I started having lower back pain a while ago and it only had gotten worse. Therefore, I went to Dr…read more Li for help. He wanted me to do some exercises to help reduce the pain but tried his best to tailor it to my needs to make sure that the exercises would actually help me instead of making things worse. Dr. Li not only helped me better understand how my muscles work and ways to use them correctly. His treatment is more on the holistic side where he also cares about improving my health as a whole as such sleeping better and breathing more correctly. I think that's the best way to approach my problems because my back problems could have been persisting partially because of other problems that had also been happening.

Deeply disappointed with my treatment here. I went here 2x a week for 4 weeks, and my symptoms got…read moreworse the more I came here. I came in for tight muscle issue around my shoulders, and I ended up with nerve impingements down both my arms. I'm not saying Dr Li caused the nerve impingements, but it was greatly exacerbated after my visits. After most of my visits, when walking home, my ulnar and median nerves were more tingly than when I came in. Dr. Li is a chiropractor and physical therapist, so he charges for both treatments, making an average visit 2x the cost than a visit to most other PT's. His appointments are also only 30 minutes, with 10 mins spent on talking about how I'm feeling, 10 mins spent on chiropractic adjustments, and 10 min on showing me exercises I should do at home (most of which are already on his instagram btw). By contrast, I started seeing a new physical therapist who charges me less than half the cost of Dr. Li, and my appointments are 1 hour long. The treatment plan I received from Dr Li was starkly different from another PT. For example, because I have ulnar and median nerve tingly-ness, he recommended that I do 30 nerve glides at one go, several times throughout the day. My new PT (along with all other PT resources I found online) said to do NO MORE THAN 10 at one go, because doing more irritates the nerve too much. And that's exactly what happened when I would attempt to do 30. He also assigned me to do 20 push-ups for an exercise, without being aware than bending my elbows less than 90 degrees caused more irritation to my nerves. By contrast, my new PT is giving me exercises that don't put as much strain on my elbows to help me build back strength without causing more pain. I'm glad that Dr. Li was able to help other patients but it was a total waste of money in my particular case.

I've had several injuries throughout my work life: all of which began to go from bad to worse in…read morethe course of 10+ yrs. Each time I'd go in and seek help, I'm always met w/the same spiel of: "everything looks normal", "you're still young", "just stretch", 'specialist this-specialist that' blah blah bs. My Landlord, a former pt, highly recommended Airrosti after she noticed I was limping and I told her I was having sciatic pain that got triggered after a workout. I made an appt and was quickly scheduled to see Dr.Barragan. I'm ngl, I didn't have much confidence- given my history of being dismissed by white coats time & again. But I'm so glad I gave Airrosti a shot! and I strongly recommend anyone on the fence, to do the same! My appt started on time. I was seen by Dr. Barragan. Dr. B was very friendly & chatty right off the bat & it put me a bit at ease. Dr. Barragan *listened and asked questions re injury. Not only did he tell me (w/confidence) that he knew what was going on w/me but that he could help!! And help he did! Dr. B's got the magic touch Y'all!!: I went from constant chronic pain-to more tolerable flexibility on my hip & legs and the pain/tension I had on my back- it went from constant to way more tolerable in the hour I was in his office. The techniques, Dr. B used (though painful) were just what my body needed to help get 'that release', I hadn't been able to get anywhere else. The only downside is the steep cost if your insurance doesn't cover the appts. But the way I'm currently feeling vs how I was feeling 2wks ago is Def worth the cost. I def recommend Dr. Barragan !! He'll leave ya feeling better than what you did goin' in and he's professional, really patient and actually knows what th he's doin'!!

David Baum & his team did a phenomenal job for my Tennis elbow pain and lower back pain. The fixed…read moreit fast and provided me a plan to prevent injury and pain in the future. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and provided an excellent treatment and rehab plan. They have a philosophy of fixing the root causes of your pain, and prescribes exercises to help get rid of your pain PERMANENTLY! They value your time and don't want to create a dependency for you, instead they want to see you as few times as possible and get your back to your normal pain free life FAST. That was really refreshing, as chiropractors in the past wanted me to visit them 5-6x but Airrosti fixed my pain in 3 visits. I highly recommend Airrosti!

"I gotta guy." is usually reserved for a good mechanic, electrician or plumber and not so much for…read moresurgeons as you may see one, once or twice in your lifetime. But as you see, I have Dr. Schwartz on that list to whomever asks me about a great shoulder-guy. (I work in the electrical industry; we get a lot of shoulder and knee problems.) Anyway, I was warned by my coworkers who've gone through similar shoulder surgeries about all the post-surgery problems, mainly pain and recovery I will encounter. Not true after my surgery with Dr. Schwartz. Yes, your mileage may vary but the worst part for me was having to wear a sling. My pain was minimal and recovery was very quick. (I had the full-meal deal; rotator cuff and bicep reattachment and I guess my collarbone had to be shaved.). Dr. Schwartz was very patient and actually listened to my concerns both pre and post-op. He explained everything from my injuries, my upcoming surgery and what to expect afterwards. He's pretty proud of his work, even showing me a video of my surgery. And his staff was awesome! I liked his work so much, I had my other shoulder repaired three months after my first.. this shoulder's recovering fine as well. One thing to note: getting something surgically repaired is not like taking your car to the mechanic. You can't expect to just go take boxing lessons after you leave the shop. It takes time and a lot of physical therapy to properly heal, as Dr. Schwartz told me on my very first visit. Follow your post-op instructions handed to you and actually DO your physical therapy routines and you'll be fine. So if you're looking for a really great shoulder-surgeon, "I gotta guy...."

I had been dealing with shoulder pain for over a year when I finally saw Dr. Schwartz. He decided…read morethat surgery would be the next logical step and said that he would find a repair whatever was wrong. He did find and fix a couple things that were wrong, and said that if I followed my PT my shoulder would be as good as new. Almost 6 months after surgery and following PT strictly, my shoulder is in more pain than before the surgery with no end in sight. Dr. Schwartz ordered another MRI and I feel like I'm right back where I started, having wasted 6 months and a lot of money. I was terrified of having surgery by Dr. Schwartz assured me that it would end up solving my problem. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

Avant is a terrific physical therapy facility, with quality care and terrific staff. After…read morebreaking my clavicle (in two places!) and having metal plates put in for stabilization, I worked with Kate, who was patient, knowledgeable, and just the right amount of assertive. Scheduling was simple and I was always able to find times that easily worked with my schedule.

After our friend recommended Ryan, my partner and I started seeing him. I've been dealing with…read morerecurring shoulder flare-ups that disrupted my life, causing me to wake up at night in pain. Despite seeing several physical therapists, and knowing surgery wasn't an option, I feared this struggle would be lifelong. Ryan helped me get my shoulder strong gradually, but surely. I had a couple of flare-ups on the way. I felt impatient with myself and was quite frustrated, but Ryan was incredibly patient and came up with new programs to continue the work while adapting to my body's needs. Ryan's experience and kindness truly stand out. His ability to maintain energy and focus with numerous clients back-to-back is impressive. If you've tried physical therapy before without success, I highly recommend giving Ryan a try!

I saw Dr. Bays for a second opinion on my broken right fibula in January. The first orthopedist--…read moreDougie Houser-aged -- at Orthopedic Associates of Seattle at Swedish Ballard instantly recommended surgery BECAUSE I'm a type 1 diabetic. Huh?? I asked him to explain, and he couldn't give me an adequate explanation for me, as a type 1 diabetic, needing surgery, when I run the risk of infection as a result. So I went to Dr. Bays at CurPoint for a second opinion. Dude's been at this a whole lot longer than Dougie Houser, and he didn't think I needed surgery. In fact, he echoed my sentiments that it would be more dangerous for me to have a plate and screws put in, due to the risk of infection. Dr. Bays has worked on former Seahawks players, as well as Johnny Cash, so I instantly felt I was in good hands. He wants to see me at least one more time and get one more round of x-rays, but I'm doing well. I'm mostly healed and walking around pretty well on the right foot. I really couldn't have asked for better care. I'm on a good foot here. ;-D

I absolutely love Curpoint and Doc Bays for their awesome care and customer service. Had an issue…read morewith my foot that Doctor Bays worked with me on to make sure that I had the least amount of invasive procedures to minimize complications while having some of the most advanced procedures as an option. Really appreciate the care and highly recommend.

Emma is knowledgeable, encouraging, and just the best! She has really helped my confidence walking…read moreafter my knee replacement. She pushes just hard enough for progress. I look forward to many months of working with her since I'm going to have the other knee replaced!

This place is amazing! After months of frustration trying to find a pelvic floor therapist after…read moregiving birth to my first child, I finally searched on my own and found this location. The people my doctor was referring me to at Swedish and UW had months long waitlists.. Amanda was able to see me in a couple weeks! And I know what you're thinking, maybe Amanda isn't that good, that's why she didn't have a wait? Nothing could be further from the truth- she was incredible! Totally supportive, a fantastic listener and a compassionate partner in my postpartum journey, Amanda was an incredible guide to building strength for life. I'm seriously grateful for Amanda and her amazing team- from reception to the athletic trainers who work with you, everyone was so positive and supportive. Getting back my body after giving birth was hard- I am so fortunate I got to work with Amanda to make it even just a little bit easier. I don't want to need PT again but I wouldn't be sad to ever go back to this amazing crew! Thank you thank you, for empowering women to heal and be strong!

This is the best healthcare in terms of responsiveness. Barring emergencies, if I have a 11:00…read moreappointment I typically get to an examining room within 15 minutes of my appointment time ... usually sooner. Dr. Wagner is great with diagnosis and has a calming bedside. In terms of stem cell treatment, I had my left hip done and while it took a good 6 months for the treatment to start reducing pain within a year I was like brand new. He never guarantees results carefully pointing out that while his success rate is very good some treatments don't work. And be careful getting counter advice from surgeons. There is big money in hip/knee replacement and the last thing they want is for some non-invasive treatment to cut into their cash cow.

I've seen Dr. Wagner since the early 1990's. He's been my primary physician. I have always had…read moreexceptional care. Last week I came in for leg pain. He made a diagnosis of possible blood clots and sent me for some scans. He was correct my left leg had some blood clots. Prescribed Eliquis and will do a follow up in a month. I had a severe limp and I now can walk normally. I've never had a problem getting a timely appointment. This time I called 8am and was able to see Dr. Wagner at 11am. Can't recommend Dr Wagner enough.

I came in with a nagging right knee injury as a result of weightlifting/squatting, after a referral…read morefrom my PCP officially diagnosing me with 'bursitis'. I started working with Brian, who identified a series of weaknesses on my right foot and leg, which is unsurprising considering the amount of injuries I've had on it. It helps to know your coach has plenty of experience weightlifting/powerlifting as well. After a couple of months in PT, I'm happy to report that the knee pain is gone and I'm back to squatting! Of course, no more ATG stuff, but alas...better squatting than not squatting squat. The location is super convenient and the front desk was always attentive and helpful.

My daughter had a great experience working with Dr. Lisa on a patella tendonitis issue. Dr. Lisa…read morealso suggested and helped choose new Currex Insoles for cleats and running sneakers.

Great doctor!!!!!!! I've been having knee pain and arm pain and poked around the net for a sports…read moredoctor and saw the great reviews here on Yelp. If people are so inspired to write a review about their doctor/experience on yelp (which doesn't happen a lot, mostly restaurants) it must mean a lot. I'm sooo glad I decided to call Minor and James clinic and made an appt with her. Her clinic is at the FIRST HILL BUILDING on Minor ave and James. Parking is located across the street at the parking garage. Make sure to bring the parking stub with you up so that the receptionist can stamp it. The stamp will ensure you a parking discount. Smooth experience from start to end. No long waits in between. I didn't feel rushed or just another patient. She thoughtfully listened to all my concerns & answered all my questions. She explained everything to me thoroughly and very clearly. She thoroughly examined my walk, leg, etc. and was able to pin point the problem instead of ordering a bunch of x-rays that would cost more money. I left not just very satisfied, but I even asked her to recommend me other doctors since I was so impressed with my experience! (I am currently looking for a family doctor/general physician) Anything sports medicine related, I highly recommend her.

Dr. Yen is one of the best physicians out there, period - not just for sports med but in general…read more She listens, she thinks outside the box, she's a problem solver and she's creative. It's rare to find a physician who is as analytical as her, but combine that with her compassion and curiosity, and you have an excellent doctor. I have a complex spine condition, and she is the only one who's been able to suss out what's going on. I've probably seen 5-6 different sports med doctors before her over the past 10 years, and I'm so glad I found her. You'll likely wait months for an appointment, but it's worth it.

If you are in need of a great physical therapist near the downtown Seattle area, please check out…read moreCore Physical Therapy in Belltown. Rianna and Ashley helped me get my mobility back after having rotator cuff surgery. Thank you ladies. I could not have done it without you. You are the best! S. Wilson

I am wary of physical therapy, due to my past experiences wasting my time. My defensive affect was…read moreobvious during my initial session. My therapist, Ashley Clippard, showed infinite patience, explaining her proposed treatment for my neck and spine in detail. After maybe four treatments my neck has more mobility, and pain has subsided exponentially. Ashley is a miracle worker. Her upbeat personality brings positivity to our sessions, and her expertise generates confidence. My arthritis isn't disappearing, but because of Ashley's treatment I can function the way I want to.