Fortitude Chiropractic and Strength

I've been dubbed a "success story," and I’m proud to say it’s true — thanks to Max at Fortitude Chiropractic and Strength. I had been training with a nagging shoulder injury that had been bothering me on and off for a long time. Max not only helped me rehab it successfully, but he also guided me through additional issues that popped up while lifting related to my back and hip. Each time, we approached the problem with a clear plan, and each time, we saw real results. What stands out to me most about working with Max is how individualized and thoughtful the process was. Nothing was rushed, and everything had purpose — from mobility work and strength training to recovery and education. He even provided modifications for my olympic weightlifting. That said, here’s the truth: therapy and recovery only work if *you* do the work. The coaching and tools Max provides are excellent, but it’s the consistency and commitment outside the sessions that really make the difference. I stuck with it, and it paid off — big time and now I have the tools to maintain my current state of pain free! If you're dealing with lingering pain or injury and you're ready to be humbled by tiny 5lb dumbbells, I highly recommend Max at Fortitude. When you commit to the process, the results speak for themselves and Max will make sure you know that you’re not broken every step of the way!

Max has worked with my problematic hip/spine injury without removing any of my major exercises. Many practitioners completely stop the movement, where we just reduced weight! I’ve gradually been able to increase my deadlift and have been pain free for quite some time. He customizes body work and exercises to the person and their strength abilities. He’s also very easy to work with. It’s been a great physical therapy experience!

I have worked with Dr. Max Feld multiple times over the last 2 years to heal various injuries (foot, ankle, shoulder, and lower back). Max is the only physical therapist I have consistently gone back to. He is incredibly compassionate and works with his patients to understand their lifestyles and how physical therapy/chiropractic care can fit in seamlessly. I always left appointments feeling validated, heard, and like Dr. Max and I collaborately came up with a physical therapy plan (instead of it feeling like I was being prescribed a set of exercises to do). Dr. Max truly cares about his patients and I cannot recommend him enough!

Max is the man. Strained my rotator cuff pretty bad and he had me back to playing golf 3 months later. He takes time to check in and make sure that the program is right for you. You can tell that he genuinely cares about his clients and wants to see them get better. He is very accommodating and makes sure that your recovery fits into your schedule. Very personable as well. Highly recommend.

where do i start. i’ve seen physical therapist many times in the past for various lifting related injuries and it all felt the same. i was told to stop lifting and given a hand full of corrective exercises that frankly were never enough for someone with mature muscle gains. Max uses the approach of actually finding the movements and loads that cause discomfort and develops a care routine based on improving strength and coordination in these areas while modifying existing movements or activities that you want to keep doing. i came to max with a hip issue that i’ve been dealing with for more than 2 years. if i had listened to my physical therapist i would have gotten surgery for a “hip impingement”. i’ve struggled with full depth squats since my injury, and while i had some success with my own program, i was still stuck in a cycle of pain. it’s been about 3 months now working with Max and have seen more progress in that time than the 7 months i was seeing a traditional PT. i still have work to do but im back doing full depth squats and no longer feel pain the next rain. although there is still progress to be made, i am very pleased with the results thus far and will continue working with Max. if you are a weight lifter, or sport enthusiast looking for quality care that keeps you doing what you love, then i strongly suggest reaching out to Max at fortitude and seeing what he has to offer!