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| - So early this year I was sick, laid up in bed, really reduced my activity, as I recovered I noticed my back was hurting, it got worse and eventually became so bad I could barely get home from work, stayed out of work almost 6 days, I was distraught, depressed, really,,, I thought this was the end of my being able to do anything. Went to my family doctor, getting a little better went on to a doctor in Mayo who advised me to go to a physical therapist. Did my research and found Bill at Succeed PT, Bill gave really evaluated me, my limitations and he listened to my fears of becoming a invalid !
He had me strengthen my back muscles(slowly of course), once he discharged me from his care he gave me instructions on my exercise regime at the gym, followed up with me via e mail for a few weeks, I faithfully go to the gym and exercise, now including those specific to my back, I occasionally have " painful twinges" that warn me to be careful but I feel I am "whole again".
Without the guidance from Bill I fear I may have become dependent on Ibuprofen or other meds, I am not, yes I take Ibuprofen at times but a few times a month , not the 3 or more times a day I was before ( in addition to other stronger meds I was given). I quote Bills advise to anyone who complains of back pain. " My Physical Therapist says ,,,,,,"
There's more!! LOL, turns out that Bill's partner, Jim is the therapist that got me over a terrible rotator cuff/biceps tendon surgery a number of years back , at the time I never thought I could return to work,I did!
Jim and the same Physical Therapy assistant who was so very kind to me at that time, are still together, now working with Bill, that loyalty means something in this day and age.
The office staff was very nice, remembering your name after a visit or two.
The office is on Alma School and Baseline,easy access to the parking lot from Alma School and Baseline both, good parking, office hours are good for a working person,
BTW, once he thought I could manage by myself Bill discharged me, and followed up , told me just to call if I felt I needed more assistance, he didn't keep me hanging on even thought I was afraid to go it alone.
I highly recommend both Bill and Jim at Succeed PT, if you want to work at it (and it's a team thing) and get better, they are the ones to guide you along the way
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