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Introducing Lancaster Chiropractor Dr. Edgar Guarino

"I could not stand straight and could barely walk due to my low back pain", recalls   Dr. Edgar Guarino.  My medical doctor prescribed muscle relaxers and bed rest and three days later my pain and inability to straighten was just as severe.

"After three days of bed rest my mother made an appointment with Dr. Geoghan, the local Chiropractor.  I will never forget my first adjustment.  Wow, I just knew the adjustment helped my back before I got off the table.  When I stood up I was amazed of the relief and I was no longer bent over.  This triggered my interest in Chiropractic as a career.  Dr. Geoghan took the time to explain how it worked.  It was as if the light bulb went on in my head.  I started to notice differences within my own family generations health.  I witnessed my mothers side of the family take prescription medication but never seemed to improve and had many health complications even though they believed the medications helped them.  My fathers side on the other hand did not take medications, ate from all the food groups and seemed to enjoy life fully without major health complications.  When I learned how Chiropractic assists the body by natural methods, no drugs or surgery I new I found my calling".

Dr. Guarino began his pre-chiropractic education at W.C.C. where he studied the basic sciences such as; inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, physics, anatomy along with nutrition and psychology acquiring an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree.  After completing his study there, he chose Southern California College of Chiropractic.  He chose to acquire his Bachelor's in Science (B.S.) while pursuing his Doctorate in Chiropractic (D.C.).  Daily, starting as a freshman , Dr. Guarino would practice his Chiropractic Techniques during lunch break and after school with the senior clinicians in order to fine tune his hands on skills.  Dr. Guarino also acquired a Massage Technician (M.T.) degree at the San Diego Institute of  Massage, which enhanced his hands on skills for soft tissue work. 

Chiropractic studies included; biochemistry, human anatomy (cadaver studies), neurology, physiology, pathology, diagnosis, x-ray, chiropractic adjusting techniques, nutrition... and an internship in the college the last year and a half treating the community.  After graduating in December 1991, Dr. Guarino started working for a Chiropractor in Harrisburg, PA.  He moved to Lancaster, PA in 1992 when an opportunity to run a clinic as the sole doctor was presented with the chance to buy it out when he was ready.  In 1994 he bought the clinic and named it Guarino Family Chiropractic.

"I love it when my patients get their first change in symptoms.  Especially those that say, "I have been to several local doctors, referred to Hershey Medical Center, The Mayo Clinic and no one has helped me, so I don't know if you can help me either?".

"I let my patients know, the great part here is that the major medical pathologies, eg. tumors, cancer... have been ruled out.  In our Chiropractic examination, if we find misalignment's correlating with your area of complaint and find that you can be corrected then we know Chiropractic will benefit you.  When the patients symptoms go away and they understand that the corrective process has started and the patients new knowledge of how removing interference of nervous system pathways is understood, then they have that great gleam of gratitude in their eyes and I feel as great as the patient does".

Now, after fourteen years of practice I have seen thousands of people rid of their ailments naturally.  Within my own office I have seen; discs regenerate to normal height.  Elders coming to me without any osteoarthritis/degeneration after being cared for by Chiropractic their whole life (before I was born).  Ease with pregnancy pains.  Infants ridding of colic and getting improved eating and sleeping habits.  Children and adults alike ridding of asthma attacks, bronchitis.  Resolved sciatica, headaches, dizziness, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ problems...  Something else that never ceases to amaze me.  Those patients which have achieved correction with treatment have quicker response time with new injuries whether from auto, falls or sports injuries.

I am married to a wonderful woman whom I met in High School and still love.  We have had three wonderful children together.  Of course I have adjusted my wife throughout her pregnancy and checked my children since birth, adjusting their misalignments when needed.  My daughter has been cheerleading for over four years, being a flyer the past two years (God protect her) and continues to make honor roll.  My boys have become avid paint ballers and have won several tournaments.  As for me, I love and have been Alpine skiing for decades and have been able to teach and share this with my family every winter (Satisfies my need for speed).  The past two years I have rekindled a past hobby of dirt biking.  Yes, getting dirty on the weekends, trail riding in the woods, climbing the steeps, getting technical in the trees and seeing deer, turkey, pheasants brings me great exuberance.  On family vacations in the warmer climates we all share a passion for deep sea fishing for the big one.  My wife rules here with her six foot Sail fish.  I tell her it doesn't count because we were not married yet and she caught it while fishing with her girl friends.  Any way surf casting is another way to keep me busy at the beach.  And if time warrants I'll be down under the sea S.C.U.B.A. diving, which I thank my father, for reading Jacque Couesto adventures to me at bed time, making me quite comfortable with the sea life.

My health habits include Chiropractic treatment about every two weeks due to my active lifestyle.  

My aerobic workouts include;  mountain bicycling mixed with jogging the same trails.  Boxing workouts on heavy bag, crazy bag, medicine ball, skipping rope.

My anaerobic workouts include;  Weight training, Gymball for abdominals.

Thank you for visiting our site.  You now know a bit about me and I look forward to meeting you to discuss your specific health concerns.  Our patients feel welcome, comfortable and safe with our chiropractic care.  Don't hesitate, give us a call for an appointment or e-mail me with the link below if you have questions.