Success Stories

    Many of my friends go see a chiropractor but I never thought I needed to; honestly I didn't think it would help. Eventually the pain gets bad enough and everyone gets tired of hearing you complain so I decided take their advice and see a chiropractor. I made an appointment with Dr. Hargraves a few weeks ago (my back and neck pain had startedto effect my job) after all the consultation was free! I went in and described the pain and he basically knew exactly what was wrong and even said he may be able to ease the pain in my wrists and arms! I came back in for x-rays and he was correct and it was clear at that point that I needed to be there. I started coming in right away, three times a week,they open early so it worked with my schedule too! He accepts my insurance and after the first week my headaches have stopped, I can turn my head with no pain, talk on the telephone, do all the lawn work I need to do at home and use my computer without pain! The funny thing is that you don't really think about it until you are asked or you try to do something you couldn't do before and it doesn't hurt, or you go to the store and don't have to load up on pain relievers and more! I even sleep better and this makes my husband happy too not to mention that I no longer bug him to rub my back and shoulders every night! I did not expect to feel a difference so quickly! This has been and continues to be a very good experience I only wish I would have gone sooner.

       Michele Shrader

 

I asked Dr Hargraves if I could write this letter in the hope that it would help other people looking for pain relief.

I have suffered with back pain most of my life after I had a fall on a boat when I was young. I have seen dozens of doctors over the years. I finally did have to have two back surgeries to relieve two herniated discs in the past four years. I find out now that I wasted about $6,000 on MRI's for my back. Because the only thing I needed was the right Chiropractor.

 I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2004 and have been seeking out help ever since. I have seen about five different Chiropractors. The last Chiropractor I was seeing was for two and one half years. I believed I was getting the most relief I could considering that I did have fibromyalgia. However, I was having to use the electric carts in all the stores for six months. After 209 visits with this Chiropractor the pain was getting worse and when I explained this to him he didn't change anything.

 So, finally, I got smart and started asking around if anyone knew of a good Chiropractor and the name David Hargraves kept coming up time after time. After seeing Dr Hargraves for just three visits, he took care of the excruciating pain in the middle of my spine and gave me the hope of a future without pain. I can't say enough good things about Dr Hargraves, he is a very caring and diligent man when it comes to helping his patients with their various problems. I know a lot of Doctors will tell you not to see a Chiropractor, but Dr Hargraves has saved my sanity.

I hope this will encourage some of you to give Chiropractic care a try, if only for a good second opinion, it sure beats surgery if you don't absolutely need it. And, it is way less expensive.  

 A VERY PLEASED CHIROPRACTIC PATIENT,

       Lynda J. Evans

 

    I could not bend over to tie my shoes 10-14-2008, by 10-15-2008  I feel so much better I can jump for joy!

       Diane Debenedetto

 

    After months of sinus congestion and related problems, a friend of mine suggested going to see a chiropractor. Five minutes after my first adjustment by Dr. Hargraves, I could breathe clearly. I admit that I was skeptical at first, but my sinus trouble and range of motion have improved more and more with each adjustment. I continue to see results with each subsequent visit. Each visit to Dr. Hargraves' has been quick and painless. Further more, I reccomend seeing a chiropractor to anyone who has had chronic problems, despite whether it appears to be chiropractic related.

       Bob Smith

 

    I am a thirty one years old male who has an intensive history with severe migraine headaches with symptoms of nubness, slurred speech, and blurred vision. For approximately 21 years I have attempted to maintain and control the symptoms and occurrence using many different ways of intervention without medication. I have used chiropractic care within the past but have not used it regularly for many years. Prior to coming on vacation to the beautiful Outer Banks I experienced a heightened level of occurrence and began using a local chiropractor within my hometown with some relief. While on vacation, I expected another occurrence and located Dr. Hargraves for intervention. To my surprise and relief Dr. Hargraves and hiss staff were highly knowledgeable of my symptoms and corresponding intervention. I was assessed and seen within hours of calling. Dr. Hargraves took the time to make me feel comfortable and completed a manual adjustment. Within an hour I was back to participating in all the activities of vacation  migraine free. I can not say enough good things about Dr. Hargraves and hiss staff and only wish that I could maintain regular appointments with their office. Looking back at the situation it was just another positive memory of the vacation.

       Robert E. Ritchie

 

   I have been visiting O.B. Chiropractic for many years now. Initially went for tendonitis, then returned for back strain. Dr. Hargraves and his staff, Susan, Katie and Raye Lynn have relieved the problems I had and I continue to see them them weekly.

   I attribute seeing Dr. Hargraves on a regular basis to my great state of health. He adjusts my spine weekly, but I fully believe by doing this he keeps my whole body healthy. I have not been sick/ ill for four years now.

   I have and will continue to reccomend him to those who pull/ strain their backs or other related problems.

        Wendy Simpson  

 

   Four years ago while vacationing on the Outer Banks I over induldged in boogie boarding and other beach avtivities. Dr. Hargraves business magnet was on the refrigerator of our rental unit. Dr. Hargraves gives an adjustment like no other chiropractor I have gone to in fourty years. He uses no new age techniques just a time honored and proven manual alignment. I do not come to the Outer Banks without visiting Dr. Hargraves. I have considered driving from my home in Pittsburgh, PA to the Outer Banks for adjustment. He is that good!!!

   If you are a visitor or resident of the Outer Banks, you owe it to yourself to give Dr. Hargraves a try. Your body will love you for doing so.

     Jim Granville

 

   I've been plagued with back pain in the lower back and neck pain. I was hesitant to see a chiropractor even though my wife had been a patient for over a year and she did nothing but rave about how she feels so much better and now only visits for tune-ups. So, after her successes I finally tried and I'm sorry I didn't visit sooner. I get around much better, pain free. Since I've started my visits, I've even bowled my lifetime high series and game. 

     Joseph Sandor

 

   Before coming to Dr. Hargraves my neck was constantly stiff and hurting. This had gone on so long I didn't even realize it was not normal. Thanks to Dr. Hargraves I can now turn my head again. And use a lot less Tylenol!

     Bobby Henning

 

   I am here from Sharpsville, PA. Dr. Dave  is an awesome chiropractor. He helped me very much, I could hardly walk or climb steps without heavy pain. He makes you feel like a part of his family.

  The office young ladies do add a spark to his office and are very pleasant and friendly!!

  "God Bless All of You!"

     Eleanor J. O'Hare 

 

      I'm 65 years old and have had regular chiropractic care since my mid-thirties. My neck and lower back pain is managed by monthly( if possible) adjustments. I'm convinced that this care has eliminated the services of other doctors and more than likely pain medication, and who knows what else.

    I wouldn't trade my chiropractor for anything else in the medical world.

      Carol K. Sterner

 

      Dr. Hargraves is the only Doctor that has adjusted my neck with success and no pain. My body heals a lot faster, because of good adjustment.

     Thank you Dr. Hargraves.

        Nancy A. Mike

 

       Came in with headaches and ankle pain from previos injury. One week later headaches gone and ankle feeling perfect. Also, after initial pain abated body feels much more relaxed and responsive. Neck and other areas have more mobility now as well.

        Michael Campion

 

      When I first started coming to Dr. Hargraves approximately four or five weeks ago I could barely move I was in very severe pain and surviving on pain medication and was suffering so much. Within two weeks I could move much better and I am not taking any pain medications.I am doing very well.

   Thank you very much Dr. Hargraves.Thanks again.

        Crystal R. Gray

 

      Dr. Hargraves can loosen areas in my upper back that no other chiropractor that I've gone to has been able to do. Hooray!

        Barbara Trevaskis  

 

      I met  Dr. Hargraves and his staff four years ago. I was skeptical of chiropractic care, but had tried every possible form of treatment for chronic neck and shoulder pain. I made my first appointment with the feeling that this would be just another attempt at pain relief that would fail. I was wrong! I noticed a difference after my first visit. I continued to receive treatments and the problem was corrected.

  I am now a member of the Outer Banks chiropractic team and I am proud to be a part of something I believe in. Chiropractic care changed the quality of my life. The pain I thought I would just have to live with for the rest of my life is gone!

        Raye Lynn Johnson

 

     It only takes one visit to Dr. Hargraves for the aches in my back to disappear. Thank you!

        Marjorie S. Wallwork

 

    While on vacation I was having extreme TMJ/ JAN pain. Through the couple treatments, it relieved the pain in my neck and upper back area enough to enjoy my vacation.

        Andria M. Di Presso  

 

    During my first visit with Dr. Hargraves, he did an X-ray and determined that I was about to go through an unneccessary back surgery. I really needed a hip replacement. My visits with Dr. Hargraves while waiting for the replacement relieved the back pain significantly. I have had the hip replacement and I am thrilled to be back undergoing chiropractic treatment for my back. Hopefully now that my legs are the same length, I don't limp and with continued treatments with Dr. Hargraves  the back issues will be relieved. I am so grateful for his discovery, my life has truly changed.

       Stephanie J. Neff

 

    I was rear-ended on March 6, 2008. The adjustments helped alleviate the pain and stiffness. I was able to return to work rather quickly and the continued visits continued to "work out" the stiffness that would occur by the end of my teaching day.

      Marcia Jenkins

 

   I was almost at the point of not being able to work. Dr. Hargraves has my tail wagging again!

       Betty Stone

 

   Constant pain in hands-neck. Numbness in right arm ( tingling ) down to finger tips at times. With time and age my lower back started getting painful. NOW...with constant periodic care I'm active, riding my motorcycle and LOVING LIFE. Thanks.

         Joseph Hawkins

 

    I awakened on a family vacation with a recurrence of  " old back" pain and a headache. Always a bit skeptical of chiropractic manipulation, my pain overcame my wariness and I found myself in Dr. Hargrave's office. Warmth and professionalism were evident in the entire staff. Dr. Hargraves took the time to reassure me and explain the process. I am pain free and ready to play again after his expert care.

     Susan Joyner 

 

    I came to the Doctor while visiting on vacation from Michigan. My lower back went out during the twelve hour drive to N.C. I was miserable. After two visits to th center I felt 100 % better. My kids appriciated my new vigore and energy. I am totally satisfied with the doctors patience and ability.I have been under chiropractic care for years. And Dr. Hargraves is one of the best. Thanks a lot.

       Larry Hackney