I first came to see Dr. Lefkowitz exactly three years ago for a free consult. I was having a problem with my right hand at the time, which he said we could work on. After talking with him for a while I told him about my chronic back problem that I had been dealing with since I was in my twenties - I am now in my fifties, so this had been a serious issue for half my life. It was something that would get aggravated from time to time, averaging 3-4 times a year, and when it happened my lower back would go into severely painful spasms. It would be so painful that I could not straighten up when walking, even at times so extreme that I was unable to walk at all. I would immediately go to my doctor or direct to the orthopedist and be given prescriptions for powerful muscle relaxants, and narcotic pain meds. This was the usual course of action for many years. There was even one episode after my son was born that required a trip by ambulance in the late evening to the hospital for treatment. I was in unimaginable pain and received exactly the same treatment as when I went to the doctor - prescription meds and rest - and then was sent home. I felt helpless and became reliant on this course of action whenever my back "went out." This reliance on prescription meds was my only solution. I was only treating the symptoms, not healing the problem at hand. I can comfortably say that since I've been a patient of Dr. Lefkowitz, he has made a significant difference in my life. He provided me with the proper care and attention I had needed for so long, and as a result my back problems have abated. I am almost completely pain free and no longer need to rely on prescription meds as a solution. It took patience and understanding to conclude that this was the solution I required and through the treatments provide by Dr. Lefkowitz, I am able to function without hesitation and have a full and active life. A doctor like this is a rare find, as he is patient and thoughtful and a very skilled professional when working with you, and above all, has the ability to heal. By the way, in case you wondered, he also fixed my hand problem!
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