Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York

I had a lot of joint pain from my job from tingling in my feet to arthritis in my shoulders. It wasn’t stopping me from doing anything, but it became increasingly uncomfortable. Since coming to Upper Cervical Chiropractic, the tingling in my feet has improved. The numbness is still there, but the pins and needles feelings are gone. The pain across my shoulders has diminished as well. I never expected to have any improvement all, so I’m excited to see how much this will help.

When I first went to Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York, I had low back pain with pain radiating down both of my thighs. I had tried physical therapy, which helped, but the pain kept coming back. Now, my pain is decreased tremendously. I’m able to perform many more activities of daily living. I have more energy and enthusiasm now too! I’m very grateful to the doctors and staff at Upper Cervical Chiropractic.

Dr. Gertner is more than just a healer of the spine. He is a healer of well-being. Personally, he has helped me in multiple ways. Initially my visits began when I had unbearable pain in my hips, back, knees, ankles, and neck due to a variety accidents, carelessness, and tension. Honestly, I have experienced an overall mind and body balancing experience with my consistent and preventative care visits to Dr. Gertner. I am so ever thankful for all of his help, in more ways than he can even see on the surface of the medical scans or my movements; because I can feel them each and everyday! Thank you, Dr. Gertner!

About 6 years ago, I slipped on some wet leaves and hurt my shoulder. Nothing I did resulted in any improvement. My friend was a patient of Dr. Gertner's and bought me a gift certificate for a free evaluation and treatment. From the first time I met Dr. Gertner and received an adjustment, I felt better. Within a few weeks, I was able to lift my arm again and put on my coat without assistance. Since that time, I have continued to visit Dr. Gertner for adjustments. I have incorporated his treatments in my regular health regimen. Dr. Gertner is a delight to work with, knows his medicine and is committed to helping his patients live without pain. He has also helped me to understand the importance of preventive medicine and investing in my health. I have recommended Dr. Gertner to many friends and colleagues.

I am very surprised how quickly my health has improved. After my first visit I was standing straight. I am now able to walk with my head and body upright. Pain in my neck and lower back is gone most of the time. Dr. Gertner is doing something that works for me. Thanks for what you do. It is Great knowing someone with your skills in this area.

Doc. Gertner is great; the results of the treatment are everything he said it would be - only sooner. After the first visit, I could turn my head completely from side to side and the range of motion returned to almost normal - something I haven't experienced in years. I'm about 4 weeks into my treatment now, after each session there's less stiffness, less pain, greater range of motion.

The care I have received from Dr. Gertner has literally forever changed the outcome of my life. When I first entered Dr. Gertner's office, I was suffering from chronic and debilitating neck, shoulder and back pain. Various professionals had diagnosed my pain as depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and/or migraines. I was on about 10 different drugs and, notably, under the care of a different, more mainstream/traditional chiropractor (snap, crackle, pop), a physical therapist, and affording myself weekly massages. I was missing work 2-3 days a week on average and utterly in total despair trying to find a solution. After one week of treatment with Dr. Gertner, my migraines ceased. After a month, I was off ALL of these medications. After two months, I was back to a routine work schedule and loving it. After a year, I was able to handle the strain of a pregnancy, medication-free, and ultimately I had the natural, drug-free birth I had hoped for. Several years later I continue to be under Dr. Gertner's care, but on a maintenance schedule. I am happier and healthier than I have ever been, or ever imagined it was possible for me to be. I now work a rigorous work schedule and care for two young children whenever I am not working... I am go-go-go and feel fantastic. I attribute this life-changing success, 100%, to the care I received at UCCNY. Nothing else worked. This did. And beyond any and all expectations I could have had when I walked through this door. If you want to change your life - to find hope - to heal - to live to your fullest potential, TREAT YOURSELF TO THIS CARE. It will change your life - guaranteed.

I began seeing Dr. Gertner 6 years ago when my broken ankle meant I had to be on crutches for a month which was causing pain from misalignment. Note only did I experience a great improvement there, but ongoing back pain from childhood began to resolve. I had a number of very jolting accidents as a child, and the pain in my lower back was a resulting chronic condition. I cannot accurately remember the time frame now, but I believe it was by the end of month 6, 7 or 8 of seeing Dr. Gertner that I no longer had pain. Since then I have needed to visit between once a week and once a month (depending on the sports I've been doing and the heavy things I've been foolishly lifting!) to maintain this alignment. And, in all these years, I have been back pain free. It is a blessing. I continue to see Dr. Gertner regularly to help maintain my health and wellbeing. And to minimize arthritis and spinal disc-related issues that can manifest as one ages. It makes sense to me - since I want to be active and healthy for the rest of my life - to invest in cares to maintain my current good health (rather than waiting for a health problem and then try to "fix" it).

I had upper back pain and an isolated sharp pain in the back of my head that would not go away. I had went to a regular chiropractor for relief, and after 5 adjustments I was worse. I could not lift my arms up over my head. I was devastated! I was so scared that nobody could help me. A co-worker told me about Dr. Gertner and I am so happy I went. I was skeptical that anybody could help me, and I thought I had permanent damage from my visits with the chiropractor I had seen prior to coming here. After the very 1st correction Dr. Gertner performed on me, I could actually raise my arms up over my head!! I was able to work, sleep well, and stop taking meds for pain. After a couple of months of continued treatment, my pains were completely gone! If I had never found out about Dr. Gertner, I probably would have ended up having surgery. I've recommended 3 of my close friends to him, and he has given them all the same results. If your thinking about coming here, then do it!! Give him a chance and you wont be disappointed. As far as I'm concerned he saved my life

I met Dr. Gertner two years ago following a heart attack and having two stents inserted into my artery.The solution my Cardiologist wanted to take was to treat me with drugs for high blood pressure and high cholesterol attacking the symptoms vs the cause. This was not the route I wanted to take for my health. I found Dr. Gertner through an ad that stated regular UCC adjustments could relieve high blood pressure. Well that was all I needed to hear and with out drugs. I just recently had a followup appointment with my Cardiologist. My blood pressure and cholesterol are now normal thanks to Dr. Gertner. I also noticed I have more energy, less stress and no lower back. This was the bonus I received, without taking more drugs. Thank you Dr. Gertner. Jim Kelleher

After a year long bout with Lyme disease, I was chronically dizzy and nauseated. I found my way to a NUCCA chiropractor when all other causes had been eliminated. Dr. Gertner accommodated me on very short notice and patiently explained how his modality might help. He was cautiously optimistic. And he was correct.
The process was a long and gradual one of over a year but I am certain that this correction was what brought me back to functional. Lyme is a horrible illness that attacked me where I had a prior weak spot. To this day I receive regular adjustments from NUCCA practitioners and it really keeps me out of trouble.
Dr. Gertner runs a nice practice staffed by people who are very kind and efficient. He is very accessible and clearly enjoys his patients and his line of work. Who wouldn't when what he provides is so helpful?

Dr. Gertner's office is wonderful. I had extensive issues and saw a lot of health practitioners and specialists but he was the biggest help by far. He is very experienced, skilled and compassionate. He is a great resource to the New York City area. His staff is also very friendly and helpful.

I spent the better part of two years trying to find a solution to my injury that no one could seem to figure out. I was frustrated and was worried that I would never be able to live a normal life again and workout at a high level. Luckily I was recommended to UCC-NY and they have helped me make great progress over the last few months and I have started to be able to workout again and believe that I will be fully recovered in the coming months.

Changed my life! After a cervical injury Dr. Gertner's treatment not only brought me back to a functional state but also improved sinus and allergy conditions. Now my husband and daughter are patients, too. Very accommodating and professional staff!

The process and treatment relieved symptoms I wasn't conscious of ! In addition to the reason I went in the first place, allergies went away, flexibility and posture improved.Best kept secret in Medicine.

I've been a patient of Dr. Gertner since March 30, 2015. It is now April 29, 2015 and I am amazed. I've been in pain since 1991. There has been chronic, migrating soft tissue pain that was causing me to have injections to block the nerve. I haven't had an injection in 4 weeks. I was going every week since May, 2014. I think that says it all. Narcotics and injections do not help chronic pain; they just prolong the healing and management we are all looking for. Twenty-four years, almost to the day, and I have finally found useful help and information.Thank you for being there.