“I came in to the pain clinic because I could not sit. For over 13 years I had intermittent pain that caused me not to be able to sit comfortably. It was affecting my mood. I was basically living with my pain. I was referred to IPPMC from my primary care doctor. I did not know if anything could help my pain. Nine months later, I still have virtually no pain and I can sit without pain. I am happier. Everybody has been great.”
“When I first was seen at IPPMC by Dr. Kowalkowski, I was told that I was going to be placed on full disability. I had no use of my right arm and I had migraine headaches to the point that I could not function. I have had two neck fusions which increased my pain. The neurologist and neurosurgeons tell me that there was nothing that they could do anymore. At IPPMC, I got off of the drugs. I have a neurostimulator. I am now a flight attendant and flying all over the place and having a great time. I tell a lot of people about this clinic. I keep their number and tell people I know that are in pain to give IPPMC a call. Before I was seen at IPPMC by Dr. Kowalkowski, I was told that I was going to be placed on full disability. I had no use of my right arm and I had migraine headaches to the point that I could not function. I have had two neck fusions which increased my pain. The neurologist and neurosurgeons tell me that there was nothing that they could do anymore. I received comprehensive care at IPPMC. I was able to discontinue my pain medications. I have a neurostimulator. I am now a flight attendant and flying all over the place and having a great time. I tell a lot of people about this clinic. I keep their number and tell people I know that are in pain to give IPPMC a call.”
“I have had a great experience at IPPMC. The nurses and the doctor are helping me with my pain. The interventional treatments have been helpful and they have been very nice to me. They are good people. I have been to other pain clinics in which I felt they were like an assembly line. I really got personal attention at IPPMC.”
“I have been living with back pain now for 10-12 years. I have been treated with chiropractic therapy a numerous times. After one visit at IPPMC, I am back to playing baseball. It has been two years since I have been able to play baseball. I am sleeping better and I feel better.”
“I have had lower back pain for a number of years but it became more severe in September of 2008. I did physical therapy for approximately five months and once I stopped that therapy it came back immediately. At that time I was ready to do surgery and have it taken care of. I was referred to IPPMC from my physical therapist, Dr. Kowalkowski performed some diagnostic and therapeutic injections to determine where my pain was coming from and I had severe pain when I presented and today I feel great. I have resumed activities with my children. I can handle my job with minimal pain and discomfort. It has been over a year and half since I felt this good. He was able to identify where my pain is. I understand that symptoms may come back but I am confident that with further treatments at IPPMC I can remain surgery free.”
“I would like for anyone reading this to know that Dr. Kowalkowski is fantastic at relieving pain. I have tried absolutely everything and he has worked very diligently to relieve my pain and he has done it. I feel like a new person that way I haven’t felt in many years. So anyone suffering from severe back pain or any type of pain, I would strongly recommend, no matter how far it is, to come here!”
“I developed shingles on my right side in February 4, 2009. I developed a sharp throbbing pain. I was in constant pain. I could not do a heck of a lot. I am 79 years old and I couldn’t sleep on my right side. I came to Dr. Kowalkowski at IPPMC after living with this pain for four months, I received treatment in which I am currently 100% improved, after receiving interventional treatments that included cryotherapy, most recently to my right flank.”
“My husband has had back pain for over the last 10 years to the point that he was so miserable. He was unable to get from the house to the car. He was using a walker occasionally. It also affected his mood. We were seen at IPPMC and comprehensive program was created, in which he was treated by the behavioral health specialist who helped us with medication that changed our mood. Dr. Kowalkowski created a rehabilitation plan, in which after a few visits, he has had about 80% relief. It has been a miracle for him.”
“A year ago I started having major back issues which made it hard for me to move. I tried physical therapy and procedures which eventually led me to IPPMC. IPPMC was able to identify my source of pain and treated me with a percutaneous decompression, which is a minimally invasive procedure for my disc pain and I am currently 100% improved and able to return to work and all my other life activities. Yeah!!! It has been a miracle for him.”
“Our mother was hospitalized off and on for several years with chronic pain in her back and legs, in which her legs would spasm. She went from one orthopedic doctor to another. She tried steroid injections. It seemed to put a Band-Aid in her pain until she came to IPPMC. Since starting treatments including Botulinum Toxin Type A, she has been independent. She has discontinued taking OxyContin. She is living in assisted living and her quality of life is 100% better than what it was! We are thrilled”