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 MDT for Back Pain
Finding Stephanie Lowery was one of the luckiest things that has happened to me in my 65 years.

I suffered a ruptured disk 8 months earlier and tried a therapist who only hurt me. Many therapists just don't know how to treat herniated or ruptured disk patients!

I have spent several months researching the McKenzie Method for treating mostly back patients, and Stephanie is deeply experienced and intensively trained by the McKenzie Institute. She holds their highest certification.

From my own experience in working with her over several months, I can tell you she is direct, firm, and self-assured. She knows exactly what she is doing, and I felt completely confident in following her direction. Over this period I gained increased range of motion in my back and legs, and was able to reduce the radicular pain in my leg about 50%. My case was more challenging than average, because for many patients, the McKenzie Method can provide relief within a week or two, according to Stephanie, and the McKenzie literature.

I have some more work to do, but in comparison with the other therapists I have tried, there is no comparison. I can very confidently recommend Stephanie Lowery for anyone with lower back pain, and for any joint pain which the McKenzie Method is suited for. 
- Ernie, Virginia
MDT Instead of Surgery
I suffer from spinal stenosis - as do many 73 year old's. I received a diagnosis from a spinal expert at the Cleveland Clinic and a stenosis expert at University Hospital. Both suggested, what they described as routine spinal surgery, physical thereapy, pain medication or living with the pain. I decided that I did not want lower back surgery, pain medication, or living with the pain. Following receiving physical therapy at both hospitals the pain remained. I tried accupuncture - it did not help.

In the meantime I did extensive research and became aware of Robin McKenzie. In reading the McKenzie international website, I learned that Robin McKenzie, who resides in New Zealand is internationally recognized as an authority on the diagnosis and treatment of lower back pain. As an attorney I became suspicious that he was a charlatan. To check him out, I purchased his book "Treat Your Own Back", first published in 1990. I learned there were "diplomaed and credentialed McKenzie therapists" thoughout the world, which led me to Dr. Stephanie Lowery at ActiveCare PT in Willoughby, Ohio. I immediately called for an appointment . Stephanie saw me immediately. Her knowledge, demeanor, caring personality provided immediate comfort that I had found the right therapist. Following a thorough examination and putting me through some initial exercises she recommened a series of exercises. I expected she would schedule a series of lengthy appointments, instead she said she only needed to see me a few times until I was able to understand and properly do the prescribed exercises. Lo and behold in a few weeks the intense pain behind my knees had disappeared. Recently, while in Califrnia on business--the intense pain returned-- she immediately returned my call. We talked at length. She then took some photos of herself doing the proper way to do the exercises and e-mailed me the photos. It worked. She is wonderful.  

I strongly urge anyone with back --neck or shoulder pain to do not hesitate and call Dr. Stephanie Lowery at 440-951-2278. Thanks Stephanie--you are the best--a tribute to health care providers. 
- John, Cleveland
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