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Testimonials

Ida
"I think it's a miracle. I went from pain to no pain at all. I had developed left lower abdominal pain a year ago while lifting 5-gallon buckets at our dairy farm. Over the last year, I had conservative treatment for my pain, which did not get better. My doctor referred me to IPPMC, and my pain is now 100% improved."

 

Karen
"I had a fall at work. After my fall, I developed right lower back pain, in which I underwent several different kinds of therapies over the last four years. After completing each of my previous therapies, my pain would return. My doctor suggested I try IPPMC. They had available for me different therapies for my back pain. At this time, I can say I have 90% improvement of my pain. These are the best results I have had in four years. I can now sit through a play or a musical or long distance journeys. "

 

Mary
"I developed the worst word there is for pain in September of 2007. I was seen at a local emergency room, who sent me to an orthopedic spine surgeon. Eventually, I could not do anything because of my severe back pain, which I was diagnosed with a compression fracture. I was unable to get in and out of bed. I crawled on my hands and knees to get out of bed. I was placed on pain medications and then referred to Dr. Kowalkowski at IPPMC. Dr. Kowalkowski performed a vertebroplasty, which depleted my lower back pain. Dr. Kowalkowski completed my work-up and found additional fractures in my thoracic spine and completed his treatment. The people at IPPMC are fantastic. They got me completely rid of the pain and I have a smile on my face. If you're in trouble, go see Dr. K."

 

Rhonda
" I have had back and leg pain for 11-1/2 years. I have had a total of three spine surgeries, and there was no relief from the surgeries. I was seen at another pain clinic in the Twin Cities who instantly wanted to put a pain pump in me for my pain. They kept on increasing my medication dosing, to a point I felt drugged. It did not seem to work after a while. My family physician referred me to IPPMC. Dr. Kowalkoski was very thorough and spent quality time understanding my pain. Dr. Kowalkowski created a rehabilitation plan for me. Finnaly, after 11-1/2 years, I have relief and I am happy again. The future looks bright because of this place. At this time, I want to get rid of my pain pump, which really never worked, and it was not the answer. I have been to many therapies, and this is the first therapy that worked on me and I look forward to coming. "

 

George
" I wanted to write a quick note to thank you for all you have done for me during the past two months. I have been so satisfied with your work and the results that I have achieved after becoming your patient. This has been a long and painful journey since my car accident in 1988. We had almost given up hope of having any enjoyment of pain free days. I am sincerely thankful that you have the knowledge and expertise to treat my chronic pain, and want to wish you and yours a safe and Happy Holiday season from my entire family. Thanks again."

 

 

Claude
"I had been dealing with complications from osteomyelitis since 1932.I came to see Dr. Kowalkowski for my stump pain, which I had for four years after my amputation. I was complaining of stump pain and phantom limb pain, which was affecting my ability to function. I was unable to work in my shop or walk on my stump because of the pain. Dr. Kowalkowski evaluated me and found out that I had a tunnel, which was fixed, as well as receiving modification of my prosthesis, and he performed interventional therapies. after a few visits, I can say that I am 95% improved. He also was able to help me with my lower back pain. "

 

Sharon
"Thank you Dr. Thomas Kowalkowski for all the help you have given me and for helping me to be pain free. My lower back has not given me any trouble since you have done the surgery. And also thank you PT Allen Zetterlund for the physical therapy you have done.I really appreciate everything. Thank you all for everything you all have done fore me. Please keep in touch with me. Thank you!"

 

Ted
"I had an acute back pain. I went to urgent care, and my primary care doctor put me on an oral steroid, but I continued to have a significant pain, to the point that I could not walk. It was excruciating pain. I came to see Dr. Kowalkowski, who on evalution determined I had a disc herniation and treated me immediately. I can say that within two hours of receiving a fluroscopic-guided spinal injection my pain was 90% improved. I have continued to follow up with Dr. Kowalkowski, and I continue to be 95% pain free. Dr. Kowalkowski is continuing to monitor my progress, and I thank him for his expertise. By diagnosing and treating me right away, I was able to get back to a normal quality of life. I would say that the entire staff at IPPMC has gone out of their way to make the experience positive."

 

Ross
"I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for working me into your schedule last Friday the 14th. I could not even get out of bed that morning without rolling out onto my knee and working my way up. What you did for me was a miracle and I am back on my feet. I also appreaciate your humble, straight forward and humane attitude. It makes for a much easier communication. Thank you again and God Bless. "

 

Suzanne (Husband's testimonial)
"I have known my wife for 20 years. I am 12 years younger. I thought she needed somebody younger to keep up with her. Through the course of dealing over the last year with her dad's health and us taking care of him, her back went out. She had not at all been herself or able to do things. After or initial evaluation with Dr. Kowalkowski and treatment, she has returned to her normal activities from four years ago. I thank you."