I first came to see Dr Melendez in April of 2007 following my tryout with the Los Angeles Riptide of Major League Lacrosse. My Mom, a current patient, referred me for a consultation with Dr. David, with concern over my constant colds and poor posture. At that time, I was experiencing chronic lower back pain and shoulder pain after running, and most frustrating of all, constant and recurrent colds that tended last weeks. My immunity was lacking. I was constantly getting sick, especially during weather changes. In addition, my lower back pain severely limited my mobility after sprinting and running, which was not good. I was always icing down my back and taking medicines every time I got a cold. This was not fun nor did it work. My colds would linger, on average, two weeks and my lower back pain always appeared after sprinting, no matter what.

Since I started corrective adjustments and rehabilitative care with Dr David, I successfully ran my first half marathon (2 hours, 6 seconds) in August and fully recovered in 3 to 4 days. My lower back pain of the past is mostly eliminated, but when I start to feel it, an adjustment and rehab quickly takes care of that. My Shoulder pain has been mostly eliminated as well. My immune system has improved greatly with only 2 minor colds since starting care and currently I’ve been cold free for four months straight!

I’ve always been a relatively positive person, but now I am no longer fearful of getting sick anymore! My life has not been nearly as stressful and I am able to be much more productive with my workouts and exercise. I am even able to sleep better and feel well rested.

Thank You,

Ryan Hiatt

October 2007

“Say YES to Chiropractic!”

After years of wrestling, I had developed lower back pains, neck problems, and bad knees. I also had problems with bronchitis and strep throat. I proceeded to visit every doctor and “their brother,” receiving only temporary relief from aches, and pains through antibiotics and pain relievers.

The day before the San Diego Marathon I ran into a chiropractic booth and there was Dr. Dave. After an evaluation, he told me my neck and lower spine had subluxations that could be the cause of my ailments. I decided to proceed with treatment.

In the first two months, my throat, lungs, and knees have felt 50 to 75 percent better, and are still improving. Now that my body is improving, I’ve decided to wrestle at Palomar this fall and pursue my artistic goals and a degree.

Say yes to chiropractic care!

-Jeff Bushon

All three of our children- ages 16, 14, and 8 have benefited tremendously from chiropractic care. We live in a highly populated area where several different kinds of flu’s, viruses, etc- run rampant. Typically our children would pick up these flu’s as well as ourselves and would need to visit their medical doctor, being filled and refilled with prescription antibiotics (which seems to wear down their own natural immunities and resistance to sickness). Not once this year have we had to seek medical attention in the form of drugs, etc. With regular adjustments our family’s general health has improved greatly and when a ‘bug’ tries to creep in it hardly stands a chance. When any subluxations have been removed-our bodies have learned and are able to work at full force to fight off these bugs!

            Now when we think something is creeping in-we run off to our Chiropractor to ’nip it in the bud’! Wow! What a difference! We truly and highly recommend Chiropractic care over Pharmaceuticals!

The Langan Family

Oceanside, California