Tracy Huffman
"I was referred to Solon Spine and Wellness Center after suffering for three months with constant low back pain from herniated discs. The pain in my low back was so severe that I could not even begin to do any of the activities that I had done in the past. It was not unusual for me to run 30 miles a week. After the herniation, a simple sneeze would bring me to my knees. I was so desperate to try anything that would steer me away from having surgery.

I exhausted several options before coming to Solon Spine and Wellness Center. I started off by seeing a physical therapist who gave me exercises to strengthen my lower back. The exercises were hard to complete because of the pain. I also tried getting adjustments from my family chiropractor, but these also did not relieve my symptoms. After taking pain medication for two months, I realized I needed to explore another option. My chiropractor then referred me to Dr. Abood and decompression therapy.

The results from decompression therapy have been wonderful for me. After about one week of therapy, I started feeling some relief. The relief got better after every session. I am now back to exercising and doing many of the things I always loved to do. I could not be more pleased with my results and the fabulous staff that Dr. Abood has. They run a first class organization with the most personable associates.

My entire experience was a pleasure. Thank you Dr. Abood, Deb, Denise, Jenny and Ken."

Darryl Harris
"When I first came to Dr. Abood's office I came in with very low expectations of gaining relief from a very painful back ailment that had greatly diminished my quality of life. Medically, I had tried just about everything except surgery, from various pain medications to physical therapy.

The herniated discs in my lower back were causing great nerve pain in my legs and even feet. I had been very athletic most of my life and could take pain, but this was too much.

I had heard about the decompression therapy from a friend, who thought it might be worth a try. From the time I entered the office, the friendliness of the staff and the fact that Dr. Abood seemed to know each patient that entered the office was impressive. He explained to me that he thought the therapy would be very helpful and greatly decrease my pain level. I decided to give it a try, with a hopeful attitude that I had been led to a place that actually cared about me as a person.

The decompression therapy and follow-up chiropractic care from Dr. Abood and Dr. Williams has made a dramatic impact on my life and health. The pain level was reduced almost immediately with therapy. The heaviness in my legs was greatly decreased as well. Deb and the staff treated me with great care and compassion throughout the treatment sessions, and each session was always an encouraging experience. My wife and I had planned a cruise following the sessions, and I thought there would be no way I could go, given the pain and discomfort I was in. However, with the sessions, not only was I able to go, but I was able to walk and enjoy the beauty of the islands we visited.

As a former athlete, I can tell I still need follow up care to get to the level of activity I desire. With Dr. Abood's help, I am working on regaining my flexibility now that the pain level is very low, and I feel like I'm well on my way.

As a pastor for a new church, I am thankful for the care that I have received from Dr. Abood, Deb, and the entire staff. Their support, individualized treatment and care have made a big difference in my life. I can only hope to treat my congregation with the care and compassion that I have been treated with as a patient of Dr. Abood. I am thankful for the therapy that has brought relief from the pain. Thankful for the follow-up care that continues to improve my back, and thankful to meet a doctor and staff who both treat pain, and cares for people."

Faith Adams
Saved from surgery "I was involved in an auto accident this past December and injured my back. An MRI showed that I had a herniated disc among other problems. After months of pain, my lower back pain worsened to an unlivable degree. The pain was absolutely terrible, so bad that I could not often get out of bed.

Just when I thought that the back pain could not get worse, walking up the stairs one day I felt this horrible shooting pain go down my left leg and into my foot. My left foot was totally numb.

At this time, the Neurosurgeon said that my only option would be SURGERY.

My disc had fully ruptured and therefore it was important that we do something as soon as possible to avoid further complications. I was miserable… could barely get out of bed, walk, sit comfortably, work, drive, pretty much I could barely live. I hated how I felt, but more than that I hated the idea of surgery.

A while back, my fiancee and I had seen Dr. Abood on a channel 3 news documentary and learned about the non-surgical Spinal Decompression System. The rest is history! The first week, I felt better. I started to have less pain in my leg, some feeling came back to my foot, and the back pain almost
completely subsided. The second week, even after me overdoing it over the weekend, I felt a little bit better again. After my fourth week, I am pain free. I am living a normal life again… I am not afraid to move or be active as I was before. I feel great again and I owe it to Abood Chiropractic!"

Gail Harrison
"I have had back problems for about 40 years! Back surgery was the only option available to me 17 years ago, when I was suffering from a herniated disc. The healing time was lengthy, and also very painful. Last July I again had to see an orthopedic surgeon who recommended physical therapy, and if that did not help, another back surgery. I did go through the physical therapy as recommended, but the pain was still there. The problem was another herniated disc. I did not want to take pain pills that just partially covered up the problem!

Surgery was the last thing I wanted to go through… again… My back pain was so severe that I could not sleep well at night. My mornings were terrible. I could not sit at the table and eat my breakfast because of the severe pain in both legs, and back. Walking, sitting or lying flat was all painful. Going to the movies, church, or out to dinner was always very hard for me.

My husband and I like to travel, and this was next to impossible for me. The fun person that I used to be was just a memory. The pain in my eyes was obvious and my smiles could not hide the pain, no matter how hard I tried. I looked so old, and felt even older!

Dr. Abood and the Spinal Decompression therapy, has literally changed my life. I walked in his office and found a very caring doctor and staff. They spoke to me from their hearts, and with the true facts. No hype. I was not pressured in any way to start this therapy.

My options were to continue on with severe low pain, and just exist day to day, or try this new treatment that has been proven to be 86% effective. Not a hard decision to make! I decided to go for it.

This was one of the best decisions that I have ever made. Dr. Abood scheduled me for a series of Spinal Decompression treatments. I began to notice a dramatic change after just 10 treatments. The treatments were actually very relaxing and not painful in anyway, unlike surgery! I always looked forward to every one!

I am now without any pain, and I have my life back again! I laugh much more, sleep better, enjoy church, movies and every meal sitting down! The pain from my face has disappeared and I not only feel young again, I look younger!

We just returned from a long road trip to NC! Eleven hours in the car… and I am still pain free… my family and friends could not believe the difference in me. I did take my exercise ball, and do the prescribed exercises that Dr. Abood recommended. Life is great again.

I encourage anyone suffering from back pain to take a look at this non-invasive treatment that
works! This was so much easier than my back surgery, and no side effects, just side benefits… laughter, and enjoying every hour of my day, every day! I am really looking forward to summer now! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Dr. Abood and your wonderful staff."

Jerry Brown
"About six months ago, my back felt like it was damaged beyond repair. Every movement I made was agony. I seriously wondered if I would ever function normally again. Dr. Abood recommended I begin treatments on his lumbar decompression machine. I the meantime, he recommended an MRI and a visit to a neurosurgeon. The MRI revealed an 8mm disc herniation.

Dr. Abood set up a treatment routine for the machine in order to correct my problem. Within weeks my quality of life was restored, and I am happy to say I am feeling terrific. Each day I wake up without having to deal with the excruciating pain I once had is a day worth living. I am thankful that I got the help I needed without the extremes of surgery and the permanence of that condition.

If you have a similar condition, please give this machine an opportunity to give you your life back as it did me. I will forever be grateful to Dr. Abood and the treatments he gave me."

Glenda James-Morin
"Where do I start to explain my experience with my back and legs before coming to the Solon Spine and Wellness Center? I know… PAIN! PAIN! PAIN! EXCRUCIATING PAIN!!!!

I have never felt pain like I HAD BEFORE I came to see Dr. Abood. I went to a conference in San Antonio, Texas with my sister. I could walk before I left, but I returned in a wheelchair.

I called my orthopedic specialist, and when he saw me he was very concerned about my “dropped” left foot. He sent me to a spine surgeon, who sent me for an MRI. When he read the MRI, he informed me that I had only two options; surgery, or shots in my spine for pain. Neither choice appealed to me. I made an appointment to see another orthopedic pecialist and he gave me no additional options.

I prayed to God to help me and guide me in what to do. I could barely walk or stand, just sit down,
and take pain pills on my two week sick leave from work. When I returned to work, it was extremely difficult to walk, bend or stand, but by God's Grace I made it through the day.

One evening my mother was reading the paper and saw the insert for spinal decompression. She handed it to me, and I first read the testimonial and said “THAT'S ME!!” I did read the other side regarding the new technology. I promptly put the flyer in my bag to take to work the next day to call for an appointment.

I called and got an appointment for that same day. I was greeted with smiles that made me feel welcomed and at ease. Dr. Abood reviewed my MRI report before he came in to talk to me. He was the first doctor that explained to me what was causing the pain in my back and legs. He did some tests and felt that the spinal decompression treatments could help me.

I came to my appointments, hoping that after each session I would feel better. Sometimes I felt improvement and others I felt the same. Everyone in the office encouraged me to continue. They were confident that I would reach my turning point. When I came in on my 11th session, I was in excruciating pain. I was crying. That day was my turning point. Since that session, the pain has greatly diminished.

Dr. Abood recommended physical therapy to strengthen my back and to get my left foot to function properly. The physical therapy in addition to the treatments is working. I have gone from using a rutch to walk, to using a cane. Now I barely use the cane I have told numerous persons about the treatments I received for my back. I have passed out many business cards for Dr. Abood's office. My family can speak on the excruciating pain I was in before I came to see Dr. Abood. I recommend this treatment to anyone that wants other options then surgery or shots."

Anastasia Soika
"I had been suffering with intolerable back pain since 1981. I could not walk, sit or stand for any length of time. I had feelings of depression and hopelessness. I lost all hope of ever being helped, despite trying every treatment available. My ability to maintain employment was diminishing.

Upon receiving a flyer in the mail indicating that the Solon Spine and Wellness Center offered a treatment free of shots and drugs, I decided to make an appointment. This was my last hope of
ever regaining a life free from pain.

From the onset, my experience with Dr. Abood and the staff at Solon Spine and Wellness Center was one of caring and concern. I was treated as a person with problems that needed solved, not just a number connected to the bottom line. I was overwhelmed by the concern of everyone.

The care and genuine concerns that were conveyed by the entire staff made my experience at Solon Spine and Wellness Center a pleasant one. I am so truly thankful for all of the treatments I have received. I can now stand, sit, stoop and walk pain free. After suffering for over 20 years, I feel whole again. I cannot begin to express my gratitude to Dr. Abood and his staff.

In summary, I have no pain and I have a full- time job. I am once again a whole human. I owe all of this to Dr. Abood and the caring staff at the Solon Spine and Wellness Center, without whose care and compassion this would not have come to be.

I would highly recommend spinal decompression to anyone who is suffering from back pain, no matter how long or how severe. From experience, I am absolutely certain that the Solon Spine and Wellness
Center will be able to put them back on their feet, pain free."

Katrina Fasone
"I would like to start off by telling you a little bit about myself. I have been miserable for about two years now with lower back pain form three herniated discs. My family physician had sent me for three spinal epidural injections, physical therapy for four months and many prescriptions of pain pills but nothing seemed to be helping me just making matters worse. My family physician was at a loss; she had no idea what to do next for me, since nothing was taking away my pain or the tingling sensation in my legs and feet. She had one last resort that was a referral to the Solon Spine and Wellness Center. She wanted to see if I would be eligible for the spinal decompression.

I met with Dr. Abood when he looked over my MRI and then he gave me an exam to determine if he could help me, my favorite words he said were, “I think I can help you”. Dr. Abood instantly went out to his staff and requested that I get on the decompression table right then and there. I was scared
because I had been in pain for so long and I did no know what to expect. His staff placed me on the machine for 30 minutes and when I got off the machine, it was remarkable, I did not have the tingling in the bottom of my feet anymore.

This to me was incredible! I have had 20 visits now on the Lumbar Decompression and my life has changed so much. I am able to do things that I have not been able to do in two years. I would recommend this machine to anyone who has had any type of back problems for a period of time. My only regret through this process is “I wish I knew about this machine and Dr. Abood two years ago!”

I would like to thank Dr. Abood and his staff at the Solon Spine and Wellness Center for the wonderful service I receive while getting my treatments on the Lumbar Decompression Machine."

Darrell Thornton
"I am very thankful that my wife found Terri, a patient at Solon Spine and Wellness who told her about Dr. Abood and decompression treatment. I was injured at work in 2004 and was so tired of living in pain. For two years, I had been fighting with Workers Comp and my previous doctor about how I was being treated. I was so happy when I learned there was a way for my back and leg pain to go away. I just wanted to get better!

I was told with surgery I had a 50/50 shot of getting well, but that was not an option for me. My job is in sales, and I need to be positive to make sales. I was also missing days because I couldn't work all day. I have young sons, and I could no longer be active and play with them. I had become a person that I didn't even want to be around.

Since coming to Solon Spine and Wellness Center, I tell everyone that will listen about how well the doctors and staff take care of me. The great attitude that everyone has makes a world of difference when you don't feel well. I'm amazed at how quickly I got better—back to 100%, and without drugs or surgery! I feel so much better, and I can even run now!! My wife is thankful because she has her happy husband back, my sons are happy that they have their dad back, and I'm happy to be back!