Testimonials from our patients

I had a spinal cord stimulator implanted in September 2007. The results have been better than I expected. The goal was to relieve my pain by 50%. I had lower back, hip and leg pain. I would recommend the stimulator to someone like me that has exhausted all other options including physical therapy and surgery. My quality of life is improving daily.

Wiley

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I have been a long-standing patient of Carolina Back Institute. When I became a patient I had been diagnosed with severe degenerative neck and back disease with the recommendation of surgery. I was in pain and could not do any of the things that I enjoyed greatly of life. Everyone here has been helpful and time-conscious. I was especially ...

Janice

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I have been a patient of Dr. Gwinn's for many years. Dr. Gwinn helps me with pain management. His many years of experience and up-to-date medical knowledge have been a blessing to me. He listens and cares and advises with the best medical treatment for my chronic conditions. Dr. Gwinn understands the frustration of being disabled. He truly ...

Brenda

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I was referred to Dr. Gwinn by the physical therapist that was coming to my house after I hurt my back in 2004. He told me great things about him and he was not wrong. Dr. Gwinn always takes the time to listen to me, and answers all the questions I have. I could not have asked for a better and more caring doctor--great bedside manner! Anybody ...

Vanessa

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Neema Patel, NP- Dear Neema-Thank you for all your good care! I've just come off of a six day trek in the Nepal Himalayas and I know I couldn't have done it without you, your nurse, and the PT staff. You are the BEST! I am sending this to you from India. I've thought of all of you often as I have completed this challenge! Thank you!

Allison

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Physician Assistants

Portrait of Carolina Back physician assistant Kathy Odom, PA, ATC.

Kathy Odom, PA, ATC

  • Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants
  • Certified by National Athletic Training Board of Certification
  • Trigger point injections
  • Physical examination and treatment of all joints (spinal and extremities)
  • Pain management
Portrait of Carolina Back physician assistant Jennifer Simoni, PA.

Jennifer Simoni, PA

  • Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants
  • Trigger point injections
  • Physical examination and treatment of all joints (spinal and extremities)
  • Pain management
Portrait of Carolina Back physician assistant Catherine Santello, PA.

Catherine Sweeney, PA

  • Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants
  • Certified Clinical Densitometris
  • Committee member for the International Society for Clinical Densitometry
  • Trigger point injections
  • Physical examination and treatment of all joints (spinal and extremities)
  • Pain management