Testimonials
Don’t Take Our Word For It… Read It For Yourself! Patients Speak Out
Read What Our Patients Are Saying About Our Clinic and Our Spinal Decompression Program!!!!
The following are testimonials that some of our patient felt compelled to share with us and YOU – the one currently battling severe low back pain.
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“Time for Change”
It all started September 20, 2000. As a Mechanic for 26 years everything was good. Then it happened one day at work – low back pain. Over the next 5 years I went through injections, physical therapy, and even surgery. Some of this helped, most did not.
In October of 2005 the pain became unbearable so I went back to the doctor after 3 months of begging for authorization for an MRI. I was told I had another herniated disc and he recommended epidural injections; the date was November 23, 2005.
By the end of January, I was getting tired of begging for authorization for injections, the pain, and taking large amounts of narcotics. This is when I started looking for help from another source. I found a website labeled stop back pain. I feel this was when my life started anew.
Thanks to Dr. Porterfield and Dr. Don I was offered hope.
I have always been skeptical of chiropractic and the idea of being twisted and manipulated. This is not what they offered. As of this date, April 7, 2006, I am pleased to say it seems like a miracle that the pain is 85% reduced. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not totally gone, but it is so much improved that I feel like I have been given a new life without surgery, needles, or anything that would cause more pain.
I would recommend this protocol with the DRX 9000 to everyone and I have. Thank you Dr. Porterfield and Dr. Don for turning my life around. And by the way, I just received a call from my surgeon’s office letting me know that the injections have been approved after only 4 months. Thank God I didn’t wait for them.
Mike Erdmier – Yucaipa, CA
Multiple Herniated Disc & Post-Surgical
“I Cannot Believe…”
I am so thankful I chose your treatment; I cannot believe how much better I feel. I was in chronic pain, could not do anything, lived on painkillers and still had pain. I couldn’t get out of bed, had to roll out of bed. I am so fortunate to have used the machine. I can see such a difference, I can’t believe it, some soreness, but not like chronic pain like before. I still have arthritis in the side of my upper arm and neck, but my lower back is so much better. I wish everyone who suffers would try this instead of surgery. I am glad I chose this treatment.
Thank you Dr. Porterfield & Dr. Don. I can’t believe I can touch my toes without pain. Love it!!!
Brenda Decker – Care Taker
San Bernardino, CA
“I Can Now Exercise, Line Dance And I’m Almost 80 Years Old”
SCIATIC! Being a nurse, I’ve seen this before. My pain was terrible. Long story short, my back was so bad, I was had bed rest for 2 months. I used a walker to go to the bathroom… I was on strong medication. After an MRI, which showed degeneration, I was sent to pain management. There I received 3 epidurals that provided no relief. I even went to an orthopedic doctor, a specialist in San Diego, who takes care of the NFL San Diego Charger. I then went back to the pain clinic and had disc injections, no significant change.
I am happy to say that I am now finally a lot better. I started a program at the Decompression Center with Dr. Porterfield in August 2006. I still have some limitations. Like shopping all day, the way women like to. I get antsy, I don’t like to sit for a long time. But, I can now exercise, line dance and I’m almost 80 years old. My biggest improvement that I simply feel so much better. I now very seldom use medication and only when I over do it. I am stronger and I have confidence with my back that I did not have before.
I have to say that the DRX9000 and the Decompression Center have been very helpful. If someone is having challenges, don’t wait, try it. I loved how positive, friendly, and kind this office has been. Thank you Dr. Porterfield and Dr. Don.
Lorraine “Rusty” Ozanne
Retired Nurse
“I had exhausted nearly every possible option…”
I began my world of pain at 35 years of age. Stress, anxiety and pain is one word. I was dealing with degenerative arthritis, Fibromyalgia and spinal stenosis. I had exhausted nearly every possible option available trying to find answers. I had one neurologist tell me if I didn’t have surgery I would end up in a wheelchair and another neurologist tell me if I did have surgery I would end up in a wheelchair. I also knew that surgeries were not always successful. After seeing an advertisement, my husband insisted I see Dr. Don and Dr. Porterfield, to see if I was a candidate. I was skeptical and desperate, but I knew I had nothing to lose. There has always been a ray of hope, because of prayer and faith in My Heavenly Father. I thought if they can relieve any of my pain it would be the answer to a prayer. At 80 years old and my health issues, I didn’t know what to expect. The first procedure I had with the DRX 9000 I had some relief. My pain was reduced and I started to improve. I began to make plans to follow up with water exercises to strengthen the muscles in my back to be aware of proper body mechanics and to protect my back. The doctors were knowledgeable, dedicated, and conscientious and have compassion. They take time to explain your health issues, protocol and answer all your questions.
This procedure has opened a new world of hope, healthier and happier existence. I am grateful and blessed.
Peggy Robison – Retired Teacher
Yucca Valley, CA
Results in the First Week!
My main injuries are two disc herniations. Decompression is a lot less painful and more effective [than things I’ve tried in the past]. I started noticing results within the first week. It has been a gradual process. The staff here are great! Good people. I really do thank them.
Arturo Hernandez – Upland, CA
Multiple Disc Herniations
“Life Without Back Pain Is Great”
Before coming to the Decompression Center, I was in constant pain, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t work and couldn’t even play with my children.
I scheduled an appointment and was diagnosed with herniated discs. Dr. Porterfield showed me exactly what was wrong and why I was in pain all the time.
I started treatment, and in my second week I felt a dramatic change in my life. I sleep better, I’m not so irritable. My wife and kids have noticed a difference also. Life without back pain is great.
I thought there was only surgery in my future, until I called the Decompression Center. Thank you!
David Rezac
Herniated Disc and Degeneration
“I am 25 years old…”
I am 25 years old and in so much pain I couldn’t do anything. I couldn’t work or drive. I was completely dependent on other people. It is horrible to have to ask you wife to pull up your pants for you. My youngest son is 3 years old and I have never been able to pick him up because of the pain.
I have been on lots of pain medications and different therapies, other doctors have told me that there was nothing else that they could do for me. I believed that surgery was my only option.
I have been receiving treatment now for a couple of weeks on the DRX 9000 and I am already walking upright. I could not do that before. I am finding it easier to do things on my own!
David Newman, Beumont, CA
Herniated Disc and Degeneration
“God Is Good All the Time!”
I was paralyzed on my right side September 1998 from my lower back to my toes. I had surgery in July 1999. My L4 and L5 discs were “removed”. I was in a wheelchair for 9 months and I couldn’t move my lower extremities, I was too weak. I had no strength in my back. Yes, I had increasing pain on and off for about 1 ½ years. I graduated from my wheelchair to a walker, thank God. My car was stolen with my walker inside. Maybe that was a good thing because after that I received information in the mail about the DRX 9000.
I really didn’t know what it was, or how it would or could work. I am always a little leery of information that I receive in the mail, so I called to make an appointment for a consultation. Dr. Don was very specific in explaining the DRX 9000 the candidates who were eligible and who aren’t. As he was talking I thought it would be good to try it, but I wasn’t sure it would be for me because my condition was already too far gone.
I went back a second time and had butterflies in my stomach the entire time I was in the reception room and it got worse after I was called in. Scared in a sense but God had made it happen. As I was talking to Dr. Don I was in so much pain all the way into my legs and feet. On a scale of 1-10 I was a 10 plus!
Well, after my use of the DRX 9000 and with the help of the Dr.’s and Asha my pain level went from a 10 to a 4. That’s were I am now. Mind you, not 24 hours a day through (just sometimes), but had I not received the information in the mail, I’d still be in pain 24 hours a day and depending on my walker.
The Dr.’s and staff at the Decompression Center with their positive attitudes, starting with their warm welcome as you enter the door and such laughter and comfortable feeling in the air you know you’ve come to the right place for help.
Bobbie Sears – Redlands, CA
Degenerated Disc Disease, Disc Herniation, and Post-Surgical
“Un-Stuck”
I am 38 years old and have always had some sort of back pain for as long as I can remember. I have also been going to chiropractors since I was a child. When I was around 27 I sneezed while I was bent over and something went and I was in severe pain and couldn’t really walk for about 2 weeks. I’m guessing this is when I herniated my disc. I don’t know- I’ve never been one to go to the doctor.
I got married, had a baby and then my pain got so severe that I couldn’t even roll over in bed, even sitting on the edge of my soft bed caused pressure on my spine and severe pain. I could hardly lower myself onto the toilet or bend over the sink to wash my face or lift my legs to get dressed. Standing was painful and sometimes not possible as my legs just wouldn’t work, I had severe pain in my soar muscle, sitting was painful – low back, buttocks, pain shooting down the back of my thighs and my calves.
I decided to go to my Chiropractor and have him take x-rays. He said I have slight scoliosis and a condition called Lumbarization – where your sacrum doesn’t completely form and it becomes part of your lumbar spine. I guess it can cause instability, weakness and thus pain. I took the x-rays to my family Dr. – he ordered more and then referred me to a neurosurgeon who ordered an MRI. I don’t remember what the MRI report said but I do remember the Dr. – flippant and uncaring. He said the only thing that would work is surgery – fusing my vertebrae. At least he said he wouldn’t recommend it yet at my age. He gave me no exercises to do – didn’t even look at the ones I had brought, just said “if it hurts, don’t do it!” I had already decided a long time ago NO to surgery. So I just resigned myself to a life with limited activity and pain and decided to exercise as I could do strengthen and keep stretched.
Well, I was getting frustrated because I have a young daughter whom I can’t always carry, can’t run and play jump-rope, or skip with. I was always in pain – I work down the hill and so the drive was killing me. I became tired of always being in pain and being crabby and grumpy from it. So – I got on line and somehow something popped up about “do you have back pain? Fill out this form and we’ll send you free information.” I did and that’s when I heard about my life-saving procedure – the DRX 9000. Yes, I was skeptical – of both the procedure and the Dr.’s. I wondered – does this really work, do they care, or are they just in it for the money? Well, my skepticism soon faded. They had me get an MRI – results showed a 6mm herniation at L4/L5, degenerative disc disease, facet syndrome, bone spurs. Thankfully Dr. Don found me worthy of the DRX 9000 and I went on a 5 week course. I believe the area they targeted was my herniation – I haven’t had another MRI but due to the way I feel I believe my disc is no longer herniated. I have movement in my low back like I haven’t had in years and the lack of pain is unreal! I always felt like my low back was jammed and I needed it “un-stuck” my back and with the help of Dr. Don I am working at keeping it that way.
That’s what I really appreciate – the follow – up care that is provided. I love the Pro-Adjuster – I also have problems with my pelvis and sacrum and coinciding muscles that no one else except for Dr. Don has ever addressed. So I finally have a reason for and understand why I have this pain and muscle spasms and Dr. Don is giving me exercises to work on this.
I finally feel empowered and strong and young again. I would recommend the DRX 9000 and this facility to anyone. It was a life saver for me?!
Jamie Powell – Victorville, CA
Successful Business Owner & Busy Mother
“There WAS Never A Good Day”
“Spinal Decompression has helped me tremendously. I suffered from back pain & sciatica for 8 years from a car accident. I was limited to do so much. And if I pushed myself more, I was in bed the next day. It was like my life was over. I never knew what my day would be like when I awoke in the morning between bad or worse. There was never a good day.
I went to chiropractors during that time but manipulation was not helping at all, just making it worse. I learned just to deal with the pain and ice throughout the years. Suffering from pain everyday I thought I had to live with for the rest of my life. But thanks to the DRX9000, it changed my life extremely, no more pain. I can do more than I used to and not have to worry about pain. I’ll be able to enjoy more quality time with my boys as well. I still take precautions though as to what I’m doing physically in certain aspects of things. I don’t want to re-injury myself. Overall, trying to get over the fact that I’m around 98% better is an awesome feeling.
Above all I recommend the DRX9000. It’s an experience I’ll never forget.”
Stacey Ehresmann
Rialto, CA
Herniated Disc & Sciatica
“Surgery Was My Option”
Before I started treatment on the DRX9000, I was afraid to do anything. I knew that if I was going to be on my feet for any period of time I would end up in a lot of pain. I knew that anytime I was to be walking or any of my fundraising activities I would need pain killers, or else the low back pain and the terrible leg pain would be too much.
I started seeking care through my primary physician with Kaiser. After a lot of appointments Kaiser finally sent me to physical therapy. When that didn’t work, Kaiser finally ordered an MRI, never touched me and ordered pain pills for me. My doctor told me that surgery was my option.
I have just finished treatment and have not really tried any of my old activities yet, but I am looking forward to it.
I believe that I started to notice improvement during the second week of treatment, and a little more with each passing treatment.
I love this clinic! The whole office is wonderful! I love everybody, they care so much.
I can’t think of anything I would change with the office. I would like it the office was closer to home, but the drive is worth it!
I highly recommend everybody to try this office. I would do it again!
Bee Nakayama – Monterey Park, CA
Herniated Disc & Disc Degeneration
From “A Constant 12 Out Of 10 Pain While Taking A Cocktail Of Pain Pills”… To A “3 Mile Mountain Trail Walk, Without Any Side Effects”
I suffered with back and leg pain for more than 5 years. Periodically chronic pain attacks would totally immobilize me. In 2006, my pain escalated from passive aggressive to constantly chronic. I knew I was in a serious trouble while traveling on vacation, when my leg gave out and I fell three different times in the airport, walking to catch my flights. And by the time I returned home from vacation I had to use a cane, to stand and walk.
My private doctor prescribed pain pills, muscle relaxers and hot and cold therapy treatments. I even tried traditional chiropractic realignments and massage therapy; but nothing worked. Eventually I underwent an MRI to find the source of my problem.
At least one of three discs was bulging 9 millimeters and pinching a nerve. My MD told me to schedule surgery right away, because untreated it could burst and cause further complications. He told me it was a 60/40 chance the surgery would help. And it could get worse even after the surgery. When I asked for his recommendation of a non-surgical alternative, he told me surgery is the only thing he could and would recommend for my condition.
I wanted the pain to end, but surgery is a last option for me. I know too many people who have had surgery that didn’t cure their problem. Fortunately, my neighbor (a nurse) gave me an article about the Decompression Center treatment, that convinced me to schedule a pre-screening exam with them; and I was accepted.
Was I skeptical? Very. And for a good reason…I lived with chronic pain on a scale of 0 to 10 that was a constant 12 with taking a cocktail of pain pills… My doctor didn’t approve…And then I had to pay for the procedure out of my own pocket because my health insurance wouldn’t cover it! Yet the procedure information, the testimonials and the success rate, sounded better than surgery to me.
On my first scheduled day of treatment, I had to be driven and carried into the treatment facility, in chronic pain. And since it was too painful to sit or stand, I laid on the floor of the reception area until the doctor came and carried me in. But after the fourth day of treatment, Hallelujah! I came off the pain pills accept for an occasional Advil.
Now that I have completed my treatment, my back is not in constant pain….I’m not on pain pills…I have pep in my step and glide in my stride…I can drive myself around….and I most recently did a 3 mile mountain trail walk, without any side effects.
I am now a voice to tell everybody about decompression treatment. I thank God and Drs. Porterfield and Don for their professional and dedicated service to back pain sufferers.
Charles Moore
Claremont, CA
“The Workers Compensation Doctor
Told Me My Only Option Was Surgery”“I was an injured worker since 2001 still working, on medication therapy and a TENS unit supplied by my own insurance. A re-injury in 2003 made me unable to work. The workers compensation doctor told me my only option left was surgery. In February 2006, I came across another option – disc decompression which in less than one month the migraines and pain level dropped and functions I loss were coming back. With this new technology discovered by NASA, I’ve since cancelled the surgery and am looking at a productive life again with normal function without heavy doses of medication or surgery. Thank you for a new outlook on life!”
Kenneth Hartman
Hesperia, CA
Herniated Disc
“I Was Treated Like ‘Family’”
I have a very extremely curved spine. I came to The Decompression Center out of pure desperation. I had tried physical therapy (which helped some but did not last) also acupuncture for over two years. This way only temporary. I was doing exercises which were about the only relief I was able to obtain.
I had 20 treatments at the decompression center. I was sore for several weeks but I went to physical therapy for five treatments. I still have minor pain but sometime I am pain free. I contribute this to Dr. Porterfield, Dr. Don and their staff. I really felt from the 1st treatment, that they were going to help me. I would like very much to continue chiropractic treatment with Dr. Porterfield.
I was treated like “family.” Very Satisfied. Extremely nice people.
Marjorie Slaten
Wrightwood, CA
“My wife had to pick up the slack on everything…”
Before I came to the Decompression Center my life was miserable and depression was setting in. The pain was affecting every aspect of my life. I was limited in doing anything. It was very frustrating; I couldn’t even help around the house. My wife had to pick up the slack on everything.
I had tried chiropractic and acupuncture for months, but I did not have any relief at all, not even temporarily. I had been doing a lot of reading and research on back surgery and decided that there is no way I was going to take that route.
Then I found the Decompression Center. My 1st impression of the doctor was how concise he was and how he took the time to review everything with me and my wife. He educated us both!
The doctor told me that I was a candidate for their program and that he was accepting my case. I started care and in the first week I was feeling better. By the 3rd and 4th week of treatment, I noticed a lot of improvement!
The Decompression Center program was such a relief. NOW… my life is back to being MY LIFE. I can now take walks with my wife again. I can do things around the house and I feel useful again.
Everybody at the Decompression Center is great. They all have great attitudes, are happy and treat you with kindness and respect. I would tell anybody and everybody (and I do) to start at the Decompression Center and avoid all the other trouble.
Ted Kovach – Claremont, CA
Housing Inspector
Herniated Disc and Degenerated Disc Disease of ALL Discs in the Lumbar Spine
Active Again!
When I started having severe back pain that was greatly limiting my activities, I first went to my general practitioner. He ordered X-rays and, later, an MRI. Then he referred me to a specialist who gave me a cortisone shot, which did not even give temporary relief. As the pain continued, I was given another one with no better result. Other than pain management through drugs, the only remaining choice was surgery, which the doctors did NOT recommend. There is statistically a low probability of success, and the strong possibility that I could end up in even more pain.
Then a friend, having seen Dr. Porterfield’s and Dr. Don’s ad, sent for the info and gave it to me. I visited Dr. Porterfield and, after examination and consultation, he recommended a course of action involving the decompression machine, the Pro Adjuster, and other treatments and aids. Since my case was so far advanced, he made it very clear that he couldn’t guarantee results. I really appreciated his candor. My life was so limited that most days were spent sitting in a chair – my active life was over! I was ready to try anything but surgery.
The treatments began, but I didn’t feel any improvement until the last decompression session. Then it started happening. Little by little, I was having less pain and was gaining more mobility. Now I’m able to walk upright and again have a normal, active life. My hobby is 4 wheeling, and I’m back enjoying that in full force. Many friends tell me they can see a huge positive change in my demeanor and outlook. They are so right!
We express our sincere thanks to Doctors Porterfield and Don, and Asha, for their very strong desire to provide healing for their patients, and their deep personal interest in each one. How wonderful to have our active lives back!
Ted and Sue Kalil
Apple Valley, CA
Suffered from Severe Degenerative Disc Disease & Scoliosis
MRI BEFORE: Discovery, 10mm Disc Herniation
MRI AFTER: Confirmed, NO Disc HerniationI am physically more mobile and agile and one day hope to be as physically active as I used to be 10 years ago. Thanks to the DRX 9000 treatments, I am on my way to leading a normal life again.
Lorraine Koger
Apple Valley, CA
“A Normal Life Again”
It all began with a simple back ache. I went several times to see my primary care doctor. After asking him over and over again he finally ordered an MRI, and then he sent me to a surgeon. All the surgeon did was recommend surgery. My daughter in law works in a hospital and has seen some of the problems people have after surgery and didn’t want me to have surgery. My pain was getting worse and worse everyday. I was looking for anyway to get rid of the pain. I couldn’t do anything. I wasn’t doing anything. I couldn’t even cook for my husband.
I was on the DRX 9000 for five weeks. For me, it didn’t seem to help at first, I was still having a lot of pain, then there were good days and bad days, then all of a sudden there were really good days.
My husband now gets home cooked meals and I get to get out of the house more and take walks. I couldn’t do anything because of the pain. I have a normal life again.
TRY IT!! You have nothing to lose! The office is beautiful and is filled with wonderful, happy people, I just loved being there.
Shiree Cox – House Wife
Degenerative Disc Degeneration & Herniated Disc
“Fighting To Get Out Of Bed”
The DRX 9000 does not just fix or repair your back, it gives you back a high quality of life. I don’t have to fight to get up in the morning to get going. Having three herniated discs, the DRX 9000 has given me a new lease on life and has freed me from pain and pain pills and possible surgery. The machine works for real. The decompression center has wonderful people helping individuals like me. They sincerely want you to feel great again.
Wayne Smith – Alta Loma, CA
Successful Business Owner
“Skeptical But Hopeful”
I came to FFC Pain Relief & Wellness Center nearly two years ago skeptical but hopeful.
I had gone to my General Practitioner, barely able to walk with numbness in my right leg. I had muscle spasms in my lower back on and off for 10 years, thinking it was just a muscle problem that would always go away. The numbness in my right leg was a new issue, therefore a doctor’s visit was recommended.
I had x-rays and an MRI performed and was sent to a Neurologist for consulting. He explained the problem of degenerative disk disease and said the only way to permanently get relief was for surgery. He explained the risks and major amount of rehabilitation time away from work and I figured there had to be a better way.
In reading the newspaper a few months earlier I ran across an advertising talking about the decompression technique of healing or regenerating the disks in the back. I pulled out the article that I had cut from the paper, logged into the website and gave them my information. I received a reply that the nearest DRX machine was with the FFC Pain Relief & Wellness clinic. I called and spoke to a friendly voice that set me up for a consultation with a Doctor Porterfield.
I brought my test results to my consultation with Dr. Porterfield who clearly explained the decompression procedure and its benefits. He could not promise the he could help until he reviewed my X-rays and MRI results, but was hopeful. Within a few days I was back in the office with Dr. Porterfield explaining my condition in terms that I could understand and how he felt the DRX 9000 could help. His friendly staff (Asha) explained the financial impact. I compared having treatments and still being able to work in the office compared to having surgery and being off work for 6 months. It seemed to be a no brainer of a decision.
Within 3 weeks, I was in the office going through my first treatment. My back pain had gone away and I was walking normal by that time, but that always happened after a week or so. The numbness in my right leg had not gone away meaning this could be a permanent problem or worse if decompression treatments did not work. I had my 10 treatments over a 5 week period and was able to continue work. I did need to stop running 20 miles a week, playing golf and bowling, at least temporarily.
Once the treatments were complete my spasms had not returned and the feeling in my right leg was returning. Was I cured? I thought so, so I returned to a vigorous exercise program. A bit too much too fast against doctors orders. I had a minor relapse and returned for a few more sessions.
Two years later I have returned to golf, exercise regularly and have complete feeling in my right leg. I have minor spasms now and again but am significantly improved. I had a severe case of degenerative disks and will probably need a couple more years to completely heal and go back to running, skiing, biking and other activities. Today I walked 8 miles, so I must be close. I am very hopeful especially with the team at FCC.
When I return twice a month for my adjustments it is a pleasure to visit with the staff. Both Doctors Don and Porterfield are excellent and Asha is the greatest. She runs the place and should never take a vacation. …
All kidding aside the process definitely works and I recommend FCC to everyone who has any back and neck pain or discomfort. I have learned the meaning and importance of proper back alignment.
Gerry Mathey
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Suffered from Degenerative Disk Disease
“I Am Only 26”
This past April 2008, I came into FFC Pain Relief & Wellness Center with my pain level at 10, my hopes real down since I am only 26 and with this amount of pain and barely able to walk in to the office with the help of my parents. I was able to qualify for the DRX9000 and avoid surgery.
For the next 6 weeks of treatment, 4 times a week for 30 minutes this machine brought me relief and gradually after 6 weeks my pain level went from a 10 to a 2. I am thankful and believe for a 0 pain level as I continue to heal. I don’t know how to put into words how much I appreciate everyone at FFC Pain Relief & Wellness Center, from Dr. Porterfield to Dr. Don, if it wasn’t for them to take me into their office and help me through one of the most painful moments I have ever experienced. And Asha, who every morning helped me by being so kind, friendly and making me laugh even though I was going through a lot of pain, she tried to make my morning better by doing so and succeeded.
I would definitely recommend the DRX9000 and the FFC Pain Relief & Wellness Center for anyone who has back pain that won’t subside.
Rodolfo Padilla Jr. – Loma Linda, CA
Suffered from Multiple Disc Herniations
“Feeling Good With Better Posture”
When I came to the Decompression Center, I was suffering from a herniated disc at L5 better known as sciatic nerve pain. I had pain in my back that radiated down my right leg. When I went shopping with my wife, I could only stand for five minutes and then I would have to sit down. I couldn’t mow my yard without stopping several times. I had this condition for about 15 years. I tried getting epidural shots in my spine, but they only lasted for a few months. I read about the DRX9000 in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, my local newspaper, I called the 800 number and made an appointment. I was skeptical at first, but I decided to give it a try. After a very short time my back started to feel better. The treatments were painless, and the doctors and staff were friendly and caring. I feel good and I have noticed that my posture has shown a definite improvement. I would definitely recommend Dr. Porterfield and Dr. Don and the DRX9000 to anyone suffering from constant back pain.
Rodger Dannelley
Ontario, CA
Herniated Disc
“Hard to lift my boys…”
Before I received treatment I was beginning to get depressed. I had difficulty sitting for short periods of time which made it difficult to travel or even work at my computer. I couldn’t bend over to pick up items, most of all I could no longer lift my boys. It was also difficult to get a good night’s rest.
To try to ease the constant pain I tried physical therapy (which was a joke) and I was taking pain killers and muscle relaxers. That of course did not make my situation much better.
Since starting at the Decompression Center, my pain has improved tremendously. I have occasional pain, but it doesn’t compare to how I felt before. I’m able to sit for longer periods of time. I sleep very comfortably and I’m beginning to exercise again.
Cynthia Bernal
Fontana, CA
Kindergarten Teacher
“After My Second Treatment I Was Able To Sleep All Night!”
Before my DRX treatment I couldn’t sleep more than 40 minutes at a time at night. I woke up sore, in pain and extreme discomfort. I couldn’t sit comfortable anywhere. It was hard getting in and out of the car. I couldn’t do any household chores or go grocery shopping without help. I couldn’t exercise and it was painful to have sex. I was limited in everything.
I went to 2 different chiropractors. The first one did manual adjustments and I felt worse. The 2nd did something similar to the “pro-adjuster”, I didn’t feel any worse but I didn’t feel any better.
Now, I can do everything as before except exercise the way I used to, but only because I haven’t tried yet. All of my daily activities are easier. I don’t wake up during the night in pain or discomfort. I am more pleasant to be around.
After my 2nd treatment I was able to sleep ALL night!
I love this clinic because the people are very concerned about my health and progress.
Dawn Bennett
Crestline, CA
Business Owner
“You’ll Be Completely Satisfied As I Am!”
By mid-October of last year, I was unable to stand for more than 30 seconds or walk more than a few feet. The pain level was a ten, 24/7. I had to stop working and sleeping in my bed was out of the question. I spent most of my time sitting and sleeping in high back chairs.
I tried Acupuncture, which did not help. Once I received the MRI on my lumbar spine, I was told by my primary care doctor and two surgeons that I needed back surgery. The second surgeon said to find out first if decompression treatment would help.
The pain in my left leg is gone, it is still sore. I’m able to have a good night sleep in my bed and I’m back taking a short walk in the park. I’m planning to go back to work this month.
By the end of the third week the pain level was a 6 and I was sleeping through the night in a bed.
The interaction between patient and doctor, as well as the staff, is what health care should be like. I would not change anything about the office.
The doctor was very thorough, something you don’t find within the general medical profession.
I would tell anybody who was considering this office for non-surgical spinal decompression to be prepared to give it your all. If you’re up to the task, you’ll be completely satisfied as I am.
Robert M. Green
Business Consultant
San Dimas, CA
“More Oatmeal Cookies”
My herniated disc gave me intense sciatica in my left leg. The only relief from the pain was to lie down in bed where is spent 90% of my time. The ONLY time I got up was to take care of bathroom duties and to eat.
My improvement after Dr. Don’s treatment has been amazing! 90% of my pain is GONE. I can now sit, stand and do most activities with little of no pain. I am not back to the gym doing cardio workouts and some weight training. It is so good to dress without hardly and pain. Bending over and putting on socks and shoes is so much easier.
The only thing I’d change about this office is to have more oatmeal raisin cookies.
Mark Garkow
Business Owner
Rancho Cucamonga, CA