Testimonials from our patients

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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Dr. Godbout, you and the entire staff at CBI have overwhelmed me with your passion and commitment in helping me achieve a quality of life that is once again both productive and rewarding. I can't tell you how wonderful and convenient it is that you offer on-sight diagnostics, advanced spine treatments and procedures, plus physical therapy. This ...

Kori

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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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In 1986 I received an injury to my back and right leg. In 1987 I had surgery. There were complications after the surgery, so for the next sixteen years I lived in pain. I had every kind of treatment and nothing helped. In 2002 I moved to North Carolina. In 2003 I met Dr. Godbout. He has treated me since. In 2005 he treated my back with ...

Lenora

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I had a bone fusion in 2001. I started to get my life back when I was hit in an accident. Dr. Godbout came to me after trying several things. I went through the Spinal Cord Stimulation Trial and could not believe that I had no pain. When I had surgery, my family had very high hopes. After 7 years of pain meds, shots and tests, this is my ...

Sharon

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Physical Therapists

Portrait of Carolina Back physical therapist Billy Booth, PT.

Billy Booth, PT—Director of Physical Therapy

  • 20+ years of Physical Therapy experience
  • Biomechanical and neurophysiological evaluation of spine and extremity joints
  • Soft tissue and joint mobilization (spine and all extremities)
  • Myofascial release
  • Neuromuscular reeducation
  • Complex decongestive therapy for lymphedema (including exercise, massage, and wrapping)
  • Golf Program which includes treatment and prevention of golf injuries and programs to improve the golf game generally
  • Biomechanical evaluation of the foot and fabrication of orthotics
Portrait of Carolina Back physical therapist Kristen Worrell, PTA.

Kristen Worrell, PTA

  • 13+ years of Physical Therapy experience
  • ACE certified personal trainer
  • Soft tissue mobilization
  • Myofascial release
  • Neuromuscular reeducation
  • Body mechanic instruction
  • Fabrication of foot orthotics
  • Work conditioning programs
Portrait of Carolina Back physical therapist Chard Herrod, PTA.

Chad Herrod, PTA

  • 7+ years of Physical Therapy experience
  • Soft tissue mobilization
  • Therapeutic exercise instruction
  • Body mechanic instruction
  • Myofascial release
  • Neuromuscular reeducation
Portrait of Carolina Back physical therapist Kristen Grainger, MPT.

Kristen Grainger, MPT

  • Joined Carolina Back Institute after completing education in 2008
  • Biomechanical and neurophysiological evaluation of spine and extremity joints
  • Soft tissue and joint mobilization (spine and all extremities)
  • Myofascial release
  • Neuromuscular reeducation