Carlton Chiropractic

I went orginally because I bought the Groupon. Now I see why they have the Groupon, which is a good deal. At first I was nervous, as there are a couple businesses there. Weight loss, Lipo, Chiropractor, I was confused as to why they were doing all these different things! My first visit went well. I was able to use the entire value of the Groupon in one visit, and was treated well. This led me to believe that the bad Unilocal reviews were isolated. After my first visit I was told I needed to come back to discuss treatment, and check on my insurance. I did come back for what was an esssentially another consult, where I was told by both the Dr. & one of the office managers that my insurance would cover 30 visits, with a $ 15 copay. I agreed to move forward either with this or that I would buy a package and begin immediately. I was told to make an appt for the following week, and begin with my insurance then. I wasn’t thrilled as I really am in pain, but ok I get that insurance isn’t a fun thing to deal with. So, I go back again, for an appt that I am told is covered, I wait 40 min, and then I am told by Dr. Ed that everyone was wrong and I am not covered. At this point I am getting frustrated. I explain that last week I was told I was, and that if I need to I’ll just buy the package for $ 400, as I am not feeling great, and would like to move forward with the adjustment plan. Really, I would have paid for the plan, just to get some relief. But instead of adjusting me and letting me buy the plan, Dr. Ed wrapped up the visit with a I’ll get your x-​rays and you can find another Chiropractor that will work with you! I have the distinct feeling that, they don’t need new patients, and they truly are not concerned with the overall well being of the patients that do come in wanting relief from their pain.

Professional and effective, I’ve had adjustments from both doctors and I have zero complaints.

if you like to wait at the chiropractor be my guest go there. DR. ED has no real good bedside manner.
my app was at 4:45 I got there at about 4:35 to see him as a new patinet and fill out paper work, it wasn’t until about 5:30 that i got to see him and then he had me do some estim which takes even longer. after that i had to wait another 30 min just so he could adjust me. this is unbelievable will not be going back to him again.
also he share the office with to other offices in the same witing and there is no pivicy between them at all.

Well, today I realized that the pain in my lower back wasn’t going to go away on its own… so, I decided to make an appointment to go in and get an adjustment. I’ve never been to this office before but, since I’ve driven by it countless times… I thought I would try them out and see if they could help me. I called up and quickly scheduled an appointment for this afternoon.
After taking just a few moments to fill out their «new» patient info sheet, I was greeted by a nice young lady who took me back to get my height and weight. I waited in the x-​ray room for only a couple of minutes and then Dr. Ed Carlton came in.
I told Dr. Ed that I have been having lower back pain for the last 5 weeks — spending too much time sitting in my office behind the computer. He suggested that we take a quick x-​ray so that he could identify what the source of the problem is. I was hesitant because I used to see a chiropractor regularly about 18 years ago and felt that all I need is a quick adjustment. He said that his office was running a special for all new clients that included a free x-​ray and consultation. So, I agreed to go ahead and have him take it.
I had a seat in their waiting room for a few minutes and the doctor called on me to come take a look at the x-​ray. He explained why I was having pain and showed me on the x-​ray what was happening. At this time, we discussed his recommendations on how we could remedy this problem.
He lead me to a lounge area where his assistant applied two electrical stimulation pads on my lower back, I rested while the machine sent deep electrical pulses in to my tense muscles.
After about 5 minutes or so, I was led back into the waiting area to wait for the doctor. I was then led into the adjustment room by his assistant. Dr. Ed came in and told me what he was going to do. He performed the adjustments on my frame and quite literally within a minute or two I felt the pain subside… still tense mind you but, nothing like I had been feeling previously.
For my situation, I’ll require about 4 weeks worth of treatments.
I just wanted to write up a quick review for others out there who are looking for a «good» chiropractor. Dr. Ed was very nice and took the extra time I needed to make sure I was comfortable. I appreciated that. I never felt rushed or, uncomfortable, or that I was a number. He answered every question I had and was very candid with me… something else I appreciate.
At any rate… looking forward to my next appointment.
UPDATE: Second visit on par with the first. Lower back still pretty tense. Had them crank up the dial on the electrical stimulation to reach those deep areas. Dr. Ed called me at home the following Monday to check on my status. Going back in tomorrow for another adjustment.