Neck pain with headaches and lower back pain has left me uncomfortable during exercising, running, sitting, and basic everyday functions. Three to four days a week I had headaches due to neck injuries from snowboarding and other activities. These headaches left me unhappy and irritable. With the lower back pain my hips felt out of place and I didn't like sitting and I shifted a lot as I sat. Furthermore, with the neck pain came a sandpaper grinding each time I moved my head. At times I also heard popping in my ears as I moved my head. There were times when my neck felt locked in place and very tender to move in the neck and upper shoulder muscles. All of this compounded and affected my quality of life. From the advice of a good friend (also a patient), after watching me struggle to turn my head and suffer from frequent headaches, I came to visit Dr. James Gardner. The first visit was informative and individual attention was spent first to get to know me and to focus on causes. Dr. Gardner focused on trouble spots and spent time instructing and helping me understand why I might have some of the symptoms. After the first visit my life was drastically affected in the positive. First, no more grinding with my ability to freely move my neck restored. I have not had a single headache since the first visit--honest! The realignment of my back and hips also had major positive effects on my walking, running, and other sport activities. I finally feel I will be able to go back to doing some of the things I love the most. This is significant and I can't thank you enough. Thanks Dr. Gardner!
-Randall Lillie
I was in a lot of pain after bending over for a project. My pain was in the neck area. Now I have complete relief from the pain. I didn't realize that I'd need to come in as often at first, but I've become more educated and I've appreciated the things I've learned in this process. I really appreciate that Dr. Gardner cares about me and my family. He's so gentle with his care. Also, he's helped with so many other conditions that I didn't know he could help with like carpal tunnel syndrome and plantar fascitis.
-Renee Bodily
I first found Dr. Gardner nearly six years ago when my daughter was born. My neck and shoulders went stiff from constantly holding my baby. He helped me so much! There's nothing more painful than not being able to function as you normally do. My visits to his office are as needed. I go when I strain myself in the gym or sleep wrong. He always is able to get me into his office as soon as possible and fix the problem. He also offers suggestions for how I can take better care of myself, while having excellent personal skills with his patients. He is interested in helping me live a full life, as pain-free as possible. Late last year I really hurt myself. I can say I have never been in more pain. In my driveway, I turned around to reachinto the back seat of my car. I immediately felt my neck was injured. For the next several weeks, Dr. Gardner helped me day after day. One time during this I was crying as I drove to his office, holding my head with my hands because the pain was so intense. When he walked into the room, he was so sincere, and concerned. I knew that. He did everything possible, including some new treatment he had just learned, to repair my neck. I don't want this to come across wrong, but o me, he is a gifted healer. I strongly believe Dr. Gardner has, not only the medical or "book knowledge" but the intuitional abilities to know what our bodies need. He has the touch! I also have to say that his staff is always very friendly and helpful. I leave with a smile. I have sent friends and co-workers to him, and all of them have been glad for the referral of a good chiropractor. I feel confident that anyone I send to him, he can help. I hope more people will give Grand Teton Chiropractic and Dr. Gardner a try.
-Suzanne
Initially, chiropractic care was sought for headaches, neck pain, etc. Significant relief was the result and quality of life improved. Care provided by Dr. Gardner has been fantastic, always available to meet with, answers questions, and suggests alternatives regarding treatment options. Over time, other health complications have increased regarding thyroid, adrenal, and immunity. This led to chronic fatigue, weight gain, and mood changes. Dr. Gardner assisted with natural, homeopathic remedies which were determined by a hair analysis and kinesiology. As benefits I have increased energy, improved metabolism/digestion, and my moods are less up and down. I did not expect such a quick response--a big benefit as I have struggled with fatigue-related issues for a long-long-long time! I encourage everyone not feeling A+ to give alternative therapy a try to see what positive outcomes they will experience. Dr. Gardner is more than capable of meeting your needs. I am very satisfied with the exceptional level of care by him and his staff.
-Anonymous
My daughter had been seeing Dr. Gardner and has told me how much better she felt, so I decided to give chiropractic treatments a chance to help me. I have had problems with lower back, knees, feet, tennis elbow(s), neck problems. You name it and I have had it. I was also recovering from breast cancer, chemo and radiation treatments, and had finished my last chemo treatment almost one year ago. I had been to many doctors over the last ten or so years about all the pain I was experiencing. All they did was prescribe pain medication and physical therapy all of which didn't help much. Dr. Gardner examined me and exclaimed "You're in really bad shape, and I can see why you're in pain." There wasn't a spot on my body that was properly aligned. So he went to work on me. I could tell immediately after the first visit that this was going to be the ticket to relieve my pain. So far I have had alignments and each time I am feeling better, and the alignment is staying in place longer. Keep in mind that I have been mis-aligned for a very long time. I have been able to do some moderate exercise and not be in massive pain afterwards. I have more energy and feel like doing more. Along with the alignments I have been doing the EB Pro Ionic Cellular Cleanse which also helps to hold the adjustments longer. Sometimes you just need to invest in yourself instead of others in order to keep yourself strong.
-Kathy Van Eps