I have significant lumbar spine disease, both disc herniation, protrusion, and spinal stenosis.  I have had epidural injections and lumbar laminectomy.  However, I still had persistent lifestyle-limiting symptoms and was directed to Jon’s clinic by the Physiatrist at Chapel Hill.  Jon has given me the most effective pain relief of any health care provider since I became symptomatic.  More importantly, his “bedside manner” is one of relentless optimism and a willingness to tackle each new symptom with a “we will fix this” attitude.  This is at least as important as his skill as a physical therapist.  Along with that, he is a genuinely talented therapist who often relieved acute pain in a single visit.  He stuck with me for months, and I have returned to many activities I thought were going to be beyond me, including biking, hiking, and sailing.