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Testimonials

I met Dr. Brian in early 2009 at a business meeting in Highlands Ranch. He shared with our group a brief overview of the unique Pettibon System that he was trained in for patient care. As an RN, I immediately recognized that there was something very different from the standard Chiropractic that I had experienced in the past. I needed to know more!

Over the years, I had sustained a number of injuries as a result of two auto accidents, a horseback riding accident, a hip problem from pregnancy and too many years of high heels and business suits. I had significant neck, shoulder, hip, knee and foot pain and had gone from jogging and climbing mountains to severe pain in my knees and feet much of the time.

I took the traditional path of course, being an RN, and saw my physician who referred me to both a rheumatologist and podiatrist. I had also seen an orthopedic surgeon on my own prior to these consultations. Not one of them had solutions or offered suggestions around what might be causing these problems. I was worked up for a number of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. My tests were all disgustingly normal as my physician put it. The only relief that was offered was anti-inflammatory drugs, cortisone injections and possibly surgery for my feet. I tried the recommended orthotics but found that my feet only got worse over a course of about 4 months.

I knew in my heart that there had to be a link between all of these symptoms but was not able to get anyone to connect the dots. By now, I was having difficulty performing normal duties related to my job due to persistent pain and I had all but given up on jogging or climbing mountains again. Depression began to set in.

Thankfully, at about this same time, I met Dr. Brian. He helped me to understand the importance of biomechanics and postural alignment which all made perfect sense to me, based on my basic knowledge of the spine, how it worked and that it was the life line to the rest of my body. Within in two weeks of the specialized care plan and my religious performance of the home care program, my feet and knees were so much better. After about 6 weeks, I was able to sleep on my left side for the first time in 10 years. I was resting well at night and realized that my pain was NOT being caused by my mattress or some disease. My injuries, over the years, had seriously messed up my spinal stability and function, which in turn, had a major impact on how every moving part of my body was functioning. Finally, the dots were connected and the picture so very clear.

I have been a patient now for almost 7 months. I am amazed that my pain has subsided and am happy to say that over the later summer months, I climbed a 14er and accidentally did an 18 mile hike with my family. I am also jogging again three days a week. - Angie Bacovcin - Age 50

My chiropractic care has enabled me to reduce my dependence on my asthma medication.  My adjustments have assisted in improving my lung function." - Brian Dodds

Dr. Brian Berlener of Spine Renew worked wonders on my chronically painful spine and neck.  I walked in his clinic one day in extreme pain after two days of not being able to get out of bed.  His x-rays showed advanced degeneration.  I am an active horsewoman and feared my riding days were over.  Dr. Berlener promised that, by following his rehabilitation program, I would be pain free one day.  I was skeptical , but thought "What do I have to lose"? I did everything he instructed, and after only a couple of weeks, the pain was greatly reduced.  After a couple of months, the pain was almost completely gone.  A follow-up x-ray revealed improvement to the spine and a small decrease in the curve from a lifetime of scoliosis, which for a senior citizen is quite remarkable.  I am able to ride my horse every day now, even after being thrown twice.  I will continue with Dr. Berlener and the home care he prescribed, for the rest of my life.  He keeps me active as I hoped I would be at this age. - Linda Richter - Age 62, December 2010

As an athlete, we think pain is part of being competitive.  I had gotten accustomed to it, until I became more and more limited in what I could or wanted to do. I was told by an MD that the only answer was surgery, and that this would cure my pain.  No, it did not!!   I could not turn or lift my head without  hurting, and I had a bent and twisted posture that was losing strength and flexibility.  I met with Dr. Brian and he introduced me to a new way of thinking and caring for the agony I was experiencing.  He treated me in many different ways in the office and sent me home with exercises that I would do on a daily basis.  Within a couple of weeks, I started feeling better and the pain was quickly decreasing.  It has only been a few months, but I feel better now than I have in the last six years! - Chris A. Martel

I met Dr. Brian the summer of 2009. I was talking with a person on my softball team, telling him that I refused to believe that the pains in my shoulders, neck, and back were because I was turning 40 that year. He told me about Dr. Brian, so I decided to check him out. I have been to several “traditional” chiropractors in my life and after meeting him and discussing the reason I felt terrible, I knew he was different.

He did a thorough examination and discovered several issues. I had a reversed s-curve in my neck instead of the normal c-curve. My shoulders and neck were forward 1-1/2”, therefore I was looking hunched over like an 80 year old at age 39. My left hip was 1-1/2” higher than my right hip, which makes me wonder if that contributed to my hyper-extension knee injury from the previous year. At the time I first met Dr. Brian, I had hurt my knee during a softball game and if I stopped fast, my knee would hyper-extend. That wasn’t acceptable to me because I lead a very active lifestyle.

I got started with office care from Dr. Brian. Within a week, he added home care to my routine. I worked very hard with my home care, not missing many times. After my first three months of getting treated and doing my home care I was evaluated with x-rays. I had gotten rid of my s-curve and had a slight c-curve in my neck as well as my knee wasn’t hyper-extending as much and was feeling much better. The results gave me the drive to work even harder on my home care and achieve a stable c-curve in my neck.

After 6 months of office and home care, I was re-evaluated with x-rays. I had achieved a 34% c-curve in my neck, my forward posture was less than ½” forward, my hips were perfectly balanced, and I had grown ¾ of an inch. My knee felt so great and it was a lot stronger and wasn’t hyper-extending any more. After a year and a half, I got rid of the knee brace, I did NOT have surgery, and now can play softball and volleyball brace free. It’s amazing how much better my body works and feels when it is in balance.

I’ve seen several chiropractors since I was a young child and no one has been able to fix the pain. I would have my pain back within a day or two of an adjustment. I thought it was because I held my stress in my neck and shoulders. NOW I know it was because my posture wasn’t balanced. I’ve felt great for 5 months. The unique thing about Dr. Brian is, I am in control of my wellness which makes me self sufficient. I will soon be going twice a year, instead of every week for the rest of my life, like the “traditional” chiropractors I have seen. Thank you to Mark for telling me about Dr. Brian and thank you Dr. Brian for taking away my pain!  Kelly Slouthouber