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After a year of competing in the sport of Triathlon and about 15 races under my belt, I came to Stephe to improve my run time. As an athlete with a diverse sports background ranging from Ice Hockey to NCAA Men's Swimming, I wasn't naive to training or competition. However, running was not a strength of mine. I would constantly get shin splints and occasional knee pains from running. I experienced tight hamstrings and felt like I could not get a full range of motion in my hips and run gait because of these muscle restrictions. After about a week of sports therapy sessions at Athletes in Pain - my running pace dropped from a 9:30 mile pace to about 7:15 per mile at the same effort and heart rate because of the increase in my run stride. Dropping over 2 minutes per mile on my run has greatly improved my race results thanks to Stephe.

Chris White - Triathlete

Following my first triathlon of the season in June, I injured my right calf and foot in a 2 mile race and could barely walk. The owner of a local running shoe store suggested I go see Stephe at Athletes in Pain. He suggested that I quit running or biking for several weeks and started working on my injury twice a week. A month later I was still nursing the injury but by following his advice I am now able to compete in Triathlons again. He has made a world of difference with therapy in my foot and leg and helped me with my diet and gave me prescribed training exercises. I am confident that as a result of his therapy and changes in my training I am going to be more competitive than ever. Already, this summer is turning out to be my best
​tri-athlon season ever and I am not even going at full speed yet!

Randy Oates - Triathlete

I had a severe knee problem that kept me from training and was really starting to alter my lifestyle and I just didn’t want be in pain anymore.  Stephe figured out that I had an opposite hip problem that was causing aggravation to my knee. I’m so thankful for Athletes in Pain. Stephe treated my pain at the source and got me back to what I love most and got me back in the pole vaulting game -  pain free and much stronger.

Pam Willard - Pole Vaulter 

I shattered my left ankle after pole vaulting at a track meet. After several surgeries, I began to feel the after effects of the scar tissue building up all around my ankle.  Eventually, this started to really affect my training in a negative way and even walking became difficult for me. Thanks to Stephe, I’m not only competing in pole vaulting competitions again, but going for what I hope to be my best year ever.  On top of that, I finally cleared 17' 10”.

Garth Willard - Pole Vaulter

I began running in 2000 because I wanted to start combining regular cardiovascular workouts with my weight training. Running was something I always wanted to do, so I found a training plan for beginning runners and hit the track. After a few months I had to stop because of what I thought were shin splints. I tried unsuccessfully several times to start running again, but the pain continued. My family physician suggested more rest because he felt that I had a repetitive stress injury and it needed more time to heal. I joined the Avon Women Can Run Clinic in the spring of 2001. Once again, after about a month, I developed shin splints. I kept running and the problem progressed until even walking was uncomfortable. Stephe Worley was one of the guest speakers at the Women Can Run Clinic. I liked the Sports Therapy approach of finding and treating the root of the problem versus just treating the symptoms. I began regular therapy sessions with Stephe and he outlined a training program to complement the therapy. I am now running on a full-time basis and even compete in local 5K races. Running is something I look forward to every day thanks to Athletes in Pain Sports Therapy.

Sue Houston - Runner

I have seen Stephe for everything from my neck, to my  back, to my ribs, to my hip. Stephe is definitely good at what he does! In my line of work, I am constantly stressing my body and pushing it to the limit. Whenever I push a little beyond that limit, I can definitely turn to Stephe to help put the pieces back together.

Matt Hamilton - Pro MMA Fighter

When I am not traveling with my husband I play tennis, enjoy music and art, cavort with my eight grandchildren and do volunteer work. I have no time for pain and that is where Stephe Worley comes in. For at least 15 years I had pain in my right hip and later on pain in my left knee problem.  I was diagnosed and treated by three different orthopedic physicians for bursitis, osteo-arthritis, and pulled muscles during this time.  I was given prescriptions for all and every new anti-inflammatory drug. Finally, I went to see Stephe. My family and I call him "the miracle worker, he has changed my whole life with very short-term therapy treatments. I DO NOT have any pain and I have taken up tennis once more and I enjoy a regular active life.

Joyce Faulkner - Tennis

I became a runner in May of 2001, shortly before completing a 12 week program of strength and cardio training. After 5 -5k's and a couple of long training runs, I started having IT Band problems in my right knee. I had my condition confirmed by an orthopedic surgeon and some local physical therapists. The only advice that I was given was to do LOTS and LOTS of stretches and then some more stretches and to run on the flattest surfaces possible. This was also the advice of the running magazines and message boards that I visited. I tried ALL the stretches and then some. I also tried a Patt Strap but that didn't help either. Early on, depression and frustration set in and then desperation. I posted a plea for help on a local running web site and that's when I found Stephe. Even though he was 300 miles away- round trip, I decided to give Athletes in Pain Sports Therapy a try.
After two to three weeks of therapy, Stephe had me out pounding the pavement and kicking up some dirt again. I even trained enough to run my first 10K. And guess what!!!??? No IT Band pain. I'm running again and strength training again, and loving every minute of it. Stephe Worley solved my IT Band problem. He treated the problem and not just the symptoms, as all the others had done. Stephe educated me concerning my condition and provided the best and quickest therapy I could have ever imagined.
Thanks Stephe. You're a God-send.

Linda Wood - Runner

The bodywork that Stephe performs has allowed me to achieve results quicker in my yoga and relieved a lot of pain. This has helped me to understand the stiffness that I have which medical doctors refer to as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and degenerative arthritis.

Nina Foster - Yoga

Thanks for helping to make my dreams come true! You've really helped me reach my goals! 

Claire Morris - NPC National Fitness Competitor

I've been a runner for about the last 20 or more years. The past 3 or 4 years I have been hampered by a nagging hamstring pain, which finally forced me to stop running in early 2000 until I could get some relief. I first tried physical therapy, which provided help for a while but the pain came back after a few months. I began seeing Stephe in August of 2000. Following his advice and therapy, I was able to resume running (pain-free) and have even begun competing again. I continue to have him work on my hamstrings about once a month, and I have had no significant occurrence of the pain, even after racing.

Debbie Strobel - Marathon Runner

Stephe Worley is amazing. He really knows how to help your specific pain. I’m a competitive swimmer along with tennis and I have multiple issues. He has been able to help with my pain, but also find the cause and help prevent from reoccurring. He is awesome!

Linda Bland - Swimming & Tennis

I cannot share enough how much Stephe has helped me with my back and neck pain. He is so very knowledgeable and has me feeling better within a couple of visits. Thank you Stephe.

Katherine Hardin

Stephe has helped me so much with hip pain as well as shoulder/neck pain. He’s so knowledgeable about body mechanics and approaches treatment from a perspective of helping release the fascia to help your body move better and without pain.

Mary Horne

Awesome place to get you back healthy and pain free. Stephe has helped me and my son recover from various sports injuries. I would recommend him hands down to anyone!

Billy Morgan IV

Stephe literally changed my life. My doctor diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia but over a 20 year period, it just got worse and worse. I went to doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors. You name it, I tried it. I went from 90% pain and crying almost every day to about 10% pain within a couple of months of working with Stephe and doing his prescribed exercises. Worth every penny! I was miserable before & now I feel wonderful & normal again! I'm even back at the gym working out again with no problems. I would recommend Athletes in Pain to anyone who has pain that nobody else can seem to fix.

Mandie Sherrod

When I met Stephe I was in so much pain. I consistently saw him three days a week for about 2 1/2 months. I almost completely had frozen shoulder. He changed my life! If you are in pain. He can help!

Sarah Norwood

I went to Athletes in Pain for pain in my left shoulder, lower back and my right knee folded in so far that when i would kneel down it would almost touch my left knee. During my first two visits he worked on my left thigh and my right leg has been bending right for 3 months. He is working on my shoulder and lower back now and I feel better than I have almost 20 years. Thank you Stephe!

Shawn Beard

Several years ago while running a race, I stepped in a hole and severely twisted my right ankle. This eventually led to knee and hamstring pain and pulls. Since I entered Grand Prix races, I usually raced 6 weekends consecutively in a row often. On one weekend, I ended up pulling my hamstring again and had to drop out. In an attempt to fix the problem instead of masking it, I called Stephe at Athletes in Pain Sports Therapy.  Stephe indicated that I probably could get the hamstring ready for my next race but a better goal might be to try and find the cause of the hamstring pulls because treating the cause rather than the actual pull should prevent a reoccurrence.

 Stephe was able to find a problem that was related to the ankle/knee injury I had experienced previously. I had not sought professional therapy for the injuries back when I started running and the healing process had resulted in a misalignment of my right hip and knee leading to fatigue when I over trained and eventually the pulls.  The occasional pulls in the left hamstring could have been caused by overcompensation.  Stephe got my leg in shape for the race. Not only did we set a new team PR but also in doing so we won the 5-person corporate division for the forth-consecutive year. 

I continued the corrective therapy until the start of the next year’s Grand Prix Series.  I have been able to train and race thus far without any hint of hamstring problems and so far, all of my race times this year have been better than they were last year.  Thanks to Athletes in Pain Sports Therapy Clinic, I am looking forward to a great, pain-free (hamstring) running season this year and for years to come.  However, should I develop another running-associated injury, I will not hesitate to give Stephe a call to seek his assistance!



William Witt - Runner

I have been seeing Stephe off and on for 15 years and I've never regretted a penny I have ever spent on him. I first came to him after I incurred a serious musclo- skeletal hip injury from running in the military. I was in excruciating pain. Stephe took me from a a place where I was suicidal and dysfunctional to a place where I now do Crossfit on a consistent basis. Go see him today!

Chris G.

Left ankle, right hip, lower back, front and back of both shoulders, and both elbows free of pain! I thought I was headed for a lot of surgeries, cortisone shots and medications. Thankfully I found Athletes in Pain Sports Therapy! Stephe removed 42 years of me tearing up my body from playing sports and weight training. His knowledge of how to treat where the real pain is coming from is amazing!! These results are not a temporary fix. It’s been 16 years now of having the ability to do physical work and workout again without the nagging injuries that make you want to stop. I feel 20 years younger thanks to Stephe!!

Tim Moore

I’ve worked w Stephe for many years on many different ailments from knees to back and neck. It’s natural healing and non invasive and that’s what I tend to stick with. What Stephe has done for me over the years has always helped get me back on my bike or in the gym. He knows his stuff and is professional. I keep going back when I have something pop up and he gets it fixed. Highly recommend.

Jake Snowden, Club Fit

Athletes in Pain Sports Therapy fixed my problem knee with ONLY one session!! Stephe also looked at my husband and diagnosed which vertebrae in my husband’s neck were screwed up before he even had his scans. Back when my knee was an issue, he told me I had a pelvic tilt that would cause issues in the future. Fast forward 10 years and I’m in physical therapy for a back/SI joint injury and they told me the same thing. I should’ve listened and had Stephe fix the root of the problem earlier. Stephe really knows what he’s doing and will help get your body back in working condition.

Casey Polk

I call Stephe the magic man. He fixed by back pain when all the medical professionals told me I just had to live with it.

Billy B.

Without Stephe Worley at Athletes in Pain Sports Therapy, I’m not sure I would still be getting around. I recommend Stephe to all my friends. Thank you for everything you do to keep everyone pain free!

Sandy Griffith

Stephe at Athletes in Pain is amazing and he helped me in so many ways when no one else could ! He is the best around and very professional.

Tracey Wardlaw

Thanks to Mr.Worley I have been able to perform at a high level in my sport! He gets to the root of the problem.

Jushun Blackmon

Steve is awesome and I’ve been going to him for years and referred many people. What he does is specialized and is not like simple therapy. He is the only one who does this type of pain therapy in Arkansas.

Brian Turner

Stephe is the best! He is passionate about his profession and truly cares about his patients. I would highly recommend him.

Shea Krepps

I have worked with Stephe with Athletes in Pain Sports Therapy for several years on back and shoulder issues as well as acute injuries such as muscle tears and pulls. He is very talented, and I trust him to get me back in the gym or on the tennis court!

Chuck Cliett - Tennis

Stephe is not only a great guy, but he’s an exceptional professional. He knows how to get people feeling better and back on track with their lives in the healthiest way possible. Stephe is a great listener, and he makes his clients and patients and their individual needs his top priority. Thanks Stephe for all the guidance, encouragement and instruction!

10/10 Highly recommend! Coming from a background of not really having access to any type of physical recovery I can 100% say this has been a very beneficial experience for me. Alongside the genuine desire to care for patients, I was able to perform at a higher level!

Tavieon Neal

Stephe at Athletes in Pain helped me with back and ankle issues. It made incredible difference. Thank you!

Daniel Godelfer

Stephe does an excellent job. Have been a patient for years and he’s always been able to get me back moving pain free.

David Witherow

300 S. Rodney Parham
Little Rock, AR 72207

(501) 366-3145

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