In an article with GLOW SPRING ‘10 The Magazine About Beauty, Health and Wellness, Dr. Mantione eloquently explains his theory about dealing with pain. Below is an excerpt from that article.
“Imbalance is pain or injury waiting to happen. My focus on prevention means that I don’t just backtrack with clients once they have sustained an injury. Instead, I encourage regular tune-ups to re-calibrate. I spend an hour with each patient performing a head to toe evaluation, during which time I check flexibility and re-balance the body where needed: bones, spine, muscles. I can always find some type of imbalance in the body. Whether or not you realize it, your body needs a regular check-up. The culprit can be posture, weak muscles or a leg that is shorter than its pair – which I can fix nine out of ten times, unless this is a condition the patient has from birth. Imbalance must be addressed earlier rather than later, which is why I advise my patients to come and see me for a professional evaluation…”
The article continues by explaining Dr. Mantione’s three specific areas of treatment within the realm of physical therapy:
1. Total Body Tune-Up – A one hour comprehensive evaluation and treatment to re-align the entire body and correct any spine, muscle and energy imbalances.
2. Injury Prevention – As an Injury Prevention Specialist and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, I developed the Sports Injury Prevention Screen for all ages and athletic specialties.
3. Injuries – Prevent, prevent, prevent. I use a “hands-on approach,” treating one patient per hour, which is unique for any medical practitioner.
Below are some testimonials from Dr. Mantione’s patients:
“I am an Olympic weight lifter. In constant pain, I met Jack after two shoulder surgeries, back surgery and months of unsuccessful physical therapy. I lost complete function of my shoulder. Also my lower back pain and pelvic instability prevented me from standing erect. Orthopedic doctors said my only option was a shoulder replacement, pain management and a wheelchair for my back pain. Telling an athlete that his ability to lift weights was over and that he is unable to weight train on any level is depressing. I expected Jack to say there’s no hope, instead, he said we could work around the existing injuries and bring me back to be able to function and lift weights again. I am actively training again and regained full function of my right shoulder and lower back. Meeting Jack was one of the luckiest days of my life. Many people know the textbook approach of physical therapy and fitness training, but very few understand the art and are able to take it to the next level. For someone to practice something on the level of an art, they must know their subject completely. This allows them to be free and intuitive about what they are doing. Therefore, they can practice as an art. In my humble opinion, that is where Jack Mantione is today.” — Joseph V Perez; Roberto Clemente Athlete Of TheYear, Two Time United States Para-Olympic Athlete
“I first stumbled into Dr. Mantione’s office with a knee injury that had me sidelined from the gym. Within a few months I was back to cycling and running with ease, and my body looked better than ever! Now in our session he works on my back pain and migraines. As long as I get there once a week I am almost completely pain free.” — Liz M., NYC
Dr. Mantione is a TSH member practitioner offering our members Dr. Mantione offers TSH members a 10% discount off the 1st session which includes a head to toe evaluation and treatment.
– Review by Ana Nieto, founder of Turtle Shell Health
