My experience here has been a way to take back my own agency when it comes to my body. I feel empowered to attack these injuries with a team that supports me.
Patient Stories – Genevieve
Genevieve // Age: 36
Condition // Acute Back Injury
What was the nature of your injury?
It actually happened during a Pilates class. I was literally just moving from one position to another when my back completely gave out. I spent the next two years attending a chiropractor, but I wasn’t getting better—in fact, I was getting worse. It reached a point where I ended up needing a walking cane just to get around. It was a very frightening decline in my mobility.
What led you to seek help at Pain Management NYC?
The real answer is that I had tried other options and other physical therapists, but they simply weren’t great. I wasn’t seeing the results I needed to get off that cane. I knew I needed a higher level of specialized care, and that’s when I found the team here.
What makes the medical team here different?
The doctors are great. They are incredibly attentive and they really meet me exactly where I am at in my recovery. In previous experiences elsewhere, I felt like just another patient, but here, the care is personal. What makes the experience so unique is the facility itself—it has everyone here that I need in one place. You feel supported by a cohesive team rather than just seeing a single doctor in isolation.
How has your experience shaped your recovery?
Coming to Pain Management NYC has been a really calm, steady way to take back my own agency when it comes to my body and my injuries. It can be very disempowering to be injured, but now I feel empowered to attack these injuries. I’m not doing it alone; I have a team that supports me and a facility that provides every resource necessary for my healing.
Written by Dr. Leon Reyfman, MD, FIPP, RPh
(Pain Management Doctor)