Vantage Medical Pain and Wellness Center

Positive experience: This review is for Vantage Medical I enjoyed coming here , Dr. Countryman is good at what he does. I'm saddened that he is now closed. Despite many, many attempts I cannot get hold of him for my records, or to discuss my case, very frustrating.

Fantastic experience: I tweaked my back carrying a box and figured it was nothing. After a few weeks of Icy Hot, stretching, and massaging, my condition worsened. My previous chiropractic experience elsewhere for a hip issue was not welcoming, informative, or really helpful. So, I was hesitant to go back to a chiropractor. But the pain was becoming a concern as it was debilitating, which ultimately led me to Vantage. In my first visit, I was given an adjustment, a thorough explanation of my condition, answers to my in depth questions, and I was told to come back in 3 days for another adjustment and plan for recovery. The plan was far more than adjustments, and I was thrilled for this. It included PT and exercises I continue to do today on my own. We ranged from 2-3 adjustments and PT sessions for 3 months. Now, my plan calls for a monthly adjustment and any any further adjustments when needed for free. I haven't needed any extra adjustments and I am back to almost normal, just limiting lifting heavy weights. I have only had 2 moments of tightness when doing manual labor for 8 hours straight and once for being too immobile for too long, but no pain or debilitation. Finding the appropriate amount and type of movement and exercise in my late 30s is really the most important thing and Vantage helped put me on that path forward. I appreciate the friendly, welcoming environment at Vantage as well as the thorough explanation to my questions, as I have a lot. It proves experience and wealth of knowledge and the results are there to prove it.

Fantastic experience: When I first visited Vantage, it was right after I couldn’t get out of bed for a day and a half. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to…, my body would not physically let me get up. When I was finally able to stand, my herniated disc that was pinching a nerve was forcing me to lean heavily to the right and standing up straight was not an option. I was able to stand and walk (very slowly) with crutches, so I went in to Vantage chiropractic and Dr. Countryman’s adjustment gave me immediate relief. My pain level went from a 7-8 to a 4-5. I wasn’t out of the woods yet, but this allowed me to have some mobility. The initial exam was thorough and the adjustment greatly improved my range of motion. We set up a follow up appointment to see where I was in a couple days and get a treatment plan in place that worked for my budget. He gave me some information and guidance that included exercises/stretching to do at home in the meantime. After following the treatment plan set by Dr. Countryman, my condition slowly improved every day. Fast forward 2 months and I just got done moving an entire floor (42x16) by myself that required bending down, picking up, and carrying a 3 ft by 4ft piece of plywood over 150 times. When I met Dr. Countryman, I couldn’t have picked one of those up, let alone bend down to get to it…. Then went on to move another 1000lbs of furniture… twice!!! So in a sense, I could say that I feel over 150 times better after his adjustments and guidance. It took a lot of work on my part as well, but I couldn’t have done it without Vantage Chirpractic! I have included pictures of the floor disassembly for reference. Thanks Dr. Shane Countryman, for getting me my life back!

Fantastic experience: Y'all. I was stuck on the toilet a month ago in both extreme pain and terror that I may not be able to get off of the toilet without assistance. My back was in the most extreme pain I'd ever felt and I've given birth twice. We were scheduled for a driving trip Labor Day weekend and I had no idea how I was going to be able to manage sitting in the car for that long without being completely miserable. I was a bit hesitant about going back to Align after Dr. Flemming had left, but I knew I needed help and I knew I needed it fast. I called Align and when Tessa answered the phone, I knew that I would again be in good hands. One month later I am stronger, functional, and able to sit on the toilet without fear that I may be stuck there! It is important to note that Dr. Countryman changed my entire perspective on chiropractic. I thought I loved it before, and I certainly did, but his method of chiropractic is much more involved, informative, and active. Most chiropractic is passive in that it's a quick adjustment and you're on with your day (which I'm not knocking, I did that all through pregnancy and loved it). Active chiropractic involves learning and utilizing exercises to work on strengthening the areas where you really need it. I have learned more about what my body needs and can handle in the last month than I ever thought possible. I'm also incredibly grateful for the family oriented atmosphere. My daughter will be 1 next month, so I bring her with me to every appointment. Both Dr. Countryman & Tessa have held, played with, and taken care of my daughter while I am doing my exercises and being adjusted. It's not often that you find people so willing to help out, especially in a business environment. I'm so grateful and cannot suggest Align and Dr. Countryman enough!!