Testimonials

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Dr. Samuel Yamamoto
Your Prescott Valley Chiropractor

Testimonial – Coles, Todd

Before seeing Dr. Sam, I was having a lot of lumbar and neck pain, reduced mobility, and couldn’t move very well or function normally on a daily basis. The pain and immobility were adversely affecting nearly every aspect of my daily life. I had to stop doing a lot of things, couldn’t go places as often as I would’ve liked to, couldn’t go to the gym and work out, and I couldn’t do maintenance and repairs at home or for my business. I actually began treating the pain by trying to do manual adjustments on myself, my neck specifically, and I caused myself to have a stroke. Needless to say, I learned not to do that anymore, and I became fearful of anyone touching my neck. I didn’t want anyone massaging my neck or anything. I tried stretching and using heat compresses, but those things didn’t really help.

My stepmother is a long-time patient of Dr. Sam’s, and so she referred me to him. He sent me out for X-rays and discovered that the curve in my neck was the wrong direction, and he put me on a treatment plan to see him a couple of times a week for a few months to create space between vertebrae. It really helped a lot. I now have a lot less pain, have regained mobility, and am able to do the things that I need to do around the house and for my business. I am also going to the gym again and enjoying the daily activities that I used to. I would absolutely recommend him to others!

2/28/17 - Testimonial Debbra Cotton

Before seeing Dr. Sam, I was experiencing horrible headaches. I go mountain biking regularly, but I was noticing that after those rides, I would experience headaches. About three months prior, during one of my rides, I hit my head really hard on a low-hanging branch, but I shrugged it off and went about my routine. After a while, I started noticing that I felt bad overall after each ride. I just felt like something was wrong. Then the headaches started, and before long, they were accompanied by nausea. Then neck and back pain showed up, and my symptoms kept getting worse until I couldn’t ignore it anymore. I wasn’t able to go on as many bike rides as I used to, and I had to be selective about the trails that I could go on in order to keep my headaches from being as frequent.

One of my biking companions recommended Dr. Sam to me. He said that the C4, C5 joint was out of alignment and pinching nerves in my neck. During treatment, he began doing traction (stretching) of my neck about 2–3 times/week for about a month. He also gave me exercises to do at home to help regain flexibility and strength in my neck and shoulder muscles. Treatments tapered off to about 1x/week for a few weeks, and now I am seeing him about once a month. I have had really good results, and my headaches are rare. I still have to be a little careful not to get too vigorous on my bike rides, but I’m enjoying the freedom of going as often as I want and to the trails I choose. I really like the chiropractic approach of fixing the problem rather than just covering up symptoms, and Dr. Sam has helped me do this. I have already recommended him to others and will continue to do so!

Testimonial - Tom Payne

I had been experiencing lower back pain since 2003. I couldn’t stand in one place for long periods of time and it was affecting my ability to do everyday tasks like cooking in the kitchen and my workouts at the gym. In addition to lower back pain, I also suffered with chronic headaches since childhood. I tried traditional medical doctors, acupuncture and a TENS unit without much relief, but I did experience improvement when I tried chiropractic. I was seeing a chiropractor regularly but changed doctors when we moved here to the Prescott area. Dr. Sam diagnosed me with lumbar and cervical joint dysfunction and cervicogenic headaches (a headache that originates from the neck). He uses traditional manipulation adjustments for my lower back and he uses the activator tool to treat my neck. My headaches and lower back pain have mostly gone away. I was invited to attend a spine class, which I did, and I learned some of the do’s and don’ts of back care; he prescribed stretches for me to do at home and explained how to protect my back at the gym. This and regular chiropractic care helps to manage my symptoms. I feel that Dr. Sam is a well-qualified chiropractor and would definitely recommend him to others!

Testimonial - Estelle Hummel

Before I saw Dr. Sam I had been experiencing pain in my Achilles tendon for about a month. It was bad enough that I could hardly walk or do any of my normal activities without pain. It was horrible. Of course I still had to get around and take care of my usual responsibilities even with the pain but I had to resort to walking on my toes in order to get any kind of relief. Eventually, I ran into a neighbor who was seeing Dr. Sam as a patient and she told me that I should go see him because he could probably help. I told her I don't have any back problems (chiropractors only treat backs, right?) but she told me no, he treats more than that. So, after hearing what she had to say about it I scheduled an appointment. He diagnosed me with Achilles tendonitis and worked on my foot manually until I saw improvement, which was within only a few visits. I was able to get back to my normal activities and I didn't have to walk on my toes anymore! I see him pretty regularly now for things that come up over time, such as occasional hip or knee problems. He has been my chiropractor for over eleven years now. He keeps my spine aligned and feeling good. I have and will continue to recommend him to others!

Estelle Hummel

Testimonial - Kathy Rodes - 4/11/17

I came in to see Dr. Sam after being referred to him by my son's pediatrician, who had been treating him for chronic ear infections. I was growing tired of taking my son to the doctor's office and treating him with antibiotics over and over again, without success. His ear infections just weren't healing, so the pediatrician suggested trying a chiropractic approach. After being treated by Dr. Sam, my son no longer had ear infections. He wasn't suffering every month anymore, going from one infection to another. Problem solved - after only three treatments!

Soon after, I began treatment with Dr. Sam for lower back pain that I had been suffering from for years. The pain was serious enough that I was having difficulty with normal activities like getting in and out of bed and lifting my son in and out of his crib. I had actually seen other chiropractors over a period of several years, with little to no help. My experience with Dr. Sam had been different, though. What I like about him is that, along with treating neck and back injuries, he is also focused on the whole body, preventing illness and speeding up recovery. He takes a more comprehensive approach to treating his patients. He was able to help me, and I don't have back pain anymore. 

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