I Would Recommend Maccio to Anyone with Unresolved Pain

“I lived with daily pain achiness, stiffness, and just overall discomfort in my neck.  For years I just suffered with feeling miserable everyday energy, mood, and discomfort wise.  I was taking pain medications almost on a daily basis to try and help the discomfort as well as occasional muscle relaxers, both of which never fully resolved the pain just made it more tolerable.  Doctor visits for medications, x-rays showing nothing, even cortisone injections that didn’t work.  Finally, after about 8 years of this and feeling like I was always just going to have to deal with this ongoing neck pain, my doctor referred me to Maccio PT.  The doctors assessed me and worked with me to find the proper exercises to resolve my pain.  After a short time in visiting Maccio (less than 6 months), my pain has basically fully resolved and I’m feeling much happier and energetic being pain-free.  Plus now if I ever have a flare-up I know how to help it.  The doctors and staff were all extremely pleasant, helpful, and accommodating.  I would recommend Maccio to anyone with chronic unresolved pain that they just can’t deal with anymore as I did!  Thank you!” –Jennifer

"I am Back to Normal"

“I came to Maccio Physical Therapy with pain in my thumb and wrist, bad enough to interfere with my job, my leisure activities, and even my sleep.  After a few visits, there was a huge improvement thanks to the exercises I was given.  I am happy to say that as of today I am back to normal – I can use a mouse, hold a video game controller, and go for a bike ride without pain.  I couldn’t be happier with the results and will absolutely return should I ever need to in the future.” – Derek

"Telehealth Worked For Me"

"I contacted Joseph Maccio about two weeks ago, in mid-April due to significant lower back pain due to a wrong movement in my back, some extended construction work that required bending, and intense virtual teaching that required long periods of sitting, I was having pain in my lower back that made it difficult to sit, stand and even lay down. I wasn’t sure how to deal with it as nothing seemed to feel right. Due to Covid-19 I hesitated to go to the doctor and tried to find videos online that gave advice, when I realized some things helped while others made things worse. I have gone to Maccio in the past and realized they might be doing telehealth and can recommend the correct treatment. 

In the telehealth sessions we analyzed the movements I was having trouble with and when they got better and worse, and found the correct course of action. In less than a week I saw a drastic improvement, and now I think I am back to almost full function. I highly recommend Maccio and find that the Tele-Medicine worked very well for me, especially under the unique circumstances we are in."

"Without Maccio PT I Wouldn't Be Where I am Today"

"As a teenager and avid athlete, stress on muscles and injuries occur. Over the summer I hurt my knee and was in some considerable pain. Multiple doctors and treatments were not helping decrease the pain. Upon getting the suggestion to attend physical therapy, I decided to give Maccio Physical Therapy a try. Immediately, my injury was assessed in a whole new way. They not only looked at increasing my knee movement but also other factors that had not been examined before. With the help of the physical therapy team I was able to find exercises that took my pain away. Not only my knees but my back, neck, and entire body movements increased. Being able to gradually find ways to stop the pain was eye-opening. I had not been without some type of pain for several months. I have now been able to return to physical activity such as running and basketball without experiencing pain. Without the help of Maccio Physical Therapy I would not be where I am today and would still be seeking alternative treatments as the pain would still exist." - Matthew

"My Telehealth Experience"

"Right before the “New York On Pause” social distancing protocols were put in place I started physical therapy for my hip. I had sustained an injury that resulted in an ER visit due to the extreme pain. After two visits in person I decided to try a Telehealth visit through the Google Meets platform with Joe Jr. He was able to observe my hip movements and easily make corrections to my exercises. I have been engaging with him through video bi-weekly and am experiencing much progress with my painful injury. I am no longer limping and he is able to spot through video when I am not doing the exercises correctly. 

The idea of physical therapy through video seemed counter-intuitive at first but I am glad that I decided to give it a try! I normally travel almost an hour for my appointments since I have found that the Mckenzie Method that they practice to be extremely helpful, so it is indeed a silver lining that I am able to save time on my commute as well."  

"Success Through Telehealth"

"I was 36 years old, relatively young and fit, and was thinking that intermittent neck pain might just be my new normal. It's wasn't debilitating, but it certainly sucked the joy out of my life. I had to consider how my neck might react before getting in the car for a long trip, roughhousing with my kids, or even reading a good book in a reclined position before bed. Because of the intermittent way the pain would hit, I'd waited way too long to do anything about it. I started at my primary, and they referred me to traditional physical therapy. I went diligently twice a week for an hour each time and did all of the prescribed exercises for two months. It was hard to tell if I was accomplishing anything, but I don't really think so. I decided to try seeing a chiropractor. They did an adjustment, and while it did feel great (and I still see them sometimes) it didn't solve my problem. I finally buckled down and saw a specialist who referred me to Maccio Physical Therapy for Mckenzie Method Physical Therapy.

I met Joe on my first appointment. He did an evaluation and explained in a clear and concise way what my issue was, and what specific exercises I would need to do in order to heal. It wasn't a laundry list of general exercises like I had been doing previously for hours each day, but rather a single specific maneuver that could be completed in just a few minutes several times a day. Joe talked me through the whole course of what we would be doing to get me well, and we began. After that initial appointment, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. I slacked off on my exercises and canceled my appointments as I had other things that I needed to focus on, but before long, Joe had called to check up on me, and we decided to proceed with telehealth appointments. Joe is so proficient and knowledgeable, that we were able to proceed without any issues at all. He would have me turn the computer different ways to get different views of me doing exercises, and he could show me and tell me what to do just as he would have with an office visit. 

I am a few weeks into things now and have noticed a significant improvement. I am not at 100% yet but feel that I am over the hump, and most importantly, now have the knowledge and tools that I need to keep improving, and to keep my neck healthy.

Thanks so much, Joe, and the staff at Maccio Physical Therapy!" ~Jesse

"No Pain Meds or Drastic Measures"

“When I first began to experience lower back pain, I thought it was age related.  I saw a chiropractor with some improvement at first but I continued to have pain throughout my lower body with numbness and tingling.  When I realized it was changing my life and kept me from doing things I enjoyed (golf, skiing, traveling) I knew I had to do something.  Susan Stein FNP recommended Dr. Maccio.  After only a few visits I noticed some improvement and within 2 months I felt little to no pain.  I now have a few exercises I can use regularly to keep my pain at bay, and thankfully I never needed to rely on pain meds or drastic measures.  Thank you for all your help!” - Kristin