Chiropractic Testimonials

Chiropractic never ceases to amaze me. Every time I get adjusted I am reminded of how good I can feel. Here are some ways that patient’s have improved with chiropractic care.

1. “Definitely much better!” -Janette Krzmarzick

2. “Back is better, but I learned so much more in Dr. Altman’s classes and one on one conversations.” -Michelle Gaard

3. “The problems with my wrists are minimal or nonexistance.” -Chris Moellenhoff

4. “I certainly experience a lot less stiffness. I sat on the floor criss-cross applesauce for the first time in half- a year.” - Natalie Borgwardt

5. “Doing much better” -Clara Naber

6. “My problem does come back sometimes but that’s because I don’t go in enough. I also have learned a lot about the food that’s out there and things we should or shouldn’t be doing to our bodies.” -Dana Shaver

7. “You always help my headaches” -Janine Enter

8. “Regular adjustments help to reduce pain” - Patrice Luker

9. “I feared I would need surgery on my back. My back was in constant pain. Through adjustments over time I don’t experience nearly the pain I once had.” - Ron Swanberg

10. “I have learned more about nutrition ( :” -Julie Schulze

11. “Withregular visits, I feel much better.” - Kim Moellenhoff

12. “I know I can get adjusted correctly the first time. I also appreciate the health advice although I may not always use it.” -Tonya Kowalke

13. “My life is different because Dr. Altman has motivated me to learn about the real way to eat. I thought I knew which foods were healthy, but I did not understand fats and oils, nor the importance of organic foods, for example. He is effective in what he teaches because he lives it. He also has been blessed to find an excellent source of supplements and information.” -Ann Beyer

14. “I have less back and neck pain.” -Dave Nack

15. “At first it was difficult to not believe what I had been told by medical doctors and their dietitian’s for so many years. Most of what you told me was very different from the local medical community. My cholesterol is better and I do not have to take a drug. Plus you have taught me a much better lifestyle for eating and using natural food supplements.” -Brad Gaard

16. “I had terrific hunger- then pain across myabdomen with gas. I had to get up at night to eat some nuts, and drink milk before I’d have some relief. Doctors had me on Prilosec for three months- no relief at all. Then I started taking Zypan and Cholacol from Dr. Altman and had almost immediate results. No more pains.”-Margarie D. (Glencoe)

17. I was involved in gymnastics as a competitor and coach for many years, in which I incurred several injuries. I experienced pain and swelling in my back, knees, wrists and shoulders. I came to a point where I was unable to walk up my stairs and at times could not bend my knees without excrusiating pain. With the care of Dr. Altman’s regular adjustments, I am now able to enjoy life again pain free! Thank you Dr. Altman! - Kim Moellenhoff

18. Less headaches & ache in the lower back…everyone should go once a month, just to get adjusted. -Margaret Brei

19. It wasn’t an instant success because I’m not retired as most people my age (77), so I do try to over come things myself. But, his treatments are the best. -Geraldine Wendler

20. I just wanted to thank you for all you do for our family. You truly have been a blessing to us all. I never imagined I could be making such progress in this short of time. -Jill Pevestorf (Glencoe)

21. I had excruciating pain when I got up and lost all control over my left leg. I called Dr. Altman and he got me in right away. Today, I only have some discomfort, but that is due on my part for being impatient and doing more than I should. -June Kammerlander

22. Dr. Altman saved my life. I am 36 years old and I truly felt that I was dying. I was taking 2-10 ibuprofen a day and a bottle of antacids per week on top of in addition to my prescriptions for asthma and high blood pressure.After my first adjustment I felt like new. I could actually move without being stiff or in pain. -Monica Spees

23. I have been putting up with knee pain for a lot of years. Since I started going to Dr Altman, I am now pain free 85 percent of the time.I can come down the stairs , step after step instead of one step at a time.I was able to get down on my knees to vacuum under my bed.Thanks Dr. Altman -Nancy Brudelie (Pennsylvania)

24. Lucas suffered with pain in his knees from Osgood-Schlatter’s disease for 6 months. I finally asked Dr. Altman about it and after one adjustment all the pain was gone. I couldn’t believe it. -Natalie Borgwardt

25. “Once I did the Purification Program, I crave vegetables and fruits now.” -Dana Shaver

26. It took a year and a half, but my knee feels better now. I had knee pain going down the stairs. I never thought to tell Dr. Altman about it, and I come every month. After a couple adjustments, it was quite a bit better. Now I don’t even notice it. -Agnes Bushard

27. “I owe Dr. Altman a big thank you for recommending the gastro-intestinal panel to me. It was well worth the money. I found out that I am intolerant to a number of foods. I was able to adjust my diet accordingly, and began feeling better immediately.I have gone from being sick once or twice a week, to once or twice a year. It literally changed my life! I would recommend the test to anyone with stomach/ digestive issues.” -Renee Giefer

28. I get adjusted because I feel so much better afterwards. Also, the supplements really help me also especially in the digestive tract. I am 65 and I honestly feel much better than when I was 50 or just as good as when I was 40. Sometimes I wonder why I feel so good and others my age are dying around me and it makes me realize that adjustments and supplements are the main reasons for this. Also, a strong faith life, a loving family, and some exercise also helps. By the way, don’t forget the mind. It also needs alot of exercise. Not just the physical exercise which people hear about all the time for their bodies but mental exercise is also so very, very, important for the mind. -Mike Olson

29. It’s amazing what can happen in three years if you’re patient enough and willing to listen to what is best for your body! Dr. Dave told me that if I was willing to be patient, my body could heal itself. That certainly has proven true for me. Three years ago, I was unable to walk without excruciating pain in my knee. Now, I can run up stairs, ride my bike and swim regularly without any pain at all. Had I been told that 3 years ago, I wouldn’t have believed it. -Cyndi Jakel

30. “Added to my well being. I appreciate Dr. Dave’s willingness to give counsel on all health issues and questions.” -Marian Miller

31. “It has helped me to walk stairs like most people, instead of one stair at a time”-Lorraine Niemeier

32. “Kept me healthy.”-Marian Haubrich

33. “It has made my back andneck feel better and moreloose.”-Roger Holm

34. “It has done so much for me,less pain, headaches, etc.-Lisa Peterson

35. “I can bend and walkwithout pain ”-Patti Bourgault

36. “Helped Carpal Tunnel”-Allen Gruenhagen

37. “Made my joints and bodyfeel a whole lot better.”-Karen Holm

38. “Eased my pains”-Alon Chambard

39. “Removed pain from knees,ankles, and helping mysystem become more tuned.Big help was in my IBS.”-Carol Chambard

40. “Helped my back feel good.”-Dale Abrahamson

41. “Rid of a lot of stress andtension”-Judy Gruenhagen

42. The first time I met with Dr. Altman, he evaluated my general health. I was having daily headaches, I was experiencing numbness in both wrists, and a “heatlike” pain in one wrist which I thought were the early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. I was wearing a wrist brace at night to try to keep it under control. It has been 5 weeks and counting!!! I have not had to take an Exedrin The pain in my wrists gradually started to disappear with the treatments. I no longer wear the brace at night. -Kathy Gregg

43. “I had pain in my shoulder, neck, lower back, and mid-back from accidents and was under chiropractic care for years. After two major surgeries (a few months previous to moving here in May) I didn’t know how Dr. Altman could possibly work on me. However, he told me he could do any treatment that would be most comfortable for me. So I made an appointment. But, a few days before my appointment I was still skeptical and cancelled my appointment.”“I knew I just had to give it a try and kept my next appointment, because I was hurting and I knew that years of chiropractic had helped me tremendously. I am a firm believer God leads and guides me and I feel he directed me to the healing hands of Dr. Dave. Thank You!”“I am 81 years ‘young’ and I am doing great. Thank you Dr. Dave from the bottom of my heart, for helping me, for your reassurance and kindly manner!”-Gladys DeVelder

44. “I have been coming to Dr. Altman for a couple of years. Over that time he has helped me with several problems and a positive result has always accompanied those visits. Nothing was more amazing than my “emergency” visit this month.A few weeks ago, I was involved in a snowmobiling accident during a trip to Wisconsin. I basically had been hurtled from my sled through the air at 50mph. During the visit we discovered that I had numerous problems including my first rib being out of place. The results of that visit were unbelievable. After not being able to walk for the two weeks, my knee had almost full range of motion within an hour and my shoulder movement improved as well. The same afternoon, a friend of mine could not believe my progress either and commented that I was a “walking miracle” literally. My pain lessened so dramatically, I slept for almost 12 continuous hours that evening without any pain-killing pills. For the previous two weeks, I couldn’t sleep for more than one hour at a time due to the pain (even with pills). -Dan Brake

45. To my amazement I noticed I was having less headaches, less back pain and generally feeling better. My chest pains, which actually was my ribs out of alignment, felt unbelievably better. With my neck I noticed that I actually could move it around more (it wasn’t so stiff.) What I like the best that I noticed was that my energy level increased. I still have some aches and pains here and there but I know I still have some work to be done. I am still pretty new to chiropractic. I have learned so much from my chiropractic experience. -Erin Hilbert

46. I started having severe chest pains, numbness in both arms and fingers, dizziness, and severe feelings of panic and/or anxiety. After one month of the medication some of my symptoms did lessen but did not go away, plus I gained a few more—shakiness, bad dreams, severe headaches, and ringing in my ears. And oh yeah, I was still missing lots of work because I felt that I didn’t have an ounce of energy.After a few treatments I began seeing tremendous results. By the middle of April I felt GREAT!! Now, in May, I feel 100% better than last October. I am full of energy to the point I almost push myself too far. I feel like I am back in control of my life. I never realized that getting adjusted, taking vitamins, and paying attention to the things I eat and drink could make such a difference. -Shane Vogel

47. Ever since my 20’s I have almost always gotten a headache after watching a movie due to neck problems. After a couple of months of having Dr. Altman work on putting my neck back in place. I can now watch a double feature without getting an “after movie” headache.Life truly can ‘get better’ after 60.”-Jon Kutz

48. “I felt terrible, coughing and sneezing, no appetite and no energy to do anything. Ran a slight temp.I went to Dr. Altman on a Wednesday at 8:50. I left , I felt better, he told me to be back around 11:00 and then at 12:20.I think it was after the first adjustment that I felt better.I can’t believe it, now I feel like myself. I feel great and I think I will be getting better right along.”-Shirley Drexler

49. Since my first visit I have seen so much improvement! I can now walk without having to think if I’m going to make it from point A to point B. I can walk up and down stairs without taking one step at a time. I can again stoop over to pick something up off the floor. I can put my shoes and socks on by crossing one leg over another. I am again starting to enjoy flower gardening. I sleep all night. I have a lot more energy than I did. I’m even starting to get rid of my limp.Thanks, Dr. Dave, and thank you, Shane—that was the best Mother’s Day present I ever got!—Kathy Vogel

50. “My hands have gotten much better since I have been here. They used to be tingling down the tips and hurt, just terrific. It has been going on for at least a year, a good year. My back was bothering me too, and now it is starting to get better too. I canned quite a bit this year, which I haven’t done for years, and that was very unusual, and I picked the tomatoes all myself and I did gardening. I also hemmed up a pair of pants that I haven’t been able to do for over a year, at least.”-Lasca Flitter

51. “I didn’t have any hope that I would really get any help. So I kept giving Dr. Dave a bad time. Each time I have been getting a little bit better. Myankles are a lot better, my knees a bit yet, and my back. I am still giving him a bad time. I keep on hunting for pain. I don’t know what it is really to be without pain. I really don’t have too much anymore. Oh, I can also walk downtown now, and it’s just about a mile and come back and my ankles aren’t really hurting. I’m getting better.”-Ferne Davis

52. “I came into see Dr. Altman with agonizingback pain. I could not stand, sit or lie down without severe pain, often in tears as I tried to move throughout the day. I could not even get out of bed without help. I had never been to a chiropractor before, but I really needed help. I am 53 years old and had assumed that aches and pains were a natural part of aging.After only 6 visits, my pain had disappeared and new changes in my life were occurring daily. I began to learn about the effects nutrition (or lack thereof) were having in my body. I have lost the pain and have gained a spring in my step. I had always believed that nature contains remedies for every ailment, but as a typical American, I tended to ignore and abuse my body nutritionally. I considered sugar and caffeine as two of the major food groups, and water was for washing. My life has done a 180 degree change, and as I learn more about what my body requires to heal , maintain, and optimize health, I fully expect that every year of my life will improve with age.” -Sandy Severson

53. At my first appointment, Dr. Altman asked many questions, and from my responses he seemed to know just what I needed to change in my life. I started taking the nutrients he gave me and within 20 minutes I started to feel the difference. The extreme PAIN started to leave my body. Within an hour the change was unbelievable.Now, 2 weeks later, I can’t believe I’m the same person.-Carol Tanley

54. I walked into Dr. Altman’s office because a friend hadtalked about him for a long time. When I walked in, I had been suffering with severe low back pain for a few weeks. My back is normally pain free and I didn’t do anything unusual to cause the pain. During my visits, Dr. Altman took the time to answer all my questions and explain how my back functions and reassured me he could help me. After a couple weeks of treatments, I was pain free!Since the elimination of my bad pain, I now make my weekly visits a priority in my life. I want to do everything possible to prevent this kind of pain ever again.- Amy Ward

55. “I had trouble with my legs and a bad headache all the time. I went through $30,000 dollars for tests, 6 doctors, and was laid up for 4 months before I got relief from Dr. Altman. He found my problem right away. The treatments were very helpful. I quit using the cane when I got home after the first treatment and my headache is gone. He really can help you”–Leon Nachreiner

56. “I came to see Dr. Altman to see if he had a treatment forGlaucoma. Dr. Altman told me I needed to clean my kidney’s out. He put me on some whole food vitamins. I feel great from the treatments. The pressure in my eyes dropped quite a bit after being on this program. It is in the normal range after being on it for only 30 days. It really works.-Harold Davis

57. I would like to thank Dr. Altman for everything he and his wife Becky have done for my family and I. My wife and I have been seeing Dr. Dave for just over five years and Becky now adjusts our new baby Brennan. -Derek Shaver

58. “I feel better; more flexibility.” -Theresa Nachreiner

59. “Regular chiropractic adjustments are an attitude adjustment for me because when I feel good physically, my mental outlook is much better.” -Denise Tandsater

60. “Chiropractic has done lots. I feel so much better. I’ve learned how to eat better too.” -Diana Ubel

61. “Chiropractic has given me my life back. The pain I was in was changing everything I did, and not for the better. Thanks!”-Karen Lyimo

62. “It has made me feel better and sleepbetter. I used to get headaches all the time, and since I started going they’ve gone away.” -Alissa Braulick

63. “I have never felt better than when I come in. When I get adjusted I avoid migraines and other hormone-related issues.”-Linda Youngbloom

64. “No more leg or neck pain and more energy.” - Lavonne Dahltorp

65. “Chiropractic has changed my whole family’s lives so much. Weget over illnesses quicker or prevent illness all together. I’ve lowered my cholesterol too and we eat better.” -Char Heck

66. “We all enjoy better health. Minor and major sore spots have all but disappeared.” -Kathy Sonnek

67. I had lower back pain, and could not sit for more than 30 minutes. If I did (sitting in a car), the following 2 days, I could not even put on my socks without great pain. There is still a slight amount of pain (after 4 treatments), but I can sit through a whole volleyball game with no major pain.In fact, I took my daughter (age 13) because she had some headaches off and on and she had more tension on one side of her neck. She feels much better and she will continue to come back every 2 weeks for adjustments, so she doesn’t end up with bulging discs like her father.”-Joel Grunke

68. “You’re the miracle doctor.” -Paul Evers

69. “Playing sports year round, I overuse my shoulders and knees. I like keeping everything maintained and I can call in when I’m injured.”- Sara Gieseke

70. “I can tell instant improvement and I look forward to getting adjusted.” -Loren Weisensel

71. “Can’t live without it, lower stress, and improved overall health”- Renee Giefer

72. I’ve continued to get adjusted to maintain my back, neck, and body’s health. Chiropractic is a great alternative to getting pain medication or surgery.” -Steve Kropp

73. “Keeps me healthy and feeling comfortable.” -Jim Dretske

74. “So I stay feeling well.” -Cindy Dretske

75. “If it weren’t for chiropractors, I’d be all crippled up.” -Manley Bratsch

76. “Keeps me limber” -Doris Bratsch

77. “I get adjusted when I’m feeling good because I want to stay that way. I get adjusted when I’m in pain because I want to feel good again. I also get adjusted because in my mind I know that I am doing something good for my body and spirit. My body searches for good health and chiropractic adjustments supports the positive energy flow that enhances my daily life.” -Karen Olson

78. “I keep getting adjusted after ten years because my body needs maintenance–like a tune-up on your car. You don’t drive 50,000 miles without an oil change. As my body ages, it needs attention once in awhile. With regular adjustments, I can keep purring along. It sure beats drugs and meds.” -Mona Anderson

79.”James is 4 1/2, he has always been behind in gross motor skills. He started to walk at 19 months and has a very tight penguin waddley walk. He has never been able to run, just do a fast waddle. For him to get up from sitting or laying down he rolls to his side and slowly, VERY slowly gets up. It always looked like a struggle for him to walk quickly or get up and down. He struggles alot with stairs and his 20 month younger sibling was climbing stairs before him. He still has a bunch of trouble climbing them when standing. I had been trying to get him to tackle stairs by holding his hands, trying to get him to run or walk faster by holding his hands, and encouraging him to climb, dance ex… but improvements were little and very far apart. He couldn’t run despite my efforts to help him. I brought him into see Dr Altman with me just to see if anything could be done. I wasn’t very regular with bringing James, maybe once a month. James was happy to go because he wanted to run fast! I think it was on his fifth visit that things really moved! Dr Altman was sure we would see a big differance this time. When we went to Walmart he actually kept up with me instead of lagging behind. When we got home I was making dinner for my wonderful husband and five beautiful children, like always the five were under my feet, wanting to all tell me what they wanted to eat. To keep them occupied while cooking, I told James to race with the children up and down the hallway to show them how fast he was. I was expecting his quicker waddley walk that he normally did, but when I looked up, he was running, both feet off the ground at times run! He finished shortly after his older brother and I couldn’t stop laughing while his older brother, Joshua, was stunned that “James was actually faster!” James was so happy he kept running up and down the hallway! The rest of the day he would pop up from sitting on the ground to get things my husband and I needed, at times even beating Joshua to it! James has never “popped” up before! LOL! He spend alot of time running that Monday! I’m looking forward to seeing more improvement and helping him to build muscle tone so soon he will move like other 4 year olds his age, but I’m praising the Lord for such a wonderful thing to see a 4 1/2 year old who couldn’t run and can now run! God works in all things for the good of those who Love Him, and he has worked in James’ life!

Well, Dr Altman, you may not be in Europe yet, but God has worked that delay for good!
God Bless!”
-Lisa Hagen