Testimonials
March 20,1996… Robert Shackleton started giving me Chiropractic treatments in late 1987. At the time all of my problems were cleared up, including back pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, and fatigue. The results of the treament would last for about 2 to 3 weeks. In early 1989 Dr. Shackleton fitted me with custom moulded shoe inserts to eliminate the need for recurring treatments. The muscle balancing technique he had developed would also be a more gentle method of pain relief. What he promised, he delivered! I needed no further treatment for six months. At that time I had taken a bad fall and needed to be balanced again. Again no further treatment was needed for an extended period. I presently get balanced about once a year, not every two to three weeks like before. I do not suffer from back pain, shoulder pain, or hip pain and my hiatus hernia which bothered me for 15 years is a thing of the past. I was so impressed that I had my elderly parents fitted with the orthotics and balanced and they have had similar results.
Yours Truly, Gavin Smith 17 Church St. Apt. 2, Brantford, Ontario N3T 3K4
Dec 7, 2004... My family and I were fitted with orthotics by Robert Shackleton at ORTHOTICSplus. The results were dramatic and unimaginable. My 11 year old daughter, who plays rep hockey, had trouble with her ankle after a fracture which affected her ability as a goalie. Since being fitted she loves hockey again and never has a complaint about her ankles. My husband works for Toyota which has him on his feet all day. He had pain in his lower back and in his knees. When he was fitted he received two pairs of orthotics and one set is permanently in his work boots. Now he works long hours without the constant discomfort and is even able to stand in one position doing monotonous work without complaint. My 4 year old son had flat feet and was also fitted and he loves them. I myself had various problems with shoulder and neck pain(injury as a health care aid), lower back pain, and arthritis in both my knees(caused by a sports injury). I felt immediate relief after being fitted. I began to notice an increase in my energy level and the ability to walk for a protracted period of time, which I was unable to do prior to the fitting due to my arthritic knees. I could not stand still for long without low back discomfort. The muscle balancing that was included relieved the chronic neck and shoulder tension. Another important thing I noticed was that I wasn’t wearing the orthotics around my house. I noticed that my knees would kill me especially when I walked on the ceramic tile in the kitchen and hall. I realized it was silly not to wear them in my house. Now I wear them always and everywhere during my waking hours. Day trips, such as going to Canada’s Wonderland, were a killer. I hated even the thought of them and found it hard to enjoy myself while we were there. Now I look forward to them and the opportunity to share those kinds of activities with my children. I am now the receptionist at ORTHOTICSplus and have seen consistent results. I have witnessed several cases where people came in the office in apparent agony and walked out elated and pain free....
Deborah Roche
Some four weeks ago I went to Robert Shackleton’s office to be fitted for shoe insert orthotics. Four weeks and one day ago I thought knee surgery was immanent, I no longer think that will be the case, for the rest of my life.
I like to be physically active as much as I can. From martial arts, to running,swimming, to just about any sport or play activity, like sky diving, I can think of. Without my knees, no dancing with that beautiful someone,to say the least.
I was told about Shackleton’s method for fixing body ailments directly related to structural health. I went to his office and was given the free demonstration. "Results today or you don't pay" is his mantra.
Quackery?
Well four weeks later I'll give you a resounding "No!"
Instantly, I noticed a difference. But it was the coming weeks where I am able to nail down concretely my overall changes.
I no longer believe I am going to need knee surgery, ever. I no longer suffer from chronic back pain that was the result of slipping on the ice when I was 17. I no longer suffer from knee soreness from exercising. This in short means, I can do more, run more, practice more. Something that my chronic back pain and sore knees would inhibit. Improved posture and a dramatic reduction in acid reflux.
The low down.
What I learned was that my knee problems actually stemmed from improper footwear. That by having a custom moulded shoe insert fitting allowed my feet to walk properly, to align my knees properly (to avoid damage from bone grinding). Further, I learned that by aligning my joints, I then was activating proper ligaments and muscles, thus strengthening them and keeping my organs better in place. Thus reducing acid reflux and heart burn.
For me, getting rid of my chronic back pain was a total bonus. But to Shackleton it was all a part of the package. Which I am deeply grateful for. I mean, I've had this problem since 17, and I've gone through a host of doctors trying to get rid of it or deal with it somehow. No answers, anywhere with the doctors I had dealt with. Well, with the shoe inserts I've increased my overall performance. I've nearly quadrupled my workout routines which was formally an impossible task without suffering from the lower back pain from an injury that happened years ago. I mean come on, seriously, shoe inserts? Well there it is.
For me this is not a luxury item. This item is a must standard, likened to brushing your teeth. There is much more to the Shackleton System and his consultation, but in the end it is the most minimal yet concise method for improving your health.
Dan Lynch
October 26, 2008
