Success Stories

When I injured my back over the holidays last year I didn't know what to do.  I was 26 and the idea of a back injury was something that I thought only old people got!  The pain was tremendous at times and I was unable to go out and do the activities that I loved: biking, running, backpacking and basketball to name a few.  I had plans to go on a backpack in 3 months and was very nervous I would be unable to go because of the pain.  Dr. Richard took immediate empathy in my pain and quickly diagnosed the troubled areas and re-assured me that if I was patient and positive I would overcome the pain.  The adjustments started to improve my condition.  Dr. Al also recommended yoga, which helped strengthen my back muscles.  After several months of adjustments, yoga, and that positive reinforcement, the pain subsided and I was able to get back to all the active things I enjoy. My back was the least of worries on that backpack trip!  I am grateful to Richard Family Practice for the open and honest treatment they gave me.  They respect and care about their patients and I highly recommend their services.

                                                                                                                ~Brian F.

For the past seven years, I've had severe neck and back pains that usually start after I sit at a desk for over an hour.  I thought it was just a side effect of my lifestyle, but Dr. Richard proved me wrong. 
After the first adjustment, I could feel a huge difference in my neck and back.  And now, after just two months, my pain has almost disappeared.  My neck and back don't tense up as quickly, and what used to be an intense dull pain lasting hours is now a minor twinge which goes away after some stretching.
I'm amazed at how much better I feel after only 2 months of chiropractic care.  My spine is straighter, my pains are almost gone, and I have a better range of motion in my neck and back. Thanks, Dr. Richard!

                                                                                            ~Tina H.

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After several doctor visits and an MRI, doctors told me that they could not help me with my vertigo, a condition caused by the inner ear. The vertigo became especially problematic during my pregnancy. As if pregnancy alone was not hard enough, I was dizzy during the day and the spinning at night would wake me up from sleep. When I went to see Dr. Richard I was hopeless. His approach not only toward this issue, but toward Chiropractic care restored my faith. Since I was not able to have an x-ray, he was still able to address and correct problematic areas.  Only the best of Chiropractors can have this level of understanding, and Dr. Al is one. Most of all, I trust him to adjust me during my pregnancy knowing that my baby and I are safe. I no longer suffer from vertigo and continue to see him for all of my Chiropractic care!

                                                                                                   ~ Negar K.~   

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                                                                         I am a cheerleader and I have had back problems from tumbling and doing stunts. Whenever I have back problems, I go to Dr. Al and he fixes my back. He makes me feel better and it gives me more energy to do my tumbling. Anytime, my back is hurting and I don’t have much energy, I go to see Dr. Al. Thank you very much and I appreciate all of your help!    ~Maria S~                   

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I am 13 years old and I like to play baseball! I have been having back problems for as long as I can remember. Dr. Al has been working on me for two years now and my back is perfectly normal. Every time I get an injury in baseball, like my shoulder, Dr. Al fixes all of my problems. Thank you Dr. Al for working with me!

                                                                 ~Christian S.~

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I was experiencing severe hip pain, headaches, jaw pain, lack of energy and neck pain before I met Dr. Al. I had not had a full night of sleep as long as I can remember. I was truly miserable. A friend recommended that I call Dr. Al to schedule an appointment. So I went in to see him and have been on the road to health ever since. I no longer suffer from all of my problems that I had before! I have learned that health comes from within and that having your nervous system and spine functioning properly is directly related to my family’s health and wellness! We are active participants in our own health now and have made chiropractic a part of our health regime! Thank you Dr. Al!   ~ Sheila S

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My GP thought I was crazy.  I’m fairly active, fairly conscientious about my diet, and in good health.  But I didn’t feel that healthy—I always had this dull, constant ache that wouldn’t go away, which only caused me to be tired all the time . . . and kind of grumpy!  I tried acupuncture.  I tried physical therapy.  I tried psychotherapy.  All of it helped, but the ache and exhaustion would always resurface.  So I convinced my doctor to refer me to a chiropractor just to see if it might help.  As luck would have it, I got Dr. Richard. Over the past few months, Dr. Richard has helped me create healthy habits.  Of course, the chiropractic adjustments ease the pain, but more than that, Dr. Richard has taken the time to educate me about why I feel the way I do, what I can do to alleviate the pain, what I can do to prevent it, and how to take care of myself.  I now feel better and have the energy to enjoy my day, not just get through it! Dr. Richard and Megan have become part of my Austin family.  Maybe I owe this to Hank, my hound, more than my chiropractic success since Hank adores Dr. Richard and Megan and well, Hank is rather persistent in getting people to like him back, but it is just really nice to know that there are people out there who care about your well being.

                                                .                                                                  ~ Jolene K.

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I am an avid golfer, but suffer from chronic low back pain. Since I have been seeing Dr. Richard, I have not had the chronic pain that has plagued me in the past. Thanks to Dr. Richard. I am able to continue playing my favorite sport and have even started walking the golf course from time to time!

                                                 ~ Todd S.

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 I would like to encourage anyone who might feel somewhat apprehensive to moving forward with chiropractic care by offering my testimonial: What a wonderful relief it has been for me to live without the intense burning, numbness and stinging sort of tingling sensation I have had with both of my legs and feet while at work, sitting at my workstation computer everyday. Needless to say I would not sleep very well at night and would find that my legs would kick and twitch during the night. I am so thankful that I met Dr. Richard! I agreed to an initial consultation, came into his office for a preliminary evaluation, x-rays and analysis. He discussed the plan and his course of action with me before I began receiving treatment and adjustments to both my neck and spine. My health has changed for the better! As a result, I am well rested and more productive and live without the intense pain that is now just a memory of how I once lived.

                                                                 ~ Garen G~

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                                                                                                                                                                                I was feeling all locked up and fatigued from the long hours I was working to create the perfect new home for The O’Donnell Family while I was working in Austin. Thanks to Dr. Richard’s great adjustments, I felt much better and regained my energy! Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition cast and crew while we were in Austin!    ~ Eduardo Xol Landscape Designer/Extreme Makeover: Home Edition~