Downtown Chiropractic & Orthotic Center

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Jonathan Pollard

I am writing this review to let others know what happened to me, in the hopes that this can prevent the same thing from happening to you. I was a patient of Dr. Bobkers for the past few years and up until yesterday. I will never go back again. When I first went to Dr. Bobker, I gave him a lengthy history. I had a number of neck and back issues from rugby, contact sports and heavy weight lifting. At the time, I was getting prolotherapy to address ligament laxity and ligament injuries in my neck and back. I made it clear that I was not ok with any adjustments - neck or back - that required twisting. Over a couple years, a combination of prolotherapy and physical therapy/rehab helped me heal my neck and back injuries. I got to the point where I was generally feeling very good. I would go in for an adjustment once every month or two, mainly because Dr. Bobker said it was good for maintenance. Over that time, Dr. Bobker had convinced me that I should let him adjust my neck. Initially, I warned him against doing this. But as my injuries healed from the other therapies, I was a bit less guarded. One day, he assured me that a neck adjustment would be safe and gentle. So I let him do it. It went fine. From then on, he adjusted my neck as part of most visits. There were no issues. Yesterday afternoon, I went in for a maintenance visit. I had done a heavy chest and shoulder workout that morning. I felt great. And overall was feeling generally fantastic lately. I even commented to Dr. Bobker on how great I had been feeling. He adjusted my back. Then, he adjusted my neck in one direction. No problem. Then he examined my neck for a few more minutes and decided to adjust it in the other direction. As usual, I was a bit nervous. Whenever he touches my neck, I always tense up because of all the neck problems Ive had. I said Im not sure it needs adjusted. Then Dr. Bobker did this creepy thing where he says, "Just let me have control." Before I realized it, he abruptly twisted my neck the other way. And the adjustment didnt take. No clicking. No popping. Just like he twisted it until it hit a brick wall. My neck and trap muscle immediately began spasming. I told Dr. Bobker just stop. I told him my neck hurt. He downplayed it. I got up, paid for my visit and quickly left. I went to my massage therapist - who I had just seen the night before. The prior night, my neck had been fine. Suddenly, my neck was a complete train-wreck. I took some Advil (I havent taken anything like that in years), went out and got dinner then went home to bed. This morning, I woke up with spasms, pain and a general haywire feeling in my neck. I went to the gym just to do some cardio and stretch. While on the bike, I started to feel dizzy and a bit disoriented in addition to the neck and trap spasms. I left the gym and went home. I was so concerned that I wound up going to the emergency room. At the ER, they took some images and diagnosed me with a pinched nerve in my neck. Yesterday morning, I was absolutely fine. I was doing incline press, one sided, 75lbs per side and shoulder press with roughly 60 lb kettle bells. I felt amazing. No pain whatsoever. But since Dr. Bobker tried to adjust my neck? Pain, spasms, even some tingling in my left hand. And a diagnosis of a pinched nerve. In part, I blame myself. I was stupid and far too trusting. Ive had neck issues and problems with ligament laxity in my neck. Today, Ive read about how people who have had similar issues should not be getting neck adjustments. Having repeatedly expressed my concerns to Dr. Bobker and advised him of my ligament issues, I expected that he would take my concerns seriously and look out for my best interests. Upon further research and reflection, I believe that any reasonable chiropractor knowing about my neck issues would have refused to adjust my neck and strongly advised me against it rather than convincing me that it was safe and gentle. I would not trust this doctor with your well-being.

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Steven White

Ive been getting bodywork for over 30 years and Im very picky on who I let work on me. I feel very fortunate to have met Joe Gajnos besides being a very caring and sensitive man his mastery of AIS stretching and clinical massage techniques make him the person I go to when I need to be worked on. I find Joes combination of AIS with very specific massage technique to be a very powerful in making me feel and preform my best. Joes hands are amazing they seem to always know how much pressure to use whether stretching me or releasing a trigger point. Joes the best , you cannot find a better person or therapist.

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Constance Ogle

If, like me, you work at a desk and spend 8 hours a day (or more!) staring into a computer screen, Dr. Bobker and Joe Gagnos are the perfect team to combat the stiffness and aches that come with the job. Dr. Bobkers chiropractic work and Joes massage and active isolated stretching techniques work perfectly together, keeping me pain-free and letting me stay active when Im not on the job. Joes stretching techniques in particular have made a huge difference in the way I feel physically. Why feel lousy when you can feel great? I recommend them both wholeheartedly.

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Rob F

I am a weekend athlete who works in an office all week. My erratic schedule has caused me to have many different types of injuries and muscle pain. I have found Joe, the massage therapist ,to be very knowledgeable about my types of injuries. Not only was he able to alleviate my pain, but he educated me about the likely causes and showed me some stretches that I was able do on my own in order to help prevent future injuries.

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KENNETH KNUDSEN

Joe is a professional in every aspect of massage and stretching. He has been working with me for the last 10 years on stretching and strength which has made a huge impact on not only my everyday life but also areas to help improve my flexibility in my golf game and my gym workouts . I will continue to work with Joe because his knowledge and expertise will continue to motivate and keep me healthy as l get older.

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Susan Hendriks-Colucci

Doctor Bobker took me in on a cry for help one Saturday afternoon, July 2016. I started treatment twice a week then down to once a week and now once a month. His skill, treatment and kind encouraging words have helped me in such a positive way; not only physically, but mentally. His support staff is on point for appointments and follow ups. Thank You.

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J. Nemeth

I have high praise for Downtown Chiropractic Center. Dr. Bobker is a kind and compassionate man who listens, offers suggestions & administers treatment that youre comfortable with. Francesca, his office counterpart, makes everything run smoothly. Dr. Bobker & Francesca are an integral part of my medical team.

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