PGA Chiropractic Health Center

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Lanark Lass

I am in my 50s and am reasonably fit, but my mothers side of the family is plagued with bone and joint issues, and I did not escape the genes.  I ride a bicycle for miles and miles but I could barely walk.   That was before Dr. Thaws ministrations. Eight years ago someone noted that my legs had bowed, and  approximately three years ago I began having extreme difficulty walking.  My knees hurt terribly when I walked.  Calf and hip pain awoke me in the middle of the night.  Pain was my constant companion. Eventually I sought help from one or two orthopedic surgeons.  I was told  I had degenerated lumbar disks and osteoarthritis in the knees.  One unconventional western-trained MD provided me with a leg brace.   Except for the support from the leg brace, there was no relief from symptoms--and no real explanation for the extreme leg pain and dysfunction--to be found in conventional medicine.  I turned to  Hoshino Massage Therapy from Bill Rabon in Boca Raton, deep-tissue massage from Stephen Opper in Asheville, NC, and acupuncture from Nancy Hyton of Center for Holistic Medicine, also in Asheville. These alternative practitioners did much to alleviate my symptoms.  But then I had to leave Asheville for many months and come back to Florida. Far from two of my  trusted symptom-relieving caregivers, once again I began to wake up in pain in the middle of the night.   Searching for a massage therapist on my insurance list, I stumbled upon Dr. Thaws site. How I wish I had started working with him years ago! For the first time I am walking almost normally. I can walk across a parking lot. I can even walk up and down the stairs in my house without too much stress. Best of all, I am not being awakened by pain in the middle of the night. This is solely through the treatments Ive received in Dr. Thaws. I have been seeing Dr. Thaw two or three times a week for a few weeks. While ascertaining through an MRI exactly which disk was herniated, and which were compressed, he has been treating me with heat compresses, vibration therapy, manual vertebral manipulation, and disk decompression on his flexing table. He takes the time to explain what he is doing. On the last visit he began to re-set my hip joint. My leg is beginning to look less bowed. Anyone who has lived with chronic pain and structural dysfunction for years will understand how deeply joyous and appreciative I am that for the first time since these troubles started eight years ago, I have hope for actual improvement in the basic condition, not just symptom relief. Boomers will find his office especially pleasant because his Pandora is programmed to play the soothing, quiet music of our youth. Dr. Thaws wife works there with him. Their staff is cheerful, professional, and generally delightful. Thank you, Dr. Thaw and staff--and United Health Care!!!--for the gift of walking.

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Brian crowley

TOP OF MY LIST! Dr. Thaw and his staff have delivered on their promise of providing excellent care and healing for my herniated disc. Ive had problems for 18 years with this and every 4-5 years it kept coming back. Ive used many doctors over the years, but Im delighted to say that PGA Chiropractic is now, TOP OF MY LIST. From the moment I arrived and had my first consultation, Dr. Thaw clearly explained what my options were. He immediately recommended I get x-rays and an MRI. I was amazed at how quickly and efficiently his team were able to get the insurance pushed through and within a week I had the results, a complete diagnosis and a treatment plan laid out and already in action. We frequently reviewed and made adjustments to the plan when needed, after a full evaluation every few weeks. He even vetted alternatives I wanted to try and then helped me to incorporate exercise, stretching, massage, chiropractic, diet and even emotional health in my routine. WOW! now thats what I call health care...not some impersonal factory that seems more interested in getting me through their process instead of taking CARE OF ME for a change. What a refreshing difference. Dr. Thaw and his staff is a model for medical reform in the highest regards. I cant say enough, because when youve been in as much pain as me - cant work, cant play golf, cant sleep - I got my life back!! As the commercial says - Priceless! - and the best part is his office coordinated all the insurance stuff and I only pay $20 copay. Sweet....Do yourself a favor if you experience any sort of pain and check this guy out!

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Dorothy Dweck

After getting a spinal epidural shot in October for my 2 herniated discs and sciatica, by February it was already starting to wear off. Not wanting to run back to get another shot so quickly but being in so much pain I decided to give chiropractic a try. Each morning I was almost in tears trying to put my pants on and tie my shoes, and I dont cry from physical pain easily. I was more than skeptical but after seeing Dr. Thaws google reviews I figured, if anyone could help me it was probably him! Dr. Thaw and his staff are so friendly and kind, after the first visit they knew me by first name, and these days that is very rare! I took all of his suggestions and went as many times and he said I needed to. Now, it did not work right away, but today a little over two months later, after consistent visits, I am shocked and overjoyed to report: I have NO pain and no more ulcer from ibuprofen abuse, lol. I still have modified my lifestyle somewhat to sort of "baby" the area but I think it would be irresponsible if I didnt. I still weight train 3x per week and pilates 2x per week with little to no pain. Sometimes it reminds me its still there but most often, I only remember how bad it was and am not suffering all day everyday trying to manage the pain. I am so grateful I decided to give Dr. Thaw a try!

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A Private User

An excellent experience with Dr. Thaw and PGA Chiropractic Health Center. My neurologist referred me to Dr. Thaw for a condition that involved my neck, shoulder, and arm. I had never been to a chiropractor, but I was willing to give it a try. It certainly sounded like a better option than surgery. I’m so glad that I was open to seeing Dr. Thaw because it has been a terrific experience in many ways. From the business aspect, the friendly office staff is very efficient in handling appointments, insurance, and payments. I never had a long wait in his waiting room. From the treatment aspect, Dr. Thaw conducted a thorough initial consultation and evaluation. He then carefully explained the custom treatment plan that he created for me. Through several weeks of treatment, Dr. Thaw always explained what he was doing and cheerfully answered any questions I had along the way. He also designed a home exercise program for me so that I could continue to improve in between office visits. Now here’s the best part: Dr. Thaw’s treatment worked! I am very pleased with the results and can say without hesitation that my experience with Dr. Thaw has been a very positive one. He has the perfect combination of knowledge, expertise, and caring.

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A Private User

My Back Pain and the Chiropractor In West Palm Beach I have had some sever back pain and have been confined to home in West Palm Beach. I changed my ex wifes tire and I hurt and compressed nerves in my spine. The pain was so bad that I could not even walk. Just the thought of sitting down hurt. For weeks, my friends were telling me to go visit a Chiropractor In Palm Beach Gardens. I asked why Palm Beach Gardens, I live in West Palm Beach? They said one of the best Chiropractors in the West Palm Beach area was a Chiropractor named Dr. Thaw. I called Dr. Thaws office in Palm Beach Gardens and his staff told me come in right away. I was pretty scared of chiropractors because I heard horror stories about them. I heard that they are really big guys that crack your back. Well this was not the case. Dr. Thaw examined and xrayed my back and talked to me for over 1/2 hour about my lifestyle, back problem and treatment. After a month, I was so happy with the results. Im in the 9th inning of my treatment and Im very happy with the results. If you are ever in the West Palm Beach, Florida area, please visit my Chiropractor In Palm Beach Gardens , Dr. Thaw will help you with your back pain.

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