I suffered a bad fall that required back surgery. 5 years of Pain Management (steroid epidurals, medicating with morphine, vicodan & soma and chiropractic care with another physician gave me no relief. I was referred to Dr. La Lama by my adult children. He treats each patient differently with adjustments that are gentle yet thorough. My adjustments don't cause pain they take it away. (chiropractic care should help, not cause pain) Because of Dr. La Lama, I am no longer taking pain medication and my quality of life has greatly improved. I will always have some pain to deal with. But I know that with exercise, proper nutrition and regular maintenance with Dr. Pat's chiropractic care, I have a more effective way to deal with it. If you're in chiropractic care and not getting relief, try Dr. La Lama. Not all chiropractors use the same techniques. Thanks Dr. La Lama for helping to restore me. Thanks kids!..great referral. ljr aka nana