Testimonial Page of Richard D. Russ, LMT (Ohio), CMMMT, Russ Medical and Sport Massage Clinic, Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Testimonials

Headaches

I started massage therapy because of my frequent headaches, which was my main focus. Not only have my headaches decreased tremendously, but in addition, massage therapy has improved my general health and well being. Richard is very professional and knowledgeable in his field!

Thanks Richard,
Betty Wegner, New Brighton, PA, Registered Nurse

I've had back problems since I was in high school. I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in my twenties, and was operated on for a herniated disc in 1992. I felt that whatever I had a year after surgery was what I would learn to live with. I had given up on expecting improvements.

I noticed improvement after my first treatment. Headaches, which I thought were a part of my daily routine, disappeared. My back feels better now than it has in years!

Thanks Richard,
Christine Aquino, Hopewell, PA, Retired Teacher

I had residual pain from knee surgery, along with neck, shoulder, and back pain. I could not sleep, and was in alot of pain. I had muscle spasms so bad that I could not stand or sit for long periods of time. I noticed improvement immediately! I can now walk without limping, I have no more headaches, and I have less pain. The tingling and numbness are gone, and so are the muscle spasms.

Thanks Richard,
Francis Lambing. Beaver Falls, PA, Homemaker

Two words can describe Richard D. Russ, a “MAGIC MAN!”

I had been suffering from migraines for about a week, and I thought maybe a massage would help me. I was very surprised when I sat down to talk with Rich and he explained everything he would be doing, and actually making my posture a lot better. See, I had broken a lot of bones and my posture was not exactly the best.

During my first massage, Rich went over the parts of my neck I never knew had problems. He knew exactly where the parts on my neck hurt. He amazed me! The week after my first massage I had zero headaches and my moods were a lot better. I felt wonderful. I started walking more, and eating better.

Every time I go to see Rich I not only get a great massage, he also teaches me. I learn more about the human body and ways to treat it better every appointment. He really is a “MAGIC MAN!”

Thank you Rich!
Stacy Close, Aliquippa, PA, Hotel Front Desk Agent

Neck and Shoulder Pain

I came to Russ on a recommendation from a close friend who also happens to have spent her life in the medical profession - from nursing to hospice to becoming herself a licensed masseuse.

Russ however, I was told, helped her through a personal challenge and would be in her estimation the best person for my chronically aching "pain in the neck! Not only was she right - after only ONE session with Russ - my neck felt amazingly better! Plus - because of the time he spent showing me what I could do on my own to prevent a recurrence combined with the written exercise handbook he gave me - that problem with my neck has healed to the point of complete recovery!

MANY THANKS TO YOU RICK! That was the easiest "PAIN IN THE NECK" I ever got rid of!

Donna Brew, Rochester, PA, Actress

I lived with neck and shoulder pain for the last nineteen years. I tried every available treatment that I knew of without significant relief. When I came to Rick I had noticeable improvement after the first visit. Rick reached the areas where the source of the problems were.

With periodic massage and a series of stretching and strengthening exercises I've achieved lasting relief.

Thanks Rick,
James DiBenedetto, Aliquippa, PA, District Judge

I have been a hairdresser for over 13 years and because of repetitive motion was in almost constant pain with my shoulders and neck. I had gone to doctors who prescribed muscle relaxers and pain pills ...all of which did not agree with my body or mind. I was only pain free "IF" I took them! I also had tried several different people for massage in the city of Pittsburgh...still no relief.

Finally through a local chiropractor, I was referred to Richard. Initially I went once a week ..then every other week, and now once a month and it has made such a huge difference. I not only am pain free...YEAH...but feel more relaxed than in decades, and it is such a natural approach!

There are people who are ok at what they do...people who are good at what they do..., and people gifted at what they do. Richard is truly gifted at what he does! My massage is not a treat...it is necessary!

Thanks so much Richard,
Deborah Daquila, Beaver Falls, PA - Owner of DAQUILA HAIR COLOR STUDIO
www.daquilahair.com

I started going to Rick in the fall of 2007 for problems related to a herniated disc. I wanted to avoid surgery at all costs. I did not want to go to a salon and have a massage performed by a hair stylist. I am happy to say I had immediate relief and was very satisfied. Rick is very knowledgeable when it comes to the human body and how it works. I feel like I receive an education every time I go. I do the stretching exercises Rick provided me with and it truly has made a difference.

Kathy Cekovich, Hopewell, PA

Back Pain

I’ve been known to drive from the eastern panhandle of West Virginia to Beaver, Pennsylvania just for a massage, (two-hundred and ten miles each way!) But not just any massage…

Ten years ago I had my first Swedish massage and enjoyed a massage once or twice a year. Five years ago, while visiting my family in Beaver, I made an appointment with my sister Carol’s massage therapist, Richard Russ. He was bright, cheerful, and very professional. As my massage progressed he began explaining why my back hurt and why my neck was stiff. One hour later not only was my back and neck pain gone but I had learned techniques and stretching exercises to help me keep my body in better alignment.

Richard Russ is a Certified Medical Massage Therapist who works hard, (while making me laugh), to massage, stretch the body, and to educate his patients to get us functioning again… which is why I continue to drive four hundred and twenty miles for a massage!

Thanks Richard,
Judy Kernek,, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, Retired Registered Nurse

During the time my husband and I were busy building our home, I experienced numbness and pain in my back, arms and legs. I also spent many hours sitting at work, working on a computer which didn't help the situation. I scheduled an appointment with Rick Russ and I'm so glad that I did. Before treatment, Rick conducted a thorough evaluation and listened to my complaints. Before proceeding, he took the time to explain what my body was trying to tell me. Certain muscle groups were overworked and out of sync. My attempts to alleviate the problem by taking pain relievers or using heating pads were temporary, extremely short-term solutions. Following my initial treatment, Rick provided me with printed material that included comprehensive information and instructions regarding strengthening and stretching exercises that would help me heal. Rest assured that a visit to Rick is much, much better than going to a "massage therapist" at a spa. In fact, there is no comparison. It is a relaxing experience for certain, but know that if you are having aches, numbness or other signs that your muscles or joints are in trouble, working with Rick is a must. The numbness in my back, arms and legs are gone (and thankfully, our home is finished), and I still spend hours at a computer so I schedule an appointment with Rick every now and again. He is an experienced professional. We're lucky to have someone of his caliber in our County.

Julie M., Beaver Falls, PA

I have been using R. Russ's massage services for over 5 years now. I live an active lifestyle. I gym it at least 3 x's a week, I bike the area trails weekly during the season, I am an avid gardener, my avocation is showing and judging dogs, and my vocation is standing all day at my job.

At 52 years of age and a lower back surgery to boot(!) I wouldn't be able to do it all without the professional services that Russ Medical provides to me.

I have used a lot of therapists and modalities over the years, but one thing never changes... my regular visits to Russ Medical.

Gary Vlachos, Sewickley, PA, Small Business Owner

I've lost track of the years Rick has been doing my massage. I started with him way back when he was with Caton Chiropractic. His massage helped me through a major back problem even more than the chiropractic treatments themselves seemed to do. I even searched him out when he left that and went into home massage. I'm still going to him. He knows my every muscle and how to fix the abuse I put them through as an Emergency Department nurse and with all the hiking and bike riding I do.

None of this would have been possible without his massage treatments. My monthly massage is not a luxury, but instead a necessity. I would never change to another therapist. Rick's the Best there is.
He has a very professional caring attitude and a clean and professional office.
Thanks Rick for allowing me to live a very active life at 57 years of age!

Donna Seery, New Brighton, PA Registered Nurse

Below is a picture of Dave's implant.

Several years ago while cleaning roof gutters, a tree branch broke above me and swept me off the roof. The fall of forty feet resulted in a crushed vertebra. The only option was to harvest bone from the pelvis (ileum crest) and graft the pedicels above and below the damaged vertebra with the harvested bone. To hold things in place while the bone graft healed, an "internal cast" consisting of two stainless steel bars, six screws and three turnbuckles were attached to my spine. This was supposed to be a permanent implant. See photo below.

The surgery was extensive and required moving the two large muscles (latissimus dorsi) and others aside while the hardware was attached to the bone.

Two years later I had managed to loosen the hardware due to an active life style. Back to surgery to remove the hardware!

Both surgeries resulted in scar tissue forming within the muscle group affected. This scar tissue impedes the flow of blood through the small capillary vessels providing nourishment to one of the largest muscle groups in the body. This results in muscular back pain, given my active life style. You have no doubt experienced similar symptoms if you "over did it" working out, shoveling snow, moving furniture or just a laborious day at work. I own and operate a 150-acre farm in Beaver County. I am no stranger to physical activity.

Providing increased blood flow to the lower back was the key. That's where Richard comes to the rescue. Deep tissue massage restores the blood flow to the muscles resulting in no back pain for a period of three weeks. The scar tissue will never go away. Deep tissue massage on a tri-weekly basis maintains the blood flow resulting in no lower back pain.

Thanks Richard,
Dave Grieco, Imperial, PA, Retired Commercial Airline Pilot

I have been going to Richard Russ for approximately 8 to 10 years now. I had a bad experience with lower back issues and other muscular pains stemming from this issue. I decided to have an assessment and have been going back ever since. Mr. Russ is by far the best at his job! He has the ability to heal and work through any muscular issue that one may encounter. I am currently still seeing him for more of a maintenance session and at the same time do not have any lower back issues! Richard Russ is truly the best in the business as far as I am concerned!

Wayne Powell, New Brighton, PA, Accountant

I would like to comment on the treatment I had received from Rick. I was in severe pain due to a work related accident. Having gone to Rick for several visits. I am now able to move somewhat better. I believe if it had not been for Rick I probably would be in a wheelchair by now. I recommend Rick to everyone I know. The treatment and concern Rick has is unbelievable. He has got to be the most compassionate person I have ever met. Wishing you much Success Rick.

Anna Marie McGowan, Monaca, PA, Homemaker

Hip and Leg Pain

Thank you Rick! Over the past one and one-half years we have discovered deficiencies in my legs, knees, and arms. We have corrected the alignment of the muscles of my limbs and reduced the numbness. The stretches that you perform on my body allows me greater flexibility, and has definitely helped my golf game. It also enables me to work right along with the younger men in my electrical company. I have noticed a great reduction of joint pain, especially while water and snow skiing.

I have been to many massage therapists, the attention that you give to the entire body, to keep it in balance and working properly is so much more.

Again, I thank you for all of the help toward improving my well being and helping with stress control!

Tom Cekovich, Darlington, PA, President of TEC Electric

Though I am in my late 30's, I try to find time to exercise every day.
Whether it¹s running, basketball or tennis, I've always been able to
maintain a healthy fitness level with only minor problems. Recently,
however, I was hit with two of the big ones: plantar fasciitis (chronic
heel and arch pain) and runner¹s knee (jagged knee cartilage and mistracking knee caps). After researching my overuse injuries on the internet, which left me with more questions than answers, I made a few trips to Russ Medical and Sport Massage Clinic. Rich immediately diagnosed my problems and administered first-class treatment. As a result of his encyclopedic knowledge of how the body works and his willingness to educate his clients, I was soon back on the road to recovery.

As a high school teacher and tennis coach in the area, I would enthusiastically recommend Russ Medical and Sport Massage Clinic to my "aging" friends as well as my younger athletes. Rich is accommodating, personable, and energetic. He is truly the best in the area!

Jeff Sebastian. Cranberry Twp., PA

Rick and his staff have helped me tremendously. I have suffered with leg pain and plantar fasciitis and Rick's massages have made the problem go away nearly 100%!
I go every three weeks for a 1 1/2 hour massage to keep myself feeling the best.
Thanks, Rick for all of your help!

David Hodge, Beaver, PA, Investment Adviser

Harper & Hodge

Richard's skill and knowledge put me on the right path to healing after a knee injury in June 2007. It makes sense to go beyond just "rest" and anti-inflammatory treatment.

Thanks Richard.
Ruth Crouse, Beaver, PA, Flight Attendant

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