Fast, Permanent Relief from
Low Back & Neck Pain in
Rochester, NY
Tried PT, chiropractic, and massage but still in pain?
We find the root cause using Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy and eliminate it fast — so you can work, sleep, and move without limits again.
Dr. Stephen Fose, PT, Cert. MDT
Who We Help
busy professionals with low back or neck pain
You've been to PT, a chiropractor, massage. All after waiting months just to see your Primary or Orthopedic. 6 different providers. 7 different solutions. You're doing 3-4 different things for temporary relief at best.
Meanwhile, your patience wears thin — at work, with your spouse, with your kids. Nothing's resolved it. You're still stuck. And your pain is draining your ability to show up — at work, at home, with your friends.
Here's the truth: There is a way out. At Retrieve, we uncover and extinguish the source of the issue. We get people out of never-ending temporary changes, with more simple solutions, that actually last.
What Our Patients Are Saying
TESTIMONIALS
Ed C. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I'm a 71 year old active retiree. I've dealt with a back problem off & on for 40 years. 3-4 days a week I could not stand up straight for an hour after waking. Several months later — the morning stiffness is gone. Steve equipped me with the tools to manage my back condition on my own.
Definitely NOT cookie cutter big practice PT."
Anthony V. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I found Retrieve searching the web in the middle of the night for anything that would help with the debilitating pain in my back. I spent thousands between the podiatrist, Spine Doctor, and chiropractor — temporary success only to return to the same problem. I went from not being able to bend over or walk straight to doing squats and deadlifts in just 5 weeks. I'm turning 55 and thought pain and stiffness was just normal at this age.
This is the lie we are told."
What To Expect
3 Step Transformation
1st Visit
what to expect
• Clarity on your problem.
• Time for you to talk.
• A custom, simplified plan forward to pain-free.
• A simple, specific system to prevent future flare-ups.
• The opportunity to feel better within hours-days.
30 Days or less
what to expect
• Your problems nearly gone, with 1-2 simple exercise from anywhere.
• Back to doing everyday tasks you need.
• The knowledge to detect and prevent future flare-ups.
Future You
what to expect
• Independence from the slow and inefficient healthcare system.
• No longer rely on medications, injections.
• Simple pain-free systems to detect, prevent, and perform your own self-care before pain happens.
Why Retrieve Works When Everything Else Failed
🎯 Using Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy (MDT). This is the scientific method applied to pain problems. Instead of the same 6-8 cookie-cutter exercises you get from other PTs, we'll uncover the 1-2 movements you need.
🧠 You're in control. We identify the exact solution without the fluff to fix it — then teach you simply how to prevent it in little time. No dependence.
⏱️ Results in 30 days or fewer. Most patients see significant improvement within 2 days to 2 weeks of their first appointment.
👤1-on-1, every time. You work directly with Dr. Stephen Fose, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT. Text triage to support you every step of the way, even when you're not in the clinic.
Stephen Fose, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT
Born and raised in Hilton, NY, Stephen earned his Doctorate from the University at Buffalo in 2014 and returned home to build something different.
Retrieve was founded on one principle: produce better outcomes in less time with less effort than traditional PT.
Stephen's advanced training in Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy (MDT) and as an IMC Outcomes Accountable Clinician allows him to diagnose complex pain problems quickly, teach patients how to fix themselves, and simplify prevention — all without the barriers of insurance-based care.
Credentials:
Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy (Cert. MDT)
IMC Outcomes Accountable Clinician (IMC OAC)
IMPACC Certified MSD Prevention & Ergonomics
Vincent V. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I've spent years fighting stubborn injuries — all sorts of methods, all temporary relief. Rinse and repeat. Working with Dr. Fose, we unpacked the true root causes. The results have been perpetual correction — no longer treating a symptom for temporary relief. The real magic has been a deeper understanding of cause and the empowerment to self-treat."
Jason J. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I've been seeing Stephen for degenerative disc disease in my neck and lower back. He's extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and patient. Stephen takes the time to understand what I'm feeling each session and adjusts accordingly — never rushing. I've made meaningful progress that I didn't think was possible a few months ago."
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