Synergy Health Associates — Local services in New York

How to begin. At 50 years old I was in a car accident, the front passenger. The other driver ran the stop sign. It took 3 police officers (young and strong) 5 minutes to pull the door open and get me into the ambulance. Now I mention this because it is the reason I sought out the help of Dr. Friedman. The bone never broke, but it did die, in my body while I was still using it. Now of course total hip replacement surgery became necessary. You think that’s the end of it, but not so much. The dead bone caused damage to other systems in my body, including the lymphatic system drainage. So, over the (16) years this process was happening the toxins went unchecked. Weight gain which was trapped fluid. Numbness in my feet (very painful) which makes walking difficult and limits your footwear choices (girls live for footwear). So, now what has happened since I quite just by chance found Dr. Friedman. In 3 treatments (one a week, should be more often), but even with that, I have been able to sleep w/o a pain med for the first time in 18 months. There is still more recovery to achieve but I know I have someone who has answers to the solve the problem. A doctor who treats me for unrelated issues saw the swelling in my lower legs, ankles and feet and was very blunt and honest. She is with NY Presbyterian/Weill Cornell “with swelling like this you should be admitted to the hospital. But they have no answers or treatment for this condition and if you have found someone that can treat you effectively, go for it. I don’t care that the other doctors or the hospital don’t agree.” Bless her heart because she wants what is best for the patient. I now know that there is an end in sight and 1 month ago I didn’t...

I have been treated for various and sundry orthopedic issues for over 20 years . I have complete confidence in her. Over the course of time she has generally treated the area of my body that has caused me the most discomfort ie back , neck , shoulders and legs . That said , I have been suffering from foot pain in both feet for 11 years . It seems to be related to spinal cord damage and related surgeries . I have complained of these pains to my surgeons , my neurologists , diagnosticians at the Mayo Clinic and a few podiatrists . I have tried orthotics , pain pills and prayer . About a month ago I visited Loretta primarily about a stiff neck and shoulder blade . I offhandedly mentioned the pain in both my feet which I would characterize on my pain scale as a constant 7 or 8 . . Loretta spoke to me about Shock Wave Therapy and she was usual quite optimistic and I was usual skeptical. She convinced me to try it. I have undergone 3 sessions and my pain has now receded to a 3 or 4. That may seem like just a number but I can now spend much of my day not thinking about my feet . I have suffered so long that I am truly cautious about this progress as I have been living as a surgical Guinea pig for about 25 years . But I am feeling real relief and when the opportunity to send in a review came along I felt it was incumbent upon me to share my experience. I don’t know if this will last but I have spent a good part of the last 3 decades trying to deal with pain and now I’m cautiously thrilled. It may not be for everyone but maybe it’s for one of the people who are reading this ....

Last year, Dr. Loretta Friedman gave me relief from crippling back pain that inhibited my ability to sleep, work, excercise, enjoy - anything.

I was referred to her by a friend who had been treated for back pain. I didn’t call right away, I tried to “live” with the pain until, I couldn’t. I called her on a Monday, she had an appointment for me the next day!

After a brief review of my health history and a few questions about my activity level she proceeded with her treatment. In this initial session, she identified other contributing factors to my condition that I wasn’t aware of and offered suggestions for me to improve. After this initial session, I left her office feeling so much BETTER! Thereafter, I had weekly follow-up treatments with Dr Friedman to further my progress which certainly reinforced my well being AND improved my posture!

I still take treatments with Dr Friedman who remains exceptionally thourough. She delivers her extensive anatomical knowledge and chiropractic expertise to me in a manner that is relevant and clear. I distinctly understand what I need to do to care for myself.

I can only offer highest recommendation to Dr Loretta Friedman - she changed my life for BETTER, I am GRATEFUL to her for my greatest asset...