Hi, I’m Tori, and I’ve been coming to Wave of Life Chiropractic for about two years now. As a pediatric nurse—and soon-to-be pediatric nurse practitioner—I’m constantly on the go, working with sick kids every day. My job requires me to stay active and healthy, but a few years ago, I found myself struggling with SI joint dysfunction that made it difficult to work out and maintain my energy levels.
That’s when I turned to chiropractic care, and honestly, it’s been nothing short of life-changing.
When I first started, I was mainly focused on addressing my SI joint dysfunction. The pain was holding me back from being as active as I wanted to be. I also had a history of migraines and a few other health issues that I was hoping to manage better. I didn’t expect chiropractic care to do much beyond helping my back pain, but I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Not only did chiropractic care almost completely alleviate my SI joint dysfunction, but it also brought unexpected benefits that I never saw coming. One of the biggest surprises has been how it’s impacted my immune system. Despite being around sick kids every day, I haven’t been sick once this season. In fact, I can’t even remember the last time I was sick before that. I’m convinced that chiropractic care has played a major role in keeping my immune system strong.
But that’s not all. I’ve also been able to fully come off my migraine medications, including injections that I had been relying on for many years. So far, so good—my migraines are under control, and I’m not constantly worrying about when the next one will hit. This has been a huge relief for me.
And then there’s the sleep. Since starting chiropractic care, I’m sleeping better than I have in years. I wake up feeling more rested, with more energy to tackle the day. It’s amazing how much better you can feel when your body is in alignment and functioning the way it’s supposed to.
Looking back, I realize that what I came in for—back pain—was just the tip of the iceberg. Chiropractic care has given me so much more than I expected. It’s easy to think that you’re only going to benefit in one area, but in reality, the ripple effects can touch so many aspects of your life.
If you’re on the fence about chiropractic care, or if you think it’s only about back pain, I encourage you to give it a try. You might be surprised by the wide range of benefits you experience, just like I was. For me, chiropractic care has been a key part of staying healthy, energized, and pain-free in both my personal life and my demanding career. That’s my story, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the difference it’s made.