What Our Patients Say about Lake Orion Disc and Nerve Center

What others say about chiropractic care can help you make the right health care choice. Review a selection of Lake Orion Disc and Nerve Center patient testimonials below and please email me or contact the office if you have any questions.

Yours in Health,
Dr. Frank Iulianelli

Neuropathy Patient Testimonials

Read what patients are saying:

I am sincerely thankful for the knowledge and expertise of everyone at Lake Orion Chiropractic. I was suffering from terribly debilitating sciatica. Since my treatments with Dr. Iulianelli, my condition has improved tremendously and I would recommend this to anyone who is searching for relief from pain without resorting to surgery. Thank You!
Will M.

I have found the professionals at Lake Orion Chiropractic caring, compassionate, and friendly. I was skeptical that any treatment would help my neuropathy in my feet The results are short of astounding. Thank You.
Alan B.

I am so thankful for the ability to be able to move again. I did not want to end up like my mom who was chair bound in a lazy boy chair day and night for 27 years. This gives me new hope to continue on life’s journey. Took a trip to see out 10 grandchildren was able to carry my computer bag, heavy purse and c-pap machine through the airports and maneuver them in the airplane luggage compartments. I was in so much pain before. They say pain from 1 to 10 this was a 20. Now I am back to normal. Thank God and Dr. Iulianelli and his staff. I miss seeing them on a regular basis. Great team of warm hearted people.
Sue D.

I have had a history of neck problems due to a severe automobile accident. I suffered from much pain, immobility and restricted movement and inability to get a full nights sleep. Due to the pain, I became depressed, I had low energy the pain dominated my life.

After just a few treatments my pain level decreased, allowing me to get better nights of sleep, and all without the use of any medication!! My life has become so much better, I feel like dancing with my husband again, without the worry of being in pain!!! The entire treatment was a miracle for me!! I feel hopeful for my future without pain in my life.
-Barbara

Before treatment I suffered from numerous pain problems: headaches, fibromyalgia, back pain and leg pain and sleep apnea. I just could not function. My whole life was consumed with pain. Now I have seen much improvement! I can move better with little to no pain. I can move my head left to right every time without getting dizzy or feeling faint. That in itself is an amazing accomplishment. I am able to drive a car confidently again. I would recommend this treatment to anyone. It has helped me to look forward and not be stuck on the pain!
-Ana

I have had over 35 years of constant back pain, mostly due to my occupation. Several times the pain was so excruciating, I would be laid up on my back for days. Unable to do daily normal activities, never mind attempting to work. It was a constant battle I was afraid to do anything that would put strain on my back. As I got older it really slowed me down. When my first grandchild came, it hurt me every time I picked her up. I KNEW I HAD TO DO SOMETHING!

The pain is gone! I am still very aware of what I can and can’t do, but my outlook on life has changed so much. I feel like a weight I’ve been carrying for so many years has been lifted. I am enjoying things now I thought I could never do again. Any depressing feelings I had in the past are gone, I even started drawing again. I am so happy that I took the chance to try this treatment, and it has restarted my life again.
-Thomas

I suffered from severe neuropathy and my feet felt like they were burning up and someone was sticking pins into my feet. I couldn’t walk too far wearing my shoes. This took my ability to walk around town, and Golf. After the treatment I can now wear shoes for longer periods of time. The burning sensation is almost completely gone. I am enjoying life more with the reduced amount of pain. As a result to the treatment I feel better all over my body. I am confident I will feel even better once the treatment is complete.
-Roy

Prior to the treatment I had numbness in my feet and hands along with back pains and neck pains, muscle pains in my arms, headaches and ear pains. Now after treatment I feel stronger with no numbness in my feet or hands. Overall I feel my life has become much, much better.
-Ethel

From my legs down to my feel were so numb. I had a terrible time trying to walk. A lot of the time the numbness in my legs would cause me to fall. I have had only 3 treatments and already I can feel the sensation in my legs again. I can also say that I am more confident when I walk and less afraid that I am not going to fall. Even thought I have had only 3 treatments I would recommend this treatment to anyone who has had the same problems I had in the past.
-Ruth

My husband saw the ad in the paper and I thought I should try it. I have had lower back pain for as long as I can remember, from a childhood accident. The lower back pain caused me to develop aches and pains all over my body. In order to deal with the pain in the past, I was using over the counter pain medications. Since starting the treatment I have not had to take one pill. The aching in the shoulders, back, etc. has eased so much I can hardly believe it. My life has become so much better. I feel positive waking up in the morning with out pain I had lived with for so many years before.
-Shirley

I read the article in the newspaper about the neuropathy treatment. I thought that I would give it a try to attempt to reduce the numbness in my legs and feet. It was very difficult for me to walk or stand for long periods of time. After just a few treatments now I can see that the treatment overall is showing positive improvement in my legs and allowing me to be able to continue with my life!
-Hazel

I wanted to try this treatment because of the extreme back pain and spasm I was experiencing. It limited everything I did in my life. There was always a constant fear of the pain coming when I was just trying to live life. When the pain was there is was unbearable. Now after treatment there is very little pain and I am doing 90% of normal life’s activities. I have and will continue to recommend this treatment to anyone who experience these pains.
-Rowna

I saw the treatment ad in the newspaper and nothing I had tried in the past 5 years had given me any relief from my symptoms which included being unsteady on my feet, double vision and inability to focus. I was addicted to Lyrica and experiencing many side affects from the medication. Since beginning this treatment I am no longer taking Lyrica, I am more steady on my feet and having less problems with my vision and I am generally more aware of what is going on around me.
-Clyde

I have peripheral neuropathy and a lack of balance and difficulty getting up from a sitting position. The treatments have given me feeling back in my feet and my balance has much improved. Along with these improvements and life in general has much improved.
-Gerald

My entire experience has been extremely positive, the atmosphere is excellent, as is the staff!
-Another satisfied neuropathy patient

My experience was very positive and I look forward to my visits and always leave feeling great. I feel that Dr. Hayes’ philosophy is to make me free of pain and it is working! The staff is welcoming, positive, total top notch!
-Paul Goguen,

My feet feel wonderful, much much better! It’s much easier to fall asleep at night without pain. The staff is great, good with accommodating my different appointments, couldn’t be friendlier!
-Eddie Phelan

I feel much better since beginning treatment with Dr. Hayes. The staff is excellent, definitely a 10!
Another satisfied neuropathy patient

Metabolic Syndrome-The Undiagnosed potential killer…this story is all too frequent:

Recently starting in May/June 2010 I started getting symptoms of a different type of fatigue, tingling in my feet, confused, pain in my eyes and being unsteady. I even fell a couple times to the ground. I was back and forth to doctors. At 1st it was recommended by my primary care to see a Rheumatogist b/c “it must be the fibromyalgia”. I saw him 4 times in which he prescribed 2 new medicines to treat the fibromyalgia but only to have the symptoms now magnified to my arms/hands, feet/legs, tongue and lips…and it is now August and I’m getting pretty nervous b/c now they think I have MS. I see a neurologist and he orders 2 MRI’s, a nerve test and 2 series of blood tests which all come back normal except for slight deficiency of Vitamin B12.I think great! If that’s all that wrong how lucky am I? I take B12 for 10 days starting mid Sept and then the symptoms are coming back slowly until Oct 25th, they were now magnified 1000 times worse than ever that I went to the ER. The doctors were stumped and recommended I go back to the neurologist. My blood pressure was 184/98 which is another thing that seemed to be occurring the past several months, irregular high BP and I take meds for it!! One Dr. at the ER said he called the neurologist and was told he was surprised I was in the ER but for me to follow up with him asap.I went home scared out of my mind b/c something was seriously wrong but 4 doctors couldn’t give me a straight answer. On Oct 28th, I looked on Dr Hayes website feeling maybe he could help me b/c he did in the past. I then called and he kindly saw me on the 29th.Within 10 minutes of telling Dr Hayes the same thing I told my primary care doctor, the Rheumatologist, the Neurologist and the ER doctors, Dr Hayes says “I know what’s wrong with you, Peripheral Neuropathy and Metabolic Syndrome”

…I couldn’t believe it!! I am sooo grateful for Dr Hayes! I went home and of course did research and saw that he was so right! I started treatment the next day, Friday, the 30th. I have been doing everything just as he told me. My diet has drastically changed for the good of course!, I walk every day and I see him 3x’s a week and I feel Fabulous!!

I still have some symptoms but in between treatments BUT I feel so much better and I have hope that I will become completely well b/c I found a genius of a doctor who for once is treating the symptoms, not putting a band-aid on them with prescription meds!! I do hope that my experience can give some of you hope! My recommendation is call Dr Hayes!! He is so kind and genuinely cares and wants to make a difference for us. I wish the Best of health to you all!
-Cheryl M.

“The neuropathy program has improved my mobility as well as my stamina before my foot pain began. The whole experience was great and everyone there really knows what and how painful neuropathy really is.”
-G. Marconi

“My health experience was unbelievable! They did a great job and I am going to spread the word. The staff gets an A+; the girls are very friendly and caring, totally adds to the experience.”
-R. Randall

“The goal of eliminating the pain in my feet was met after 2 ½ weeks of treatment, the pain is GONE! The office was great and staff gets an A+ without a doubt!”
-K. Held

“The whole experience was very positive and helpful. The office was clean, peaceful, quiet and very relaxing. I feel much better and the staff is very professional, helpful and friendly!”
-K. Wormeld

“The treatment was very good, I feel wonderful! The office staff was wonderful and I could not ask for better help.”
-B. Hagerman

“Very good. Very friendly, relaxing and helpful. My experience has been excellent.”
-Connie Marinelli

“I have had very good results. My hands had bad arthritis, they have improved. I was walking with a rolo-walker or a cane. I no longer use them. I walk 1-2 miles a day. I will be 89 years old December 7th, 2009. My life has greatly improved.”
-Ms. Clemence Locke

By 2007 I had given up on going back to physical therapy. I didn’t want to put more time and money towards a temporary fix. My doctor prescribed pain killers and muscle relaxers. At first these helped to at least get me to sleep at night by dulling the pain and making me sleepy. But over time they stopped working.

Just recently I was talking with friends and discussing people we knew who were suffering from ongoing chronic pain. Many of them mix alcohol with their medication to dull the pain and could no longer hold a job! Sure, they were all older than I; but this thought frightened me – is that my future? By this point my neck was locking on an almost constant basis, I couldn’t lift my arms up long enough to do my hair, and I was crying every day because I felt so hopeless. So I made another appointment with my doctor and told him of my fears and anxiety about my pain. I wanted to know what was wrong with me once and for all and fix it! He ended up referring me to a local rheumatologist because one of the tests he ran indicated I had Rheumatoid Arthritis. My aunt has that, so I thought it could be possible. It could certainly explain the constant pain. But when I went to see the rheumatologist he told me he didn’t believe it was R.A. He spent about 5 minutes with me and diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia. He also told me he “didn’t have time to go over all the symptoms” with me and to “get some exercise and call back” if I didn’t feel better.

I actually felt worse after speaking with the rheumatologist. I felt dismissed and I felt misdiagnosed. I’m no doctor, but the information that he gave me to read on fibromyalgia didn’t seem to match up with what I had been experiencing! I tried calling local doctors who specialized in fibromyalgia for a second opinion, but was turned away because I was not already a patient. Then I did a Google search and found the Health Solutions Group website. After reading through it I finally felt hopeful again – something I hadn’t felt in years! I must’ve sent Dr. Hayes a 5 page email filled with my woes!!! That very afternoon I got a call back from his receptionist Amanda – I had an appointment to see him the next day. Dr. Hayes performed a thorough exam… and most importantly, he listened to me! He told me he didn’t think I had fibromyalgia either. He believed it was an undertreated neck injury and he came up with an aggressive game plan to help me get my pain back under control… no drugs necessary! I’ve been seeing him since December 2008, just over 2 months now, and I feel so much better! I knew things had really improved when I found myself focusing on an annoying hangnail on my finger one day – the thought suddenly entered my head that I was focusing on a hangnail and not my neck or back for a change. I was never so happy to have a hangnail! Now Dr. Hayes is also helping me map out a healthier dietary plan. In just two months the quality my life has drastically improved – I would recommend Dr. Hayes and Health Solutions Group to anyone who has been suffering from chronic pain. I only wish I had found that website sooner!
-Shannon Buckus

“When I arrived at Dr Hayes office for my first visit I was very apprehensive. I had been to other doctors and they were unable to help me. After a week of difficult adjustments I felt much better.”
-Beverly Lewis

“Dr Hayes is a wonderful, gentle man. There have been many times when my pain was so severe and no one could help me except Dr. Hayes.”
-Jessica Spurr

“I have always been a little hesitant to go to a chiropractor and I wouldn’t go to just any chiropractor but Dr. Hayes is just wonderful! It is such a relief to not have back pain. He is an expert at what he does.”
-Donna Sweeney

“Dr. Hayes is extremely knowledgeable. He offers not just a chiropractic experience, but a whole mind and body experience.”
-Ruth Maulucci

Spinal Decompression Patient Testimonials

My Success with Spinal Decompression

Dr. Frank Iulianelli and Wonderful staff,

When I first walked into your office I knew I had to do something. I couldn’t live like this. I was in incredible pain with fatigue, crying spells, and a sinking feeling of despair.

Dr. Frank told me that I was a candidate for the DRX9000. I was so ready; anything to get me out of this pain. I agreed to – under his guidance, go through a therapy regime that would require me to adhere to certain procedures, protocols, and to keep my appointments religiously and to abide by concentrating on getting well, without the fear of pain creeping back into my life.

I started the therapy and after the 1st treatment my neck swiveled around like it was on stainless steel ball bearings. No longer did I hear the creaking and crunching sounds of bone on bone.

After several appointments my shoulder ache was relieved from the elephant sitting on it to a slight pressure on it.
My ringing ears, which used to keep me up all night, subsided to the point that now I have no ringing ears at all.
I am more aware of my posture when I drive and now sit up straighter and more comfortably.
My shoulders no longer come up. They now go down in a comfortable range.
My neck has shown the greatest improvement of all. While it is still stiff at times, I am able to move more freely right to left and up & down without pain or restriction.

As I was skeptical at first, I truly wanted to get better and try one more thing to get me to my goal, and this was it.

I felt I was really going down-hill and would not recover. However, after my 17th treatment I could connect with my body and truly feel the healing as I was undergoing treatment.

It’s remarkable but by relaxing and enjoying the treatment rather than fighting the treatment I became a part of the healing process. It has helped me 100% to recover.

I know that maintenance is needed every now and then – just like my car. I will go in for tune-ups and maintenance treatment as needed and recommended by Dr. Frank.

I know that I will never suffer the despair I felt when I first walked through the doors of Lake Orion Chiropractic.
The staff and doctor have been the best friends I have made for a life time.

Health is #1. If you don’t have health you have nothing. I knew I had found a home when I was walked into this office. I was greeted with respect, always in a timely fashion by concerned and caring people.

I will recommend anyone that is in pain to come see the amazing machinery and the short amount of time it takes to make one well.

Sincerely and with much appreciation,
– Patricia S.

P.S. I couldn’t have done it without you! God bless you wonderful Angels.

My success story with Spinal Decompression!

I really don’t know where to start because I’m so excited about not going for surgery. I was scheduled for surgery March 4, 2010. My mom and sisters didn’t want that again for me, since I had cervical fusion a few years earlier. So I agreed to try one last thing before I went under the knife.

I feel like a miracle took place.

I had been living with sciatic pain for over two years. Gradually it got to the point where the pain was so bad that I could not sit, drive or even dress myself without pain. I tried physical therapy and that helped a little, but afterword, the pain was worse than ever. Eventually, with advice from a family member, I came to see Dr. Iulianelli and try decompression. Therapy itself was actually very pleasant and I could feel changes immediately as I was on the machine. In just 20 treatments I feel like a miracle took place. I experience no pain now. My husband is happy to have his old wife back and my children are pleased that mom can do so much more. I am very excited.

– Kelly S

I’m very impressed with my progress.

I was tired of the pain, sleep loss and offers of prescription meds to numb my life. I’ve had the steroid injections, repeat injections, rhizotomy, disc decompression surgery, physical therapy and none have given me the relief of the DRX9000 at Lake Orion Chiropractic. My sleep pattern has changed significantly for the better and I find myself doing activities almost without pain. I’m very impressed. This is NOT just traction like you might find with traditional physical therapy. You can actually feel how this machine is working, as though it is allowing your back to breathe again! I’m 53 years old and not willing to give up riding my Harley, playing softball, kickball or whatever else I want to do…including routine chores at home. I’m very impressed with my progress and I would recommend this procedure to anyone who qualifies.

– Susan J.

I am pain-free.

Before I came to Lake Orion Chiropractic my pain in my lower back and right leg was bad. I have a herniated/bulging disc at L4-5 and L3-4. My right leg was losing strength and at times I couldn’t even walk on it. The pain in both my back and leg would never go away. I had 3 epidural injections and physical therapy. At P.T. I did exercises and traction. Neither of these were working, not even the injections. Then I found Dr. Frank Iulianelli and came for a consultation. Now after 20 visits on the Spinal Decompression machine and continuing my exercises at home, I am pain free and my leg is back to normal! Thank you for helping me get my life back!

– Jennifer D

I am very pleased with my results.

This is a letter I never expected to write. When I began my treatments on the spinal decompression machine, I was very skeptical – but hopeful. Now two weeks after the final visit, I am almost totally pain free. I am very pleased with my results. If I know of anyone with this same problem, I will tell them about you.Thanks you for your help.

– Janet H.

My back doesn’t ache after a long day of work.

I can now live my active lifestyle.

After a fall snowboarding (I’m 57), I started having sciatic type pain. After 1 ½ months I knew I had to do something. After only one treatment (the first of 20) I had no pain! My x-rays were a shock to me also. I believe this program will get me back to better ‘back health’ and allow me to continue my active lifestyle well into old age (57 ain’t old!).

– Todd S.

I have almost zero pain in my legs.

Chiropractic Patient Testimonials

Migraine headache relief.

When I started coming to Lake Orion Chiropractic I had had a migraine headache nearly every day for 9 months. I also had shoulder pain, under my shoulder blades, and severe hip, back and sciatica.I first came on a Monday on which day I had a headache, and then Tuesday I still had the headache. I was on three different kinds of medications, plus a preventative for these, because if one didn’t work, I would try the next. On Wednesday, I came for my second adjustment and had no headache that day! I had none until the following Tuesday, when a very stressful situation arose at work. Again, when I came for my adjustment on Wednesday it went away. I have had only one more headache since then, again over a stressful situation, which an adjustment took care of. Only four headaches in almost two months after nine months of continuous suffering, my husband, and I, consider this a miracle! Thank You!

– Wanda M.

Chiropractic adjustments changed my day-to-day life.

Today marks my 7th visit with Dr. Iulianelli. I had migraines for about 10 years. I now know what it feels like to live on a day to day basis without a migraine. Even under stress, migraines now remain silent. Chiropractic care simply works!! Chiropractic adjustments have completely changed my day to day life. If you think this is risky, I strongly suggest you throw caution to the wind and take the risk, I did. I can now enjoy my 10 month old daughter migraine free!! (And she enjoys my extra energy!)).

– April E.

Dr. Frank has made my life pain-free.

I can finally play sports again.

I’m in the 9th grade and I’m 15 years old. I’ve had back problems since the 7th grade. I’ve been going to the chiropractor for only a month and my back has been feeling so much better. I can finally play sports again. My back used to bother me so bad that I couldn’t even sit in class for more than 15 minutes. Now I can run, play football, lacrosse, and all of the other activities I couldn’t do before I started chiropractic care. Now I can get back into shape and have a healthy pain-free life.

– David B.

Each day I have less pain.

On March 24, 2008, I found out how important my back is by not being able to walk, sit comfortably or even lay down without pain. That’s the day my husband drove me to Lake Orion Chiropractic. He had to help be every step of the way as I was in extreme pain and bent at the waist, IN MY ROBE. (How embarrassing.) After 5 visits with Dr. Frank, I was able to drive myself to the office.It is amazing how the treatments have helped me. Each day I move a little better, have less pain, and smile a lot more! I’m looking forward to the day when I can say…”I’m going for a long walk”.

– Bonnie L.

My mobility has improved dramatically.

When I came to this office I was at the end of my rope – so far as pain and mobility was concerned. I had injured my neck and shoulder some time ago and had made up my mind that chronic pain was something I would just have to live with. Then I fell and injured my lower back and things spiraled downward from there to where I was for all intent and purposes immobilized. It’s been approximately 3 ½ months since I began treatment here and although I am not back to 100%, the pain and my mobility have improved dramatically. The treatment I receive has been thorough and any and all questions and concerns have been promptly and professionally addressed. I feel I have some way to go yet, but that I am on the road to full recovery and this is owed to the treatment I have received at Lake Orion Chiropractic.

– Neal K.

I was able to return to work as a professional golfer.

I get fewer stomach aches.

I’m 11 years old and I started coming here in November 2007 of sharp stomach pains. It started with me coming home from school in the middle of the day and ended with me not going to school for 5 months. I started coming to Lake Orion in December and it helped a lot. My stomach aches started getting fewer and fewer. I had more and more good days and now I can even tell when I need to be adjusted. Toward the end of the school year, I was back to school for 5 hours – a full day minus band and lunch. Dr. Frank has been encouraging.

– Laura M.

I have my life back.

I have noticed a great improvement.

I had pain in my right ear and could not rotate my head to the right without pain. Also, I was experiencing numbness in my right hand. Within the first two weeks of treatment, the symptoms began to disappear. Now I am going through the healing phases, feeling various pains all over my body. But overall I have noticed a great improvement. Every now and then, I feel cracks and pops as my spine realigns. They are good feelings.

– Marianne L.

I have virtually no neck pain now.

I started approximately 18 months ago, with severe neck pain, which caused restless sleep and a discomfort that was more than a little inconvenient. Over time, and persistence on the front office part, being treated consistently, I have virtually no neck pain now. A surprise side benefit – I have a blood disorder that has diminished greatly over the time I have been treated here by Dr. Iulianelli at Lake Orion. A coincidence – maybe, but the parallel of wellness since is welcomed.

– Gordy D.

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