My experience with Dr. Eric McGraw was two fold. First I felt like he was all the rest-telling me what was wrong and within 10-12 sessions, I’d be back to normal. Well to my surprise, he helped me much sooner. I started feeling better after 3 sessions. His mind-body approach really works. He is very well educated in his field, plus he adds information about nutrition and over all taking better care of our body. To me action speaks louder than words, and Dr. McGraw does what he says he will do. Being with T.N.T. working to end blood cancers through LLS, I met Dr. McGraw at an injury clinic and for me, it was the best thing that happened.

-Carol Morrow

I have been coming to Dr. McGraw for 6 weeks and have seen quite an improvement in not only my injury, but in my general range of motion. He understands what it means to be active and is excellent at working through a strategy and game plan to help get back on track. I feel much more capable after each session and look forward to the continued improvements.

-Frank Parisi

In September of 2010 I injured my shoulder lifting weights. Any lifting or stretching caused significant pain, and I experienced little improvement over the course of seven months, even with physical therapy. After my first visit with Dr. McGraw in March of 2011 I noticed a marked improvement in the mobility of my injured shoulder. After three weeks of regular active release therapy and chiropractic adjustments the pain diminished enough to where I could begin lifting weights again, after five or six weeks all pain associated with my injury completely gone. As I’ve continued my treatment to prevent further injuries, I have even noticed an end to the popping and licking I have had in my shoulder that I had before my shoulder separation. I have therefor been able to resume my active lifestyle and am fitter and stronger that I have been in my life.

-Wayne Simmerman

Dr. McGraw and his staff (Mallory and Amy) have provided top Chiropractic care to me and many of my clients at Crossfit Wilmington. Since starting with Active Care I have had improved athletic performance especially in my hips and lower back and achieved a better quality of life!

-Josh Edwards, Manager, CrossFit Wilmington

I have been a patient of Dr. McGraw for two months with a pinched nerve in my shoulder. I was receiving traditional chiropractic treatments along with deep tissue massage. As a professional drummer of 38 years my body has taken a beating, add six car accidents and you get the picture. Active Care has not only gotten rid of my burning, tingling, sensation in my right arm but has given me better motion, abilites and isolated the problem. I highly recommend to any athlete or musician that has not had success with traditional medical techniques. Active Care will change your life.

-Lee Venters, Professional Drummer

I came in with a lot of foot pain, my left foot from an overuse running injury it was to the point that I could not continue completing certain workouts. I began receving care and treatment for my foot using active release therapy and stretches, over 4-6 weeks I was completely healed and able to start running and training again. Within the first 2 weeks I was able to start doing some workouts with little to no pain. Now I am pain free on the tops of my feet and continue doing the stretches.

-Christina Koch

First let me say that I am in my 60′s and have never been to a chiropractor before. I now can say that doctor McGraw has done so much for my quality of life that I feel years younger. I had a terrible reaction to Lipitor and suffered for two years with pain in both arms, which limited a lot of my activities. My husband and coworkers certainlly are glad that I found dr. Mcgaw as they were extremely tired of listening to me whine and complain. I cannot say enough about the difference in my quality of life.

-Sue Taylor

I moved to Wilmington in January 2009 and connected with the dog community to continue my training in obedience and agility.  Several years ago I had had meniscus surgery due to an injury while doing agility.  As the months progressed, my knee became increasingly weak, giving way to my weight when stepping down and staying swollen.  In time it got to the point that my heel would not even rest on the ground while standing.  My chiropractor had worked on it without any lasting effects.  When I mentioned that I was ready to see an orthopedic specialist my Chiropractor Dr. Gail Galligan suggested that before I do that I should go see Dr. McGraw.  I was willing to try anything that would keep me from additional surgery.

I went to see Dr. McGraw and after two short months of treatment was back running agility in classes and competition, taking first and second place my first trial back.  One of the people I take classes with has commented on how much better I run than when she first met me so of course Aussie, Rudy is doing much better.

I want to thank Dr. Gail Galligan for sending me to see Dr. Eric McGraw and his Active Release method for giving me knee back so that Rudy and I can again enjoy training and showing in a sport we participate in together…agility.

-Stephanie Lowe and Rudy

While Preparing for a power lifting meet, I experienced an injury that left me unable to squat or dead lift for several months. Over the following year and a half I was able to regain a portion of the strength I had lost. With that said I continued to experience pain through the pain and tightness in my lower back. Although I attempted to fight through the pain, it eventually to the point in which I could no longer sleep much at night.

At that point, I decided to visit Dr. McGraw after hearing glowing recommendations from his clients. After the first visit, I was impressed with his thoroughness and willingness to answer questions. Because I am attending the North Carolina State Highway patrol academy, Dr. McGraw felt that we should shoot for an intense 3 week treatment. Midway through the first week I began to notice improvements in the way i felt while sitting, sleeping, and exercising. As I write this, at the end of my 3 week treatment, I can honestly say I feel better than I having years. I’d recommend Dr. McGraw without hesitation to all those that are experiencing aches and pains.

-Andrew Smith

I am a regular chiropractic patient and have been for years. I chose Dr. McGraw due to the fact that he is an expert in ART therapy. I am an active triathlete and avid surfer and any injuries that come along are solved promptly by Dr. McGraw. I did an Iron Distance race in 2008 and could not have made it thru the training without the treatment provided by Dr. McGraw. I would recommend him for any type of injury and am willing to bet that he will help you achieve your goal of being pain-free.

-Gary Stevens                     

Working in Accounting for more than 20 years, at a keyboard for hours at a time, had caused sever pain and stiffness in my shoulder. I had resigned myself to living with it since I did not like the advice of Doctors – taking over the counter prescription medications. I had become accustomed to keeping my arm close to my side and adjusting it as it got increasingly worse over the years. Then my hand began to lose strength and flexibility. My fingers were stiff and losing agility rapidly. This was not only having an effect on my work performance, I had prepared to accept the fact that I would have to give up what I truly enjoyed decorating cakes. It was becoming too painful working with the work almost impossible!

Within days of beginning treatment with Dr. McGraw my fingers began to move more freely and I could withstand not only working on a computer all day, but continue into the night baking and decorating cakes. The improvement in my shoulder was slower coming (as Dr. McGraw likes to remind me, when you wait 8-10 years to get help you have to expect a slower recovery) however over time the change has been dramatic. I can move my shoulder, lift my arm and sleep without waking up moving it the wrong way. While I am grateful for the overall quality of life improvement and increased productivity at work, I am overjoyed that I can continue with my passion of cake decorating thanks to Dr. McGraw and Active Release!

-Dawn Kilroy

I had plantar fasciitis in both feet for a total of three years. It was very painful and extremely limited my activities. I couldn’t walk or stand for any length of time without having to sit to relieve pressure off of my feet. I had never been treated by a chiropractor until Dr. McGraw. After being treated I am now able to go to the gym, play tennis with my son and enjoy all the things that I love and truly thought I would never be able to do again. Dr. McGraw is very dedicated to his patients and I very much have enjoyed my time spent at the office for treatments.

-Kim Wilson

Dr. McGraw was recommended to me by my trainer. I have had knee problems for the past 10 year. I had quit running for a period of 5 years. Then I returned to running just a small amount each week. I no longer have to run with knee braces since seeing Dr. McGraw. From day one Dr. McGraw was extremely thorough, he also explained my x-rays in detail. Generally speaking I no longer have discomfort or pain in my knees. This experience has certainly improved my outlook on life due to the fact I’m back doing my favorite hobby of running. Running is both my physical and mental stress reliever.

-Janet Logan

I was having serious neck and upper back pains from sitting at a computer too long and with poor posture. After seeing Dr. McGraw for some intensive help using his Active Release Techniques, I’m now on a maintenance plan and I can work normally again. Although Dr. McGraw can do great things to help you, much of my success in staying healthy is preventative maintenance, and following his orders and taking better care of myself. I was very skeptical of chiropractors in general. Dr. McGraw has now put those skepticisms to rest.

-Matt Wilkinson 

I am a 68 year old avid tennis player with double knee replacements. I am committed to playing competitive tennis for as long as I can.  But as an “older” player, I often experience injuries that basically result from my passion for tennis. Times and time again, Dr. McGraw’s treatment has helped me overcome a number of tennis related injuries. His care and skill, through his use of Active Release Techniques, have kept me on the courts and, consequently, have helped me maintain a decent quality of life. I have referred a number of my tennis friends to Dr. McGraw, and witDr. McGraw’s help, they too have been able to recover from tennis relates injuries. If you are committed to staying with Active Care through the “Golden Years”, without reservation, I recommend Dr. McGraw and Active Release Therapy.

-Paul DeMuro