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How Did You Find CORE?

I was referred here by a friend so that I could see about getting something fixed without surgery if possible…

How Long Did You Wait To Come See Us At CORE?

I had a shoulder injury, kind of nagging shoulder injury that wasn’t really limiting me too much so I just kind of put it off and put it off and when I came I was glad that I finally took care of it…

What Did This Shoulder Pain Cause You To Miss Out On?

It probably did limit my weight lifting and exercising, trying to stay fit, maybe didn’t go to the gym quite as often as I should have or wanted to…

What Else Did You Try Before Coming To See Us?

I didn’t really try anything, just kind of lived with it…

What Did You Know About Physical Therapy Before Coming To CORE?

I’ve been to a physical therapist in college for a groin injury and did some exercises and some ultrasound therapy that helped me through that, but other than that I didn’t know a lot…

What Would You Say To Someone In Pain That Is Skeptical About CORE?

After my experience, anytime I talk to somebody who’s having pain, I encourage them to start with physical therapy, see if there’s a easier fix than surgery or perhaps the fundamental fix of the underlying problem…

What Did You Enjoy Most About Coming To See Us?

The thing that struck me the most with my first visit was that I thought I had this shoulder problem, but the first thing that Stephen did was have me stand up and looked at my posture. and looked at everything and so I was like, wait a minute there may be more to this than just my shoulder…

What Was Your Goal? Did We Help You Reach It?

My goal was to be pain-free and be able to do what I wanted to do and CORE definitely helped me get there…

What Brings You In Weekly For GYROTONIC® Exercise?

I’ve continued to come back to CORE for a couple of years now at least weekly so that I can maintain and prevent future injuries…

What Did You Know About GYROTONIC® Exercise Before Coming To CORE?

Before I came to CORE, I’d never even heard of GYROTONIC®… I saw these big towers and was excited to you get to try them out and learn about it…

Call 512.215.4227 or email info@TherapyAndPilates.com to start your journey to better HEALTH…

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Hey, guys, it’s Stephen from CORE Therapy and Pilates. I wanted to go over a case study with you today about a client that called in and he had neck pain that had been going on for about two years. And, with his neck pain, when he finally went to go get some treatment done, he saw his doctor. His doctor immediately referred him to an orthopedist, and the orthopedist wouldn’t see him until he got an MRI.

So, he has a very high deductible. The patient had a $5,000 deductible. So, in order to get that MRI, it was going to cost him $1,800 out of his pocket. So, basically, a very expensive selfie. And with the MRI, it might give me some information of what I would do, or how I would treat him, but, at the same time, it’s not gonna determine a whole lot of difference of what I’m going to do with him, unless there’s something really severe that shouldn’t be there, like a tumor or whatnot.

But the reality is, for the $1,800 that he was gonna have to spend to get his MRI, he was able to come in and see me for five sessions of PT. He was able to come in and see my trainer for five sessions of Pilates right after we finished PT. So, because I don’t take insurance, he was able to come in and actually pay me less, Hundreds less, than he would have paid for the MRI, and he actually got 90 percent better.

So, instead of spending $1,800 to get an image taken, that wouldn’t have made a difference at all with what I would have done with him, he was able to actually get 90% better, for hundreds less than what he would have paid for that MRI. So, I just wanted to go over that with you. I think that the doctors use the MRI’s frequently to scare people, and encourage people to get surgeries that aren’t necessary or warranted.

And, so, before you have an MRI, a Physical Therapist can really help you and determine if you need that MRI. If someone came and saw me for those five visits and they didn’t make the changes we expected, then I would recommend for them to go see someone else and get that MRI. But, that wasn’t the case with him. We were able to knock it out and really help him reach his goals of getting back to golf weekly and normal exercise 3-4 times per week .

So if you’re contemplating on getting an MRI and spending a lot of money on just a picture that’s not gonna really change the course of treatment, from a conservative treatment standpoint, it might change the treatment from a invasive treatment option. So, with that said, I just want to share that story.

I think it’s pretty powerful and with a little bit of effort, and spending some money to get better, it’s a much better solution than spending money on a picture that’s not gonna, really, provide a lot of information. So, that’s the case study I wanted to go over with today.

You can reach us at 512-215-4227 with any questions. Thanks a lot.

Have a great day.

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Lesson #1

Recovery is not as easy as what doctors claim it to be. Recovery is different for everyone. I developed post-surgery blues. I developed a fear to move my body. I also became anxious, I felt regret, regret that I permanently damaged my body. I worried incessantly about scar tissues/adhesions and there is a reason for my concern. That stuff can get serious. Unfortunately, the doctor failed to mention it. So lesson #1, make sure you do the research before committing to surgery. Also, get a few second opinions so that you have the big picture. Take time to fully understand the risks and benefits. Doctors tend to be overly positive about surgery but they are not the ones who will experience the consequences.

Lesson #2

Surgery is not the end of the journey, it’s the beginning. Recovery is tedious. If you had surgery, seek out a physical therapist/massage therapist/movement specialist to work on balancing your body again. Scar tissue/adhesions may cause body imbalances that may cause serious problems later on. Also, have a support system in place, like family and friends to help with recovery. Lastly, nurture your body with gentle movement and a healthy diet.

Lesson #3

Don’t look at healthcare in terms of dollar signs. My surgery was covered 100 % but the true price I paid was in the health of my mind. It’s odd how insurance doesn’t pay for non-invasive holistic treatment such as acupuncture or massage, but it covers surgery that may cause additional problems (that could lead to further surgeries). Find a doctor that respects you and understands you as a person. Unfortunately, western medicine tends to treat just the body, ignoring the rest. If you think mind doesn’t matter, think again. Watch this ted talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/guy_winch_the_case_for_emotional_hygiene

If you are navigating the medical world, here are some inspirational resources. Read Atul Gawande’s book, “Being Mortal”. He is a neurosurgeon believe it or not, but recognizes that patients are human beings. He gives me hope. Another book I suggest reading is called “Full Catastrophe Living” by Jon Kabat-Zinn for those dealing with chronic pain or stress. The mind is a powerful tool to have if used correctly and can translate into miraculous healing.

I would like to conclude that not all surgeries are bad, but just know that it treats the symptom, not the root cause of the problem leaving a trail of after effects that are unwanted and unexpected.

What does holistic medicine mean? According to Google, it is characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the physical symptoms of a disease. I whole heartedly believe in holistic treatment. The unexpected psychological trauma that I experienced reaffirmed the big why.

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