Life changing. 8 years ago, I had a spinal cord compression injury from work. Since then, I have had constant neck and back pain and have barely been able to feel my first three fingers on my right hand. I was in and out of a spine rehab for years, had multiple imaging, went to both orthopedic and pain specialists, and have barely been able to exercise. My pain had been so bad these past few months that I was trying to make appointments with a neurologist and returning back to the spine rehab center. I was referred to this office by my sports massage therapist. I was easily able to make my first appointment by phone with his office staff (who are all very lovely and patient!). At my appointment, Dr. Richard and I discussed my history, XR results (XR taken during the appointment in the clinic), and his plan of action. As a nurse of 10 years, I can easily determine if I am working with a decent physician, and in this case, I immediately knew that I was in great hands. Dr. Richard was very knowledgeable, straight-forward, and thoroughly explained everything that he wanted to adjust. He then made several adjustments, and just like that, I was completely pain free and could fully feel my right hand for the first time in 8 years. I cried all the way home and could not believe I had been living in so much pain. My quality of life has improved so much. I no longer have raging pain at the end of my 12 hour shifts and can lift weights and exercise again. I go back for adjustments every week/every other week, and so far, each time I've gone back, my pain has been less and less. Thank you all for doing what you do. read more

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Dr. Richard and his office staff are all great. He's an excellent chiropractor and is always punctual. His style of adjustments always helps target my issues and is never jarring read more

Dr Richard is the best in Austin. I am 78 have broken my back and have arthritis. He has helped me so much. His office staff is wonderful also. read more

Real Gonstead Chiropractic and real, long-term relief! Dr. Richard has helped me, my wife and kiddos with several issues.

Dr. Richard was absolutely the best answer to my anguish. I was referred to him by a patient. Isn't that the best referral? I have chronic pain which includes degenerative discs in my back. Having driven from Albuquerque I was in horrid pain. First, mad props for doing a complete exam prior to treatment. After all, if you don't know what the problem is how are you going to repair it? Amazing how few manipulations it took to help me. I continued visits prior to facing that drive back to Albuquerque. OH, and a shout out to his office manager, Elizabeth. She's a very sharp, professional and friendly woman. Elizabeth is definitely an asset to the office. My only regret is Dr. Richard is in Austin and I am in Albuquerque. He's much better than any chiropractor I've had in Albuquerque. read more

I got introduced to Dr. Al Richard by a friend who went there after an accident... he worked wonders on her and she swore by him.. I was skeptical because Drs. are not my thing but i did have some recurring back pain... So I went and watched a few times, then I went with her when she flew her brother in from Florida to get him treatment - his alternative was surgery and he was doing really well after a month's treatment! So I took the plunge! Dr. Al is a no-non sense guy, say it like it is, but he is patient and will explain everything but give you a realistic prognosis. I love the fact that he doesn't push any drugs on you, and really listens to what's bothering you. Visits to his office are quick an efficient. His staff is wonderful and accommodating ( I travel a lot.. and make changes last second) and he has made a world of difference in my well-being. I am a total fan, and highly recommend him. read more

Pretty new to Austin and in looking for a good chiropractor, I found that there are dozens and dozens to choose from. I figured I'd start with a Chiropractor that used a method/style I hadn't tried before. Dr Richard practices the Gonstead method, which impresses me as a layman to be very structured and specific compared to most of the chiropractic care I've received over the years in other cities. His knowledge and clear explanation to me of what the specific issues are and his plan to work on and correct them blew me away. I've never had a chiropractor so quickly impress on me their true expertise and ability. Then came the adjustment...........wow. I've been talking to everyone about it for days. Finally coming here to review Dr Al. WOW. If you've tried chiropractic but haven't experienced the Gonstead method, do yourself a favor and make an appointment with Dr. Al! I cannot say enough!! read more

I have a recurring spondylolisthesis (L5-S1 slippage) that sends me crawling into Dr. Richard's office a couple of times a year, and after just one adjustment from the good doc, I invariably am able to walk out of the office a normal healthy biped. Yesterday was no exception. I jacked my lower back skiing in New Mexico on Monday, went the same day to see a local chiro there who made things worse, flew home in severe discomfort, woke up in agony, and got in to see Dr. Richard that same day. With just a single precise and painless adjustment, he was able to undo all the nastiness the ski slope and the incompetent chiro had done to me. After leaving the office, I had the urge to buy him a huge bouquet of flowers, but didn't want to give him the wrong idea. Not only is Dr. Richard highly skilled and knowledgeable, he is very personable and always takes the time to chat with you about your condition and any concerns you have. Unlike a lot of chiros, he doesn't try to squeeze in as many appointments as your insurance will allow, rather he strives to get you pain free in as few visits as possible. You know, like a reputable and ethical professional. Other chiros should take notes. I don't look forward to my next spondy slippage (which is inevitable due to my highly active lifestyle and refusal to act my age), but I know that when it occurs, all I'll need to do is get my broken body to Dr. Richard and I'll be good as new in no time. If you are suffering from any kind of neck or back pain, or are experiencing numbness or tingling in any of your extremities, I HIGHLY recommend you head to Richard Family Chiropractic. You won't be disappointed. read more

A patient of mine was constantly singing the praises of Dr. Richard. Being born with an S-curved back, I realize that even though now I may feel as fit as a fiddle, this may not always be the case. I started to see Dr. Richard for preventative care and have really enjoyed the sessions so far. Dr. Richard is informative and efficient. His admin, Tabitha is pretty awesome as well. For me, there is really nothing so satisfying as hearing my back bring crick-ed and crack-ed into position. And while much to his chagrin, I plan on continuing to run and stress out my back, having him in my arsenal makes me feel that much more confident about doing it safely. read more

Dr. Richard is one of the most approachable and considerate medical professionals that I've worked with. He takes time to explain his thought process and makes me feel like a partner in my treatment plan instead of just a patient. Every detail is thought through - from the easy access parking, to Liz's incredibly warm and welcoming demeanor (the front office manager), to the setup of the rooms and efficient scheduling! I look forward to continuing to work together with Dr. Richards and see if we can fix my back and neck! read more

Dr Richard is REALLY GOOD I had numbness in my right arm a surgeon said have surgery. Went back to Dr Richard and after a couple of treatments the numbness went away. I say this HE IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE CHIRO!!! read more

Dr. Al Richard has been my spine doctor for over 15 years. He is absolutely incredible and I would not go to anyone else. He truly is an engineer of the spine and is one of the smartest people I have ever met. I highly recommend Dr. Al if you have any type of pain that is related to the spinal cord in any way. The Gonstead method of chiropractic is incredibly effective and different from traditional chiropractors. Dr. Al has treated me, my wife, my family members and numerous clients and friends that I have referred to him. You will see immediate results after just one or two treatments. I am so grateful that I met Dr. Al in 2003 and his practice continues to grow because of the excellent care that his patients receive. read more

Dr. Richard has changed my life! In addition to chiropractic that has greatly reduced pain in my neck, Dr. Richard has also helped me identify and treat a low grade viral infection and adrenal fatigue. His wonderful personality and true desire to heal comes across loud and clear! I have more energy, less pain, and overall better health since becoming a patient of Dr. Richard. read more

As a wildland firefighter, my body is the tool that keeps me safe. After several years of wildland firefighting, I had less energy and trouble sleeping. Even on my days off when I was to rest and recover, I would wake up every hour and not have energy throughout the day. Dr. Richard taught me about the circadian rhythm and what my body should be feeling/doing during the day/night. He helped me add some things to my daily routine, improved my nutritional habits and worked on the part of my spine where he found extra energy. I now have more energy and sleep through the night...I even lost some weight!! read more

I was moving a potted plant into my house several weeks ago when I developed severe burning pain in my leg. I went to my doctor who gave me some pain pills and muscle relaxers. The pain got worse! I could not sleep at night. It finally got to the point where I had someone bring me to the ER one evening. The doctor at the ER told me I pulled a muscle in my leg. I was referred to physical therapy with no resolve. A friend told me about Dr. Richard. On my initial visit to the office, Dr. Richard did exams and x-rays of my spine. He told me that my low back was causing the pain in my leg. After two weeks of care, I sleep better and feel so much better! The results are amazing! Finally got my life back! I highly recommend Dr. Richard!! Simone Armstrong Austin , TX read more

I found Dr. Richard's Chiropractic after two terrible experience with chiropractors. After meeting the 2nd one, I had to be in bed for 4 days... I could not get up, but with great pain to the restroom and back, at least. I felt lost since they both had great reviews. I saw Dr. Ian Chiropractor on youtube from Australia who did pretty much a miracle on a young boy. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IU9emzBDRA) I was ready to travel to Australia to meet him. :) Yep, the previous 2 visits were that bad. No X-Rays, no nothing to figure out the exact problems going on. As it turned out, I had more than I thought I have. They just palpated, cracked my back and everything they could on me without explanation, diagnosis, health plan about the way they will solve my problems. I'm writing all this down to help you ask more questions to ask from yourself when you're picking a chiropractor than I knew when I was fetching for a new care provider. So my husband came up with the idea that maybe there are people in the U.S. like this Australian Dr. Ian Chiropractor... So we did a research and I had to realize there are more methods in chiropractic... I was surprised... I had no clue. I felt like it's the same like dentists... You go to either one and they'll help you get better. Did a research I found Gary Seghi (Gonstead diplomat) here in Austin. He just got retired a month ago and Dr. Rischard has his practice now. BTW I believe he was Dr. Seghi's chiropractor. That is a lot, since poor Dr. Seghi had a crazy accident. "He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, but was revived." (http://garyseghi.com/nside-magazine-article/) I bet you can imagine what kind of work they had to do together, so after reading that, I was ready to meet Dr. Richard. On our first meeting, he took the time to listen and ask. We went over pretty much my whole life. He checked my back with his equipment, checking for heat differences along my spine. He marked the tricky places and went over palpating my spine while turning me in all directions and asking me what/how do I feel. He took notes. He took X-rays. He analyzed them. I read it on the Gonstead website (http://gonstead.com/what-is-the-gonstead-clinical-studies-society/) it takes time to analyze the X-ray. And I was so happy to wait a day for that. Got info what should I do at home to make it a bit easier to deal with pain and the first adjustment to happen easier and better. So next day he came in the room and we went through my X-rays. He told me all the disturbing things he found cause me pain. He took notes on the X-rays and explained me everything. Ask me about any questions I have and he answered them all. He told me the care plan and I was ready to get adjusted first. We agreed to work on the most critical spot what keeps me in bed then so my body can focus on 1 thing at a time to heal. Logical. The first adjustment was great. He walked me through the steps, so it was not a surprise. Explained me everything before and after. I felt great. Managed to make some order in the kitchen. It was OK to stand for a while without much pain. 8-9 went down to 2 on a 1-10 scale. I was happy. :) My second adjustment was today. It was lot bigger movement today in my spine. I was surprised. Saw the doc was satisfied with the results, too. I felt much better, opened up. It was not painful anymore to stand, what was not possible 3 days before that. Today I managed to walk the dog in the morning and in the afternoon and get to my standing desk for ~2 hrs, splitting it up to smaller parts, but I was not lying between them, I was up on 2 feet... Could use some sleep later on, but it is not painful anymore to stand. What is great. Sitting in the car doesn't feel good yet, neither sitting, but step by step it'll get back to the new normal. It took years to get to this point, so it won't get back to perfect in 2 seconds. So all in all, I think Dr. Richard should start a video blog or something about his job, since he does amazing things. Last, but not least, his assistants are wonderful, kind, caring and patient. I could not wait for our tomorrow's appointment! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM. In case you'd like to look for more chiropractors for comparison, please learn from my mistakes and read the rows below. Few things I wanted to write down as conclusions for myself, learning from the PREVIOUS Chiropractors BEFORE Dr. Richard. Wait for proper diagnosis and care plan in advance before you let anyone give you adjustments. (I didn't need exact dates I'll be healthy again, just an idea on the steps they want to do to get me better) Look for a doctor who requests time to ask from/about you, listen patiently and analyze my case before promising he/she can help me for sure. Until the proper diagnosis and explanations to me, that kind of promise equals empty words. Look for the time you're better/worth/same before/after adjustments. Take notes for yourself to monitor your feelings. A good doc will ask for them. read more

I have been Dr.Richards' patient and fan for over a year now. He is great and he is truly knowledgeable and compassionate. I trust him 100% because everything he has ever recommended to me has worked and I m in a lot better shape now. I have chronic issues that cannot be resolved completely, but I am out of pain, I can physically do more than ever and I will enjoy going to Dr. Richard for needed maintenance. I will also recommend him to anyone I know, because he has both a wealth of knowledge and a true desire to help you improve your life! He understands the underlying causes of problems and will help you find long-term solutions. He's incredibly persistent and he will make you feel better no matter what it takes. That's what I appreciate about him the most. read more

I started going to Dr Richard about a year ago. I had been to several doctors over a span of 5 +years ( spent 1000s of dollars) for dizziness, migraines, neck pain and stress/anxiety. I was a mess & a half. I had been to several kinds of doctors, even chiropractors, even good chiropractors......but none of them helped, cared, gave as much time & attention, and actually gave me hope and truly HELPED me ----except for Dr Richard! His kindness, professionalism and knowledge of true health ---how the body works and functions---- is unparalleled. He will take the time to find the root of the problem and heal you instead of pushing a pill on you and pushing you out the door. So many doctors and chiros I have been to do quick adjustments, add on all these other "treatments" take your money and send you on your way---never seeing results. Not Dr. Richard---- from day one--he has been optimistic, helpful, careful, attentive,realistic---giving me honest assessments each visit. He truly cares about his patients overall health and well-being. He has eliminated my migraines completely, neck pain is gone, my dizziness is about 85% better ( which is amazing! I hadn't had ANY progress with it with other docs for FIVE years) We've found a way to reduce my anxiety which is HUGE. I want to send my whole family to Dr Richard and all my friends----I know they'd all have longer & healthier lives because of it---no doubt! read more

My pain level before getting adjusted was an 8 based on a 10. I have osteoporosis and had chronic consistent pain for the past 4 months. I couldn't sleep and was having a hard time exercising and standing in the kitchen to cook was unbearable. I truly was starting to believe I had something else going on other than orthopedic problems. My pain in my neck had spasms and I also had a nerve causing pain in my leg and glut area on top of back pain. I am 50 years old and have always been active and was not ready for pain management or a sedentary life. After Dr Richard adjusted my neck and back, one time I was able to easily move pain free. Truly, Truly miraculous. I would love to feel like this everyday...no joint pain, no back pain, no neck pain. If you are tired of your pain, just try an adjustment instead of surgery or pain medicine. You will not be disappointed, only so happy! read more