“A Doctor’s Confession to the Public…

And why, despite all, I still do what I do…

Dear friend,

Confessions are tough. Real tough. But, sometimes a   confession can set the record straight, and I want to give   credit where credit is due. Before I talk about my confession,   though, let me say a few other things first.

Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know,   when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know   you, you’re Dr. Mike. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you   and that cute little girl.” Well, I’m the guy on the left.

Twenty--something years ago something happened to me  that changed my life forever...

Back then, I was in high school and I developed severe low back pain from wrestling. In my case, it came on suddenly. It was the roughest day of my life. The pain in my low back was so intense that I couldn’t bend an inch and I couldn’t even tie my shoes. I was afraid that I’d lose my place on the team if the disability continued. My doctor told me that nothing could be done, other than surgery. Pretty amazing for a high school kid. There’s more!

A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor did an exam, took some x-rays and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment didn’t hurt. It actually felt good. I got relief and I could bend again. It worked so well that I was able to continue on the wrestling team. I was so impressed that I went to chiropractic school myself!

Now for my niece Katie, who is the cute little girl in the photo. She is about the healthiest little girl I know.  You see, she had her first adjustment when she was one year old and has had regular Chiropractic since.  I see many children who suffer from ear infections, allergies, attention deficit disorder and asthma.  Can you imagine a little kid not being able to play with her friends in gym class, because he/she is afraid of having an asthma attack or because their allergies prevent them from doing so? That seems like a small thing but it  makes a big difference to these families when their children's health is restored.

It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their low back problems. Also they come to me with their headaches, migraines, chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs and athletic injuries, just to name a few.

Here’s what some of my patients had to say:

I bent over one day and felt a pop in my low back! There was immediate pain in the low back with intense muscle tightness. I was unable to walk due to the pain. I went to see my doctor and he gave me some pills to relieve the pain but they didn’t work. Dr. Pendolino's office is in my neighborhood so I decided to give chiropractic a try. Today, I 'm walking pain free and I’m thrilled to have my independence back...Angelina T, MA

My back was terrible. I was hardly able to walk when I first treated with Dr. Mike. He has made my life so much better and there will never be another doctor like him. Thanks to him, I am walking again... Ann C, MA

Headaches…everyday…headaches… migraine headaches!. From age 7 on. “Take this, take that, sleep, put your head down, cold compress”...everything “they” told me didn’t help me. I was 20 when I got my first adjustment. Dr. P told me to stick to the plan and I’d see changes… so I did. For the first time in my life, my migraines were under control. It’s been years since my first adjustment and now I go as needed… usually every 4 to 6 weeks. Sometimes 8 weeks cause I feel so good! Thanks Dr. P for your sincerity and care!...Laura M, MA

Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. My confession is that I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that!

Being a chiropractor can be tough, because there’s a host of so-called experts out there. They tell people a lot of things that are just plain ridiculous about my profession. But the studies speak for themselves, like the Virginia study that showed that over 99% of patients who saw a chiropractor were satisfied with their results. That’s just incredible!

Did you know? Forty-five million Americans still do not have health insurance, and those who do have found that their benefits are reduced. That’s where chiropractic comes in. Many people find that they actually save money on their health care expenses by seeing a chiropractor. Another way to save… studies show that chiropractic care may double your immune capacity naturally and without drugs. The immune system fights colds, flues and other sicknesses. So you may not be running off to the doctor as much. This is especially important if you are self-employed. And an entire week of care in my office may cost what you could pay for one visit elsewhere.

Did you know? In many cases, chiropractic care is a covered benefit under your health insurance! So many people don’t even realize that! We can determine that right away for you and get you started on the road to feeling better!

Did you know? If you don’t have coverage, it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg (or a back!) to feel better! We can make your care very affordable and comfortable. You’ll be interested to know that we have payment plans that can be suited to fit your particular needs and budget. We even have family plans. We refuse to grab you with a “too good to be true” offer. We ensure that your needs are met and your costs don’t add up and remain comfortable throughout any care you might participate in.

Your care will be comfortable and affordable from start to finish. Further or potential care and costs are very important factors to consider when making your choice of a doctor and caregiver. We understand this.

Did you know? I’m sure you’ve wondered what a chiropractor’s education involves and what qualifies him as a doctor… a chiropractic physician to be exact. I studied and earned my bachelor’s degree from Kean University in NJ. My education continued for five more years as I attended New York Chiropractic College, graduating in 1997. All the necessary studies required that qualify me as a physician in my specialized field.  In fact, did you know that chiropractic and medical school curricula are both extremely rigorous and virtually identical?

I’ve been entrusted to take care of patients from the tiniest babies to athletes that you may even recognize. I’ve even traveled nationally to treat professional volleyball players during tournament. My most important goal is to introduce and educate more people about the benefits of chiropractic care.

Our office prides itself on being both friendly and warm and we do our best to make you feel comfortable at all times. Call us… 781-938-9400… schedule your appointment and see what we can do to get you on your way to feeling great! 

Sincerely,

Dr. Mike Pendolino