This review is well overdue and well deserved by Bobby O'Dell, who single-handedly saved me from back surgery and debilitating back pain. My story: I was playing a TON of golf in 2016 -- at least 3 or 4 times a week, and/or hitting 400-500 balls weekly at the range. One day in early December, I took a swing with a 3 wood on the driving range that brought me to my knees. It literally felt like I had been chopped in half with a sword, and the feeling in my lower body was gone. It was terrifying and surreal. Luckily, the feeling in my legs partially returned and I was able to walk, delicately, off the driving range and drive myself home. In the following hours and days, the pain and lack of strength was excruciating and impossible to explain to anyone. I thought at any moment or with any small motion, I would end up in a wheelchair. The thought of tying a shoe was an impossible task, for example. Picking up something off the ground was out of the question. Sitting hurt. Standing hurt. Laying flat hurt. And I'm 37 years old. I could barely get out of bed the next day, and I was desperate to get back to normal life. My wife suggested that I get a sports massage at her friends clinic who owned a spine center / chiropractic office near our home. I agreed. The message therapist commented that my back muscles were 'protecting' an injury so he tried to release those muscles to hopeufully let things chill out. It helped a little for a brief moment but it didnt make any real lasting improvements. The chirpractor met with me after the message and suggested that I get an MRI to assess the situation. The results of the MRI a few days later were that I had a disc protusion at L4/L5 that was hitting my sciatic nerve and also an annual tear at L5/S1. I was devastated after reading the MRI summary. It said things that suggested that I could easily make things worse with the slightest incorrect movements and lose all feeling permanently in the S1 nerve root and be paralyzed. A friend of mine recommended a respected neurosurgeon to me, so I went to visit with him. After he reviewed my MRI, he suggested that I exhaust all conservative treatments first before going in for surgery. Thank you Dr. Mark Burnett for the sound advice. This is when I started looking for golf PTs online and when I found Bobby O'Dell. I emailed Bobby and explained my situation, and I made an appointment to meet him. He performed the TPI performace test to see what my abilities were. He asked a lot of questions and didnt push me beyond what I could do, which wasn't much at the time. He put together an initial fitness program for me consisting of stretches and easy strengthening exercises, which would eventually build up to a full recovery plan. Each week of meeting with Bobby, the workout plan got slightly more difficult, but he was always cautious and kept asking questions to make sure I was okay with everything and there was no pain. I followed every step that he told me to do at home and in between our weekly visits, including daily stretches and exercises -- and I followed the plan every single day like clockwork. It took about 4 months, but my back pain slowly but surely subsided. If someone would have told me in December that I would be throwing a medicine ball back and forth with my PT in the park the following April, I would have said No Way. But I did. Bobby O'Dell fixed my back pain and I'm happy to report that I'm now able to play golf again -- something that I thought was an impossibility back in December when I was hurt. For anyone that is experiencing back pain, I suggest that you call Bobby O'Dell today. He is the real deal. If you're struggling with back pain with herniated discs and want to get back out on the golf course again, call Bobby O'Dell. read more

Bobby, Mike and Jaedon are amazing physical therapists, though Jaedon is interning while he finishes his degree. My Workers Comp insurance company sent me to Restore FX and 512 PT is the physical therapy program. When I first came, I could not use my right arm because of a shoulder injury. I had already had two rotator cuff repairs and frankly, I was scared to death of another one! Because of my fear, I would not even use my right hand to open doors or drink my coffee. I was in terrible pain awake and asleep! I always woke up after only a couple of hours because of the pain and couldn't go back to sleep. After one week with Bobby, I was moving my arm like a pro. He used cupping therapy on my arm, upper back and shoulder and voila! I was able to move again. The best part is that it stayed that way and even after five weeks I can still move! (He videotaped me as he was doing it which is on YouTube! I have to admit it's kind of cute so watch it all the way to the end.) I can continue to visit as much as I want to and I get to have several follow up sessions too! I'm very happy and grateful to 512 PT. They changed my life so much! Thank you Bobby!!!! read more

I don't normally go reviews, but this has to be said. I had major back surgery in January 2021 and was feeling mighty bad discourage because I wasn't healing fast enough. I started seeing Bobby in May and with continued physical therapy and different technique that I was finally willing to try. Bobby and I had an understanding of my fears of my pain tolerance and would not rush me into dry needles but Thank God I finally did it. After 3 weeks of this I had a breakthrough. Tears started to fall on my face to the ground. I was so happy to have so type of relief. He asked what was wrong. I told him it was JOYFUL tears. I embraced him in a hug and cried on his shoulders. Needless to say, I was very grateful for his support and prayers me as well. He had seen my struggle and me nor him gave up. Thanks Bobby. read more

Our son has been in golf for several years and is starting to focus more time and effort on it. When he recently was talking about difficulty swinging his driver repeatedly and getting tired, already knowing that his core is a little behind where it should be, we looked for someone to go to for help. Bobby did a great job in running him through lots of different tests, some flexibility based and some strength, to assess where he could do exercises and activities to improve-not just with golf but his body and movements in general. He was very focused on Josh and challenging him while at the same time making the tests fun. We will definitely be going back to him to help monitor and build on what he helped get our son started on in just one meeting. Highly recommend Bobby! read more

After tearing my a disc in my lower back, I had to stop playing golf both for leisure and competitively (high-level amateur events) for two years. Two surgeries and three physical therapists later, I still was unable to play and struggled constantly with nerve pain stemming from my back. Fast forward 6 months to now, working with Bobby I have seen more improvements than I could have hoped for. I am back on the golf course at full speed. No other physical therapist in Austin was able to give me such a targeted plan to getting pain-free and back on the course. Bobby's knowledge of the human body and how it relates to the mechanics of the golf swing are second-to-none. I cannot recommend his practice enough, whether you are a golfer or not. read more

Absolute best!!! Bobby really knows what he is talking about and has a breadth and depth of knowledge about treating injuries and reaching goals! I had a terrible ankle injury at the start of the summer and he helped me recover and get back to playing within a month. That seemed nearly impossible given the state of my ankle and how immobile it was. During each of my sessions with Bobby, he always explained in detail what and why he was doing certain things to help my ankle. On top of that, he really does invest everything into his patients. Very flexible and just an all around great person to help you get to where you want to be in certain time frames. Thank you so much for getting me back to playing condition Bobby!!! read more

My orthopedic surgeon recommended Bobby for PT to help me recover from a disc problem in my neck which led to pain under my shoulder blade, down my arm, and into my hand, leaving it weak, numb, and tingling. His guidance has been detailed and focused. He has enabled me to isolate and become cognizant of my hand responses upon completing each individual exercise. Bobby is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and encouraging. His goal is to do his best to help you recover without resorting to more invasive procedures if possible. The pain is almost gone in my back and arm, and the hand weakness and numbness are dissipating. I am so appreciative and completely confident in his continued guidance throughout my recovery. read more

I was recommended Bobby for carpal tunnel issues, and in two months he's reversed all the pain and numbness. He's given me a toolkit to address the pain when it comes back from 8-12 hours on a computer followed by gaming. From day one, his super-friendly attitude and ability to convey the science behind the problem helped get me on the right path. I've done a full 180 on my pain and walked away from my graduation with knowledge. I cannot recommend Bobby enough. If you have any sort of chronic pain, you owe it to yourself to get into his calendar (which by the way, he was super flexible with...staying till 6:30 on weekdays to match my work schedule)! read more

Very good place for make my back get better! I was cramped on my lower back from Brazilian Jiu jitsu tournament, which I was frustrated with my back felt likes old man walking then my coach showed me about this place that he went there all time, and I checked out there and went wonderful time with warmer my back, cupping my back, get stretched Programs ways steps and went very good! My back is so freshly same young to come back to Brazilian Jiu jitsu training again! Check out this if you want try this! You will love this! I will plan for next one if I will get any injury happens then will come to here for get better! read more

I encountered 512 Physical Therapy through a work injury. My chronic lower back pain included numbness down my left leg to my small toe. In less than 20 days, I've applied the physical therapy that was taught to me and have seen massive improvement in my flexibility, mobility, and movement. They say you can lead a horse to water but you can't make the horse drink. Well, I drank and am seeing the benefits of my labor. Another cliche that is true, "what you put in is what you get out". In this case I chose to invest in myself and hope to continue in my growth. And at no extra charge, you get Bobby as a friend. read more

512 Physical Therapy is a great place, I strained my back and hip over a year ago doing a tire rotation at work. I've had two different physical therapist, none have been as successful as bobby has with helping my injuries. "Bobby is great at what he does, he knows exactly what to do to get you going towards your goal and back to where you need to be. In all honestly, I don't think I would have made it to where I am today without his help. He is constantly encouraging you to meet those goals, very supportive, he never pushes you in the wrong direction." Always forward. read more

I was in a lot of pain when I had my first session with Bobby O'Dell due to his abundance of knowledge and his obvious dedication to healing others I have been making extraordinary strides towards a full recovery. I can honestly say he is the best at what he does. He help me get back on track. Bobby were very attractive to my needs and I am doing much better as a result of the treatment I received. Bobby is the best therapist in Austin. read more

I injured my knee a over a month ago after damaging my torn acl and 512 Physical Therapy and Bobby helped me on my way to making a full recovery. He gave me a lot strength exercises and stretches to work on giving my legs more support from the knee. He is also very honest, funny, and makes you feel very comfortable and at home during his sessions. Five stars and I can't say enough great things about this place. Go see him! read more

After getting both my knees replaced Bobby was recommended to me by my surgeon. Bobby was very involved with my recovery. Every exercise is for a reason and he makes sure your technique is sound. I can talk all day about Bobby. He is very professional and a great guy. I'm very satisfied with the service I received at 512pt golf. If you have any aches,pain, surgery,please go see Bobby. Thanks Bobby. read more

Bobby knows his stuff and takes the time to explain it to you. He is warm, accommodating, easygoing, and easy to work with. I have seen Bobby for two different maladies and have received great care and insights. He incorporates many different modalities. He's also honest with you in your progress and will get on you for not doing your exercises, which is the sign of a great, effective PT. read more

Bobby is incredibly, knowledgable, and thorough. I highly and wholeheartedly recommend him. I have had previous physical therapy and worked with personal trainers. He can spot the problem immediately and gave me exercises to do that will help me throughout my life. Being in my 60s, these exercises are imperative and very transportable. Bobby provides a compassionate approach to his work! read more

I can't recommend Bobby and his PT clinic highly enough. I came to Bobby dealing with extremely painful back issues due to tightness in multiple parts of my body. Not only did Bobby take me through a full TPI evaluation, but I was able to help build strength and flexibility into my golf swing. Anyone who is having back issues or problems with flexibility should absolutely go see him. read more

I went to see Bobby for a shoulder injury I had from working out. I was in pain for about 2 years and I was not able to sleep very well. After going to PT for 1 week and doing the exercises He suggested I was in no pain and I was able to sleep much better. He was very knowledgeable and was able to tell me what my injury was and I was able to avoid going to a doctor. read more

I cannot tell you how great my experience was with Dr. Odell. My shoulder was hurting for years. I have been to doctors, orthopedics, and even chiropractors, but no one could offer me relief except with drugs. I was referred to Mr. Odell and what a blessing. Within a week the pain was down 90%, and within a month I had no pain at all. read more