Testimonials
Herniated Disc Success Story.
I suffered for six months with a herniated disc and numbness on the inside of my leg. I couldn’t walk more than half a block because of the pain and I was scared to go to the gym. I got an MRI and received a cortisone shot which didn’t help me at all. When I received a flyer about Decompression in the mail, I knew that was what I needed. I started Decompression therapy at OSST and by the third or fourth week I was feeling much better. It was incredible, and it’s been steadily uphill from there. My leg is no longer numb, I can walk three miles three times a week and I’m back to being able to take care of my beautiful yard. I’m also able to get up and go to social activities where before I felt like a hermit, stuck at home in my chair. From the very beginning, it was clear that they cared. Dr. Shelley called to check on me after my first appointment. I love the staff at OSST.
– Joy A., Bothell
For Years His Pain Didn't Get Worse...
BUT it Didn't Get Better Either.
For years I was consistent with chiropractic and physical therapy and while my neck and back didn’t get any worse, it wasn’t getting any better either. Finally after many years of preventive care I was introduced to the new treatments at Olympic Spine and Sports Therapy. The second week of therapy I noticed dramatic changes. It was like a miracle for me, it just seemed unreal! My pain is greatly reduced, I have much better range of motion, I have less fatigue and generally feel like I have more energy to do activities that the pain was holding me back from. In addition to chronic neck and back pain I was battling with chronic sinus infections, pain in my eyes, indigestion, and a constant gravely throat. All of those symptoms have diminished! Before treatment I was dragging doing my professional duties. Now I have a high level of energy whether I am counseling, preparing a sermon or leading worship. I feel so much better and I’m excited about my days now!
– Fr. Roger O.
Back Pain is Nearly Gone and I'm Back to Baseball.
The pain in my lower left back brought me to Olympic Spine and Sports Therapy originally. After my first x-rays, I learned that I was in a little worse shape than I thought. I had been playing baseball, and my back hurt too much to swing a bat or throw hard. I had quit my fall baseball team because of my back, and it was making work much harder. I was painting for my uncle, but my back hurt too much to lift heavy ladders or big buckets of paint. Since I started going to OSST my back pain has gone from a 5 to a 2, and everyone tells me I’ve gotten a lot taller too. I’m taller and stronger and looking forward to baseball this spring.
– Nolan D.
13 Years of Chronic Back Pain Healed!
I have had chronic low back pain for thirteen years. I feel like it first started to flare up after the delivery of my second child. Then one day I was playing with my kids and did a twisting motion with my low back and something just gave out, it was excruciating. I tried everything for the pain; cortisone shots, physical therapy, acupuncture, osteopathic treatments. You name it I tried it. I had to give up everything because of the pain. I decided that I would give decompression a shot—it was my last hope. After about thirteen sessions I started to notice a difference. I began to regain my mobility, strength, and my pain has been greatly reduced. Other than decompression, the doctors decided that they wanted to address my pain from all angles. We combined chiropractic, physical therapy, and a home exercise plan along with the decompression therapy. It worked great; not only did my low back improve but I totally regained motion in my neck. This was the only place I found that really looked at the whole picture. They addressed my entire spine instead of just spot treating the injured area.
– Michelle L., Lake Forest Park
Eliminated my Sciatic Pain, Numbness and Tingling!
One day I bent over and had severe sciatic pain running down both legs. I had back pain for about 6 years but the sciatic pain had started about 6 mo’s ago. My pain was debilitating. I had tried a lot of different treatments in the past for my pain such as meds, injections, acupuncture, physical therapy, massage therapy, and chiropractic. I went to an orthopedist who told me if the injection didn’t work that I would need surgery. After treating at Olympic Spine and Sports Therapy I started noticing results in 2 weeks. Now I have no sciatic pain, numbness or tingling. I move better and I’m am almost pain free. Now I am able to go for walks, go to the dog park , hit a bucket of golf balls, I would even drive to California now. My quality of life is so much better than before. I think now I can even get back into playing racquetball. Everyone at Olympic Spine and Sports Therapy is very knowledgeable, organized, caring and friendly. Quite simply IT WORKS!
– John T.
The Staff at OSST are GREAT PEOPLE!
Over the years I have struggled with sciatica in my legs, pain in my left hip, low back, neck and shoulder. My back used to get so stiff I couldn’t move very easily and I had difficulty sleeping. Now, after going through treatment at OSST my pain is reduced and I have more flexibility. I can do computer work without my neck stiffening up and I am able to spend more time in the garden without hurting my low back. I feel younger, and I am able to do more with friends! The staff at OSST are great people. They provide the tools you need to help yourself and then create a very encouraging atmosphere that motivates you to use them!
– Anita M.
NO MORE BACK PAIN... I Can Finally Sleep!
Before I started receiving treatment at Olympic Spine & Sports Therapy, I was unable to participate in hiking, snow skiing, and working out due to my back pain. I couldn’t even sleep through the night. My job was in jeopardy because I couldn’t perform the tasks I was assigned. Now, after eleven months of treatment, my life is somewhat back to normal! I no longer have back pain. I am able to sleep, go to the gym, hike, and I am working at a very physically demanding job!
– Ron S., Everett
OSST Resolved my Chronic Fatigue...
LIFE IS MUCH EASIER NOW!
For the past seven years I had spent most of my time in bed from chronic fatigue. This clinic pulled me out of it. I had come to Olympic Spine & Sports Therapy with the idea that I just wanted to maintain my spine; I had no idea that it would resolve my chronic fatigue or correct my posture. I didn’t even know what postural rehabilitation was before I started treatment. It has also helped stop the degeneration process that was starting in my spine, and I have great range of motion now. I used to feel so stiff and locked up. Life in general is much easier now. I am able to travel, run, and cross pattern with no trouble. I really feel that the posture correction helped eliminate the majority of my symptoms.
– Sandra M., Sewickley, PA
Decompression has
REDUCED THE PAIN & NUMBNESS!
For the past two years I have been experiencing chronic low back pain. I had a herniated disc between my L4 and L5 region of my low back. The pain was excruciating and was radiating into my right leg causing numbness and tingling. It totally affected every aspect of my life; I would get up in the morning to make breakfast and five minutes into it I wanted to go back to bed. I just wanted my life back. That’s when my mother told me about an exciting new treatment called decompression therapy. It was a last resort before surgery, so I decided to give it a go. After the first session I got off the table and was in euphoria, I had no pain at all. Since receiving decompression therapy treatments the pain in my low back, as well, as the pain and numbness in my leg has been greatly reduced.
– Randy H., Shoreline
More Energy, Less Fatigue & Allergies Diminished.
I came to Olympic Spine & Sports Therapy when I started experiencing a pinching pain in my lower back. This concerned me because my father has also suffered from back problems for years so I wanted to take care of the problem before it got out of control. Since treating at Olympic Spine & Sports Therapy, my pain is gone, I’m able to golf again and have more energy than ever. I didn’t realize how fatigued my body was until I started receiving treatments and feeling the difference. Surprisingly enough, my allergies have diminished as well; I no longer have to take Claritin just to get me through the day.
– Jeffrey W., Lynnwood
I'M BACK! Running & Skating in the Park.
I have been running the Mukilteo YMCA Skate Park for 3-1/2 years. In November of 2007 I developed what I thought was an insignificant pain in my low back, but it never went away. In January of 2008 the pain got so severe I was barely able to walk, much less run the park and skate. After continuing treatment with Dr. Shelly and his associates at OSST, my condition gradually improved. I just turned 45 years old and am back skating and running the park, thanks to Olympic Spine & Sports Therapy. Thank you for your continued support of my good health.
– Russell S., Lynnwood
The HEADACHES HAVE STOPPED!
Before I began seeing Dr. Shelley in 1991, I had been getting a headache nearly every day. Dr. Shelley took x-rays of my back and showed me that my spine had a lateral curvature that shouldn’t be there. After about six months, a new series of x-rays showed that my spine had lost most of its excess curvature, and the frequency of my headaches had dropped to nearly a zero. Since that time, Dr. Shelley has been seeing me about three times a month to maintain the health of my spine. Recently, however, my headaches began recurring, and x-rays showed that my spine had drifted away from its optimum shape. We decided to step up the treatment with a program of exercise, adjustment, and traction. I’m happy to report the success of this treatment, as I have had only one headache in the past two months.
– Mark P., Snohomish
The Pain is TOTALLY GONE and I Feel 100% BETTER!
My issues all started at home, I had tripped over a footstool and seriously tweaked my low back. Luckily, I had recently been reading up on decompression therapy and decided to look in to it further. Dr. Shelley examined me and found that I was a candidate for decompression therapy. After the first session I felt great and from then on I just kept progressing with each treatment. The pain is totally gone and I feel 100% better, the results are amazing. Overall I had a wonderful experience and the staff at Olympic Spine & Sports Therapy is very friendly and efficient.
– Warren G., Edmonds
Decompression Gave Me My Life Back.
As an auto technician I am constantly bending, lifting and twisting. So you can only imagine the world of hurt I was in when my low back gave out. Five minutes into standing the pain would get so bad that I would start shaking and it would become very difficult to breath. I later found out that my L5 vertebra in my low back was sliding forward off of my sacral base, OUCH! I needed immediate treatment. It was decided that decompression therapy was going to be my best bet for alleviating my symptoms. After the first treatment I had a 35% improvement, it was amazing! I feel great now; I’m able to do my usual activities and so much more. I also want everyone to know that I received wonderful service from the staff. They really care about their patients. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking treatment.
– Bill B., Renton
Neck Pain REDUCED BY 80%!
It had been a long time since I rock and rolled and my wife’s company was having a party at the Experience Music Project in Seattle. I danced the night away like I was thirty years younger. Two days later I could hardly move my neck. I started taking over-the-counter pain relievers which would allow me about two hours of sleep and then I would wake up and have to take more. I am a landscaper so the pain was severely restricting me in my work; it got so bad that it hurt just to shut my truck door. Since receiving decompression therapy, my neck pain has reduced by 80%! The “rice crispies” in my neck are also going away. It feels great to have my life back!
– Craig M., Lynnwood
I'm Able to DO MORE ACTIVITIES, SLEEP BETTER & FATIGUE HAS GONE DOWN!
For several years I had been experiencing low back pain, neck pain, and weakness in my right arm and shoulder. My sister was undergoing decompression therapy through OSST and she suggested that I come in and get checked out. After treatment at OSST I feel much better overall, my low back pain is much more tolerable and adjusting my neck has helped my allergies. I am able to do more activities, sleep better, and my fatigue has gone down. Since I don’t feel so stiff, chores are much easier to do, and since my allergies are reduced I can breathe better. I’ve had a couple of friends lately asking me if I am taller! I attribute that to standing up straighter! Overall I’ve had a great experience at OSST and the staff are very friendly, upbeat, and encouraging.
– Janet S.
I'm Still Pinching Myself Because I FEEL LIKE NEW PERSON.
Before coming to Olympic Spine & Sports Therapy I had terrible sharp pain across the middle of my back. This had been going on for 3 years or more. My pain would be so bad that I had tears streaming down my face as I was trying to do anything. I tried many treatments including: medication (oxycodone), injections, acupuncture, physical therapy, and chiropractic, but nothing worked. About 1 week into my treatment at Olympic Spine & Sports Therapy I started feeling relief. Now the sharp pain is no longer there. I am now able to do many everyday things that I couldn’t do before like ironing, and grocery shopping. I have so much more energy to do everything. It is no longer a battle just to get up and get dressed, and have to face another day. I feel great! I can’t say enough good things about the staff at Olympic, they are friendly, patient, and make you feel like you can do anything. I am still pinching myself daily because I feel like a new person!
– Virginia C., Mountlake Terrace
A Broad Spectrum of Treatments offered in One Clinic!
I had a herniated disc, shoulder, arm, and neck pain. The disc pain was so acute that my leg would spasm and throw me to the ground. I couldn’t walk with confidence. My shoulders would take turns giving me extreme pain that would radiate down my arm and numb my thumb and index finger.
I tried acupuncture and an orthopedist, neither of which helped. I was taking pain medications and I had tried a cortisone shot in my right shoulder which was horribly painful and totally ineffectual. I was referred to Olympic Spine and Sports Therapy and started to feel better after the first treatment.
Now I have more mobility without subsequent pain and my balance is better than it has been in years. My back and arms feel so much better. I’m back to participating in the arthritis pool class at my gym and I can even garden a bit more.
The staff at OSST are professional, honest and unfailingly charming (doctors, too!). It’s a loving, positive atmosphere and the treatment you receive is unique. Where else is the broad spectrum of treatments being offered in one clinic. It really works!
– Jeretta G.
FINALLY PAIN FREE with Full Mobility!
I came to OSST with a lot of issues. I had low back pain, neck pain, and excruciating shoulder pain. I had absolutely no mobility in my neck. It was so stiff I had trouble turning my head to change lanes in traffic. My shoulder was getting so painful that I was scared it would start preventing me from kayaking. After my first adjustment at OSST I felt great. From then on I just kept progressing until finally I was pain free and I regained full mobility to my shoulder. I feel that the combination of exercise, adjustments, traction and physical therapy really worked well together. I felt as though I was really being rehabilitated rather that just getting rid of the pain. I also liked the fact that they taught me exercises and strengthening techniques that I could use at home to maintain all my progress.
– Vincent R.
TRY IT... YOU'LL LIKE IT... I DO!
After many trips over the years to different doctors to ease my back pain, my friend Brenda referred me to OSST. Before treatment I had so much pain that it left me exhausted, it slowed my life down and I began to miss the important golf sessions and even gardening in my large yard. After treatment these things are becoming more real and possible. They worked their magic and taught me all the stretches and exercises. After the first series of treatments life became more pleasant and more pain free. Try it … you will like it … I do!
– Verna R.