healthier, breath easier, and can enjoy things I couldn't before. My two month old son is now able to turn his head to the left and nursing is a lot easier for him. My 2 year old son is more energetic and happy. He loves to come see Dr. Herto. I am glad that we started chiropractic. I understand chiropractic and can now tell others how it helped me and my children.
Katie Russell Red Creek, WV
My Problems Were Linked With My Spine
Before I started seeing Dr. Herto for my chiropractic care, my neck and my upper back were a constant source of pain. Now, as I am nearing the end of my treatment plan, my pain level has decreased dramatically. I would also have severe headaches that could only be linked to the problems with my spine. The back pain would begin between my shoulder blades and radiate to the lower part of my back and into my legs. I didn't feel good, I was tired, rundown, my body completely riddled with pain, all due to the misalignment of my spine. This puts a damper on your social life!
However, as my treatments progressed, I started to feel better and little by little the pain went away. Now my headaches are fewer and farther apart. My shoulders and upper back feel so much better and I am not as restricted in my movements as I was before. The pain that would radiate into my lower back has completely disappeared. Moreover, I can go places and do whatever I want.
I suggest to anyone that has ever considered going to a chiropractor, to see Dr. Herto. Dr. Herto explains all procedures, costs, and options with you and answers any questions a patient may have. I have and will recommend Dr. Herto to friends and family. I am also looking forward to my weekly adjustments.
Monica Shifflett Masontown, WV
Spine MED Freed Me From The Pain!
For more than 2 months I had lower back pain and numbness in my left leg and foot. I was unable to work and do my normal everyday activities. I was in pain no matter what I tried to do and nothing seemed to relieve me of the pain.
I did not want to go through an operation if there was another way that could fix my problem and relieve my pain. So I went to Every Body's Chiropractic to try the SpineMed table instead and it did WONDERS!
SpineMED has left me pain free WITHOUT any surgeries. I am able to return to work and back to my everyday activities and best of all I am PAIN FREE!
Steve Reckart Albright, WV
Living At Last!
For many years I have had trouble with my legs, back, shoulder, and low energy. These conditions stopped me from doing a lot of things in life. I couldn't play with my grandchildren, I felt older than I actually am, and couldn't even do the everyday chores of living.
After going through x-rays, MRI's, and many other tests the doctor's prescribed muscle relaxers and pain medication like Flexural and Darvacet. I was taking these just to get through the day without pain. I ended up having serious side effects from these medications and did not like to be drugged up in order to be free of pain and have mobility.
Against the wishes of my doctor, I had gone to a chiropractor many years ago when my hip was out of place. My doctor told me that I could be paralyzed due to the chiropractic adjustments. Two years ago I fell off a ladder and came to see Dr. Herto. After every adjustment I get a burst of energy and strength and I am enjoying life, and doing many of the other things that I could not do before.
Dr. Herto and his team are more like a family than a doctor's office, they care for their patients. Thank you Dr. Herto!
Shirley Sullenberger Masontown, WV
I Lost My Pastime Before Dr. Herto!
I had back pain and neck pain for years, and couldn't find any relief. I had spinal injections and that didn't help and I was on all kinds of medication for the pain. I couldn't hunt or fish anymore due to the pain I was in. I couldn't even play my guitar without pain. These were some of my favorite pastimes, and they were slipping away from me!
After coming to Every Body's Chiropractic, and getting treatments on SpineMED and regular adjustments, I have been able to get back to the things I love. I can play my guitar again! My wife tells me that my sleep apnea has even improved!
I will tell anyone with pain and trouble like me to try chiropractic, and come see Dr. Herto!
Robert Street Tunnelton, WV
No Longer Hurting
For 27 years I had high blood pressure, my shoulders hurt for 10 years, I had neck pain for 5 years, and I had a heel spur for six months. And the list only continues. I had fibromyalgia in my shoulders, arthritis in my ribs, and my feet would swell up. I felt like I was falling apart. I was tired of hurting and I could no longer do my normal chores. I told my sister that I knew sooner or later I'd have to use a wheelchair. But, then I found help!
My sister had been to Dr. Herto because she was too tired of being in pain and he helped her. I told her to make me an appointment right away! Now I can get my housework done, go to the store, and get my shopping done all without the pain I used to experience. My blood pressure has also gone down. I can also now do my favorite thing, sewing. I am starting to quilt again.
Delorice Rice Morgantown, WV
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