I met Dr Stephen Hull many years ago at Mercy for my back. Frankly I HATED THE GUY!! My first…read morename is Diane (this is my user name) he may remember me, if he sees this likely he will. He had a TALKING SCALE! I WAS a very big gal (almost 300 Lbs) Why did I HATE HIM? I felt he was so insulting!! AND WELL the bedside manners, maybe so,, BUT HE WAS NOT WRONG!! It took me MANY years to realize this, but I am so happy I did. Dr Hull took the skeleton he had/has, showed me exactly why my back was hurting so much, due to the excess weight. OH BOY I walked out of there FUMING to myself and the person with me!! BUT HE WAS NOT WRONG and deep down I KNEW THAT!! THANKS to Dr Hull, I am now at 166 lbs. My back RARELY HURTS. It was NOT just weight loss. Dr Hull and I hit heads several times (LOL If he sees this, I am the one who told you to also lose weight that I know your Dr wasn't pleased with your weight gain. I am sure now you may remember me, if you see this) I had been losing weight at this time. He angered me, in so many ways, but HE WAS RIGHT TOO!! Dr.'s now a days have to be so careful on what they say, it's TO BAD they do. Dr Hull upon hearing me saying some exercises were hurting me so much more he DID listen. He had XRays taken and had other exercises given to me. I had moved to Colorado, and am now back in Maine. In Colorado I saw another back Dr, who was able to manipulate my spine so it had straightened out! WOW!! WISH That could be here in Maine. But as the Dr. in Colorado did that, a LOT of what Dr Hull taught me came so much into play. IT does to this very day. Today when the pain hits, I do a few yoga stretches and I AM GOOD TO GO again!! Literally with what I learned from him was to take action and not sit on my butt when the pain hits, thanks to the yoga poses, I'll in 5 mins go from a pain level of 6 down to a 1 and even a 0. If you want a Dr who cares (it may not seem it at times, well it did/didn't to me) I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Hull. Today at 166 LBS, with ALL of the help I've gotten I can again put my leg on the top of my HEAD And I am in my mid 60s! Be ready to work, what you put into it, you'll get out of it. The back pain will not leave without your investing yourself into it. Do the work and improve, go and not do the work, you'll not, it's really UP TO US but, Dr Hull and all the help there can guide you along the way. THANK YOU DR. HULL!! Diane L.

Dr Hull is one of my favorite doctors. I have several specialists and many health conditions, so…read moreI've spent several years building relationships with great physicians. It's Like a family at the Mercy Health Care system and would highly recommend Dr Hull as a pain management specialist. He is constantly trying to find new and innovated ways to treat pain and stays up to date in the world of pharmaceuticals by attending seminars. Professional and caring, with an amazing staff as well! Solid A+!