"I was suffering from excruciating lower back pain that prevented me from doing any movement, except for standing and walking. I am forever grateful to have met Dr. Rafael and Alex and would most definitely recommend them to anyone that is suffering."
I was suffering from an excruciating lower back pain that prevented me from doing any movement, except for standing and walking. After getting an MRI I was told by my Orthopedic Surgeon I had a 7mm herniated disc on my L5, Physical Therapy would not help, and my only options were to either get an epidural injection for a temporary pain relive or another microdiscectomy for a permeant solution (I had another microdiscectomy done two years prior on my L4). I did not want to undergo anolher surgery, nor did I want to get an injection, so I took my health in my own hands and disregarded my Orthopedic Surgeons' suggestion and came to OSS Physical therapy and started working with Dr. Rafael and Alex. Without a doubt I was one of the most complicated patients because while I was in pain all the time, my pain was not consistent, and it would be different each time. Regardless of being one of the most complicated patients Dr. Rafael and Alex always welcomed me, were always kind and patient and most importantly listened to my concerns and changed my exercises if needed to help with my recovery. Finally, after about 8-9 months I have recovered, I am no longer in pain and when I do get pain, I am able to manage it with all he right exercises that were given to me by Dr. Rafael. I have worked with many other Physical Therapists in the past, and none were as knowledgeable, compassionate, and patient. I am forever grateful to have met Dr. Rafael and Alex and would most definitely recommend them to anyone that is suffering like I was.
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Therapy, Osteoporosis, Spine, Dr. Rafael