Chiropractic Care
“I’ve been seeing VA Butler’s Chiropractor, Dr. Anderson, for a little over a year now—he really cares. You’re not just another patient with him.” —Dave Crispen, Army Veteran
Army Veteran Dave Crispen served 14 years, including tours in Iraq and Kosovo. He was wounded in Iraq twice – in 2003, and again in 2006. When he was hit with an IED in 2006, he was knocked unconscious, and suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Ever since, he has also been dealing with constant neck and back pain. Chiropractic care at VA Butler Healthcare significantly helps him.
Dave is no stranger to the VA, having registered for care as soon as he was discharged. He has been through VA’s Polytrauma Team, as well as physical therapy, mental health, and smoking cessation programs. “I think I’ve been through every program at VA Butler except the Dom!”
While everything at VA Butler has been “great,” he’s very appreciative to the chiropractic care he receives here. Dave began seeing a Chiropractor while still in the military. In addition, he took pain medication and muscle relaxers, something he hoped would not need to continue.
“I’ve been seeing VA Butler’s Chiropractor, Dr. Anderson, for a little over a year now. I cannot say a bad thing about that man. He’s friendly—always asks how I’m doing, how school is going—he really cares. You’re not just another patient with him,” said Dave.
By utilizing regular chiropractic care at VA Butler, (typically every two weeks, depending on how he’s feeling) Dave no longer needs to take pain medications for his injuries.
“I encourage other Veterans to make a Chiropractic appointment—that’s where it’s at! I feel a lot better after, and I’m no longer on pain medication,” said Dave. “And, with Dr. Anderson, he takes the time for you. You don’t feel rushed, you feel better.”
Dave is also currently using his GI Bill and VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation services to get his nursing degree. After he graduates next spring, he even hopes to work at VA to help other Veterans. “Veterans fought for me to be here and be free. Nursing will allow me to give something back to them.”
Chiropractic care is just one of many specialty care services VA Butler Healthcare offers Veterans. Learn more about specialty care services here: www.butler.va.gov/services/Specialty_Care.asp
