I discovered Clark's story in another group & got his permission to reprint some of it here. This is the first time I've read of a "muscle specific CT scan"...
New members often ask for recommended therapists/doctors in their area. Please help me compile such a list by sending me (or posting online) the names and...
I can't provide any specifics here in Central N.J. because I haven't found any and because very frankly, I think the Medical Profession is itself many times...
Did you try CenterIMT in Fairlawn, NJ? I would like feedback on them if you did. They use a different approach than the standard PT. Thanks for the info. Mary...
Hi Mary - The name and contact information for the chiropractor whose helped me tremendously is below. He specializes in ART and Graston Techniques. Dr. Harry...
Hi Susan. I was wondering what happened with you. Did you every get the B-12 test? Re: the Wockhardt option, you have probably talked to the one patient I know...
Dear Susan, My name is Ronesa, and I'd like to share with you part of my story. I had the minimally invasive surgery with Dr.Filler, and my nerve has never...
Hi Mary, It is nice to be back on the forum again. Sorry that I have been gone for so long. Re the B12 that came back fine, but found out that I am pre...
I've wondered whether the surgery that Dr. Filler performs is more successful on one type of piriformis sufferer than another - i.e., those of us who developed...
As far as I know, no one has published that kind of analysis. Mary I've wondered whether the surgery that Dr. Filler performs is more successful on one type of...
HI Mary, I had my first appt with Dr Hyman (ART therapist) yesterday. He worked on me for 30 mins on my left piriformis. OMG it hurt!!! When I stood up...
Hi Sue. I'm so happy for you! After years of standard medical treatment, you got your first sciatic pain relief from one ART treatment! This is why I'm such a...
Denver, CO. If you want to find an ART practitioner near you, go to http://www.activerelease.com/providersearch.asp Choose someone who is certified, completed...
Funny - I searched my area, and all I could find was people I'd already been to who weren't great. Has anyone been to any of the instructors on this page? I'm...
The only other report of a member seeing an ART instructor was Dr. Harry HO, DC www.elitechirosports.com 1373 S. Bascom Ave. San Jose, CA 408-288-8120 Eve was...
Here are some links to soft tissue manual therapists in the UK. Most of them are NOT physios - just massage therapists, who often use a more forceful, painful...
Hi Eve,    I had my 2nd session today. Dr Hyman worked on both piriformis muscles and surrounding hip rotator muscles, also my left sacroiliac joint. I...
Does Dr. Hyman have any theories about what caused the scar tissue? Did you fall on your butt, which started the pain? Or is it possible the scar tissue...
Hi Mary, Re the scar tissue I will ask Dr. Hyman when I see him on Friday.. Just wanted to share a stretch that he has had me do at home. The only thing is...
That's a new one for me. Sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing, Mary Lay on your side with your legs together. Then get an assistant (in my case my hubby) to...
Hi all. I'm still working on the "recommended Drs & PTs" list. Other than VA, I have few recommendations for people east of the Mississippi. If you have had...
You're welcome. I was so excited when I saw a response in my mailbox, but a little disappointed it wasn't a recommendation. Oh well, the quest continues. How...
It would be a good thing to add the Myofascialtherapy.org website to your list. All of the trained therapists have had training on release of the piriformis...
Mary, Along the way I have been told that I am a patient that can tolerate quite a lot of pain. I found that the rolfing was painful but I could tolerate...
I have never had ART or Rolfing, so your description was very informative. I wonder if the ART will be less painful once you get past the stage of breaking up...
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