I have been a patient of Dr. Pollack for a number of months and wanted to share my story with future clients of hers. I went to APM, desperate to get resolution to intense back and abdominal pain. After having received numerous epidural injections (none of which truly helped), I decided to give one last attempt to fix this before pursuing a path of surgery. The intensity of pain was unbearable at times, occasionally spreading to the sciatic nerve as well – I had clearly crossed the threshold of being willing to go under the knife if it meant having the pain go away.
After some diagnostic tests, Dr. Pollack was able to determine that most of the issues were muscular. I underwent a series of therapeutic sessions with her, initially multiple times per week but tapering down as the pain level decreased. Through this period, I became virtually pain-free and am convinced that Candice’s holistic approach to pain management was the right avenue to take. Having regained strength and flexibility and armed with the knowledge that there were no major structural issues with my back, I pursued a fitness plan that included kickboxing 2-3 times per week.
I am now much stronger than I was last year and have the pain under control. I experience flare-ups from time-to-time but having a better understanding of the source, it’s something I can maintain. Dr. Pollack was able to give me a number of stretches that allow me to help myself when I feel the muscles tightening up.
November 20, 2023
Brian T