Fuller Chiropractic

In my mid-​twenties, my whole life fell apart in when I developed horrendous constant, chronic aching pains throughout my upper and mid-​back, my neck, and my arms, which led to frequent muscle spasms. In the year that followed, I had to leave my job, filed a workers compensation case (since 80-​hour weeks on the computer appeared to be what caused the problems), was given many pain medication prescriptions, and saw chronic pain doctors, orthopedic specialists, physical therapists, acupuncturists… extremely deep tissue massage therapy was the only thing that made the slightest dent in my condition. Three and a half years since all of this started, I returned to physical therapy, which still didn’t help, and they eventually recommended that I see a chiropractor. SOOOO not thrilled with their recommendation, but willing to try anything that might improve my pain, I shopped around for chiropractors in the metro-​north Boston area and found myself at Scott Fuller’s small office-​building space only a few days later. Out of all of the medical professionals that I’ve seen over the past several years, this was the most surprising appointment I’ve had. During my initial visit, I didn’t wait more than a few minutes for the doctor and he spent an hour and a half with me, taking down notes on my history and eventually taking x-​rays. By the end of the visit, he was almost certain that the problem was my cervical (neck) spine and actually CALLED ME AT HOME (have you ever had a doctor do this?) to see how I was doing after the first treatment. A few days later, I returned for the x-​ray results, and sure enough, my cervical spine was shown to be warped more than 100% in the wrong direction. He didn’t suggest anything too crazy for treatment — he did adjustments, used drop-​table techniques, and I added new stretches and started doing manual traction at home. After TWO WEEKS, I felt my pain had improved about 85%. 85%!! — after three and a half years of horrible pain that was still bringing me to tears at least once a week. No surgery or pill recommendations, no dismissing me with what I’ve heard more than a few times: «Some people just have to live with chronic pain. (Deal with it.)» I have so much more to say on the topic, but I’ll just leave it at this: If you had been having back or body pains, Dr. Fuller may very well be able to help you. He also teaches Health & Wellness classes (among others), helps patients with weight-​loss and nutritional changes for better living, and has a vast array of knowledge of homeopathic healing and living, and takes walk-​ins. He genuinely cares about the well-​being and improvement of his patients and I am so extremely thankful that I came across his practice!

I went to see Scott Fuller because I was suffering from back pain. I was able to get an appointment quickly, and he was very nice. But he spent most of the time telling me things about general health, not my particular case. The exercises he gave me were the same ones he gives everyone. And he spent a lot of time giving me unsolicited advice about the importance of fish oil. He then took x-​rays, diagnosed me with a sprained back, and told me I needed chiropractic adjustment 2−3x per week for the foreseeable future. Because he was not particularly credible, I followed up by seeing doctors at MGH and Brigham and Women’s. They did MRIs and diagnosed me with a large disk protrusion pushing against a nerve. They told me that a no muscle sprain would have lasted as long as mine had by the time I saw Scott Fuller. Thanks to their help, I am now feeling much better. I am grateful that I didn’t stay under Scott Fuller’s treatment, and I recommend that those with back pain seek help elsewhere.

Dr. Fuller was recommended to me by a friend for chronic hip pain that left me with a limp for nearly 2 years. I had exhausted all conventional options such as cortisone shots, 6 months of physical therapy (twice a week!) with absolutely no improvement to my pain and gait. Then I saw Dr. Fuller! I was skeptical that chiropractic would help me, as I thought I was permanently broken but after my first treatment, I was walking without pain! The only regret I have is not seeing him sooner. He was also a lot less expensive than the insurance co-​pay for physical therapy twice a week.

I highly recommend Dr. Scott Fuller. When I moved back to this area I was looking for a chiropractor that had certain credentials, technique and specialty. I found Dr. Fuller! He is a Palmer grad, has a diplomat in neurology and uses cold laser therapy. Not only did he look good on paper to me, he has an incredible attitude. He is always positive and truly cares about helping is patients. A few months ago, I was in a car accident and called Dr. Fuller. His office was closed but he called me back within minutes and met me at his office. He then followed up personally within a few days to check on me. I recommend him to everyone!