Veterans 

I have had chronic lower back pain and leg pain for 20 years with the last 5 years being the worst.  The last 5 years the pain has negatively impacted my life.  The lower back and leg pain peaked in January of 2008 when I was unable to walk for 3 weeks.  I went to physical therapy and had 3 epidural steroid injections.  The treatment helped; however, I still needed a cane to assist me in getting around.  Because I am a disabled American Veteran, I was being treated through the VA Medical System.  I was referred to Spine & Disc Medical Center for chiropractic manipulation and spinal decompression therapy.  I have completed my six weeks of therapy and have essentially no leg symptoms and my lower back pain is 100% better.  I would recommend Spine & Disc Medical Center to anyone suffering from lower back and leg pain. 

Joseph J.,  New River, AZ  2008

I am a former member of the United States Armed Forces. During my tenure in the US. Navy, I worked in communications where I crossed trained to a rescue swimmer. During a rescue operation I injured my back. After self medicating for over 7 years after my injury, The Veterans Administration had started to treat me with narcotic pain medications. I had searched years for relief, and short of acupuncture I had tried everything. I saw a building located on bell road in Phoenix Arizona, I went in to inquire about the methods used at the Spine & Disc Medical Center. Before the first treatment I could not run, stoop, bend, sit for too long, stand too long, and my range of motion was next to nothing. After the first treatment I was a little sore. Later that night, I felt the most relief I had felt in over nine years. After two weeks of care, I had 95% relief of all my symptoms. I continued treatment as directed by the doctors,and at the end of the treatment, I felt as if I had regained my quality of life. I was able to play baseball, something I had been wanting to do for many years. Understand, I had been seen by other Chiropractors, I had seen many Medical Doctors and Specialists, some of them even suggested spine surgery. I feel as though I have been given my life back. Thanks to the wonderful staff at Spine & Disc.

US Navy Veteran John B., Phoenix AZ 2008

I'm a Vietnam Veteran who has been going to Spine & Disc.  I had injured my back by running and training for several marathons.  The last vertebrae was compressed so badly that I had to give up running.  That was 20 years ago.  I've had pain and discomfort in my back ever since then.  I was treated by the doctors at Spine & Disc and have been basically pain free.  I think the VAX-D system and the back strengthening exercises they had me perform were the best things I've done in the last 20 years to improve my back.  I would recommend them to any veteran who is in need of their services.

Paul R.,  Phoenix, AZ  2008

I served our country in the United States Air Force. I developed severe lower back and leg pain in April of 2005. I saw numerous medical doctors from the private sector as well as medical doctors from the Veterans Administration Hospital in Phoenix Arizona. For almost a year and a half I suffered severe back and leg pain, none of the treatments helped until I was examined and treated at Spine & Disc. Dr. Blankenbaker set me up on an aggressive spinal rehabilitation program that completely cured my back and leg pain in less that 6 weeks. I want Dr. Blankenbaker’s treatment methods incorporated into the Veterans AdministrationHospital so many Vet’s could benefit from his unique treatments.

David. B., Phoenix, Arizona  2007

Anthem: Anthem Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) 
Anthem Medical Plaza , 3618 W. Anthem Way, Building D, #120
Anthem, AZ 85086
Phone: (623) 551-6092

Buckeye: Buckeye Veteran Clinic 
1209 N. Miller Rd.
Buckeye, AZ 85326
Phone: (623) 386-5785  

Cottonwood: Cottonwood Veteran Clinic 
203 Candy Lane Building 5B
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Phone: (928) 649-1523 or 1532

Lake Havasu: Lake Havasu City Veteran Clinic 
2035 Mesquite, Ste. E
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Phone: (928) 680-0090 or (928) 445-4860 ext 7300 

Mesa: Mesa Veteran Clinic 
6950 E. Williams Field Road, Bldg. 23 
Mesa, AZ 85212 
Phone: (602) 222-6568/3315

Payson: Payson Veteran Clinic 
1106 N. Beeline Highway
Payson, AZ 85541
Phone: (928) 472-3148
Fax: (928) 472-4501

Show Low: Show Low Veteran Clinic 
2450 Show Low Lake Rd, Ste. 1
Show Low, AZ 85901
Phone: (928) 532-1069

Sun City: Sun City Veteran Clinic 
10147 Grand Ave., Ste. C1
Sun City, AZ 85351
Phone: (602) 222-2630 

OTHER VETERANS LINKS:
AZ DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES
ARIZONA VETERANS FOUNDATION