Conditions Treated

Off and on I would have back, shoulder and neck problems. Although I went to the physician, other PT’s, massage therapy and chiropractors the problems continued. One day when I was at the exercise club, I noticed a PT card for Pathways on the message board and the manager said she attended the club so I made an appointment.

Her hands on multiple system made sense and I started following her suggestions she gave me working on strengthening my body so the pain would go away. I was experiencing pain while practicing and rehearsing with the violin. Linda had me bring in my violin to her office and play for her. She gave me suggestions to release the tension in my neck by relaxing my jaw as I played. Then engaging my core and guided my posture while sitting for skeletal alignment which gave me extra strength in my shoulder and arm to hold up the violin for longer periods of time. Since holding the instrument is an unusual position to be in she showed me how to do a release exercise after I played. Linda suggested 5 different and easy exercises which only took a minute to do. I appreciated her willingness to take the time to analyze the problem and delivered a quick solution.

I have practiced the violin every day, rehearsing every week with a trio for an hour and still enjoy playing music at 79 years old. I am comfortable every night without taking medications and I can sleep at night. I am grateful for Linda’s help at Pathways.

Pathways is different. Linda can feel which muscles are in trouble and she goes to the root of the problem. I always feel better after a treatment. I feel the exercises she gives are helping me solve whatever the problem I have. She is so good at encouraging us, I feel like doing the exercises so she will see the improvement.

Also preventing the problem is important. The guidance Linda has suggested has helped me in my housework, reading and garden. Linda gets down to the root of the problem and helps us heal.

I didn’t feel other PT’s knew how to release pressure naturally, they would just apply heat and tell me to do some exercise which I was not motivated to do. Normal PT’s measured my strength by using some tool.

Linda has classes offered which teach us how to reprogram our body so we can start healing ourselves. She is teaching the Bowen technique called Ruffini Mechanoreceptor Reset (RMR) in a small group. It is wonderful! I can relax the tired muscles and my body starts the healing process.

The treatment is worth every penny I pay out of pocket. I can continue to function in every aspect of life requiring physical strength. This includes house, garden, and play. Pathways PT is a wonderful medical opportunity I have in my life.

I am excited to recommend Pathways to everyone I meet. Pathways has solved many problems I have encountered and given me encouragement to improve my body. Take advantage of the classes Pathways offers. They are a wonderful way to help ourselves and tune up every part of our body!

– Sue D.