Joe B.

For me, the benefits of chiropractic care have been two-fold.

First, on a practical "fix-me-I'm-in-pain" level, my work with Dr. Pico has not only eliminated the discomfort I've been experiencing for years -- but actually reversed damage my traditional physician said could not be reversed. I had a twist in my spine up by my neck that was causing malformation of the surrounding muscle tissue. Because I'm a runner and general gym rat, the resultant imbalance caused chronic low-level neck and shoulder pain and limited range of motion - and finally led to knee problems. My regular physician recommended I give up running altogether and have knee surgery.

I opted to give Dr. Pico a try first. For me, the results were immediate. Within two weeks I was running again (and am still running three to four times a week) -- within four weeks I noticed my neck and shoulder had diminished substantially -- and my range of motion had increased.

As treatment goes on, my progress continues. No surgery. No drugs.

The ancillary benefits were an added bonus. My energy increased, my sleeping patterns changed. As a die-hard type A insomniac, Ambien had become the only way I could get to sleep. I stopped taking them two weeks after I started treatment with Dr. Pico. While I won't say I never suffer from occasional sleepless night- they are more the exception than the rule.

On a macro-level -- and what follows brings me perilously close to having to turn in my official "cynical jaded sophisticated new york guy" card -- chiropractic care has given me a new way of looking at my relationship to my body -- and the ability of my body to heal itself. The simple shift in consciousness to a belief that your body's natural state is health -- and that the physician is really there to assist your body in repairing itself -- was revelatory to me.

I think we've all heard the dire warnings and disparaging comments made about chiropractic care and chiropractors. All I can say is Dr. Pico has dispelled each of them for me. I've experienced quantifiable, practical results -- and gained a new perspective on taking control of my health. I am a convert and a fan! I would (and much to my friends annoyance) do recommend chiropractic care now as an alternative to the traditional "operate and medicate" approach.

- Joe B.

Christopher R.

Dear Dr. Pico:

Earlier this Spring I traveled from Canada with my family for holidays to New York City. We had lived there during my surgical training but this was my children's first visit.

On arrival I developed an upper back problem which was limiting my mobility and producing pain. My hotel (the Double Tree) referred me to you for care.

I wanted to thank you for your prompt and gentle attention to my problem. It saved my vacation. I was impressed with your skill, thoroughness and kindness. I thank you and wish you every continued success.