Kevin Thompson, Age 42, World Champion, Master [Martial Arts/Karate]

I first came to Dr. Ralph in November of 1991 at the insistence of my brother,

whose whole family were patients, including his kids.  I had hurt my back in a

Karate tournament (I’m a professional Karate competitor and instructor) and

nothing else was working for me.  After 2 weeks of treatment, 3 times a week, Dr.

Ralph made me a believer:  in Chiropractic and in the magic of his hands.  I was

so impressed with the Doc’s capabilities that I later brought in my own wife when

she had back problems.  Now, nobody puts their hands on my wife, but I trust Dr.

Ralph, and she & I have both been very pleased.

My best Dr. Ralph story is this one.  In late September of 2003, I was prepping for

the biggest bouts of my professional Karate career, a big set fight:  the Diamond

Nationals World Karate Championships October 3-4, 2003, in St. Paul, MN. 

[Chuck Norris was one you might recognize who made his name winning this

Championship back in the day.]  I was in another tournament one week before the

big Championships to gear up, and really hurt my back.  It was so bad, I felt

crippled, I could hardly walk, the pain was excruciating (& believe me, I can take a

lot of pain).  My dream of being the recognized World Champion was crumbling

before my eyes.  I went straight in to Dr. Ralph on the Monday and he went to work

on me every day that week.  After Wednesday, I still had to ask if I should cancel

my flight, but the Doc said no.  Sure enough, after Friday’s treatment I was back!  I

climbed on that plane Saturday morning, went to St. Paul, and won all three World

Grand Championships: Kata, Weapons & Fighting.  When I got back, I brought

one of the three trophies in to the Doc!  I have won a lot of trophies in

my career, from a very early age, but the only ones to have one are family, and I

consider the Doc to be family.

One other story I’ll share:  before the Diamond Nationals, back in mid-2003, I had

a problem with my leg.  Now, a leg problem that prevents you from kicking for a

professional in the martial arts is a big thing. I figured that my leg had nothing to

do with my back, so I went to my regular MD.  He gave me a full exam, X-rays,

everything:  no answers.  My MD prescribed pain killers, strong ones, but they

didn’t solve the problem:  the pain was covered over, but I still had no power in my

kick with that leg.  In desperation, I finally did what I should have done in the first

place:  I went to Dr. Ralph.  After about 3 sessions, he had me back kicking at full

power! (Stopped those medications with their nasty side effects, too.)  I learned

my lesson.  Now, if anything is going on with my body, I go to Dr. Ralph first.  If it’s

something he can’t help, he’ll be right up front to tell me. 

I still come in religiously with any problems – and in my business, things happen,

OK?  The Doc and I share a mutual love for the [martial] arts, and he always finds

the way to make you very relaxed about being in his care.