Patient Stories & Results

“Real Relief. Real Results. Trusted Chiropractic Care Since 1989.”

Every day, people walk through our doors in pain — and walk out with relief, clarity, and hope.
Below are real experiences from patients who’ve trusted Dr. Steve Segal’s hands-on, common-sense care since 1989.

Marge P. — The Grandma You Can Feel in Every Stitch

(Adjusted once, back to living fully)

When 89-year-old Marge P. came in, her daughter Carole brought her hoping to ease back pain that was slowing her down. Marge wasn’t looking for miracles—just enough relief to keep doing what she loves: crocheting handmade dolls for children in need.

After just one gentle adjustment, a week passed quietly—until my phone buzzed with a text from Marge:

“Just wanted to let you know your magic worked and my back is back to normal. Took my driver’s test today and passed with flying colors!”

I had no idea she even had a driving test coming up. That message said everything—less about the test, more about what it meant: she got her life back.

Pain-free again, Marge returned to her craft. But she’s quick to point out—she’s part of a team. Her daughter Carol delivers each batch of finished dolls to a shop in Rogers Park that serves refugee children, and friends donate yarn one bag at a time.

Together, they’ve created something special—a circle of kindness that begins with healing and ends with hope. Every stitch tells a story, and Marge’s hands keep writing new ones.

“It’s a team effort,” Marge says. “I just do my part.”

Thomas — From Superhero Camp to Standing Taller

Back in 2015, little Thomas stood on my adjusting table dressed as a doctor—grinning ear to ear after a visit that made him feel like a superhero.

No contracts. No pressure. Just care.

Fast forward to 2025—Thomas is now taller than me and came back for an adjustment after nearly a decade.Why?

Because in a chiropractic world full of 12–70-visit treatment plans, we still keep things simple:
✅ Affordable
✅ Visit-by-visit
✅ Fast results (usually in 1–3 visits)
✅ No sales pitch. No fluff. Just care that works.

When your focus is people—not programs—you get moments like this: families returning year after year, generation after generation, because they know the care is genuine.

Thomas reminded me why I started doing this in the first place—helping people feel better fast and get back to doing what they love.

Same patient. Same chiropractor. Ten years later.
That’s what trust looks like.

David — 26 Years Later, Still Doing the Work

In 2009 we filmed a short video with David. He’d spent almost 18 months bent over and in pain before walking into my office. He wasn’t a quick fix or a “3-visit miracle.” He needed time, attention, and a plan with a purpose—and he followed it.

On May 12th, out of the blue, I got this text from him:
“ I just finished my morning exercises and it occurred to me how grateful I am to you… I’ll turn 88 next month and feel pretty good thanks to you.”

No agenda. No request. Just gratitude from a man who kept showing up for himself. Decades later he’s still moving well—and still doing the plan we started together.

This is what happens when the care is honest, the patient is committed, and the relationship is built on trust—not volume. I don’t treat conditions; I help people get their lives back.

Watch the original 2009 video and you’ll see why steady, visit-by-visit care works. https://youtu.be/rCZm6i_Fdzw?si=yscSUGW9rlixHnMi