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After spending 10 days in the hospital due to severe back pain, I was told that I would need to have surgery to correct the issue. I was diagnosed with a bulging disc at L5 that was compressing the nerves on L1 and L2 causing nerve pain in my left hip and leg. I was completely laid up, unable to lie on my back, stomach, or left side and unable to sit upright in a chair without severe pain. Despite the doctor’s recommendations for surgery, I was not ready to accept this fate before trying less invasive procedures. Therefore, I began going to physical therapy 3 times per week using the McKenzie Method at Maccio Physical Therapy. Within 2 weeks, I was sitting upright for longer periods of time and was able to drive a motor vehicle once again. Over time, with consistent practice of using the McKenzie Method and regular visits to Maccio Physical Therapy, my pain decreased and my strength continued to increase. Three months later and I am now able to resume normal physical activities with relative ease. For me, those activities include hiking, running, kayaking, driving my motorcycle, playing sports with my daughter, firefighting, and returning to work in a special education classroom that requires me to do a significant amount of lifting individuals in and out of wheelchairs. By using the McKenzie Method learned at Maccio Physical Therapy, I have been able to get my life back without the need for surgical procedures. I would recommend Maccio Physical Therapy to anyone suffering from a back injury before considering other more invasive options!

-Terri

Pain Relief!

Pain Relief!

I had pain for the last 13 years on the right side of my neck going to my head, cheeks and hands. I also had pain on my back going into my right leg – it’s like my right side of my body is always in pain. I tried many medicines when I was in India and also here in the USA. I went to other physical therapists and chiropractors. Nothing helped. My wife and primary care physician (Dr. Padma) referred me to Maccio Physical Therapy. Initially, I did not have any hopes about my pain going away. But slowly my pain started decreasing. I followed exactly what Joseph G. Maccio said. I had few complications or side effects with exercises, but those were addressed properly by Joe. Now at the end of my 12 week visit I have no pain. I want to thank Joe from the bottom of my heart. His help and treatment is priceless.

-Srikanth

Rapid Recovery With MDT!

                                                                                           Rapid Recovery With MDT! 

I was specifically referred to Maccio Physical Therapy by my primary physicians with severe right lower back/si joint area pain. I was 2 weeks away from a power down that I would likely have to cancel and lose my entry fee as well. Joe mentally and physically got me back in the gym. I made the competition and set a personal record on the dead lift as a bonus. Thanks Maccio Physical Therapy! Also, the scheduling and reception was extremely friendly and professional. I’ve never been to an office with more flexible scheduling when making appointments to fit my busy schedule.

-James

"Time does not matter with MDT" 

I have suffered with neck pain and migraines since an auto accident in 1992. I’ve had chiropractic treatments and other physical therapy. Joe Maccio is the only doctor that truly helped me. With a few exercises I am basically pain free and have movement in my neck again. I no longer have pain that interferes with everyday life. I highly recommend Maccio PT to anyone dealing with pain every day. Thank you!

-Heather

"Why We Always Check The Spine"

                                                 

                                             "Why We Always Check The Spine" 

I came to Maccio Physical Therapy after having debilitating knee pain for 3 months straight. Worried that it might be a meniscus tear due to recent tendon injuries, I saw an orthopedic doctor who completely dismissed me as soon as he saw me, claiming it was a result of slight bow leggedness due to being female.

Disheartened by this experience and determined to get better, I met Joe Jr and his team the following week. Joe was very respectful and listened to me intently as I described my symptoms. Since my pain came and went randomly, they suggested the problem wasn’t with my knees but instead with my spine. After just four or five visits my pain started to go away. I was amazed at the results and so happy Maccio Physical Therapy could help me. I’m happy to be pain free and back to my regular activities!

-Michelle

Another Self Taught Success Story x2

Another Self Taught Success Story x2

I came in with lower back pain in 2017 where I couldn’t walk 10 steps without having to lay flat on the floor and cry. A neighbor told me about Maccio and after Joe saw me just a few times, my pain started to subside and I could walk for longer and longer. After a month I was pain free. I was sent home with “tools” to help my back remain healthy and I still use the exercises today.

Due to the success of my lower back, when I encountered neck pain, I knew right where to go. Again, slowly but surely, with the exercises, my neck pain began to subside. This is one special place! I have maintenance routines to keep me going – I would be one big lump of pain without Maccio Physical Therapy.

-Eileen

MDT: The other option to relieve pain

MDT: The other option for pain relief!

When I first went to physical therapy at Maccio Physical Therapy, I was very doubtful that physical therapy alone was going to be able to help my pain. I was in excruciating pain to where I could not work, sleep or function. My neck, cervical spine and left arm were causing me to have severe, constant pain to where there was no comfortable position. I was given steroid medication, medication for nerve pain and then narcotic pain medication so that I could sleep, and none of it seemed to help. I also went to pain management, where the next step would be epidural injection if physical therapy did not help. Thankfully, my physical therapy with Lindsay Carlton was successful to where I could work and carry on in my life without extreme pain, and I regained strength in my hand that I was worried I would not do. I would highly recommend Lindsay and Maccio Physical Therapy to anyone!

-Brenda