Patient Testimonials

Frank Deyulis May 8th, 2008

I certainly recommend Dr. Martin’s office to any family member or friend. Dr. Tim and Dr. Tiia laid out a specific plan for my herniated disk and accompanying sciatica. I feel that the decompression therapy and manual adjustments put me well on my way to freedom of movement and painlessness in my back and legs. The physical therapy learned at the office is something that I have taken with me to be performed at home. Thanks, Dr. Martin!!

Isabella Herbus

About 4 years ago my legs and back hurt me so bad. I went to another chiropractor and my time there went well. After he got me to the point where I was walking with a cane, he told me there was nothing else he could do for me. I heard about this new chiropractor with some new things for people like me. Now 4 months later, I now walk without the cane and feel so much better. What a difference in my life. I will tell everyone I meet how much help I got from Dr. Martin and how they could also get help. I thank God for them and for the people they can help.

Larry Cox

My name is Larry Cox. I am 61 years old and have been retired for about 2 years. I became aware of Dr. Martin through my wife, who kept telling me I should go see him, because he could help me with my back problems. I have had considerable back pain for several years and I contributed it to scar tissue and long hours of work. When I was younger, I had two major back operations. One in 1966 was a ruptured disc-removal and one in or around 1971 was a chip disc in the same area. I met Dr. Martin in early June of this year and after an exam and two weeks of therapy, I started to feel much better after each session. I know Dr. Martin has giving me back at least 5 yrs, (if not more) of my life. For this I am very thankful. I urge anyone who is living in pain to go see him. It is the best thing I have done for myself!

John Grossi

Before Aug 2005, I had severe, intense back pain. I could no longer function on a basic level. I was unable to enjoy life. I could not walk, sit, or stand for any length of time. My physical condition was deteriorating along with my mental health. Currently, after receiving treatments from Dr. Tim Martin, my life has changed for the best. I can now walk, sit, and do some exercises. The pain has gone. My mental attitude has greatly improved. I am very pleased with my progress and I value the treatments. Dr. Tim Martin has given me a new life.

Russel B. Hoffman

I’ve always been hesitant about going to a chiropractor due to having surgery on both my upper and lower back. I have had low back pain for a number of years and found it very difficult to find a good position to go to sleep at night plus having to get up frequently to go to the bathroom. After seeing ads for decompression therapy, I decided to give it a try. Since I have been having the treatments I have been sleeping all night long without interruptions and it is really a blessing. I am very glad that I decided to go with these treatments.

Jim Powell

I’ve had lower back problems for about 13 years on and off. I’ve been to two other chiropractors before Dr. Martin and they’ve fixed the problems, but the pain seemed to come back every couple of years. Dr. Martin was the first Doctor to give me exercises to strengthen the muscles around the spine and hopefully it will stop the reoccurring problems. The people here make my visits very enjoyable and Dr. Martin even cut me a break on my co-pay so I could afford to get the help I needed. Thank you for everything.

Richard Berridge

I was recommended to Dr. Timothy A. Martin by my family physician as an alternative treatment for neck, back, and arm pain. My other option probably would have been to see an orthopedic or neurology specialist. Dr. Tim discovered after x-rays that I had a pinched nerve between two cervical vertebrae. After a few visits and minimal treatment, I was pain free and my neck mobility had increased dramatically. I am currently seeing Dr. Tim about 3 times a week being involved with pretty aggressive treatments. The treatments include electrical stimulation of the muscles, hydro massage, decompression treatments, and a physically routine in the exercise room. Then of course, a chiropractic adjustment. Two of the really surprising effects that I have experienced from the treatments besides the pain relief have been an extra bonus. I have lost about 15lbs pounds and my sinuses have opened up dramatically from the cervical adjustments. I can honestly say that after going to the treatments for close to three months now, I feel like a new person. I actually feel that I have taken ten to fifteen years off my life. Also, my whole general outlook and energy level has improved because I am no longer suffering

from major pain. Just follow Dr. Tim’s instructions and routine for you and it will produce positive results. He will have you feeling like a million bucks in no time. The most important thing is that YOU stay dedicated and focused to treatment that Dr. Tim devises for you.

Thanks Dr. Tim!

Frances Beck

As a retired nurse of 40 years, new medical technology continues to amaze me. I have suffered through two falls. One fall, I broke a leg and injured my wrist. The last fall, I fell injuring my hip. I also suffer from degenerative discs and have a pace maker. My combined health issues cause me to be prescribed high doses of pain medications. Physically over the past two years my ability to walk or sit for long periods of time is very short steps and very short periods of time sitting. After some twenty treatments I am able to walk and enjoy sitting long enough for a great visit. The chiropractic treatments from Dr. Martin have brought me this level of improved health.

Pat O’Connor

When I started with Dr. Tim and Gloria I had been wearing a back brace for 13 months because of pain in my back, buttock, and thigh. I had previous sciatic problems but this was the worse. I had been taking 2 Naproxen, 2 Skelaxin, 1 Tylenol with codeine and 3 extra strength to keep me on my feet. I was icing my back and leg 5 or more times a day. When I went on vacation I needed a wheelchair as I could not walk quickly or for long distances. I was a teacher who taught from a chair, “stood” both morning and afternoon duties on a chair and still had days where any movement left me gasping in pain. I had been referred by both an orthopedist and neurosurgeon for surgery after 2 cortisone shots and various exercise plans left me with very little relief from the pain. The cortisone shots did help with the numbness in the foot, ankle, and lower leg, but I was still suffering from a continual aching from the back of the knee up to my lower back, with sharp shooting pains, burring, tingling, and numbness intermittently in the same areas. Dr. Tim promised that I would be better within 14 visits. Well, by 14 visits, I was no longer wearing the brace, or taking the Skelaxin. Since I had seen, actually felt the progress was being made I continued with the visits. At this point, 2 months after I started getting spinal decompression treatments, the only pain medicine and icing for 24 hours and then I am back to just the naproxen again. Everyone I know says that it is a miracle! I can walk, “stand” duties, teach standing, vacuum, walk the dog,etc. unlike last year when I was in a semi-invalid state. The pain I feel on my good days (which are in the majority-like 13 out of very 14 days) is far less than the pain I felt on my good days last year when I was on so much medicine and using a back brace. My plan is to continue with this treatment on a montly basis for the rest of my life. Why? Because it not only helped the back, it has helped the Fibromyalgia pain I have had for years. The elbows, wrists, knees, ankles, and arches hurt so much less than in the last 10 years. I even needed a shot of cortisone in my elbow last year when I was on all the medicine. Now I am wearing no braces on any joint and any pain is slight and transient in nature. Now who does not have some mild and temporary pain at the age of 54 years old? I have been telling everyone that I feel better and healthier than I have in 10 years. I walk quickly and tall again, not shuffling along like an “Old Lady!” So, even though my insurance will not pay for this treatment at this time, I feel that $35.00 for one treatment each month is well worth the cost. (Especially as I know I can call Dr. Tim’s office and be seen that day if the pain persists, not 2-3 months down the road as I experienced with the surgeons.) Not only will I get the decompression, I will receive EMS, Hydrotherapy, exercise and an adjustment at each visit. Gloria moves the patient through each step quickly and efficiently while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere. I was very skeptical, but searching for a better choice than dealing with any more surgeons. This treatment was an answer to many, many prayers.

Margot McElwee

I’ve been a licensed Cosmologist for over 35 years. I have scoliosis (since childhood), herniated discs (since 18 yrs old), and diagnosed with spinal stenosis 20 yrs ago. I have been to neurosergeons, osteo doctors, and chiropractors. I have been in pain always. Never a day without it! I have carpal tunnel and sciatica (constantly). Four surgeries later, I’m still in pain! But I’m a Big workaholic, never missed work due to pain just suffered, didn’t think I could be helped so I just lived with it! Until Nov 2005, I couldn’t stand, walk, sit, and sleep due to the constant pain from sciatica. I crawled in on a late Friday afternoon after one of my clients’s recommended Dr. Tim. Can I just say, after all these years of losing hope of living just a normal life, or just standing up straight without pain for that matter, I started receiving treatment from Dr. Tim. For the first time in 30 some years I walked on the beach without pain. I can work now; the decompression therapy and exercise helped me. No, I mean cured me! Yes, I must maintain a consistent regimen on my all over health, but Dr. Tim not only gave me hope again, he gave me back my life!!

Barry Olanoff

Boothwyn, Pa. 19061

May 25, 2006

My name is Barry Olanoff. I have had back problems since surgery when I was 14, 41 years ago. I have been seeing chiropractors since then.

I moved to this Boothwyn area several years ago. I checked into the local chiropractors and I picked Dr. Tim Martin to continue my care. The first thing he did was take X-Rays and go over recent MRI results. He took the time in his office to show me where the problems were and talked about treatment options. He started me off with decompression therapy which I had never had before. My back responded well to his therapy and adjustments. I think the decompression therapy worked better than any treatment I had ever had. He also showed me exercises that I could do to strengthen my back along with a workout I could do in his office gym. The electrical stimulation, manual adjustments and water massage table had my pain level lower than it had ever been.. He stressed that keeping appointments he wanted to see me weather I had pain or not. Wellness therapy was more important than just having adjustments and treatment when I had pain. Keeping my lower and upper back and neck in good alignment I was told was the key to keeping me pain free.

So I, just like I had in the past only saw him when I had pain. My busy life made it hard to keep appointments all the time when I knew he explained to me that I should keep regularly scheduled appointments.. In the years that have passed I have promised, declared and swear that I would be a better patient. I made it important to me to keep all appointments he wanted me to make. I finally understood that a regular schedule of adjustments and therapy was necessary to keep me as pain free as I could be. It was better than just waiting for my back to get bad and go to him. It was an up and down pain level that he was able to get under control. I had to make the commitment as a patient to listen to him and trust him to do the right tings for me to be healthy.

Over the years he made sure that I did what I had to do. His staff called me when I missed an appointment and when I saw him he always made me feel better about myself. His professional staff, especially Gloria, made it possible I stayed on an even course of treatment.

Dr Tim Martin has made sure that my back pain do not get out of hand. His professional skill and his personality made it conducive for me to keep appointments regularly. He is the best chiropractor that I ever had. I also feel that I have made a friend. I will be going to Dr. Martin for a long time.