Mine is not only a story of why I became a chiropractor but how I realized my destiny at the age of 12 years old. I was experiencing breathing difficulties. After visiting several doctors and being diagnosed with chronic bronchitis, their only recommendations for treatment were antibiotics and inhaled medications. They granted me temporary relief but my problem was not solved.
My mother had been visiting a chiropractor in downtown Orlando for low back pain. She shared with him my problems. He suggested that she bring me in for a consultation. But, I was not suffering from back pain?! Since my medications were not solving my breathing difficulties, we decided we had nothing to lose. Little to mine or my mothers knowledge, the path of my life was about to be realized. My first visit was comprised of many tests: range of motion, reflexes, muscle strength, posture and coordination to name a few. Then, he took x-rays of my entire spine. On my second visit, I remember my x-rays hanging on a giant view box with several marks and angles locating my misalignments. He found that my rib cage was not functioning properly. He explained that my breathing problems were caused by my ribs and vertebrae not moving properly because of their misalignment.
The chiropractor reviewed my x-rays each visit to locate my misalignments and performed very precise adjustments. After each adjustment, he would carefully check the motion and position of these vertebrae to ensure the proper correction had been made. He explained that all chiropractors should take special care to be as precise as possible; otherwise, the adjustment would be of no benefit to the patient.
After just three short weeks of treatment, I threw my medications in the trash never to use them again. Ever since I could remember, I had always wanted to become a doctor. But at the age of 12, I knew my destiny was to become a chiropractor! I was amazed that he was able to fix my problems, while only using his hands. He had such a profound effect on my life without the use of drugs or performing surgery.
20+ years later, I'm pleased to announce that I am opened my own practice! South Lake Wellness and Injury Center will be opened its doors in September of 2004! I am a chiropractor that focuses on and listens to your needs. I will prescribe a course of treatment that will best serve you. I promise that I will carefully examine and treat you with the same precision and expertise as the man that changed my life.
Visit me at www.drpeterbrockman.com or call 352-241-4111 to schedule a consultation
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