Back and Body Medical — Local services in New York

I have been suffering from degenerative disc disease in my lumbar and cervical spine for the better (or worse) part of 20 years. For too long I thought that my only option was to live with the associated inflexibility, stiffness, and pain. All of that changed, however, the day I decided to become a patient at Back and Body Medical. It may sound melodramatic when I say that they brought me back from the brink, but that's exactly what they did. The first day I walked into their office, I was listing heavily to one side, shuffling like a man twice my age, and grasping for anything stable within reach to steady myself--every movement was agonizing. My lower back muscles were in unrelenting spasm, as they had been for many years.

After assessing my situation through comprehensive examination, X-ray, and MRI, a targeted treatment plan--tailored to my specific issues--was executed. Back and Body Medical has the facility and the personnel to wage a rapidly effective, multi-pronged corrective program. My regimen included physical therapy, chiropractic adjustment, spinal decompression therapy, acupuncture (Christina is awesome!), and cold laser treatment, as well as numerous other cutting edge techniques and approaches that were creatively integrated into a personalized curative schedule.

A big way in which Back and Body stands out is the knowledge, experience, and effectiveness of the three doctors on staff. They are patient, accessible, and dedicated. They also all have a friendly and reassuring bedside manner that inspires an immediate level of comfort with them. Doctors Perna and Clancy, both first-rate practitioners of Chiropractic, take a distinctly clinical approach to diagnosis and treatment without sacrificing the affability that makes Back and Body such an easy and enjoyable place to go for therapy. Far from being merely chiropractors, Doctors Pernas and Clancy take a personal interest in your care, treating every patient like family. Dr. Sivendra is the staff MD. It is my opinion that he epitomizes what a good doctor should be. He spends time with each patient, provides seasoned medical expertise, and is uniquely skilled at offering advice that addresses your specific issues and concerns.

At Back and Body, the doctors treat individuals, not common symptoms. It's pretty rare these days to deal with talented medical professionals who have cordial and accommodating dispositions. That, however, is exactly what you get at Back and Body Medical.

Another way in which Back and Body raises the bar is the profound competency of their physical therapy staff. The therapists there are basically human pain detectors. I often kid with them that they have magic fingers. Their ability to pinpoint your pain by appraising your joints and musculature with their hands is nothing short of extraordinary. It's not an exaggeration to say that the PTs at Back and Body know what hurts better than you do. When a physical therapist is that acutely plugged into your pain, you can be confident that you're receiving expert, effectual care that yields genuine results.

The front desk staff, anchored by Salena and Marlene, always greet you with a smile. They are quick to help and exemplify flexibility in assisting you with scheduling and sorting out all things insurance-related. First impressions mean everything. Far from the aloofness of the staff at many doctors’ offices, when you walk the through the door at Back and Body Medical, you will be welcomed by a friendly and engaging group of folks who go above and beyond to make your experience as pleasant and straightforward as possible.

All of this is what makes Back and Body special and the only place I'll go in New York City to solve my orthopedic woes. If you are suffering and want help, do yourself a favor and go see the highly skilled and compassionate professionals at Back and Body Medical. You'll be...

I have been coming to Back & Body Medical NYC for a sports-related ankle injury for the past few months now, and have had nothing but a great experience from beginning to end. I have gone to multiple physical therapists in NYC and in CT, and NY Back & Body has been by far the best!

The receptionists are beyond kind! They always have smiles on their faces and greet you as soon as you walk through the front door. It is a very pleasant way to start a PT session.

Dr. Parra is FANTASTIC. He is extremely knowledgeable and has been very helpful in providing me with exercises and stretching routines to help get my ankle back to 100%. He has also been doing chiropractic work on my back and neck (I have lower back problems as well), and I can definitely say my back hasn't felt this healthy in years! He is very personable and never gives off the vibe that he is in a rush and doesn't have time to answer questions, help with exercises, and put in extra time to helping you heal. He has also recommended a great new ankle brace for me to hopefully prevent any recurring injuries on the soccer field! It is very clear he cares a lot about the health and satisfaction of his patients.

I have nothing but great things to say about the rest of the staff as well! Everyone is beyond kind. I have been working quite a bit with Caitlyn and Jeff, who have been providing graston treatment on my calf and deep tissue massages on my ankle. Both are extremely knowledgeable and are always there to answer questions, help with my stretching and strengthening exercises, etc.

I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a new...

Hello all, I feel compelled to share how fortunate I've been to discover Back & Body medical. I am a professional Track athlete that compete in the Masters M45 100/200m so as you can imagine my rigorous training program for competition has lots of room for injuries. For about three years I had a nagging hamstring injury that kept recurring two to three times a year. The injury did not only keep me away from competition, but sponsorship was lost. During that time, I made several trips to different Doctors and sports therapist only to see my injury come right back. This was frustrating and I almost gave up the sport I love! In the summer of 2012 I was training for world championships when my hamstring was re-aggravated. Back and body was recommended and I've never been any where else since! The Doctors performed "ART " correctly and within three weeks I was able to train again and participate in the championship meet. Not only was I assured of being better, but they displayed patience and was gentle (considering my low threshold for pain) ! Mr. Patrick Constantino my Physical therapist, kept me calm and confident that all would be ok. He has great hands! Since my discovery of Back and Body medical, I've referred three patients. they all concur that the doctors are very knowledgeable, the therapists are gently but gets the job done the facility is always clean and love the that confirmation email. Thank you Back and...