I had two physical therapists prior to surgery. The first one I saw was at Spaulding Rehab in Boston and after six weeks, my condition continued to go downhill rapidly. Both the PT and the physiatrist I saw there both said there was not anything more they could do for me. The next PT I saw was at Mass General and Dr Donahue referred me to her. Unfortunately on my first appointment with her she said she was unable to assist me. That was a pretty hopeless moment and at that point, I knew surgery was probably the only choice as I had already tried Botox.

I would have definitely stuck with PT if it helped me out even minimally. I just saw no positive change, and my condition was declining.