Pain Stop North Phoenix Clinic

This is my first ever review, but felt it important to post something in case it helps at least one person make a decision about going with Pain Stop North Phoenix for pain management. I have been living with what I thought was just a "bad back" for 20+ years. I have been to numerous chiropractors throughout those years and never felt the relief I was hoping. Most of these places have a "one size fits all" approach to patients, which now I know was actually making my back situation worse. A coworker suggested Pain Stop. I was skeptical, but that skepticism went away real fast. The entire staff is amazing and truly care about their patients. Dr. Pierce is one of the nicest people you could have caring for you. After an MRI, it was determined that I had a massive hernia between L4/L5 that was pinching the nerve sack, which is why there were times my legs locked up and I couldn't walk This also had me hunched forward a bit and my shoulders and hips were not aligned, something I thought was just me getting older and not correctable. Man, was I wrong! Dr. Pierce got SonoSpine involved and everyone agreed that surgery was my best option, but due to work and oddities in my blood work it had to wait a little while. Pain Stop kept the pain at a manageable level in the meantime through physical therapy while I waited for clearance. Once my primary care doctor signed off on the surgery everything happened real fast. I had outpatient surgery with Dr Luke(SonoSpine) on June 24th. I felt relief almost immediately after waking up. The next day I saw myself in the mirror and my hips and shoulders were aligned and I was standing up straight, something I haven't seen in 5-10 years. I don't have the nerve pain at all any more. I still have muscle soreness, but this is because the muscles need to adjust to my new corrected posture. Pretty damn cool! I cant thank everyone involved enough, it feels like 20 years has been taken off my back.
Mar 1st, 2022

Entire staff is friendly. They go above & beyond to make sure you are taken care of.
Jan 16th, 2022

I have had headaches/migraines since 2008. It happens every week, almost every other day. I thought it was hereditary since my own mother complains about having a headache 24/7. Luckily, I discovered Pain Stop. Dr. Pierce showed me my CAT scan and explained I had sort of a reversed neck curvature which may be the cause. After two weeks, I most definitely feel much better. Its been about 5 months and I've probably only had a headache (not for long) once or twice! I also want to say every one on staff have been absolutely amazing! Keeps me energized and eager to visit for treatment! TLDR: They'll do tests to find what may be the underlying cause of your pain, and work around your schedule to help treat it! Treatment works, and great team of people!
Mar 21st, 2021

Lawsuit Update:Per the Judges findings: "We acknowledge that" plaintiff's "allegations describe a troubling scheme whereby Waychoff defrauded "plaintiff's "insurer. But the insurer is not a party, and" plaintiff "failed to sufficiently allege that she suffered personal harm as a result of the claimed fraud."From what I understand, I could not be a victim of fraud because personal injury doesn't fall under fraud damages and I only paid for co-pays.  I was informed my insurance company would be the victim of the fraud.Facts:In the lawsuit, Pierce Waychoff stated he never treated me.  He proved care to me at every appt except 1.  Waychoff provided massage therapy, chiropractic adjustments, took my blood pressure, took my x-rays, provided me with a neck brace, back brace and TENS unit.  Pierce Waychoff talked to me about almost every treatment I received.My medical records were forged in multiple ways.I was signed up for a 5-year prescription for multiple pain creams.  Apparently, I was never expected to be out of pain.PIerce Waychoff told me I needed to take a "mandatory" drug test before I could be prescribed pain medication. I advised I was already on pain medication from the ER. Waychoff told me it was state law.  This is false.  The drug test was $10k and my insurance would not cover it.  This conversation was recorded, which is not a crime as I was a party to the conversation.  AZ is a 1-party consent state in regards to recording others.I was repeatedly lied to. I was told I was going to get a blood test.  I asked for what.  He stated it was a general blood test to check my liver, thyroid etc.  In reality it was a very expensive DNA test my insurance would not cover.  I was told I needed a nerve conduction test.  I had it on the effected arm but he insisted I do both arms.  I did both.  He then insisted I do both legs and I refused.  I was given an expensive allergy test despite being there for shoulder pain. I was misdiagnosed with a neck issue when in fact I had a slipped rib.Pierce Waychoff personally gave me a massage and jammed his thumb into the bend of my elbow and was popping something around while I writhed in pain.  I later had to receive treatment by AZ Spine Disc and Sport to treat the damage he caused.  Any medical professional who heard what he did was appalled and said they couldn't think of a valid medical reason for what he did as that area of the arm/elbow is known to be a hazard/no touch zone.I left Pain Stop North Phoenix because I was repeatedly lied to, misdiagnosed, given unnecessary medical treatments and injured.  I was in pain for 6 weeks.  I left Pain Stop North Phoenix and went to AZ Spine Disc and Sport and was properly diagnosed immediately...within a few minutes of seeing the doctor.  AZ Spine Disc and Sport got me out of pain within the week.Since I left Pain Stop North Phoenix I have been contacted by approximately a dozen patients stating they had similar experiences and I am aware of other lawsuits.  My attorney was Paul D. Friedman.  Complaints can be filed with the AZ Attorney Generals Office, FBI (they handle medical insurance fraud cases) and AZ Chiropractic Board.chiroboard.az.gov/compla…
Mar 18th, 2022

I wish there was an option for no stars.Please be cautious when using this facility. My daughter used this facility and they stated they would only charge what the insurance would pay. Two years after her last appointment, we were notified of a lawsuit against us for non payment. We had done exactly what they asked. Our insurance sent checks to us which we endorsed and sent to them. They claimed they did not receive payment. After several months of trying to sort things out, their lawyer threatened us with filing the suit even though we were working diligently to correct this issue. We decided rather than to go to court we would pay the amount requested and  continue to work with our insurance. Conveniently after our check was cashed we were informed by our insurance that the original checks were cashed as well. Since we had endorsed the checks and forwarded them to this business they now have the insurance payment as well as our payment that we sent to them so they have double payments. We can't prove it because we endorsed and mailed them to this company like they asked. Make sure you cash any insurance checks and write them a personal check for historical records. I would hate to see someone else get swindled out of their hard earned money like we were.
Jun 2nd, 2021