Central Connecticut Chiropractic Reviews

Presently at the age of 71, I am playing senior basketball, full-court, twice a week; on the tennis court for singles matches (both practice and tournaments) five to eight times a month; in the weight room twice a week and teaching three courses (interacting with 65 first-year students) each semester at Quinnipiac University.

I know that my mental and spiritual health benefits from my activities as well as my physical and emotional health, and that a systematic program of chiropractic care contributes to my continuing well-being.

– Bruce F.

Seeking medical help for many years with no lasting solution led to the realization of how much better quality of life would have been had I chose chiropractic initially. Being medically treated for intermittent issues eventually only led to permanent ones. Like no others, you listened to and believed in what I was saying. Affected positively in more ways than expected, the transition from debilitated to invigorated refurbishes the body and delivers a state of mental clarity. Restorative powers have worked so well for me is why I introduced my son to chiropractic care.

Thank you to all of the excellent people at Central Connecticut Chiropractic for their help, attention and patience.

– Sincerely, Robert M.

The first thing I noticed after my initial adjustment was that I was calmer. I seemed to have more patience with myself and others. Maybe it was because I slept better, or didn’t ache like before, I don’t know. What I do know is that, even after one adjustment, chiropractic had affected my world in a positive way. It was after the second adjustment that I visibly noticed a change in my posture. I stood straighter, my baby belly was smaller and tighter and I actually got into a pair of size 6 jeans again! (Remember, I was already 3 months pregnant.) This trend has continued throughout my care with Dr. DiRubba.

I also have a physically demanding job working with children and adults with various disabilities. I continually have to change positions, sometimes working from a chair or the floor. Sometimes I have to lift a child or patient, weighing upwards of 100+ lbs. My body needs to work for me. Chiropractic care during my pregnancy has made it possible for me to continue to be flexible and strong. This is also important when it comes to my birthing goals. Above all else, I can say that my care and my goals have always been Dr. DiRubba’s top priority. He continually supports me, reassures me, and always imparts knowledge at each visit. Dr. DiRubba not only assisted me in having a better pregnancy, he showed me that there is something better than the “traditional” medical model.

– Heather B.

When I meet Dr. Keith Mirante I had a therma care pack on my back lots of Motrin in my system and still couldn’t stand up straight yet alone exercise. So at the end of my shift I went over and asked could he help me. He was more then happy to talk to me and setup an appointment to get me in right away. It was very obvious to everyone I was not quite myself. So I made my first appointment that next Monday and all I wanted was him to fix my back. I was anxious as anything because all I wanted was to stand up straight. We went over my health history and I told him how I had very bad allergies. That for the past few years I have had to go to an allergist to get shots because extra strength benadryl wasn’t enough and Claritin (don’t get me started on that) wouldn’t do. So he said he could help me with that. I was quite the skeptic and thought how could fixing my back fix my allergies. Boy was I wrong. On one of my visits Dr. Keith asked how was I doing and I stated stuffy and he said let me fix that. He did I was still congested but yet could breath completely I had never experienced anything like it before, and kept telling anyone who would listen.

I love to say how this experience has been one crazy ride. Because in the beginning strange things would happen, old aliments came back but then went away, after the next visit, hopefully for good. So now when ever I see anyone who is complaining of allergies I tell them try a chiropractor and then say make sure it is a good one and if they want a name I give it to them. Now mind you because I am a Realtor® people seem to think I am going to pressure them to buy or sell a house. So they already get a bit defensive. But some think I am nuts when I tell them. But if someone told me I probably would think the same thing. Hopefully the more people we all tell the better chiropractors reputations will get. Because now I breathe so much better and pretty much drug free the only thing I take is a mild decongest late at night so I don’t have a runny nose at night while I sleep and for some reason late in the evening is when it starts. But that is leaps and bounds from were I was six months ago and a year ago I wouldn’t leave my house with out extra Benadryl because like clock work it would wear off by the 5th hour and I would be miserable. I was told I am allergic to tree pollen and tree born fruits. I definitely am allergic to cherries and plums. Since those are my favorite fruits and if I ate them my face and lips would swell up and my throat would begin to close and I would have a difficult time breathing. I can’t wait to see if I can eat those this year since I am breathing so much better and those pesky trees are not affecting as they used too. I will keep you informed.

As for my back that cleared up quickly and my circulation to my hands and feet has improved as well. So I take the recommended vitamins that Dr. DiRubba suggested and my regular doctor was very pleased to hear. And overall I am feeling better everyday. I have gotten past the fear of Chiropractors and now can’t imagine not going. The energy and enthusiasm of the doctors is great and I tell all my friends about them. I would love my friends to come and receive the benefits of their treatment. I walk better, I have bad knees (patella femoral syndrome); stand better, breath better, all of this without having surgery or drugs.

I wish I stumbled into Dr. D & Dr. K years ago… but better late than never.

Sincerely,
Alicia Lincoln

I worked on construction for over 40 years and during that time I had many back problems, i.e., a disc would pop out and I would be laid up for a while. I had a couple of bad falls – once off a roof about 12 feet high, landing on my shoulder and neck. I got up and walked away. Another time I fell on ice, again falling onto my shoulder and neck. My body has been through many mishaps between falls and carrying millions of pounds of building material.

I made numerous trips to doctors. Many said I had arthritis. About five years ago I went to a chiropractor who said my case was hopeless. I couldn’t bend or put my shoes and socks on in the morning. My wife had to help me every day so I could get to work. I couldn’t get into or out of the car without pain. The only vehicle I was able to drive or ride in was a van or truck. To go on a trip was most difficult, as I would have to stop every hour and get out and walk because the pain was shooting down my back and leg. One weekend I was in so much pain that I could not even lie down or move. Luckily my son made an appointment for me with Dr. DiRubba. After an adjustment I was able to walk without help from his office. After a few years of treatment by Dr. DiRubba, I am in better health and shape than when I was 40 years old. I no longer have stomach problems due to continued adjustments. My neck has been straightened out and I can now drink a full glass of water without stopping two or three times. I am rarely sick and am able to do just about anything I want to do.

In my opinion, doctors are like mechanics – there are good ones and those who are not. Dr. DiRubba definitely falls into the first category. He gets five stars from me.

Mike

Katie was also very concerned about what was happening to her. She didn’t want any blood test; she has a fear of needles. I was really limited with what to do with her and I knew I needed to do something quickly because although we were aware of a problem, we had no idea of what it was.

I thought a nutritionist might be able to help, but finding one who would not require a blood test would be a challenge. I called Dr. DiRubba and told him about Katie’s problem. He suggested we come in and talk to him about how chiropractic could help.

With chiropractic adjustments reducing nerve interference, Katie’s appetite is back. She has also gained other benefits that we not even originally addressed. Her monthly periods were very irregular and painful. Today they are much predictable and regular and not nearly as painful. She has also not had a headache, before chiropractic adjustments with Dr. DiRubba she would have a bad headache every other week.

Prior to visiting Dr. DiRubba, I was seriously considering Katie to a gynecologist and possibly putting her on birth control pills to regulate her periods and I was aware that her persistent headaches were beginning to be a problem because she was missing school too often.

Since her visit to Dr. DiRubba, I can see a steady improvement in Katie’s overall general health and cannot contribute her progress to anything but her past visits to Dr. DiRubba and chiropractic care.

I started bringing her to Dr. DiRubba about eight months ago. My daughter is now skipping, walking, balancing herself on beams, and talking. The teachers, all of whom are special needs therapists, are amazed at the progress my daughter has made. There have actually been no seizures and her neurologist also suggested I keep taking her to Dr. DiRubba for regular adjustments. I do believe and have seen for myself that chiropractic helped my daughter achieve her goals.

Specialists have said my daughter will always have issues, and will never be a normal child, and will always be in special needs class. My daughter will be entering a normal pre-kindergarten class next September. I owe this latest development to chiropractic and Dr. DiRubba for making me understand that the spine is connected to the brain, and my daughters issues were mainly with brain activity. I know that she will keep progressing with regular chiropractic adjustments and my daughter will remain drug free from medication.

I myself have suffered from migraine headaches, and back problems due to a car accident. I also see Dr. DiRubba regularly and have seen my progress, of fewer headaches and free from pain with regular adjustments. I honestly believe and truly say that Chiropractic is the answer to any and all ailments of the body.

Elaine

Over the years, I tried to suppress my allergy symptoms with prescription oral antihistamine whose effectiveness waned. As a last resort, I had been taking nasal corticosteroid and an ophthalmic antihistamine for the past two years before chiropractic care. These two medications only made bearable my situation of suffering allergic rhinitis, allergic sinusitis, allergic conjunctivitis, multi chemical sensitivities, and oral allergic syndrome (food sensitivities). I had become sensitivity to many things beside pollen, dust, and mold.

In addition to medicine, I pursued immunotherapy and Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique. Then, two months ago, I discovered chiropractic care through your practice, which directed me away from these ill-fated paths of mine.

In the short time that I have been under your care, I have experienced beneficial life changes with continual improvement. These include attaining the ability to eat fruits and vegetables, take vitamins, and walk tall with my head held up high. I have stopped using medication, and I continually look forward with expectation to getting more used to foods, every day chemicals and airborne substances.

Whereas I used to carry out each day vigorously because of fear, I am now beginning to do so because of improving confidence, strength, stamina, and lucidity. Chiropractic is not a miraculous system of therapy. The miracle is in discovering it. It is a truth that can benefit everyone if it is practiced by individuals like yourself, an altruistic person of integrity and good counsel.

Sincerely,
Antonio
Engineer

At one point, Riley was considered a “failure to thrive baby”. Doctors had even talked about putting him on a feeding tube. We discussed with our chiropractor the decision that we were facing. We are all to give Riley more time. At this point in life, Riley was being adjusted daily. We started to notice many changes in Riley. There was decreased nasal congestion and he started getting his teeth like a “normal child”. He was now very observant to what was taking place around him and he was not crying all the time as “normal” with down’s babies. Early childhood services and the other moms of Down’s were amazed with his progress.

I am proud to say, my son is now a very hungry seventeen month old boy who ate his first “real” meal of meatloaf and potatoes with no feeding problems now. The two holes in his heart have completely closed. He is hardly ever sick, and when he is, it is not long and drawn out. My son is crawling and doing almost all of the wonderful things a 17 month-old does. I do not know what we could do without chiropractic care, and I know that it will be a part of my family’s health care for a long time.

Chiropractic can help many children with or without special needs.

During therapy there were no visible improvements of her head positioning. As we became more aware of her condition, we noticed a pattern from left to right which became very unpredictable over time. With this knowledge, the doctors felt that physical therapy would not be beneficial. They felt the next step would be extensive testing including a CAT scan, blood and urine tests and complete X-rays, all of which came back normal and inconclusive. Their diagnosis was Paroxysmal Torticollis. As she began walking, the Torticollis was affecting her stability. She also had a shy personality and was very moody. Not satisfied with their findings, at her nine month checkup, we requested that she be seen by a Neurologist. After a complete Neurological workup, which included a visit to the Ophthalmologist and ENT specialist, no new diagnosis was found. At our final appointment at CT Children’s Medical Center the doctors concluded that her condition was brought on by severe migraines. Their recommendation was to put her on a series of medications on a trial and error basis and chances were that she would outgrow this. Frustrated with this approach and the risk of possible side effects of the medications, we chose not to proceed. We turned to the Internet looking for other forms of non-invasive treatment and found that Chiropractic may be our answer. At our visit to Dr. DiRubba, we were quickly put at ease by his professionalism and ability to interact with our daughter on a compassionate level. After a few visits we noticed that her head tilt was lessening and her mood changed drastically. He has always taken the time to answer any questions and concerns we had and made our daughter comfortable with her adjustments. Two months later, our daughter can walk steadily and has a new personality; her head tilt is slight and improving. We could not be more pleased with the progress he has made.

Kenneth and Lynds

In addition to my lower back pain, I have had a bladder problem for as long as I can remember. Because I went to the bathroom over 15 times a day, I went to a specialist in 1999. The specialist discovered that I had an overactive bladder and gave me medication to help my problem. About two weeks later, I had a rash on my legs, which was extremely itchy. I called my doctor and he told me that I was having an allergic reaction and gave me another pill to try. The next thing I knew, I had another allergic reaction! I discontinued the second medication and the doctor informed me that there were no other medications to try. Now I was not only stuck with going to the bathroom 15 times a day but I also suffered from my “incurable” scoliosis!

Then, in January of 2006, I had a severe allergic reaction to the pain medication I was taking for my broken elbow. My allergic reaction was so severe that I actually went through a temporary psychosis and had to be hospitalized for two weeks. After my allergic reaction, I became very anxious that I was allergic to everything!

However, in August of 2006, I decided to try a medication for the acne problems I was having. My dermatologist assured me that this medication was very safe and had rarely caused an allergic reaction in anyone. Trusting my doctor, I tried this medication. Unfortunately after a short period of time, I began experiencing an allergic reaction, which was very rare. Immediately, I stopped the medication.

I felt as if there was nothing to ease my problems, since I clearly was not able to take medications. My parents had been seeing Dr. DiRubba for a few months and suggested that I try going to see him. I was very skeptical at first, but I figured that his healing was all natural and required NO MEDICATION!

When I came to Dr. DiRubba on the first day of my consultation, I felt terrible; my nose was running and I was congested. Since I no longer wanted to take medication, I did not take anything for my symptoms. Dr. DiRubba began the consultation and told me that I needed an emergency adjustment! Immediately I was nervous, but he convinced me that I would feel a lot better. He was right, my symptoms drastically improved from just one adjustment! From that instant, I was hooked…chiropractic care was the solution to all my problems!

Not only did Dr. DiRubba help ease my back pain due to my scoliosis but he also drastically improved my overactive bladder problem. I am going to the bathroom less frequently and my lower back is almost never sore anymore. In addition, my back is a lot straighter as a result of Dr. DiRubba’s adjustments.

About a year after I broke my elbow, I noticed that a small bump had formed in my hand, which was scar tissue from my injured and still painful broken elbow. Dr. DiRubba began adjusting my hand, wrist and forearm and instantly the pain diminished. Also, the range of motion in my arm significantly improved. After a few adjustments, my elbow felt almost back to normal. Just a few weeks ago, I noticed that the bump on my hand had disappeared!

Since I have been seeing Dr. DiRubba, I almost never get sick and feel a lot healthier. I have higher energy, feel less anxious and less tired throughout the day. Overall, I feel a million times better!

I recommend Chiropractic Care to anyone, since it can cure almost any problem. The best part about seeing Dr. DiRubba is that he prescribes only vitamins and no medication. I have not taken any medication since October of 2006 and I do not expect to ever again!

Thank you Dr. DiRubba!