Two years after injuring my arm while serving a tennis ball, I still could not put on my coat or sleep on my side without pain. Finally, during an exam by my doctor on a totally different medical problem, he asked if I had any other physical problems. I casually mentioned my shoulder problem and he recommended that I see Dr. Benjamin, a Ph.D. in working with injuries, who just happed to be in the office that day.

For me, one of the major difficulties of having pain is determining if the injury will heal by itself or requires the need for professional intervention. I guess I tend to be stoic about my health. I believe that I have to accept age and its physical limitations as well as understand that it takes my body time to heal from an injury.

Dr. Benjamin assessed my shoulder injury and suggested a course of treatment. His assistant performed deep friction massage and he referred me to a doctor for bee venom injections. The process took about three weeks, after which, I slept soundly on my shoulder and could put on a coat without pain.

A few years went by and I developed a severe pain in my knee and hip. It had gotten so bad I had trouble walking (Iım a slow learner). My wife suggested a cane. That was the end of my stoicism. I immediately made an appointment to see my internist. After an exam and x-rays revealed nothing, he recommended I see an orthopedic surgeon. Although I have full medical coverage for referrals by my internist, I chose not to see the orthopedic surgeon. I chose to return my to see Ben Benjamin based on a confidence level from how he had helped me before. Even though he is not covered by my insurance, I decided it was well worth the money spent.

Although more complicated than my shoulder, the results were the same. After about four weeks of two sessions a week with him and at-home exercises, I was walking without pain.

My experience with Ben Benjamin has been extremely positive and I would recommend him without hesitation. Please donıt hesitate to call me with any questions you might have about my treatment by Dr. Benjamin.

-John Sloan
Architect