Testimonials

“If I hadn’t done the Egoscue exercises at the Pebble Beach tournament I would have been unable to play. I had a torn meniscus, I couldn’t walk, I was in pain, I couldn’t swing. Oscar Gonzales came over from San Jose.. and I was able to walk 18 holes 3 days in a row and I would have really stayed in bed. So if you’re in pain, I would give it a shot… it’s better than pain”

“My family and I have trusted Oscar with a variety of rehab and performance enhancing regimens. We have found his expertise and professionalism to be outstanding and would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking a better quality of life.”

“When I first came to Oscar at the Egoscue office I was in constant pain from my lower back. It was a herniated disc. I had been to a back doctor who put me on pain pills and gave me an epidural injection. I was also treated by my chiropractor with little relief. I was still stooped over and had constant pain. I ceased to go shopping because it wasn’t worth the effort. I was skeptical until Oscar gave me an exercise that immediately gave me significant relief. I am now free of back pain. Since I am 67 years old, I have since had hip and shoulder problems that the other doctors wrote off as arthritis. Oscar has healed me of both problems. I no longer feel that old age problems are insurmountable as long as I have Oscar in my corner. I am so grateful my husband forced me to go to the clinic.”

“Oscar has helped me overcome my badly herniated disc injury since the spring of 2010. I actually injured my back in June of 2008 as result of construction work stabilizing the foundation under our lake home and decades of sitting at a desk job (I am 65 years old). I tried several methods of treatment to relieve the pain, but none provided lasting relief. I could only walk about 30 feet before I would have to sit down. I was determined not to have surgery on my back. In February 2010, I was searching the internet for ideas when I came across the Egoscue website. After contacting the San Diego headquarters, they referred me to Oscar in San Jose, where my daughter lives. At my first session, Oscar quickly determined why my disc ruptured and what changes would be needed to bring my body back into symmetry to eliminate the pain. Oscar is able to clearly show me my bodily imbalances through the use of photos taken at every session. So, over approximately 18 months, Oscar patiently worked with me on various exercise routines each designed to rectify a specific problem that contributed to my condition. I liked that every bit of progress was addressing the root cause of my pain, not just treating the symptoms. At each succeeding session Oscar’s photos showed how my body had changed. After about 4-6 months of doing the exercise routines, my re-trained muscles moved my bones to where the pain just melted away. I can now easily walk 5 miles, lift moderate weights and enjoy being active pain-free. The past year or so, I have been in a maintenance mode returning once or twice a year to see Oscar just to keep myself “tuned-up”. I see Oscar as a “miracle worker”, and I plan on using Oscar to help me with any musculoskeletal issues as long as he is in business.”

“Oscar has worked wonders for relieving what I thought were chronic aches in my neck and back! I never dreamed that all I needed was specific exercises that I can do on my own! I highly recommend Oscar Gonzales and the Egoscue Method!”

“When I first came to Oscar at the Egoscue office I was in constant pain from my lower back. It was a herniated disc. I had been to a back doctor who put me on pain pills and gave me an epidural injection. I was also treated by my chiropractor with little relief. I was still stooped over and had constant pain. I ceased to go shopping because it wasn’t worth the effort. I was skeptical until Oscar gave me an exercise that immediately gave me significant relief. I am now free of back pain. Since I am 67 years old, I have since had hip and shoulder problems that the other doctors wrote off as arthritis. Oscar has healed me of both problems. I no longer feel that old age problems are insurmountable as long as I have Oscar in my corner. I am so grateful my husband forced me to go to the clinic.”

“I had back pain that was limiting how much I could golf (I have a couple of bad disks in my lower back). After every practice or round I would be hurting. I could never practice or play two days in a row. I took a group class with Oscar to see if it would help, not really expecting much. After the class I went to the driving range for my usual practice and when I finished I realized I didn’t hurt at all! I quickly signed up with Oscar for a set of private sessions. Within a month of following his routines I was practicing and playing pain free. It’s been about 3 months now and I can practice all I want and play multiple days in a row. Oscar has made a tremendous improvement in my life and I would highly recommend him to anyone with back pain.”

“Hi Oscar, I want to thank you for many things. First, you have done such a great job with my back that I have little pain if at all. I all so like being fit again or shall I say I’ve got a ways to go but you certainly put me on the right path. Last I want to say you are a terrific person and you are always there for me. I’m not leaving and I’m coming back as I still need you to help make me feel 20 years younger. Thank you for your concern, your friendship, and your amazing technique. I haven’t felt this way in 20 years. ”

“We have worked with Oscar off and on for the past 3 years, and I highly recommend him for problems with the back and major joints. He is very knowledgeable and seems to always apply the right treatment to get me back to feeling OK again. Also excellent on an ongoing basis to improve your posture and body alignment.”

“Oscar and his methods have accomplished what just working out, could not. At first, I was in pretty bad shape with my hips and posture. Within about 2 months, I had accomplished great changes in my posture, strength and lack of pain. I would highly recommend Oscar.”

“I have worked with Oscar for several years with different injuries. Oscar is well qualified and is able to help alleviate pain. He is professional and caring. The program exercises are very helpful to restore the body to health. I would highly recommend Oscar.”

“I have had back related problems for a number of years. All kinds of therapies produced little in the way of results. Oscar has been a real savior for me. He is very knowledgeable, patient, and actually fun to work with. The exercise routines he has developed for me have made a major improvement in my conditions. I would highly recommend him to anyone with any type of muscle or physical pain condition. With his approach, many types of problems will improve without the need for more invasive procedures that many other practitioners would advise. Oscar is always available for consultations by phone, email, or Skype. This has been very useful to me when I have been traveling. He has my highest recommendation.”

“I came to Oscar for a bad lower back that had been bothering me for years due to playing a lot of golf. I signed up for the series of 8 treatments and right from the beginning, I realized relief and significant improvement in my back pain. Prior to Oscar I had seen a few Chiropractors and had some moderate success but the relief was short lived until my next visit. Now with Oscar and his method I am playing more golf than ever with no pain the next day or week. I can play several days in a row now as before his treatments if I played more than two days in a row my back was very sore and tight. I was skeptical when I first heard about the Egoscue method but now I am a true believer of this and Oscar. I would recommend anyone to Oscar and his method.”

“I have gone to Oscar for several years for treatment of back and foot pain due to arthritis. No matter what is going on in my body he finds a way for me to be pain-free. As long as I follow his plan of exercises each day my body becomes healthier and pain-free. I find he is wonderfully intuitive, supportive and very talented in designing a menu that is perfectly fits each person. I hope he never stops being an Egoscue therapist.”

“I have been working with Oscar and his techniques since last summer. His knowledge of the human body and how the muscles work have helped me learn how to deal with my low back and sciatic issues. I am now able to do so many things that I haven’t been able to comfortably do for a long time. I have recommended Oscar to several of my friends without hesitation.”

“My active, athletic, 12 year old son, Nick, was having pain in his ankles and feet when he would run. He wanted to participate in soccer, basketball, track and other sports but it was just too painful. I took him to a podiatrist and bought him custom made orthotic inserts for his shoes. He still couldn’t run without severe pain.

My husband saw Pete Egoscue several years ago for an injury he had from running. He was very pleased with the results and suggested we take Nick to San Diego to see if Pete could help him. We called to make an appointment and found out there was an Egoscue office in San Jose.
I took Nick for a consultation and he started a series of stretching exercises. Nick’s ankles and feet were feeling better. At this point we were excited about the progress he was making, but had no idea that we were faced a much worse health scare.

Nick’s knees started to hurt and his legs became weak. The pain became so severe he couldn’t put any weight on his legs. At this point my son couldn’t walk. I took him to our pediatrician who ordered blood tests for Leukemia and Rheumatoid Arthritis. She referred us to a rheumatoid specialist who ordered more tests and started Nick on a course of steroids. She was sure he had arthritis and said he’d have to take medication for the rest of his life.
I took Nick to the lab at Good Samaritan Hospital to have the tests done. I had to push him around in a wheelchair. Nick couldn’t walk and at this point his shoulders had stiffened. He looked like he had Cerebral Palsy.

After leaving the hospital I took Nick to see Oscar at the Egoscue office. He worked with Nick for one hour and Nick was completely free of pain. Nick could not only stand up straight, he could walk and even run! I can only describe it as a miracle. I was so full of emotion watching my son run up and down the hall with a big smile on his face. I just stood there crying. After we left the Egoscue office that afternoon my son (who was in a wheelchair earlier that day) and I went for a walk together. It was amazing!

My husband and I are so thankful we found the Egoscue method for Nick. He is feeling great and pain free.
By the way, all of the blood tests came back negative. Nick doesn’t take any medications. He simply does a series of stretching exercises and is doing great. He’s even trying out for a competition soccer team in a few weeks. He looks forward to playing sports in the coming school year.
We can’t thank Oscar and the Egoscue Method enough for helping Nick get back in the game!”

“I train cow horses for a living. This kind of riding is very physical and hard on my lower back. I injured my back galloping race horses as a kid. I have lived with lower back pain for most of my life. Getting to the point where I could not get out of bed, let alone train horses. My father in-law met a lady that used Oscar’s method (she was in her 80’s) after she applied the method to her life, she was able to vacuum and live a fairly normal life. So, my father in-law knew I struggled with back pain gave me a call and told me the story. I got online and found Oscar. I emailed Oscar, and got a response immediately. By the time I found Oscar I could not even drive my car. After my first appointment I could drive home pain free! I continue with my exercises on a daily basis, and I have been pain free for 2 yrs. I am stronger then I have been in years. Thanks to Oscar I am living a normal pain free life. Thank you Oscar!!!”

“After suffering a stroke six months ago, I had a lot of tingling and numbness in my right hand and leg. I walked with a limp and experienced a lot of lower back pain. After 15 minutes of using the Egoscue Method with Oscar at the San Jose Clinic, I can walk tall and straight and I lost my limp. I feel as though my circulation is much better from the top of my head to the tip of my toes. Along with that, I am able to have restful sleep once again. I finally have my life back!”

“Working with Oscar and Angelica has been a very rewarding experience. I have bounced back from debilitating back pain to doing sports 5 times a week, without anything but the Egoscue techniques. I still remember the first day I walked in with my shoes untied because I could not bend over to tie them, and left smiling and able to touch my toes again.”