Bee Caves Scoliosis and Chiropractic

I have suffered severe lower back pain with spasms that send me to the ER at least once a year. I was told I needed fusion in 2 levels of my lower spine. I dealt with this for 5 years looking for a cure and just took serious pain meds b/c I didn't want surgery. I found Dr. Z via Google and thank God that I did because not only did he help me attain my goal of getting off pain meds in about 5-6 months, he was the 1st one to notice how severe my short leg syndrome was in the 1st 15 minutes of my 1st exam. more

Not only is Zeke a great chiropractor, he cares about people. A very relaxed environment. Zeke provides time and education about your body. I highly recommend him! Pros: ALL GOOD Cons: DON'T SEE ANY more

A few years back, an old back injury flared up again. In the past, I would see an orthopedic doctor who would write a prescription for muscle relaxers. After a 3 days in bed, and these muscle relaxers, my back would recover. Well, this time it didn't. My back kept spasming and causing quite a bit of pain. I tried seeing a great massage therapist but she couldn't do much because I was in so much pain. I was hesitant to visit a chiropractor. My reluctance stemmed from my medical equipment background of working with orthopedic doctors. Ortho docs have a definite bias against chiropractic medicine. Some of this bias is warranted in my opinion. Some chiropractic doctors push the envelope too much on what conditions chiropractic treatment can help. Yet I also knew ortho docs didn't know all the answers either. You see, during my medical equipment days I saw many back fusion surgeries. I also saw many patients end up in worse pain after the surgery. In many cases, the surgery severely impacted the patients quality of life. Based on what I saw, and also reading about the low success rates of lower back fusions, I swore to myself I would never have back fusion surgery. Knowing that western medicine doctors would only offer me muscle relaxers, or eventually, back surgery, I finally relented to seeing a chiropractor and started asking friends and neighbors for a recommendation. Zeke's name came up twice, and while he was a long drive for me, I went. My wife brought me (I couldn't drive), and within one session I had demonstrable improvement. Within 3 sessions, most of my pain was gone (80% if I had to pick a number), and with six sessions, it was gone. With Zeke bringing down the pain, and tenderness, I was able to go back to my massage therapist. Her massage work was a good compliment to Zeke's chiropractic care. I still see Zeke sporadically throughout the year. One thing you'll find with Zeke is he doesn't push a certain treatment regimen of X number of visits. Never have I gotten the feeling that Zeke puts money over patient care. Having interacted with many types of doctors throughout the last 20 years, I can say he has a rare combination of terrific bedside manner and healing expertise. If you are looking for a chiropractic doctor, Zeke is well worth trying out (and keeping!). more

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Zeke Harkleroad. He has been treating my 16 year old son for Scheuermann's Kyphosis and we can't be more pleased with the results we have gotten. He is so easy to talk with and he makes you feel at ease about asking questions. I would recommend him to anyone. He is the best you will ever find! more

Dr Hackleroad is the best that I have ever been to. Climbing, backpacking, tennis, softball, etc., has taken a real toll on my neck and lower back. He has me back to normal for the 1st time in years. Same goes for my wife, who used to almost be carried in after throwing out her lower back. One trip and experiencing his unique specialized equipment & techniques along with the clarity of his explanations, you will understand why my family will never go anywhere else. Dr Zeke is not going to disappear overnight (like so many others do). Pros: Best techniques, tools, approach, explanations, expectations Cons: None what-so-ever more

I have been a patient of Dr Zeke Harkleroad's for over 5 years and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for chiropractic care. Zeke has a demeanor that can easily put anyone at ease and doesn't hesitate to explain each and every procedure. Previously I had seen several chiropractors each wanting to recommend some outrageous amount of visits to help correct a neck problem and Zeke never made me feel pressured. He's of the mindset that he'll help where he can and you can come back as little or as often as you feel necessary. I love it! Pros: results driven, great communicator, no pressure attitude more

I suffered with intermitent lower back pain for years and spent a lot of time and money trying to get some relief. Then I visited Doctor Zeke Harkleroad. Zeke is a great communicator. He has mastered the art of listening, analzying, diagnosing, and developing successful treatment solutions. Pros: He listens and you get results more

Very caring about my problem and highly inquisitive about my symptoms. Very thorough in explaining the reason for the symptoms, their causes, and the proposed therapy. Excellent follow-up-up, calling me to see if pain had subsided or intensity level had increased. Very friendly and highly communicative. I feel like I'm right at home being cared for. Excellent advice and suggested exercises to perform to avoid a reoccurrence of the problem. Pros: Attentive, Descriptive,Thorough, Great follow-up more

Nice guy & well qualified, spents significant time with patients, flexible on scheduling. Pros: Spends significant time with patients, very detailed more

I'm always on the lookout for better professional care, and Zeke tops my list. more