In November of 2021 I was taking my kids out of the car and threw my back completely out of alignment, so much so that I could barely move or walk. I had been suffering from misalignment in my hips from both of my pregnancies, and all my chronic body issues seemed to have finally come to roost. I was desperate for help with my back and my husband suggested I drop in on InsideOut-Chiropractic. On my very first visit with Dr. Doug Barnard, he got me back up walking and moving around. I am the primary caregiver to my young children, so this was essential to my family’s function. While getting continued treatment for my back he mentioned his brain/body system he uses to heal from the inside out. Dr. Doug mentioned how most illnesses can be alleviated with a combination of biofeedback and chiropractic work. I was super intrigued. At that time, I was suffering from sleeping issues, chronic postpartum hip and foot pain, and elevated stress levels. Dr. Doug ran his SRE (stress response evaluation) on me. The SRE measures ones ability to engage and disengage from stress, which can indicate health in general. Additionally he worked on getting my body into alignment in his twice-weekly appointments. I began to see improvements in my sleep immediately. Within a month or so my stress levels began to decrease, and my chronic hip and foot pain subsided. Within about 2 months the pains associated with my monthly cycle had nearly ceased completely, whereas before I had at least 1-2 days a month of significant menstrual pain, this was a benefit that I had not anticipated would happen with his care. I have since started the biofeedback process and have noticed significant decreases in my stress levels and increases in my patience and overall mental happiness. The chiropractic adjustments followed by the biofeedback program really stepped my care up a notch. It feels like a veil has lifted in nearly every part of my life. I have found myself more patient with my children, and more emotionally and mentally attuned to them. This treatment has changed my brain’s stress reactions and has also heightened my joy. The fun parts of parenting now feel more fun, and the challenging parts feel more manageable. The benefits have not just been with my social/emotional interactions, there has also been a significant increase in my ability to handle the stresses and surprises that life throws my way. We were recently on a road trip and had our truck break down and leave us stranded. Six months ago this would have put me into total panic mode. I credit Dr. Doug’s care in giving me the mental clarity to look at this stressful situation as a puzzle, rather than a problem, and troubleshoot it, moving forward without the fear and anxiety that would normally result from being stranded with my kids while away from home. Dr. Doug has a very gentle adjustment method, and I have found his adjustments last longer than the more traditional “cracking” methods I have had before. I highly recommend his whole-body approach, especially for chronic stress, pain, and sleep issues. Dr. Doug’s care has been transformative to my mental and physical health.
I have been a patient of Dr. Doug Barnard for more than 15 years. I’m always very satisfied with the care I receive from Dr. Doug. He has a knowledge of the human body that never ceases to amaze me. I really enjoy how gentle his adjustments are and as a result I don’t experience and soreness the next day
Another thing I appreciate about Dr. Doug is how forward thinking he is about what Chiropractic is capable of. He has brought to his practice recently how to measure your brain as it deals with stress. Dr. Doug explained to me how our pain can go away but, stress never does go away. One of the technologies he uses measures your stress response and then using a very gentle adjusting technique along with brain wave training to reset your stress response. I feel now that the care I’m receiving has given me the experience of what total health feels like.
If one is looking for more than just pain relief, then checkout Dr. Doug at InsideOut-Chiropractic.
