About a year after medication cleared up the back, leg and hip pain, my back would still ache and my right leg would go numb when I danced. Before seeing Dr. Smith, I was not able to neither stand up straight, sit or walk in comfort, nor lie in bed without pain in my legs and hips. Since becoming a patient my life has improved dramatically. I can stand, sit, walk and dance with no pain!"

Jean
Concord, N.C

When I think of all the pain I had been in for several years. He has helped me so much and I don’t have the pain I was suffering with every day. Chiropractic has really changed my life. Thank you Dr. Andy!

Delores
Concord, N.

I was using ice packs at three places from my shoulder to my fingers trying to get relief to go to sleep. Sometimes, if that didn’t work, I would get in to a bathtub of hot water (at 3 a.m.) trying to again release enough pain to go to sleep. Along with not being able to sleep, I couldn’t raise my arm higher than my shoulder. I could hardly put my clothes on. I absolutely could not pull anything over my head.

I went to a M.D who recommended physical therapy-then surgery. I went to physical therapy three times a week for 1 ½ hours at a time for 3 months. It hurt me so bad that I cried and even felt nauseated due to the pain. I got no relief at all.

I had never gone to a chiropractor before, but my niece suggested it and now I am a true believer of Dr. Smith. I remember first telling Dr. Smith how much pain I was in, and he kept reminding me that it would take some time. He kept telling me to be patient, and he was right even though I certainly had my doubts. I became pain free and able to raise my arm to a normal capacity after about 2 months. As I look back, I have trouble remembering my severe pain because I feel so great now."

Anne
Kannapolis, N.C

Sitting or getting up caused severe pain. I could not even bend down to tie my shoes. Sometimes, the pain would hit even if I was just standing still. I could not turn over in bed unless I turned my whole body at once and then it still hurt.

I started seeing Dr. Andy three times a week, then twice and now I come in weekly. I have improved more than I can find the words to tell. I don’t have the pain that I used to have and I walk without pain. The only trouble I have is when I work too hard in the yard, but it is usually better within a day.

Thanks to Dr. Andy, I can move about, do my housework, and get out and enjoy life. I recommend Dr. Andy to everyone I know and even strangers that I meet, because I know that if they follow the Dr.’s orders, they will get better."

Thanks to Dr. Andy and Nancy too!

Marie
Kannapolis, N.C

The mornings were very rough for me. I had to get up at 3:00 a.m. to take Motrin so that it had time to start working. Even after the medication “kicked in”, my wife still had to dress me and put my shoes on for me. I was even prescribed hydrocodone for my symptoms.

I am so happy that I came to see if Dr. Smith could help me. My hip and feet started to heal after the FIRST visit. I can walk again and not hurt while sitting. I am so thankful to Dr. Andy and his staff. I have been saved from being put in a wheel chair and have a great new lease on life. I can get down on the floor and play with my dogs!"

Ray
Concord, N.C

I was concerned about lifting heavy objects and doing strenuous activity. I took ibuprofen and B.C. Powder, which upset my stomach. Another doctor I was seeing suggested that I see a chiropractor for my back.

Dr. Smith showed me three problems in my spine. I started receiving adjustments and now I have a lot more energy. My back pain is much better and I seldom have migraines. Dr. Smith has been very helpful."

Melanie
Concord, N.C

I went to an orthopedic doctor for a long time and received multiple cortisone shots. When the shots that never cured the problems got closer together and surgery was mentioned, I came to see Dr. Andy.

After a few months of treatment, my joints didn’t hurt anymore and my back didn’t bother me when I went to bed. I have almost no trouble with my knees now when I run. If there is any, Dr. Andy fixes me right up. After spraining my ankle one day, I came to see Dr. Andy and was out running the next day!"

Gayle
Concord, N.C

After starting chiropractic care, her asthma got much better and when she felt an attack coming on, we would bring her in to see Dr. Andy. Shortly after the treatment the attack would subside.

When Dr. Andy saw her x-rays, he also discovered that she had the beginning of scoliosis developing. It is a good thing that we brought her in or we would not have found the problem as soon as we did. Dr. Andy has finally corrected her spine and I bring her in regularly to stay healthy."

Dana, mother of Reise
Oakboro, N.C

The pain I was having had become so unbearable that in 1999, I decided to have a second operation. My wife was a patient of Dr. Andy’s and through her great persistence; she was able to convince me to give chiropractic a chance before I resorted to the evasive surgery.

After the first year of adjustments, my pain became tolerable and no painkillers were necessary. Now after six years of maintenance, I live relatively pain free.

Thank you Dr. Andy for helping me and thanks to my wonderful wife Nancy for having the persistence in convincing me to give chiropractic a try!"

Dusty
Mooresville N.C

I used over the counter drugs, heat massage, and ultrasound. Nothing helped.

After chiropractic care, I feel great and feel young. My life feels different. Thanks to God for Dr. Andy Smith. He is a great doctor and I thank him. I am still improving."

Joyce
Concord, N.C

I had been having blinding headaches and had difficulty walking due to my hips and spine being misaligned from the wreck. I had trouble exercising and missed work because of the pain. All I was given by doctors was a lot of medicine.

After seeing Dr. Andy, I immediately began to feel relief. My headaches started to go away and my hips and back felt better. I have been on a maintenance plan for several years and I feel great, almost like a teenager again. Thank You Dr. Andy"

Tammy
Concord, N.C

The headaches were not severe, but the neck stiffness did make everyday activities painful. I would take OTC pain medications for the pain, but I did not like the numerous side effects that went along with them, so I would go without relief most of the time.

I found the adjustments were very helpful in relieving my pain and stiffness. I have found that continuing with my weekly adjustments has caused my body to function better and stay in a healthy state of being."

Kandie
Concord, N.C

I was constantly taking BC, Advil or Tylenol. I had to use a night guard and get massages to ease the ache. My dentist recommended jaw surgery, which I did not want to do.

Dr. Smith’s care has improved my jaw pain. Thank you Dr. Smith and staff, it has been a great 5 years!"

Marge
Charlotte, N.C

It was embarrassing to be out in public sometimes because I could not stop. I did not participate in as many activities in public as I normally would have because people would stare at me.

I was diagnosed by my pediatrician with a “motor tick”. I was then sent to a neurologist who recommended medication. My parents were not comfortable putting me on medications. A friend of ours recommended Dr. Andy because he had helped her son with the same problem.

After getting treated by Dr. Andy, there has been a dramatic improvement in my life. The tick is now not so obvious. It has really subsided. It’s not as noticeable to me or my friends. My parents and I are so glad that Dr. Andy was able to help me."

Isaac (Age 12)
Concord, N.C

I began with massage therapy to help my neck and the lower part of my back as well. That is how I found out Dr. Andy could help even more. Within a few weeks of adjustments, I could complete more reps on my weights with little pain. My workouts have become easier thanks to chiropractic care & I’ve never felt better."

Wendy
Kannapolis, N.C

I have had two auto injuries caused by other vehicles colliding with my car. I can have pain and with a visit from Dr. Andy this pain can be relieved. Maintenance visits are the answers to a pain free or pain relieving life."

Joan
Concord, N.C

Result was neck out of alignment, uncontrollable pain in shoulder and arm with atrophied muscles. These things prevented me from doing the things I wanted to do and liked to do. I was limited in family, work, community and church functions.

Before I saw Dr. Andy, I had tried a little bit of everything. After starting care here, everything improved and all the pain, difficulty in moving and going about my daily affairs got back to normal."

Rodney
Kannapolis, N.C

I couldn’t enjoy my grandchildren and I had trouble working in the yard and cleaning my house. Before seeing Dr. Andy, I spent a lot of time at the doctor’s office and took a lot of over the counter pain medicine. Since starting chiropractic care, I enjoy being with my husband and grandchildren more. I can work in my house and yard. I enjoy all aspect of my life more."

Debbie
Concord, N.C

Madison did not have any reflexes in her legs, so her doctor told us that there was a chance that she had Retts Syndrome. We were devastated to say the least. My world just felt like it was crumbling.

I talked to Dr. Smith, and he agreed to start treating her. We had to wait for 2 months for an appointment with the neurologist. It felt like forever. In the meantime, Dr. Smith did lots of adjustments on Madison and gave us so much hope. She started to use her legs more, and she started moving about in her walker. Sometimes she would stand on our legs with help from us, and we were so proud.

Whenever we took her to the Neurologist, she found nothing expect that she was 40% behind on motor skills, and when she checked her reflexes, they were Excellent! We were overjoyed! Besides these things, Madison has kept a runny nose off and on since she was born, and now she hasn’t had one in 10 weeks. We thank God for miracles, and for blessing us with such a wonderful friend like Dr. Andy."

Kathy, mother of Madison
Harrisburg, N.C

My migraines prevented me from taking long car trips and also incapacitated me several times a month from doing things with my children. I became “used” to not being healthy. I won a trip with my job and when everyone else went on a long walking excursion, I had to stay at the hotel due to my severe back pain. My pains interfered with me having a normal life.

I used over the counter medications and even had surgery for the headaches. When the surgery did not fix my problem, my physician decided that it was “all in my head”.

After coming to Dr. Smith, I had fewer and fewer headaches. I have also had several back injuries. With my continued care, Dr. Smith has kept me healthy and on my feet. I will continue with a lifetime commitment to my health through chiropractic."

Linda
Concord, N.C

When I moved to Concord with my husband in 1993, my brother recommended Dr. Andy to us from his BJ Palmer book of chiropractors. Dr. Andy has been adjusting me for 14 years. The regular adjustments keep my headaches under control, where I may get a mild series of them now and then. It also helps with other ailments I’ve had over the years from falls or car accidents.

I will continue to see Dr. Andy on a regular basis to keep my spine healthy. I know when my body is not working right and when I am in need to an adjustment. This comes from years of being around chiropractic and the amazing things it can do for your health.

Chiropractic care adds years to your life and life to your years. Believe me, I should know. I strongly feel that’s why I’m hanging around so long at my age (which I won’t reveal to you, because a lady never tells her true age)."

Rose (age, not allowed to say)
Concord, N.C