I've been going to Harborside Sport and Spine for several years now, and I've got to say, the entire staff is like an extension of my family. The people are friendly here, and they genuinely care about your well being and your health.
Dr. Dave Sylvester is an awesome guy. He's very easy going and receptive to finding out what your aches and pains are, and provides good feedback on what you can do to alleviate that pain outside of his office. In terms of treatment, he is receptive to what your comfort level is with spinal adjustments and bone popping.
I've been popping my joints my whole life... I've got unusual muscle tightness everywhere, and popping everything back into place is my ideal form of relief. I have recommended co-workers who have gone to see Dr. Dave who are not so comfortable with the adjustments, and the great thing is that he doesn't get offended or takes anything personally, understands that they're not so comfortable with it, and he'll recommend an alternative method of loosening up their backs.
In terms of the support staff, what can I say? Each and every one of them is so welcoming. From the second you walk in the door, either Wendy or Kay will great you with a warm smile and ask you how you're doing... When you get treatment from the physical therapists Letty, Sio, or Megan, they'll help you settle in and adjust the machines to your comfort level.
And my girl Stacy, man, she is a lifesaver! She is the masseuse there on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and every time I go there, she's able to knead and squeeze out all the muscle tension that I accumulate over the week. Everyone in the office jokes that I just go there to take a nap, because 80% of the time, I'll pass out and start snoring on the table. In a way, I think that passing out is really the highest order of compliment that I can give masseuse, I come in with a full weekload of stress in my neck, my shoulders, my back, and in that 20 minute session, I'm relaxed and snoozing like a baby. If that isn't a miracle, I don't know what is.
For those of you who don't have Wednesdays or Thursdays free, Jasmine works Mondays and Tuesdays. She specializes in deep tissue massage, which is a rigorous, sometimes semi-painful (but the good kind) kneading that really gets down to the bone and just bazookas away any of the muscle tightness that you've got.
People are afraid to go to the chiropractor sometimes because they think they'll get addicted to the adjustments and your spine will never sit right again if you do it too much. It's true that you may never be healed of your back pain. If you're looking for that, I think you're asking too much. For me, as a long time patient, I've seen improvement in how my back feels on a normal day. It doesn't ache as much. I find my posture a bit better. I don't pop my own joints as much. I see my sessions with Dr Dave and the rest of a team as a weekly tune-up that helps me relieve some of the pressure that builds up over time. That in itself is completely worth it. I give these guys 5 stars wholeheartedly.
PS the office is expanding, more appointments will be available, go get a free consultation, free massage, tell them Joe sent you. I promise Dr Dave isn't a pushy kind of guy who will force you to come back. You'll just want to come back on your own.
