Rode Chiropractic

I first visited Dr. Kip Rode in December 2008 after suffering from severe back and elbow pain. I had tried working through the pain, and all sorts of pain killers and ointments without any success. Finally the pain got so bad that I decided I had to try something different. I searched the Internet and found Dr. Rodes website and made an appointment.
Dr. Rode took x-rays, and thoroughly explained my problems, and recommended a course of treatment. After a couple of treatments I was feeling much better, and after a few weeks all the pain was gone. After four months no pain has returned and I am feeling better than I have in years. Hopefully others will not wait as long as I did to seek treatment.
I thoroughly recommend Dr. Rode

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In September of 2008 I had tweaked my neck, and then in May 2009 it became untenable. I had very limited range of motion. I couldn't tilt my head back at all. When I lay down to sleep I had to support my head with my hand, or else climb into bed prone and then roll over. While driving I couldn't safely check my blind spot quickly, as I had to turn my entire body. It was very difficult look left while turning right at red lights. While riding my motorcyle, it was painful if I got a gust of wind that pushed my head back.

My parents had had good luck with chiropractic when I was a child, and it seemed clear to me that chiropractic was the most appropriate treatment. I did try some muscle relaxers but they had no detectable effect.

I look up everything on the Web, so I googled for a chiropractor near me. Dr Rode's site looks professional and is easy to navigate. While I don't expect every professional to be able to put together a Web site, I do expect them to understand the value of advertising, which is exactly what a Web site is. If a site is poorly put together, it makes me question what other shortcuts may have been taken. This was not the case at all with Dr Rode.

Dr Rode listened to what I said about my pain and wrote it down. I was asked when it started, and what and where the symptoms were. He took some X-rays and had me demonstrate my range of motion, and had me run through some simple exercises so he could tell what and where the problem was. On subsequent visits, he has done some adjustments on my back and neck, with positive results.

My neck pain had kept me from being able to exercise. I already have enough problems with motivation and scheduling, so it was very frustrating that I was ready to exercise and had the time to do so but was physically unable to. It was also dangerous for me to drive since I couldn't turn my head as quickly as is sometimes necessary. It was also very uncomfortable to ride my motorcycle, which is my passion.

After a few months of treatment, I am able to exercise as hard as I wish. Riding and driving are no more dangerous than normal again, and while I can still feel some discomfort at the ends of my range of motion, it doesn't limit me in any way. I was expecting at least six months of treatment to get to this level, but I noticed a difference almost immediately and have improved much more quickly than I would have thought.

Some people may doubt the effectiveness of chiropractic, but for me, it has been the cure to a pretty serious problem. I can't recommend it enough, and I feel very comfortable recommending Dr. Rode.

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Before I started receiving chiropractic care, I had pain on the left side of my neck and head almost daily. The pain levels would fluctuate from a level of 3 to 7 . This condition initially started about three years ago and has been on and off thereafter. I had previously sought help from medical Dr.'s who all lead me to believe and diagnosed me as having stress related headaches and or migraines. I was given different types of medications and was told to do neck exercises to provide relief for my pain, however, nothing seemed to help me out. My condition was limiting me and interfering with my moods to the point where I was feeling a little down and depressed with my unresolved condition.
After getting frustrated with medical doctors not being able to provide me with relief and the proper diagnosis, I took it upon myself to start doing my own research for alternative treatments.
When I first met Dr. Rode, he immediately performed X-rays and provided me with the results and recommendations within a couple of days for my initial consultation, which recommendations I have followed.
I am very satisfied with my chiropractic care, and I am able to resume my normal life now. I hope my experience will encourage others to week chiropractic care. I am very satisfied with the results I have had with Dr. Rode and am so relieved that my condition improved within the first month. I am also very glad to be off of the medications I was prescribed.

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I've been seeing Dr. Rode for over 6 months now. I started seeing him due to my chronic headaches and neck pain. Since seeing him my headaches and neck pains have dramatically improved!! I am so happy I went to see him!! He is very kind and professional. I would highly recommend Dr. Rode to everyone!

Thank you Dr. Rode for all you Help!!

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In June of 2008 I suffered from an intense mid back spasm. I went to the emergency room literally experiencing the WORST pain of my life. Unfortunately the staff at the ER ignored me and I went to another ER. I was very concerned that over an hour of extreme back spasm had caused irreversible damage to my spine and back. I was in desperate need of a chiropractor.

Dr. Rode turned out not only to be swift and reliable (two skills us Germans tend to insist on), but very flexible in adapting his approches in treatment depending on the progress of my healing process. His treatments and techniques left me with a feeling of relief after each visit and the distortion of my spine, caused by the attacks I now completely gone. We further discussed future steps and my family has already replaced our mattress with one that gives my back more support, a vital step towards my rehabilitation.

I am now pain free; I feel that Dr. Rode addressed each and every one of my back conditions. This experience was a very positive one and I can oly hope I will find equivalent chiropractic support when I move to my new home in North Carolina.

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I had experienced back pain and discomfort since High School when I was an avid gymnast. I had received chiropractic care in High School but discontinued due to the rigors of College. So it was my natural inclination to again seek chiropractic care as a preventative measure. I would experience a dull achy low back pain on a daily basis, usually as the day wore on. Pain medication like aspirin or ibuprofen provided little to no relief. I would occasionally experience sharp chest pains and joint pain associated with cold temperatures, as well as occasional sharp back pains associated with certain activities.
Since receiving my chiropractic care for Dr. Rode my general back pain has greatly decreased from the treatment, also I no longer get the joint pain that I used to experience and I no longer feel the sharp pains in my chest.

Chiropractic care has helped greatly and I plan on continuing my maintenance visits to maintain my progress and improve my condition. Thank you Dr. Rode for all your help.

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I had been having a lot of neck problems for about 6 or 7 years. The pain was usually worse in the winter time, because of the cold temperature. When doing mechanical work outside on the buses it was more noticeable. The pain was making it hard to do my job because I have to turn my head a lot and that aggravated everything. The pain also made it hard to change lanes while driving because it hurt when I would turn my head to see if the lane was clear. Usually I would just suffer through it, but when the pain got really bad I would take about 600 mg of Motrin to help stop the pain.

I had never been to a chiropractor before so I didnt know what to expect. I started getting chiropractic care and I must say it has really made a difference. I can now turn my head much farther than I could before, and I dont get any pain when I do it. I can also work on the buses all day without having the pain like I was having before. Thank you Dr. Rode for helping to stop the pain after all these years.

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Back when I was a mediocre golfer, I often have to rest for a couple of hours after a golf game because my back was hurting so bad that I cannot do other activities...... And then I met Dr. Kip. He evaluated me and got to the problem areas of my back and started treating me. A few weeks went by and started feeling good. Not only did I start feeling well, I started having great golf games. My back wasn't sore anymore after my games and could still play with my daughter. And by the way, on our Friends Golf Tournament, I own 2 trophies out of 4. I'm still working on those 2 more trophies so I can have my bragging rights!I have never had Chiropractic treatment before but am now a believer of alternative medicine and Chiro treatment. Dr. Kip is an expert on what he does and hope that all who can read this will be in contact with him and try his expertise to see if any of you poor golfers out there what I mean. He will not teach you how to golf but will definitely put your spine in alignment so you can have that beautiful swing you were looking for. Thanks Dr. Kip!

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