Small little office, directly on Queens Blvd. very close the M and R train station. Came at 11:30 on a Tuesday afternoon, no one else in the waiting room, although there were other people inside the rehab/exercise room when I got inside. Quiet, calm. Very helpful and friendly receptionist. Didn't have to wait long either, at most 5-10 minutes. Not sure if this was a fluke or a consistent thing -- it would be nice to see someone who does not overbook and make everyone wait hours to be seen.
The doctor herself was very sweet and personable, and she took the time to talk to you, ask questions about your lifestyle, problems areas, etc. She was someone easy to talk to, because you don't feel as if she is judging you but rather sympathizes and empathizes while offering some suggestions.
My treatment came with a massage, and then one exercise/stretch to alleviate my sciatic pain.
The massage was amazing -- the exact spot all my pain was centered around. She got in deep, using hard pressure. Felt amazing. Didn't last too long though. Most of the time was spent heating up the area/loosening the muscle, and then the massage, and working on some alternating leg lifts to strengthen my core, and a stretch to pull on the sciatic nerve. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I don't feel very confident that this will fix my issue. I do plan on coming back, but maybe not as frequently as suggested (2-3 times per week). Less than an hour, 10-15 min massage, and being watched as I do stretches....I rather spend my $20 co-pay on a hearty meal. I think this would work best for me in conjunction with a different core building workout as opposed to my sole treatment.
One issue was how cramped all the treatment beds were. Beds were side by side, and hidden by a thin sheet curtain. The problem was that every time I moved, or when I was climbing a top the bed, I would get knocked and bumped by the other nurse there. It's not her fault, since everything was so tight, but it took away from the experience. read more