“I went to my regular primary care for my annual exam and told him my left shoulder was awful. I had been treated by a physical therapist at IPPMC ten years ago and wanted to be re-seen by Allen so I received a referral for my pain. After undergoing a consultation with Dr. K he did an examination on me and suggested further workup for my shoulder and neck. He identified a torn bicep and inflammation as well as a large mass on my thyroid. Three days ago my primary care had checked my thyroid with a blood test and told me everything was normal. If Dr. K had not done further workup I would not have found the masses on my thyroid. They are in the process of working up these masses. IPPMC is awesome. Everybody I have worked with from the nurses to the MRI tech, the receptionists, the doctors, everything has been awesome. They are so nice to me and very thorough, that is what I really like.”
“My right knee pain started 49 years ago in a place called Vietnam. I still have a piece of shrapnel in my right knee that they did not take out after being hit by friendly fire. I’ve been dealing with treatment for this since my early 20s. I am now in my 70s. The VA was unable to help me with my pain. After my treatments to the right knee I can now get up in the morning without pain. I can now do more work at home underneath my car and on my knee. I feel great.”
“I have had physical therapies before and went through the process, but I would have to say the physical therapy with Tim at IPPMC has been amazing. I have had serious improvement with my function. When I started I was performing approximately three laps. At my maximum weight I was almost 700 pounds. I am currently approximately 450 pounds and I am more active. I am able to walk for ten minutes. I originally came to IPPMC for medication management as I was sent here from CentraCare Wound Clinic. May pain was untreated and I was not in a very good place. When Dr. K told me we were going to start physical therapies I was very reluctant at best. I said since he was a doctor I would try it. I was not very hopeful. Everything has improved, my wound healing, my mood. I thought that physical therapy would make me feel worse, but is just the opposite, it has given me more energy. Thanks Tim, you have been amazing.”
“I was in yesterday and I was given a shot for my pelvic and back pain and changed my medication. I just wanted to thank you for everything you have done. I have not felt this good in over a year. I do appreciate what you have done. It is hard to find anybody that would even look at me or figure out what’s going on or give a shit about anything. I feel a thousand times better after I left and just want to let you know I appreciate your efforts. You are good at what you do buddy. Thank you.”
“I found a bulging disc in my back which was causing me constant pain for the last year. I was told I might need surgery. I woke up in severe pain and thought the pain would get better but it never did. I was placed on a prescription for pain but the medications gave me minimal benefit. I looked for help and I had to go to the ER for my pain. I heard about IPPMC from a friend. I ultimately had a hydrocision performed at IPPMC. I can say I am 90-100% improved. The procedure was a same day and was very simple. People were amazed how quick my recovery was. I was walking the next day and feeling good. I have returned to work and have an improved quality of life. Thank you IPPMC.”
“Six years ago I was involved in a motor vehicle accident which resulted in an injury to my right hand and shoulder. I went to orthopedics for surgery and I had a nerve block in the shoulder region for the surgery which I continued to have pain after the treatment. I was referred to pain management in Alexandria for three years. The anesthesiologist performed greater than 80 stellate ganglion blocks which really did not help. During this process they recommended a spinal cord stimulator and also I became addicted to morphine, Vicodin, and Percocet. Once I had my stimulator placed I am unable to sit in a chair comfortable because of the positioning or stand, it really has not helped my symptoms and I want it removed. The pain has significantly affected by my life; I lost my job, my family, my home and everything else. I called for two weeks to try to find a place that would help me. I eventually got in touch with IPPMC. I had underwent a consultation with Dr. K on my first visit. He recommended a different treatment plan. After one visit at IPPMC I felt 80% better. It was the first time in six years I’ve been able to leave my house for over a week and work. I put in 12 hours a day on my race car and I also go to college full-time. I can’t believe being here one time changed me that much. I am optimistic about my future.”
“I was dealing with chronic pain. I became very immobile, very lethargic, I did not have any energy due to my chronic pain. I have always been a goer, walked my whole life and then I could not. After searching for help I eventually found IPPMC and the wonderful team and staff. I am very grateful for the staff for being so warm and welcoming. I never heard of the technology they offered me. I gave it a chance and I underwent a spinal cord stimulator. I am in awe of the difference it has made in the quality of my life. I am much more active, I am walking like I used to and the housework I was not able to before. My mind had always been on pain and now that is gone. They are also helping me get off chronic opioids I had been on due to this pain. Thank you IPPMC.”
“I was having terrible pain in my Achilles, neck and back. Whenever I requested help all I received was pain pills which really did not do anything for my pain, all they did was make me sleep at night. My primary care stated I needed to see a pain clinic and I was referred to IPPMC. I have been happy ever since. It is the best move I ever did in my life. The doctors and team are excellent. They make you feel comfortable and they told me everything I needed to know to be on my way. The treatment I had on my Achilles is 100% better, all the treatments are doing so good. I am up, walking and doing things and not stuck in a chair. I am thrilled!”
“I’m a patient with significant rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. I presented to IPPMC in January this year. I wanted to die due to my chronic pain. I could not do anything. Previous to coming to IPPMC I had been seen by three separate rheumatologists, which they put me on biologicals that almost killed me. I have to admit I was a difficult patient. I was so afraid because I had been everywhere and no one had been helping me. I am allergic to multiple things which complicated my treatment. Since starting my treatments at IPPMC currently I can say I am 100% better and that has been six months. The last 5-10 years I felt like I was in bed most of the time due to the side effects from biologicals. I have been active around my home and doing very well , even my family and friends notice”.
“I came to IPPMC six years ago while my wife was being treated. My wife suggested that I get treated. I had such bad left leg pain I did not know if I would be able to work anymore. I received treatment the same day I met Dr. K. The pain was gone within a day. I came back a week later for my back pain. On my second visit I got an additional treatment and my pain subsided. Within a week I was back to normal. I could not believe that I could get well that fast. I have been coming back intermittently since when I have a flare up of my pain. I am good to go for a few years and I have prevented surgery.”