When Santa Clarita journalist Kirsten Quinn started seeing me for chiropractic care, I couldn’t resist asking her for feedback about her first experience with me. Here’s what she wrote.

By Dr. Thomas Polucki

In five years of relentless neck, back and carpal tunnel pain, I never thought about seeing a chiropractor. I didn’t consider my pain bad enough, dull and constant, after a while, the daily aches and stiffness seemed normal.

Two weeks ago, a friend suggested I try upper cervical chiropractic care with Dr. Thomas Polucki. Now, when I look back on those years of pain, I realize I forgot what it felt like to have a healthy spine.

Until recently, I had never seen a chiropractor before, and I expected a lot of harsh cracking and forceful pops. When I walked through the door, however, I was met by ocean sounds, calming essential oils and very friendly staff.

During the consultation, Dr. Polucki spent as much time as I needed listening intently to my medical history and concerns. He performed an initial assessment, taking photos of my posture.

Then came the exam. Dr. Polucki applied gentle pressure to my neck and back, loosening the muscles. Using a special technique, he completed the adjustment without any cracking or harsh movements. In fact, the entire treatment was relaxing and felt much closer to a massage than what I’d imagined.

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Following the treatment, I laid on the table and Dr. Polucki gave me a few minutes to relax. Almost immediately I felt physical relief, but what shocked me was the immediate sense of calm that washed over me as soon as treatment was finished. It felt like five years of physical stress instantly lifted from my body, and my mind could finally relax from having to compensate. The anxiety I felt from the day melted away. It felt like a fresh start, a clean slate from which I could rewrite the story of my health.

Wrapping up the appointment, Dr. Polucki took a final photo of my posture, and showed me the difference. Before treatment, my back and neck were forward bent, and as hard as I tried, I couldn’t stand up straight. The after photo showed the results that I could feel — a spine as straight as a board.

Then leaving Dr. Polucki’s office I felt awake, excited and light on my feet. I walked taller and smiled bigger. Beyond the burden of back pain.

I have since returned to Dr. Polucki for treatment a few times a week. It takes time for the spine to stabilize, and stop returning to its old habits, so to speak. Each time I visit, I feel a deeper sense of alignment and stability. Better yet, I still leave with the greatest sense of calm and relaxation as my body enjoys the benefits of proper spinal health.

I recommend Dr. Polucki to everyone I care about — because everyone could use a little less weight on their shoulders, and a good back massage.

About Santa Clarita Chiropractor Dr. Thomas Polucki

• Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic
• Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
• Medical Director of the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Program
• Certified Metabolic Typing Advisor
• Host of “Get Better With Dr. Polucki” on KHTS

Now providing Functional Medicine services in most cities via phone consultations.

Nearby patients get treated by appointment at 25050 Peachland Avenue Suite 105, Newhall, California 91321.

By all means visit https://www.drpolucki.com for more information or call 661-753-9340 to schedule an appointment.

And please tune in, stream or download the “Get Better With Dr. Polucki” on AM 1220 KHTS radio in Santa Clarita, California Mondays from 11 a.m. to noon.

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The information in this article is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease.