Cummins Chiropractic & Wellness

Cummins is a standard chiropractic organization. They are very thorough and I have been using them for many years. more

Cummins Chiropractic And Wellness has everything that I have asked them to help me with. They have done their best and I would say 95% of the time. They have taken care of the problem for the past two years. I would say that Dr. Cummins and Anna both try to stay on top of everything chiropractic. They're always trying to educate people and that's one of the most important things. more

I've been going to Cummins Chiropractic and Wellness for almost a year. Dr. Cummins has a really great rapport with his patients, and he really takes the time to care for them on an individual basis. You can tell he really cares. It's a friendly environment, and I've always had a positive experience. He helps me with whatever issue I have that day, and he will help me until I'm feeling better. more

I have to thank Cummins Chiropractic and Wellness for providing me with excellent back care for the past six months. Everyone there is very friendly. The front desk person is aware of time constraints and sets up appoints that best accommodate their patients. Kathy is wonderful, knowledgeable, and personable. Kathy, their massage person, is also really good. Dr. Cummins is fantastic at finding all of the right solutions for your body. I liked that they focused on my specific needs and didn't necessarily go by their own script. I have only been pleased with the results and would strongly recommend them. more

When I went to Cummins, they treated me as a person and listened to what my problems were. I greatly appreciated the personal touch they gave and it made me feel like they truly cared for my well being. Overall, they did an amazing job! more

Dr. Cummins has helped me tremendously in the past couple of years that I've been going to him. He just takes the time to listen to my needs and just really cares about his patients. I never feel rushed at an appointment. He e-mails me exercises and stretches to try before my next appointment and always has new suggestions about what else I could be doing the next time I come in. I know that he has my well-being in mind. I feel blessed to have found such an honest, knowledgeable, and considerate chiropractor. more

I've been using Cummins Chiropractic And Wellness for about two years. I was having chronic back and neck pain when I first started going to them. Since I started going, I have gone from being in pain a lot of the time to being able to manage my pain fairly easily. I feel like I have a normal spine now, which I never thought I would feel! At Cummins, they're really concerned about your overall health. They're holistic in their approach. They give you exercises they want you to do every day, and they ask you about your nutrition and mood. They ask if you've been thinking positively. With a lot of chiropractors it is in and out for five minutes of treatment. But at Cummins they absolutely care about every aspect of your life. When you walk into the office there are bowls of oranges and water available. It's a different feeling from any other experience with a doctor I've had. It really feels like a team where everyone in the office is on my team and pulling for me. I would absolutely recommend them, and I already have! I've seen an overall change in my health in a positive way because of the programs I've participated in at Cummins. They have a program where they will send you recipes every day and then meet you at the park on Saturdays to go for a run. I haven't seen many doctors that dedicated to their patient's wellness. Dr. Cummins and his staff are all wonderful! Dr. Cummins is so intuitive and good at what he does. He can feel where I'm having pain in my back without me needing to tell him. He nails it every time. He's always right. I've never had a doctor like this! more

I went to a traditional bone $@!#% chiropractor before going to Cummins Chiropractic and Wellness and it actually made my condition much worse. I ended up going in and getting an MRI. They found I had ruptured disks, which were probably caused by the chiropractor. After weeks of pain I went and saw Dr. Bob at Cummins. I wouldn't be walking upright if I hadn't. I've been going there for about six months since then. You walk in and they've got your name on a board. The receptionist Katie greets you by name and signs you in quickly. They're always on time. Dr. Bob is not your traditional chiropractor. He really takes a picture of your overall health, not just your back, and tries to get you to optimal health. more

I've recommend Cummins plenty of times. I started seeing him about two and a half years ago. I had surgery donn to the L5 disc. The disc was out place causing sciatica. I had some spinal decompression done that didn't work so well. The last few years with Cummins, I found something that works and I'm not in so much pain anymore. more

My experience going to Cummins Chiropractic and Wellness has been great. I have been to other chiropractors before, but I haven't seen the kind of results that I receive from going to Dr. Cummins. I am doing much better now than when I first started. Before I couldn't even do some of the things I can do now. The doctor knows what he's doing. I also really like the positive experience I have every time I go in there. It's always a pleasure. Cummins would be the first chiropractor that I would recommend. more

While training for the Seattle to Portland bike ride I had a pretty bad fall off my bike. After a few days the pain in my neck and back got worse. Dr. Cummins was able to see me the same day that I called. I went into his office with my pain level at about 8 out of 10. I left his office with ZERO pain! I began going 2-3 times a week and responded to treatment quickly. I was back on my bike to resume training in a week or two. I was thrilled to be feeling better so quickly and without having to take any medication. I have never been to a chiropractor before and I wish I had gone sooner for basic spine care. I will continue to do traction at home to maintain my spine. It's easy!! My neck and Back feel great and I am able to continue my active lifestyle symptom free. Thank you! more

Thirty years ago I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis between the 4th and 5th lumbar. I was told to either walk or swim for exercise but to avoid repeat motions used with vacuuming and raking leaves or prolonged sitting or walking a lot with improper shoes. I have been taking Celebrex to control inflammation for years. Until December 28, 2012 I have never been to a chiropractor. I had major flare up of sciatica in my buttocks and down both legs. My former orthopedic doctor passed away in early December so I couldn't see him. I had just read Anna Cummins' article in the Somerset Sun. I have known Anna and her parents for over 25 years, so I called Cummins Chiropractic. Anna answered and I saw Dr. Bob Cummins one hour later. I have been seeing Dr. Bob three times a week since December 28th. I have had back decompression stretching, cold later treatments, chiropractic manipulations, massage treatments, icing and exercises. The sciatica is almost gone. My right knee femoral patella pain syndrome is getting better but will need more physical therapy, chiropractic, exercise, and massage appointments. Dr. Bob has helped relieve my pain and has inspired me to lead a healthier lifestyle. He has been determined to make sure I can leave on a 28 day cruise for February with a plan of exercises to do. I highly recommend Dr. Cummins to others to learn how to treat their issues without using narcotic pain medication and by using natural food and supplement anti-inflammatory methods. more

In the few years prior to being treated by Dr. Cummins, I experienced the onset, and worsening, of pain in my hip, lower back and neck. In my usual manner, I avoided treatment until the pain was unbearable. By the time I sought treatment in February 2011, I was experiencing the following difficulties every day: ? The pain in my neck severely limited my mobility. I was unable to lift my head off the pillow in the morning, and I was unable to turn my head enough to look over my right shoulder. ? My left hip and knee were in constant pain, with very limited mobility. ? I was losing approximately 4 hours of sleep every night due to hip, leg and knee pain. It would take hours to get to sleep. If I could sleep, then I would wake from pain four times or more every night. To get some rest, I was forced to find means to lessen the pain; for instance, positioning pillows under the mattress to allow my knees and hip to flex slightly helped. ? I walked with a pronounced limp, and I had a very difficult time putting on socks or tying my left shoe. Driving had become extremely uncomfortable and quite painful after about an hour of sitting. Dr. Cummins' treatment has brought about dramatic improvement in everything listed above. We began with chiropractic and massage therapy. Initially, most noticeable were the rapid improvements in my neck and lower back. My pain levels quickly and steadily decreased. Dr. Cummins then prescribed orthotics for me, greatly improving my lower back (tailbone) issues. The pain levels and mobility in my neck and lower back continued improving for over 6 months, by which time they were no longer significantly affecting my daily life. My hip, however, continued to be a constant source of pain. In fact, the pain had continued to increase over time. Dr. Cummins referred me to a hip specialist for x-rays. We found that there was a loss of cartilage in the hip joint, causing compacted bone in the joint. [Because this is outside Dr. Cummins' area of expertise, he referred me to another hip specialist for consultation. Due to their schedule, I have an appointment with them on a future date.] Dr. Cummins wisely sought a drug-free approach to pain management. His recommendation was to try laser therapy. I was very skeptical at first, but as he explained the treatment option, his firm grasp on the physiological processes involved convinced me it was worth a try. We began using the super-pulsed laser on my hip just a few weeks ago. The affect was immediate and dramatic. From the day of first session, I've been able to sleep through every night without waking from pain. The constant suffering is no longer debilitating: I can put on socks and tie my shoe without wincing and struggling; driving is no longer uncomfortable, even after an hour behind the wheel. The pain has diminished so much, in fact, that I've been able to take up rock climbing in a limited way, with the goal of building muscle in my legs, hips and back. Dr. Cummins's chiropractic therapy, holistic approach to wellness, and innovative use of technology has put me on a path to recovery. My quality of life has vastly improved over the past year, and Dr. Cummins has my deepest gratitude for making this possible. more

While working out at Crossfit, I have experienced a vertebra in my neck slipping out of place and when I run long distances I have extreme tightness in my hips. I mainly experience issue with my neck and my hips, and that led me to seek help and get adjusted. Before the adjustments I was immobile. I knew that I had more range of motion then my body was allowing me, but I felt stuck and tight. My experience in working with Dr. Cummins.. It's been wonderful! I have noticed the effects of working with Dr. Cummins during my competitions. Everything seems to flow better and I feel as if I could perform any movement that I wanted or needed to, with out any hesitation. It has definitely helped my health and performance. My performance is better all around! I do not experience any rigidity in my movements. It feels as though everything lined up and strong! I have also noticed that my muscles and body move better when there working together properly. I already have and I will continue to recommend Dr. Cummins to anyone who is looking to feel better and move better through the power of chiropractic. more

I had serious neck, back and hip problems because I was in an accident in March of 2012. I was in a lot of pain all the time. I also wasn't the healthiest I could be. I needed help, so I started seeing Dr. Cummins in April. I saw Dr. Cummins a few times each week to get adjusted and traction on my lower back. I can?????t say enough about the positive energy and just plain awesomeness of the whole staff. Honestly the positive influence I have had has changed my life and my health. I've lost weight, started eating healthier and working out more. Since I've gotten so much healthier, I've also brought my children to see Dr. Cummins regularly. Dr. Cummins, Paula and Anna are truly wonderful people who aren't just doing a job. They really care. Thank you so much to everyone at Cummins Chiropractic for helping me and my family get healthy and so much happier. more

For a long time now I have suffered from fatigue and a fizzy feeling in my lower legs (knees down to feet) when I walk uphill, up stairs or even bicycling. This would make me have to stop and take a break until feeling subsided. It has kept me from being as active as I know I can be and making me feel older and limited in my choices. Through my daughter, I visited Dr. Cummins. Dr. Cummins did the exam and found that my hips and pelvis was really tight and sore. Dr. Cummins started treatment and chiropractic adjustments and after only 4 sessions I felt considerably better. I can now walk uphill without the fizzy feeling or fatigue. Doing chiropractitc work with Dr. Cummins has improved my daily life tremendously and I whole heartedly recommend him. Thank you so much! more

At age 18, I was diagnosed with lumbar scoliosis and was told that I would probably not have any back issues as I grew older. Boy, were they wrong! Physical activity has always been an integral part of my life. Growing up, I participated in the basic sports, such as football and track. I also enjoyed the more non-traditional sports like racquetball, tennis, and golf. I water-skied in the summer and snow-skied in the winter. In my early 20?s, I got hooked on volleyball, playing indoor and outdoor leagues, doubles, quads, and sixes, three and four times each week. In my mid-to-late 30?s, mountain biking became my passion sport as I began to experience more and more low back pain from the higher impact sports I was playing at the time. In my early 40?s, I really began to struggle with almost any physical activity. I quit running, fly fishing, hunting and biking. Soon, even simple tasks, such as standing and walking became more and more difficult as the pain intensified. As my activity levels decreased, my mental and emotional outlook began to falter. Pain was with me 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Throughout the years, I had heard of, and tried, many therapies from traditional medical methods, such as pain medication and anti-depressants, physical therapy, massage therapy, and various types of chiropractic treatments. I spent countless hours researching new treatment protocols for pain management as I desperately wanted to avoid back surgery. During this time, I read about a new chiropractic technique on the internet that was specifically suited to help people with scoliosis manage their pain and provide them with a different alternative to surgery. Even though it was clear that this treatment would not ?cure? my scoliosis, it provided an alternative for my pain management quest. After six months of treatment from Dr. Cummins, I can honestly say that it has been life-changing. His approach embodies basic elements of structural mechanics that have provided me with decreased pain with prolonged, pain-free periods of time. He is professional, honest, intelligent, and has strong clinical skills coupled with an intuitive knowledge of how this disease process impedes the biomechanical movement of the human body. I have gone from only being able to stand and walk for a 60-90 seconds to walking for more than 30 minutes with minimal pain since I have been under his care. I think the most compelling testimonial that I can provide is that when I had reached my early 40?s, I came to the realization that I would never play volleyball again. I had completely given up. One month after working with Dr. Cummins, I was asked to play on our company sponsored volleyball team for a local recreational league. I decided that I would just coach and help the team develop some basic offensive and defensive skills. After the first few games, I was feeling better and decided that I could probably play as the team?s setter without too much trouble and physical discomfort. W more

A couple years ago I experienced several accidents?falling on ice I broke my left wrist, fell from a balcony and jarred my whole body cutting my leg to the bone and then while exercising pulled a muscle that felt like a tear. I was in extreme pain. I took pain medication and hot baths but still was in a great deal of pain. I went to physical therapy for about six (6) months. They moved their office and it was too difficult to find another physical therapist so I continued doing all of the exercises prescribed for awhile and eventually felt better. Even continuing with the exercises, I had a hard time getting rid of the pain in my right hip. After a year I noticed that it was significantly better like something inside healed but I still had times when it hurt really bad leading me to believe that something wasn?t right. I didn?t hurt when I walked but getting in and out of the car was not a pleasant experience. I grocery shop and run errands for my 85 year old mother and found that I just dreaded all of the movement that was required but I needed to do it and it upset me that I was actually in pain. I have never had chronic pain in all of my years and I didn?t like it at all. A friend introduced me to Dr. Cummins and I thought it over for awhile and decided that it was time to do something about my pain issue. I wanted it to go away and, hopefully, go away for good! I knew that I needed to get back on an exercise and stretching routine, lose weight and take better care of myself and now was the time. I just needed direction to make sure that I was doing the right things. I visited a chiropractor one other time when I injured my neck while lifting a heavy saucepan in a restaurant I owned in Oregon. After a series of sessions, I found myself pain free so it was easy for me to give chiropractic care a chance again. They wanted me to have surgery but with chiropractic care, I did not have to have surgery and that was 12 years ago. What impressed me the most about my visit with Dr. Cummins is that he covers wellness issues. He is interested in the wholeness/wellness of his patients. He took ex-rays, stress tests and reviewed everything before setting a plan for me. When I visit the office, I go through the stretching exercises, traction and adjustments that are specific to me and my needs. I review all of the things that I need to be working on for self care to rebuild a healthy lifestyle for myself. I am the only one who can make the changes that will make sure that I remain healthy and active for the rest of my life. Dr. Cummins is pleasant and communicative as he works with me. He involves me completely in my therapy. It is then up to me to make sure that I practice all of the care outside of the appointments. I am building good habits through his direction for making sure that I remain pain free. If you are not sure about chiropractic care but are sick of hurting, give Dr. Cummins a chance. You won?t regret it. He has a wonderful staff who make it more

I am a member of the University of Washington varsity crew, but I also love several different martial arts, mountain biking, skiing, and pretty much anything that requires maximum stress on the body to provide a maximum amount of fun and fitness. Although I have a team of physical trainers that help me with minor injuries, the pain never completely goes away. After a more serious injury at a Jiu-Jitsu sparing match, Dr. Cummins explained an analyzed my spine after an x-ray scan. Under his care, he made the excruciating pain go away in record time with his permanent healing methods, making it possible for me to keep proving myself on every athletic battlefield. I am forever grateful, Dr. Cummins!!!! more

I started suffering from low back pain 2 years ago. I thought rest, massage and ibuprofen would heal it. I was skeptical of chiropractors due to a problem my father had with one 30 years ago. Fast forward 18 months. Dr. Cummins came to my company Health Fair. His total approach to wellness caught my attention. Clearly my self-medicating and massage were not working. He gave a brief overview of his beliefs and approach along with a complimentary posture exam. His warmth and friendliness convinced me to go to his office for a more in depth exam. After thoroughly explaining my results and his recommendations, I felt comfortable enough to begin treatment. After ONE treatment my back felt significantly better. I couldn?t believe it! Here I suffered for 18 months for nothing. I knew one treatment would make me feel better, but not completely fix the problem. Each continuing treatment yielded better and better results. Now, 2 months later, I no longer have any problems or pain. I highly recommend Dr. Cummins and wish I had met him sooner. more