Success Stories

"I FEEL VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE MET DR. FISHMAN AND TO HAVE BEEN A PART OF THE TEXT NECK STUDY."

"I HAVE COMPLETED 3 WEEKS OF MY POST MUA
REHAB PROGRAM AND I FEEL GREAT.....I HAVE MY LIFE BACK" 
-Evan Greenfield 

I have been suffering with neck pain radiating into my shoulder blade and arm since 2002.  I have been suffering with lower back pain even longer.  I had several consults with orthopedists and  a spine surgeon regarding my herniated disc.  The recommendations that were given to me were nothing more then covering up the pain with medication.  I got into a cycle where, when I was in pain I would medicate OR see Dr. Fishman for chiropractic care.  When the pain went away I stopped medicating and stopped my regular treatment of chiropractic care.  Finally, I was in such severe pain with my neck and back, my arms and legs, that I went to see Dr. Fishman again, and he told me about a therapy that he could perform which could help alleviate my pain.  He said to me that the longer I live in the cycle of pain, the more damage I stand to have and the harder it would be to fix.  He told me about manipulation under anesthesia or MUA.  He explained to me mechanics of my body and how scar tissue was one of the culprits to causing my pain.  By performing a MUA he could effectively manipulate the soft tissues or the muscles, tendons, and ligaments to break up scar tissue and allow for proper function of these areas.  He also encouraged me to educate myself on the procedure and talk to my family about it.  After I researched and talked to loved ones, this looked like the only way that I was ever going to get out of my CHRONIC PAIN AND PROBLEMS.  I trust Dr. Fishman explicitly.  So I went for it.  I was only going down hill fast and I was not ready to live with another 6 years in pain.  MUA is a 3 day procedure and only took about 30 minutes per day, from start to finish.  On day 1, I was asked how I felt on a scale of 0-10 with 10 being the worst.  I answered 10.  On day 2, I was an 8 and on day 3, I answered 6.  The very next day I woke up and IF I was asked the question again, on a pain scale of 0-10 with 10 being the worst I would have answer POINT 5.  I couldn't believe it.  I had motion that I had lost years ago.  I could turn my head without pain going into my arm and shoulder blade.  My lower back was close to pain free. I have now completed 3 weeks of my post-MUA rehab program and I FEEL GREAT.  It is unbelievable.  I have not had the ability to play with my kids, with out complaining of pain, in a long time and now I am able to.  I have my life back.  I am even considering going back to playing hockey.  Dr. Fishman IS THE BEST!!  If you or someone you love thinks that they have tried everything and they are still living in pain, have them call Dr. Fishman RIGHT NOW!!  Even if they live in another state, have them call him.  I am sure that he can help.  Dr. Fishman, YOU ARE THE MAN!!!  Thanks for all of your help. 

-Evan Greenfield 

"LET'S TACKLE THIS ISSUE!"  

Damion Cook/NFL 2001-Present
As an NFL football player, I go through a lot of pain and treatment during the year to withstand a long season.  Prior to meeting Dr Dean, pain was always with me.  I used to suffer from lower back pain while sleeping and I had a chronic shoulder injury from my college years.  After being thoroughly evaluated, he put me on a regimen of routine visits, which included stretching, massage, sport specific exercises, and of course chiropractic adjustments.  All of this enabled me to perform at a higher level.  But the treatment doesn't stop there, it continues during the off season at Dr. Dean's office.  Not only does he adjust your body, but he also educates you about your spine and how your body operates.  In addition, Dr. Dean gives you insight on the various ways to prevent injuries, such as bad sleeping habits, stretching, etc.  Visiting Dr. Dean consistently, gives me the best chance and opportunity to go into training camp healthier, feeling great, and most of all, it allows me to be at my fullest potential with a competitive edge.  Don't waste time, Do the right thing. Let's tackle this issue!


"I FEEL DR. FISHMAN IS A MIRACLE DOCTOR."

Eight years ago I was involved in a rear-end accident which caused me to have a tear in my rotator cuff.  Surgery followed with several months of therapy.  However, I never received full use of my right arm, and suffered with pain for two years.  In March of this year,  my sister and I were involved in another accident, caused by a woman who ran a red light.  I saw an orthopedic doctor who suggested I have a cortisone shot to alleviate the pain.  The injection lasted two days, and again the pain was worse than before.

I spoke to Dr. Fishman who was treating me for other injuries caused by the accident.  Dr. Fishman gave me one treatment... By morning I suddenly realized the pain in my right shoulder was gone.  I am not only pain free but I have more motion in my arm than I had ever had.  Dr. Fishman suggested through good exercises, one including "climbing the wall," which enables me to have more stretch in my arm.

I feel Dr. Fishman is a Miracle Doctor.  I cannot thank him enough for the personal care he has given me.  I just can't believe how well I am feeling.  Thank you again, Dr. Fishman.  Wilhelmina Gruendel



"MY SHOULDER INJURY AND SURGERY WAS CAUSING PAIN..."

Wow!  It was amazing!! I went to my scheduled appointment with Dr. Dean Fishman to get adjusted. I explained that my shoulder injury and surgery was causing pain and a lack of proper motion.  Dr. Fishman looked at the lack of proper motion and said he could work on it right now.  Dr. Fishman performed three or four different exercises and treatments on my shoulder in the next five minutes.  When he was finished my shoulder had gained back proper motion and strength, while reducing much of the discomfort.  It was incredible.  Five minutes and my shoulder was dramatically improved.  Dr. Fishman has provided me with courtesy and professional care while always paying attention to my well being.  It is a pleasure to visit him as needed.   Gerald M. Dunne



"MY GOLF GAME HAS IMPROVED...."

Doc, Where do I begin?  As you well know, I was deathly against chiropractors.  I always thought they were "quacks"  Well, here it is, two years later, and  I am still seeing you with no regrets.  You do realize I have to include my massage therapist in this note.  Thanks to her and to you I now believe in chiropratic medicine.

She is the one that told me that should would not massage me anymore until I saw a chiropractor.  She was kind enough to talk to you about my fears prior to me coming to see you.

Doc, I came to you with my hips misaligned, my back hurting and constant aches.  But now, thanks to you, I no longer ache or have back pain.  My golf game has improved due to having more radial movement.

Thank you for working with me and giving me the "core muscle excercise."  These excercises, along with alignments, have greatly improved my well being.  I no longer have to worry about my back as long as I do my excercises, get massages and see you monthly.  DOC DEAN IS FOR REAL.    Charley Padron 


"....NONE WITH THE SKILL, CREATIVITY AND COMPASSION AS DR. DEAN..." 

I am an old hand, in general, and for being under chiropractic care, I have had some wonderful doctors, but none with the skill, creativity and compassion as Dr. Dean.  He has a multi-dimentional aproach and has techniques I had never been exposed to before  I have told him I will follow him anywhere, so please, Dr. Dean, do not move, I have too much "junk" that would require packing!. 
YOU ARE THE BEST!!! (and I love U.)      Linda Kaplan

 
"...I ATTRIBUTE A LOT OF MY ACADEMIC SUCCESS TO DR. FISHMAN."

I can not say enough good things about Dr. Fishman and his staff. They were able to get me back into my normal routine in what seemed to be no time at all.

I came into Dr. Fishman’s office in extreme pain and had great difficulty in walking. As a student my pain was greatly affecting my ability to study. With my finals week approaching, Dr Fishman saw to it that I was in good shape physically for my exams. I attribute a lot of my academic success to Dr. Fishman. Without his dedicated care, I would not have been able to sit long enough to do any quality studying.

I feel as though this office really took a lot of time wit me in explaining my treatment regime. His, as well as his staff’s bedside manners were awesome. They were professional yet very personable, very rare these days.

A thank you to Dr. Fishman and is staff is simply inadequate at best. I can’t express in words the amount of gratitude I have for them.    S.B

"...I FEEL BETTER THAN I HAVE IN YEARS."

My success story is simple – I FEEL GREAT!!   Thank you Dr. Fishman for making the commitment to change my life. I came to Dr. Fishman in January complaining that when I moved my head a certain way I experienced numbness in my leg. An MRI indicated two herniated discs.  After one visit, I knew I had come to the right place. Dr. Fishman explained the functions of the body – specifically the spine and the cause and effect of all actions. He also explained how to have and maintain a healthy body. For the past five weeks, Dr. Fishman has closely coached me on proper exercise technique, sleeping positions and posture, through treatments and massage therapy. I feel better than I have in years. Not only is Dr. Fishman an experienced chiropractic physician, he is also kind, caring and fun to work with. .His staff is also terrific. A great team!  Claire Kennedy

 
"...AS GOOD AS NEW!!

Dr. Dean is Awesome!!! I woke up Sunday morning and my chest hurt. It was sore when I took a breath. After a couple of days, the pain didn’t go away. It turns out, a rib was out of place. One visit with Dr. Dean and I was as good as new!! Thanks, Doc       J.G.

 
"...ABLE TO TAKE FULL STRIDES...."

 I was moving some groceries into the house when my back went into spasm. I was stuck in incredible pain, unable to move for a couple of minutes. That weekend was one of the worst, physically, I have ever endured. Teaching a full load of classes on Monday was very difficult. The pain in my lower back, coupled with very little sleep over the previous forty eight hours, made the day see endless. Fortunately an appointment I had scheduled for that afternoon had to be changed and I found myself with some time to get to my chiropractor.  Dr. Dean Fishman has been my chiropractor for thee years. While in his care, I found that back and neck pain had been very little. I saw him that afternoon and by the time he was finished, I was able to take full strides while walking. Something I had been unable to do for the previous two days. I always feel much better after he works his magic!    Jerry Seeger

 
"....I HAVE MORE COMFORT, ENERGY AND STRENGTH."

It is four o’clock in the morning, February 4, 2006, and I just can’t sleep. I have been feeling like this on and off for about a year. The aching and burning in my back is making my life miserable. I am a young 30 year old woman with a pretty good history when it comes to my health. Why am I feeling like this, again? Maybe I do need to go see a chiropractor, but I don’t really “believe” in chiropractors. Unfortunately, I have given everything else a shot; ice, warm heat, physical therapy, even an orthopedist, and it has only been a band-aid experience. I think it is time I take a friend’s advice and go see a chiropractor. As I walk into Dr. Fishman’s office, I am very reluctant. I am feeling quite nervous because from all I know, all he is going to do is crack my neck and send me on my way. What is that going to do for me? But, here I am and I need to give it a chance. As I have my first consultation with Dr. Fishman, I quickly become aware that this is something I need to do. Just like I would want to take care of my teeth, I need to take care of my spine. The pain will always be there if I don’t give it some TLC along with the proper treatment. I quickly learned that Dr. Fishman is not only here to be my doctor, but he is here to set goals for me in order to feel better. Now it is March 31, 2006, and a lot has happened since that day that I walked into Dr. Fishman's office. I can finally say I sleep through the night. In addition, I don’t find my self having to take time off from working out because I feel pain. I feel like myself again. I feel like the healthy 30 year old woman that I have wanted to feel like for a year now. I have more energy, comfort, and strength. There was one thing that Dr. Fishman said before I started my treatment. He only takes “quality patients’. Quality patients are patients that want to put in the time to get better I am so happy I finally had decided to put in the time to make myself a quality patient and started to “believe” in chiropractors, especially Dr. Fishman.     Marlo Novak

 
"HE SEEMED TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO DO TO BRING RELIEF AND I THANK HIM GREATLY..."

I was having severe back pain and needed help desperately.  My granddaughter, Brandy Smith, who had been a patient of Dr. Fishman, suggested I call and make an appointment with him to get some help.  So, I called and made an appointment and very soon was able to see Dr. Fishman.  He took X-rays and established my problem right away.  Then he started treatments to relieve my back pain.  He was very gentle, knowing that I was in a lot of pain.  My back gradually started to feel better.  He seemed to know exactly what to do to bring relief and I thank him greatly for being so patient with me.  My only regret is that I can't continue these treatmets with Dr. Fishman because I am moving to North Carolina.  However, he showed me exercises to do that will continue to help me with my back problem.  I will always be grateful for such a fine and caring doctor.  Also, I want to thank the office ladies who were always so kind and friendly towards me.  Thank you all for your kindness and the caring way you treated me.      Mary J. Smith


FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS I AM FREE OF PAIN!

I have been in constant pain for a number of years.  I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about 5 years ago.  Every year a new pain arrived along with the others.  You learn to block the pain somewhat, but it’s always there.  Every time I got a new pain, I attributed it to the Fibromyalgia.

As it happened, about a year ago, I had a new pain in my hip.  I’m 59 and I felt like 90!  I had to get up from a chair very slowly.  I could hardly get out of my car.  Shopping was not fun anymore.  It hurt too much to walk around the mall and my golf game sucked!  I used to play 3 or 4 times a week.  Then I got to the point where I didn’t want to play at all.

One day, my daughter was complaining about her hip.  She went to see a chiropractor and he fixed her up pretty good.  So I thought maybe I should see if my hip problem was not related to my Fibromyalgia.  One side was higher than the other – so I favored the other side.  After walking around for a year like this – I really messed myself up!

I then went to see Dr. Dean and he did wonders.  I went 4 to 5 times a week for about 3 weeks.  The girls did a lot of stretching which was great.  I did some core exercises everyday and Dr. Dean did the rest.  As of today, 11-27-2007, I have been pain free for 5 days.  This is the first time in 20 years I have been free of pain.  I even played golf today and did pretty good!

Every day is a new day for me.  When the pain is gone you can be a happier and nicer person.  Right now I feel great!  Thank you Dr. Dean Fishman!!      Darlene Cotter