Triangle Chiropractic & Neurology Center

We’ve all heard the saying, «Too soon old, too late smart…» And few of us ever think about that in regards to how we treat our bodies until we are there — somewhere past middle age and feeling the pain from the physical bodily abuses of our youth and yesteryear, including somewhat recent trauma such as a motor vehicle wreck.
This is not my first experience visiting with a chiropractor, and sadly, I came in extremely skeptical, maybe even somewhat cynical, due to a prior experience with another Chiropractor several years ago. I also came in nearly desperate due to the severity of pain and lack of mobility I have regressed to. My PCP, when I last complained of joint pain, only suggested that I lose weight and wrote me a prescription for pain medication that will eventually kill me (according to studies). Thanks Doc, I already know I’m fat and that I could stand to lose about 40 – 50 lbs — how about a program or plan for that?
Initial visit: History, what has happened to my body over time, and what is wrong with my body, with the suggestion that I must have an extremely high tolerance for pain and there is great surprise that I am able to function at all with as much as is out of alignment and assymetric. Dr. Ahart made some adjustments on my spine as well as stretched my hammies and glutes. Iced electro-​massage therapy was interesting, numbed my back a bit. Next day, however, pain was about double what it normally is.
Follow up visit, two days later: Headache for several hours after the visit — cannot say if this is because of the treatment/​adjustments in the back/​neck, just noting it because I am generally not prone to headaches. I do have to say that in the days following the 2^nd visit, I noticed my mobility was improving. Hammies and glutes stretched again, more electro-​massage therapy. Dr. Ahart spent some time discussing the approach to my treatment plan as being «global» vs «local» due to the injuries I have sustained over the past 30+ years and set expectations by assuring me I would never be 100% or «perfect» again. We talked about my PCP’s recommendation — see the end of paragraph 2 above — and Dr. Ahart very clearly articulated that was not the right call and explained why, yes I need to lose weight, but that’s not the cause of my condition, nor will it be the cure.
3^rd visit — more discussion, more electro-​massage therapy, more adjustments. Another headache, this time not as severe or for as long. For awhile, the body will try to re-​adjust back to what it remembers as the normal of recent years, so the adjustments need to be made continually to make the body learn a «new» normal to adjust to so it will stop trying to go back to the discombobulated poor alignment of the old «normal».
For now, I’m less skeptical, but I’m holding out my final judgement until the treatment regimen has been completed. In the meantime, I think it might be time to find a new PCP.

Friendly staff, always met with a smile. Dr Ahart is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. I recommend him to all my family and friends.

Each time I visit Dr. Ahart I learn something new about my body. It’s amazing what he can do. I initially saw him after I was involved in a car accident and suffered whiplash and concussion. I was looking for a chiropractor who understands neurology and Dr. Ahart did not disappoint Dr. Ahart gave me an exceptionally thorough assessment and I was able to make a smooth recovery over the course of the year. He is a skilled educator who explains everything so well. He exudes competence and empathy and its reassuring to have him explain his strategies in a manner that I understand. I feel that I am involved in my care and not just being told what to do. A year later, my leg suddenly went numb and I thought I was having circulation issues. I casually mentioned it to Dr. Ahart when I came in for my routine neck adjustment and he explained the nerve anatomy and adjusted my hip where he said a nerve was pinched. Just like that, leg numbness gone! On my last visit for my regular adjustment, i told him that I was having trouble lifting my shoulder when playing basketball. He diagnosed me with a torn rotator cuff and used a metal rod to massage my shoulder and break the the scar tissue. I walked out of the office being able to lift my arm again. Dr. Ahart amazes me. He is highly skilled and confident yet humble about his abilities. It doesnt get any better than this. I never knew a chiropractor could do so much! Go see Dr. Ahart and let him fix you.

This was my first experience at a chiropractor. I came upon the recommendation of a couple friends. Dr. Ahart has excellent bedside manner. It is clear that he is interested in the well being of his patients. After the first visit I’m feeling nice and relaxed. The staff is very friendly and they accept several insurance plans. I will definitely be back!

Dr. Ahart is a fantastic chiropractor that exudes enthusiasm and warmth for his patients. His recently-​opened office is clean, spacious and well setup, and the warm towel electoshock treatment is divine. :-)