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Testimonials:
I met Erika Bourne after having surgery for a herniated disc in my low back. The surgery was considered to be a success by my surgeon, but I still had pain in my back and leg that interfered with my ability to work and perform daily activities. As a physical therapist, I knew the appropriate stretches and strengthening exercises to perform, but everything that I tried only made the pain worse. Medication prescribed by my surgeon had no effect on the pain. At the time, I had limited experience with trigger point therapy but knew that a lot of my pain seemed muscular in origin. I went online and found Erika.
After one visit I knew that I had found a skilled practitioner who was going to be able to help me with my pain. After a couple of months of treatment (both manual and needling) I am now relatively pain free and have returned to running, swimming and cycling.
I don’t think that I can say enough about Erika and trigger point therapy. I have been a practicing physical therapist for 10 years and have often felt that there was a missing component in the care provided by physical therapists for people with chronic pain. Trigger point therapy seems to be that component: the modality that helps to relieve pain and improve muscle function in order to exercise effectively. Erika not only helped me regain my active lifestyle, but has also made me a better practitioner by sharing her knowledge and expertise.
E.M, Arlington
If you had to choose between a world class 30 day five-star tour or being pain free, I think it’s a no-brainer that anyone would choose to be pain free. To be able to do simple little things like shopping, laundry, working, driving is the goal of every person. What would life be like if you couldn’t do those simple things?
Several years ago, in my 40’s, I had my first experience with daily pain. I was diagnosed with “repetitive strain injury”, which many people refer to as carpal tunnel syndrome; and although they have many similarities, they are different. It worsened to the point where I couldn’t even take things off the grocery store shelves. My husband had to come food shopping with me and put things in the basket.
I tried many things, including doctor-ordered rehab; physical therapy, yoga, acupuncture, etc.; but the pain kept returning. I needed something to manage the pain so I could enjoy life.
I can’t remember how I tracked down Erika, but I went to see what she had to offer. Of course, nothing is “magic” and works immediately, but I did notice an improvement very early on, and, eventually with enough visits, I was actually pain free for the first time a very long time!!! Now, I only go for “tune-ups”; and I take advantage of her new “needle” therapy which is even higher level, more intense and faster!
Yes, it can be pricey, and, of course, insurance doesn’t cover it, but what would you choose? Good health or not? There is no price you can put on having pain free days.
I would be happy to discuss this further with anyone that wants to provide their telephone number to Erika, and she can then forward it along to me, because I probably sound like an “ad” for her by now! No, I am not a personal friend or relative, I never met her before this……….but she was a godsend!
I prefer to remain anonymous, so I will sign off as “D”.
Dear Erika:
If I did not have your treatment I would not be able to work, go out or do any of the things a normal person does who does not have a bad back problem. Trigger point therapy saved my life in that I can live again and be normal and do many things. I can go out walking, gardening, drive a car and go dancing which I cannot do when my back gets bad. Thank God for myofascial trigger point therapy, It's made my life so normal again.
Peg M. Arlington, MA
Dear Erika:
After being diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, the only treatment option that my doctors could offer was surgery. Myofascial pain therapy alleviated the near constant tingling and numbness I had been experiencing. In addition, Through your guidance and insight, I learned about the importance of good posture and muscle relaxation in preventing my symptoms from recurring.
G.V., Wakefield, MA
I have tried many treatments in connection with my RSI, and myofascial pain therapy has been the only one to consistently relieve the level of my pain and allow me to make steady progress in regaining functionality.
P. H., Lexington, MA