Progressive Spine Care & Rehabilitation Center

Testimonials

Note that we have abbreviated these comments for your ease of use. Minor editing was done for clarification, but the intent of the comments is maintained. We have a notebook full of these stories, and many more, documented in full, in our patient waiting area. We invite you to scan through our "PSCR Patient Success Stories" in complete when you come visit the clinic.

Pain

• Back and Neck
  • I came in to PSCR in lots of pain, and no answers to why I hurt. Dr Woods and her crew of wonderful people have really changed my life. I can help myself out of bed due to these people. Brandy G.
  • I did not believe I would be pain free but I am. My strength has improved remarkably. Neva S
  • I would recommend PSCR to anyone who has back and neck problems... It is good to know there are alternatives other than surgery. Janet S.
  • I had pain in my right arm-hand and neck that had increased over the past 3-4 until it was intolerable. That pain is gone now. Paige G.
• Leg and Foot
  • The work out strengthened my muscles and the result was reduced knee pain and recovery from twists in knees much faster and with much reduced pain. Pam H.
  • I have been having back pain radiating down my right leg into my right foot causing me to limp. After a few months of rehab at PSCR and doing back stretching exercises most of the pain is gone and I can walk again. Robert K.
  • When I first started at PSCR I was suffering considerable lower back pain, with the pain going down my right leg with numbness in that leg at time. Being 70 years old I was worried about the numbness. After just the second session at PSCR I was getting some relief. After about 5 or 6 weeks the pain was completely gone, and after 8 weeks I was released. Carrol B.
  • My lower back and leg pain are much reduced from when I started PSCR 12 weeks ago. Bonnie S.
• Sleep disturbed by pain
  • One month ago I couldn't sleep through the night or fold a basket of cloths and walking a block made me feel older than my age. Now I feel stronger and can do most of the things I could before... I have learned I really want to keep up with my kids and not be the mom sitting on the sidelines. Penny M.
  • I began coming to PSCR after having my fifth back flare-up in a matter of months. The pain I was feeling was severe enough that it kept me from working regularly, sleeping well, or doing any other day-to-day activities as needed. I really believe it would have been steroid shots or surgery. After a short time here I began to feel a marked difference in my condition. My back pain has gone from off the charts to minimal as possible. Jeff K.
  • ...After a few visits, I began to have less pain in my back. I am now able to sleep all night without pain. Lowell S.
• Headache
  • When I first came to PSCR I had severe headaches (daily) along with neck and low back pain as a result of a car accident 11 months prior. My neck pain got consistently better after 4-5 visits and the headaches went away after 6-8 weeks, I feel like a different person. Gerri S.

Medical Condition

• Pregnancy
  • The reason for my visit at PSCR was hip and lower back pain due to pregnancy. Life was rough. After my first couple of visits I saw improvements, life was starting to get back to normal. Jodi T.
• Back Injury
  • I came to Progressive because of a lower back injury that left me flat on my back for a week... After just 10 visits, I am pain free and my strength has improved tremendously. Becky Q.
• Herniated or Bulging Disc
  • I have a herniated disc C6-C7. I had absolutely NO confidence that this therapy would work. I was ready to be operated on the first day I came here. I had even made an appointment with my surgeon. After 13 visits I am pain free and do not expect to have surgery. Terry S.
  • Over a year ago I was diagnosed with a bulging disc in my lower back. After going to another physical therapy center my lower back pain progressed down to my foot. Later I came here and went through their program. I am at 90-95% of "normal" now. I no longer live on painkillers (don't need them at all) and I plan to get at 100% or better using the training techniques here. Fernando M.
  • When I first came in I couldn't put on my own shoes and socks and struggled with pants and shorts. I had a bulging disc earlier and treatment was dramatically different. The first 2-3 weeks were tough. My body hurt and I wanted to quit but the staff here is supportive and pushed me to do what I could do. Then the effects showed. My strength and energy came back to me in leaps and bounds and my recovery time was less than half what it was the first time. In 8 weeks when my therapy was complete I felt like a new person. Dustin S.
• Spinal Stenosis
  • To be honest-when I started my therapy I did not believe that it could help with the pain in my legs, which is caused by spinal stenosis in my 4th and 5th lumbar vertebra. However strengthening the muscles in my legs, arms, and entire body seems to have given me more help than I ever thought it could. Anna D.
• Avoiding Surgery
  • I have a herniated disc C6-C7. I had absolutely NO confidence that this therapy would work. I was ready to be operated on the first day I came here. I had even made an appointment with my surgeon. After 13 visits I am pain free and do not expect to have surgery. Terry S.
  • Due to a fall, I had severe back pain radiating down my left leg. I was scared and nervous about the outcome. I was worried that needles and surgery were in my future. The Dr's and staff help me recover and understand why I was doing the exercise that I was doing. Tim T.
  • When I came to PSCR I thought I was destined for surgery. Dr Woods, Jenny, and Iris helped me realized that surgery may never occur for me. I know now that strength and training are the biggest factors in my recovery and maintaining those will help me throughout my life. Danielle M.
  • I am a medical resident at University Hospital who was sent here as a way to avoid surgery. I was skeptical but never dreamed I would feel this good after 6 weeks at Progressive Spine. Stacia M.
  • When I came to PSCR I was told I was a candidate for a fusion. I was told yesterday that I have progressed enough that I no longer needed surgery... If you are willing to work to get better PSCR is for you. David B.
• Depression
  • When I arrive at PSCR I was at an all-time low physically and emotionally. The torment of constant pain can make daily life difficult to say the least. I am leaving 12 weeks later-a stronger person physically, emotionally, and mentally. Susan J.

Lifestyle

• Active Lifestyle
  • Now I feel I have a new lease on life, able to go out and play tag with my grandchildren, things I hadn't been able or wanted to do in years. Janice L.
  • I regained an active lifestyle that does not focus on my hurting back...I went from very weak, painful lower back to almost normal. Herb F.
  • ...but you all have helped me gain strength and relief from pain that has improved my attitude and quality of life. Dan D.
  • When I began my rehab at PSCR I was very weak from two years of basically doing no exercise except some walking and a little golf... I not only have increased my strength and range of motion but I now have confidence that I can do things again like golf and lift things heaver than a bar of soap. Michael M.
  • When I came here 8 weeks ago I couldn't even put my shoes and socks on without help. I couldn't bend over and pick anything up off of the floor. I can now do these things after my therapy sessions. Sharon G.
  • Two months ago walking was very painful. Every step caused a shooting pain down my leg. The pain was so bad that I was unable to do one of my favorite activities... deer hunting. I missed the whole season. At work my mind was so unfocused because of the pain or painkillers. After 2 months of therapy at PSCR, I'm able to walk 3 plus miles without pain. I'm able to focus at work. And best of all I'm looking forward to my favorite season of all...Turkey season, I'm going. See ya' in the woods. Arnold W.
• Flexibility
  • I have had low back and hip pain for several yeas. After I started the exercise program, I became less stiff and more flexible. Lisa E.
  • The health care and workouts help a lot with the stiffness in my back and the strength, I would recommend this program to any friend and have. Also recommended it to my Chiropractor. John D.
  • When I started with the exercise, I could hardly move my neck and shoulders. When I found I could do the heavier exercises my pain started to subside and I was able to do more things at work and home. Dessie B.
• Strength
  • Dr Woods and the Staff here are excellent! I made major improvement in my strength and range of motion. Kristen K.
  • I had been "babying" my back and it had become very weak. The exercises really helped me with my pain and helped me to realize that strengthening my back as well as strengthening my muscles really helped. Ann M.
  • I feel much stronger and more able to deal with my back problem. I know if I stay strong I am more likely to be pain free. Jane K.