I have been suffering from migraines for at least two years now.  I was starting to get them as often as once a week.  They were completely debilitating to the point where I would have to take some medication, maxalt, and lay down in a dark room to try to sleep.  The light hurt my eyes, I had blurry vision and became nauseous.  I was even on FMLA to protect my job because I missed so much work due to these horrible migraines.

I tried everything to try to get rid of my migraines from acupuncture, a variety of chiropractors, massage, medications, and even hormone therapy.  All of these modalities worked to a degree but none of them fixed the problem.  I was still getting migraines at least once or twice a month and I was starting to give up hope.  I kept up my supply of maxalt for the days I would get them.

My sister told me about Dr. Joly and how he did both chiropractic work and ART.  I was immediately interested in the Active Release Technique, since I had never tried or heard of it before.  My migraines always started with a stiff neck and knots in my upper shoulder and neck area, so I thought this technique may work.

It has been about a month, and only 5 visits later, and I have not had any migraines at all!  Even the days that I would normally have a migraine (during my cycle), I did not get one.

I am so grateful for finding Dr. Joly and for this Active Release Technique.  Dr. Joly mentioned that he specializes in migraines and I am so excited that I have had these great results so fast!  Thank you so much!!!!!

From Dr. Joly

Wow, Tania! Thank you for your kind words. I take pride in my work as a chiropractor. This is my calling, my vocation. Everyday my patients affirm this with kind words like those of Tania.

From Day 1 I have looked to become a better doctor. This is why I use the techniques Gonstead and Active Release Technique (ART).

The Gonstead system of analysis and adjusting focuses on finding the cause of the symptoms instead of looking and treating the symptoms themselves. Once we know the cause, we correct it with very specific and gentle adjustments.

The most difficult cases, like Tania’s migraines, sciatica, whiplash and carpal tunnel syndrome often require more than the specific adjustments, because the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves) become damaged due to the long standing effects of the injury or repetitive strain caused by over use. This is why I incorporate ART. Active Release Technique is the gold standard of soft tissue work.

By combining these two techniques, the results have come faster and complete; thereby, allowing my patients to enjoy optimum wellness. To put it simply, what my patients call miracles, I call expectations. Who wouldn’t take pride in that?