I have always had an active lifestyle. At age 42, I developed pain in the lumbar & sacrum regions…read more The pain worsened over the next year to where my lifestyle changed. I could no longer exercise or perform household tasks. I went to an ortho surgeon, who prescribed 18 PT sessions to strengthen my back/abdomen. The PT released me from therapy because I did not have a lack of strength in my back/abdomen and that my pain must come from elsewhere. So, I went to see a chiropractor and after adjustments, he told me a story. His wife had suffered from chronic back pain. As a doctor himself, he had done research and came across a pain management doctor in the area. He sent his wife to that doctor and after several treatments, she was pain free and had remained pain free to that date. That is how I came to meet Dr. Munir. I made an appointment at Southwest Ohio Pain Institute (SWOPI) and by this time, I was waking up around 3:00 AM in such pain that I could not fall back asleep. I had sleep deprivation and passed out during my first appointment. His staff was excellent and I felt like I was in the right place. This doctor was going to help me. Dr. Munir completed a physical exam and asked questions to understand what triggers the onset of my pain. After a series of evaluations, he informed me that he did not believe it was an issue with my spine, but rather an issue with muscle spasms pulling at my spine, resulting in both muscle & structural pain. Dr. Munir outlined a program, which included steroid shots, a low dose muscle relaxer and a series of stretches to be performed multiple times a day that would target underlying muscles not often reached through traditional stretching. After a few days of following his program, I experienced my first good night of sleep in close to a year. After about a month, I was experiencing about 50% relief, but I wanted to shoot for the stars and get back to my active lifestyle. Dr. Munir suggested adding red light therapy to my program. His studies had shown that when used in conjunction with steroid injections, the red light therapy (performed twice a week for 8 weeks) would add additional pain relief. And he was right, it did. Not 100%, but by that point my pain relief was about 85%. It was well worth the time and the investment. Again, not one to give up or settle for anything less than 100%, I tasked him with finding that additional 15% of pain relief that would allow me to sleep each and every night, perform household tasks and get back to exercising. Dr. Munir suggested radio frequency ablation (RFA) and thus we started on the evaluation process to determine where most of the pain stemmed from. We decided to treat my left side first - it was a rather simple 20 minute procedure, local anesthesia, performed in the office. I walked out and soon realized that my pain was gone. It was 100% gone on my left side with about a 95% improvement on my right side as well! I could immediately tell the difference in muscle tightness from my left side to my right side. I came back in a month to see Dr. Munir for treatment on my right side. By then my life had changed dramatically. I had been going to the gym, I had started running again and lifting weights. I was sleeping through the night - every night - and feeling rested in the morning. My physical state had improved and so had my emotional state. I was ecstatic with the results! I couldn't believe that I'd spent a year seeing different doctors (by the way, I also saw a neurologist, a rheumatologist and got a second opinion with another orthopedic surgeon) and Dr. Munir was only 5-minutes from my house. It has been several months now and I am 100% pain free. I am also free to pursue the things in life that bring me joy. Thank you, Dr. Munir, for taking the time to ask me thorough questions and for spending the time to properly evaluate my physical issues and for developing a treatment program that was unique to me. Thank you for sticking with me and for not brushing me off because there wasn't a glaringly obvious reason for the pain.

My doctor, Phillip Pham, is absolutely fantastic. He is genuine, remembers little things about…read moreyour life (I've been engaged sine Decemner), and he always thinks to ask me how planning is going. One slight caveat, he reminds me to quit smoking after every appointment- I've literally never smoked a day in my life. Tina, the front desk employee is fantastic, too. She is super friendly, remembers my name every time. Bravo!!

I had an unfortunate experience with Blatman Health and Wellness which was related to their…read morebusiness practices. I was charged $600 at the time of my initial visit and was told that a future (second) visit was included... $300 for the first and $300 for the next visit. At the time I thought that practice was odd but I didn't complain, expecting to return at a later date. After several cancellations due to personal conflicts and after researching alternative practices and processes, I decided to go in a different (and what I believe is a better direction) to address my health concerns. When I called to request a credit, I was put on hold, the call dropped, I called back and was transferred to another employee only to find out that there was a different understanding of the credit to be provided. After about an hour, I received a callback from Shane the Business Manager about my request. He indicated that I would only be receiving a $200 credit, not $300 as I expected. After much discussion, he indicated that the $200 credit was final and he would issue a check. I told him I did not agree with this decision and explained that I would be providing a review/ complaint about this business practice. I recommended that the staff should explain this business practice with patients before receiving care so this practice it is clearly understood.

After being sidelined with what I would've called intense sciatica, Dr. Blatman helped me to…read morelargely eradicate my pain. He stripped my fascia and gave me targeted trigger point massage, and I was stunned to be able to hop off of the table with very little lingering pain. He taught me physical techniques to continue reducing pain on my own, as well as healing my inflammation with better diet. I've found both Dr. Blatman and the team of assistants receptive to thoughtfully answering questions and giving guidance. My experience has been a pain healing solution, and I solidly recommend this clinic.

I was in a horrible accident in 1996. I have had multiple back surgeries and another group missed…read morea piece of disk material. I have permanent nerve damage now. Dr. Atluri gave me a treatment plan to manage my injury and is constantly seeking advancements in the field. Living with chronic pain is costly and time-consuming, and emotionally draining...and, for those around us who haven't lived with chronic pain, difficult to understand. Dr. Atluri has an impecable bedside manner, genuinely has his patients well being at heart and makes you feel like you are his only patient! He is responsible, ethical, caring and strives for his patients to be able to function despite their injuries/disabilities. He will not simply give you a pill & tell you to come back in a month!!! He "will" explore every avenue to help ease your pain and allow you to function as well as you possibly can! Do NOT hesitate to call his office. The staff is wonderful (busy but wonderful) and his assistant Terry should truly have gone to medical school. She's as good as he is. They have helped me tremendously through the years and continue to do so. Fingers crossed the new stem cell therapy helps me even more (of which he is a pioneer in Cincinnati)! THANK YOU Dr. Atluri, Terry and staff Corey S.

Dr Brooke Bauer is absolutely FANTASTIC! She specializes in pain management as a surgeon and giving…read morespinal injections. In my case after having an MRI my Knee and Hip Orthopedic Doctor referred me to Baptist Pain Management. After a review of those results PA Shauna Wright recommended back relief with a spinal injection. Since I have upper back problems and lower back problems I got to choose which area was my first choice to relieve. I opted for the lower back relief since it remains at a major disabling level. Almost a year ago I was scheduled for an SI Injection by Dr Bauer at the Baptist Eastpoint Surgical Center. Prior to the initial procedure I had a variety of questions come up between my office visit and the surgical procedure. I was able to message Dr Bauer and she immediately answered ALL my questions and put me at ease. On the day of the procedure I got to meet this doctot who is extremely knowledgeable about her area of expertise, caring, competent and has a CALMING bedside manner. I got the two SI injections by Dr Bauer and since I opted to have the procedure with no premedication or sedation I was released to go home about fifteen minutes after getting to recovery. This procedure was a true relief to what had become continual outrageous pain. The relief lasted six months which was longer than relief was predicted. So before we were to travel for the winter holidays I scheduled another appointment with my Pain Management PA. While at that appointment the PA contacted Dr Bauer on my behalf. Dr Bauer was due to start maternity leave shortly. As the caring doctor that she is she agreed to fit my SI injection in as an office visit since I require no premeds or sedation. Once again I experienced wonderful results. Today , five months later I received my pair of SI injections. Dr Bauer and assistants can't be thanked enough for their caring, and professional treatment. I wish I could give you ten stars because five is certainly not enough.

Avoid Dr Bauer, she is cruel and should not be practicing medicine. She diagnosed my Mom with…read moresciatica, she then proceeded to reschedule her pain injections 3 diffrent times. Mom needed help and got nothing but put off and put off. She had an appointment for late January which is absolutely unacceptable it's pain management. She was forced to go to the emergency room today and 2 pelvic features where found. NOT SCIATICA. Not only did she not do x-rays or ctscan she delayed pain management, she has 2 broken hips. Bauer is a horrible excuse for a doctor CRUEL!

Dr. Soin is exceptional ... he listens, asks questions, offers what he feels might be the issue(s),…read morealong with possible options to relieve the problem. Dr. Soin has a passion for finding the source and treating it appropriately without drugs. He's stuck with me to find and treat my back pain, and I couldn't be more pleased! He's given me so much relief I never thought possible; and this relatively pain-free mobility has truly changed my life!! Additionally, his staff is very kind & professional ... he has put together a truly well-oiled organization. I highly, highly recommend Dr. Soin!

One of the nicest most compassionate doctor I've ever known!…read moreI've been a patient there for many years. Dr Soin is excellent at what he does. My back always feels better afterwards. He's kept me out of surgery! I totally trust him!! Very nice staff also!

I've been seeing Dr. Groh every 4 months for 4 years, and highly recommend her. I have serious…read morelower back pain, and will follow her anywhere. She's been a lifesaver for me.

Came in with bad situation/pain and end up with worth pain ever!!!!!!!…read morePatient do not end up on Neurontin and a 'horse dose of anti-inflammatory after procedure and still can't get rid of pain !!!!!! Think twice before making appointment or you will end up like me with more pain and getting injection to fix her "work" Do not see this "provider" Someone had to correct her "work"... terrible