Testimonials
Kim Atkinson
Anna Truesdale
Masao Mori
Mike Fanning
“Four years later and I am still pain-free!”
During the 1 ½ years of having constant daily lower back pain and spasms (on and off), I took anti-inflammatory and pain medication, but nothing helped lessen the pain. Physical therapy didn’t help. When an MRI showed that I had two degenerative discs, I went through a series of lumbar epidural injections. The first one helped a tiny bit, but the others didn’t do a thing for my pain. The only thing that made the pain and spasms go away was Spinal Decompression treatments at Crossroads Health Center. Four years later and I am still pain-free!
Lisa Kilinski
“Rollin’ In to Ridin’ Out!”
In the summer of 2008, I went to see my doctor regarding various pains I was experiencing in my legs, feet, and lower back. The pains were incredibly intense, and I began to notice a pattern to them, along with different levels of pain. There were two levels of pain, two levels of aches, and a lightning-like surge that I called “The Stab”. These pains limited my mobility and left me to creeping slowly around my room, halls, and eating places on forearm crutches. After noticing patterns to the pains, I began avoiding certain movements or weight shifts in fear of evoking The Stab. Even the slightest movements could cause searing pain: the shift of weight while standing, the touch on my hip from a swinging door, or even a sudden cough.
I couldn’t sleep. Getting onto the bed was problematic and trying to find an ache- or pain-free position while on the bed proved impossible. I remember “negotiating” with parts of my body while trying to rid the burning sensation of the pains. Before I would try to sleep I would have to set the alarm for an hour and a half, because falling into a longer sleep seemed to result in a more persistent painful state.
After being prescribed pain medications that didn’t work, I asked our infirmary for a wheelchair.
One night in early September, while distracting myself from my body pains, I was watching television. Little did I know that what I was about to watch would change my life forever. An infomercial advertising a treatment called “spinal decompression”. My interest grew. The infomercial talked about how this non-invasive, non-surgical treatment has helped thousands with various pains similar to the ones I was experiencing! My interest peaked, I had to know more. I called to make an appointment with Crossroads Health Center.
I got started immediately. After the third treatment my foot pain went away. I also was able to sleep better that night. My incredible sciatica pain disappeared with my fifth treatment. By my sixth treatment, I was walking longer and swimming, something I hadn’t been able to do in such a long time. By October I was getting more sleep, and walking more and more. The more I walked, the better I felt! I hadn’t felt relief like this in years! November came and I was able to sleep through the night, which I would never take for granted again. Feeling more rested, and not plagued by pain, I began bicycling to my appointments. Throughout the winter, my pain was less and less. I had no more pain in my legs, my back was feeling great, and I wasn’t as stiff as I used to be. By January I was biking every day and even playing tennis!(Not bad for a 90-year-old!) If someone had told me in August that by January I would be biking and playing tennis again, I would never have believed them!
I feel that I have my life back. I am so grateful to the doctors of Crossroads Health Center for delivering me from this affliction. My body was filled with anguish, but now I can move freely with no pain. I no longer live in crippling fear of The Stab. My body, my life, and my mind are now free.
“I couldn’t be happier!”
For years I have had severe back pain due to herniated and bulging discs and sciatica pain. The pain at times was unbearable. I’ve seen several doctors, chiropractors, but still couldn’t get relief from the pain, even with the meds. Surgery was advised by my primary doctor. I saw the advertisement in the daily paper about the DRX9000, and was very interested in this treatment since it didn’t involve any surgery. I went in for the initial exam and Dr. Ferrigno explained in detail the process of the DRX9000. Since having treatment, the pain has reduced dramatically. I am very happy with the treatment and can walk, golf, and am able to do things that I haven’t been able to do in years! I would also like to say thanks to Dr. Ferrigno and the office staff; they went above and beyond to make sure my back problem was resolved. I couldn’t be happier!! Sincerely,
C.M. Allard
“ I have my life back!”
Before I went to Crossroads Health Center, I was in pain all the time and I could not sleep more than 2 hours at a time at night. I also could not sit or stand for more than 20 minutes without experiencing excruciating pain. I tried chiropractic care at 3 other places, but they only relieved the pain temporarily. I also tried a cortisone shot which helped for about 2 weeks, but the pain returned again.
When I came to Crossroads Health Center, their staff was so friendly and courteous, and both of the doctors were very thorough during my first consultation and evaluation. After finding out I had a bulging and torn disc, the doctors recommended the DRX 9000. It was not a quick fix, but I was willing to do anything besides surgery, so I fully committed myself to this program. I feel that it was so worth it because now I have my life back!! Thank you,
Teresa Habeck
“I’m more active now.”
I have a problem with one of my lumbar discs. I’ve been miserable and I can’t even do the things that I want to do. My back is so painful and my legs suddenly collapse when I’m walking. I walk so slowly, and when I sit for a period of time and try to stand up it’s hard for me to get up. I’m losing my balance. Since I’ve started my treatment 4 weeks ago I’ve noticed that there’s a lot of improvement; I can walk faster! My legs never collapse anymore and I can stand up easily. I’m more active now. I just hope that when I finish my treatment I will fully recover. Thank you
Nelito Valentino
“I thank Crossroads Health Center for this wonderful treatment.”
Hi my name is Masao Mori, I am 94 years old and last May I had a herniated disk and awful pain. I finally came to Crossroads Health Center and Dr. Ferrigno and staff helped me and then last week on January 24th I went out to play golf for the first time and I feel fine now, no pain and I thank Crossroads Health Center for this wonderful treatment.
Masao Mori
“Many thanks to the wonderful staff here at Crossroads Health Center!”
My first serious neck pain occurred in 1990. Too many consecutive rides on The Demon rollercoaster at Great America caused bad headaches, nausea, and severe neck pain. That was when I learned that my neck is curved the wrong way, which had probably been there a long time. I sought chiropractic care at that time as an alternative to pain medication. After adjustments, my headache would go away immediately! Poor posture at the computer terminal for too many hours would make my neck go out of alignment, and the headaches would return. But they’d always go away instantly after an adjustment.
I had been away from chiropractic for 8 years, due to a change in insurance. Of course my neck pain got worse over time. I was beginning to worry about just how much degeneration was going on. I asked my primary health care doctor to take another x-ray in 2008, but she just shrugged it off and said, “You don’t really want to know, do you?” I thought, “Yes, as a matter of fact, I do!” The first and only x-ray they have on file is from 1990. I knew that I needed to take my spinal care into my own hands and seek chiropractic care once again.
Luckily, I found Crossroads Health Center. The staff here is very caring and wonderful. Technology has advanced and the DRX9000C is truly amazing. My neck pain has lessened by at least a factor of 4 over the last 8 months. I feel like I’ve been given a new neck! No, it’s not perfect; it never will be. But it feels better than it did before the rollercoaster incident.
Dr. Ferrigno has even shared his expert knowledge on other health issues. I trained on many long hikes to prepare for a Half Dome hike in June 2009. Some knee and foot issues popped up, and his advice was invaluable. My neck, spine, and hips were good to go, and I succeeded. Many thanks to the wonderful staff here at Crossroads Health Center!
Happy Trails,
Linda Sue O’Connor
“ I feel like a new person.”
Prior to treatment at Crossroads Health Center, I was always tired from constant back pain. Since completing the DRX program, I feel like a new person. I am able to bend and walk pain-free. In fact, other people have asked me what I have done as my increased mobility has been noticed by people around me!
Thank you Crossroads Health Center!
Jim Wasserman
Eight years ago I had lower back surgery. Everything was going well until I started taking care of my mother full time. All the lifting, carrying, twisting, and bending in awkward positions, as well as the stress that comes with being a full time care-giver, took its toll on my back. I was in discomfort, sometimes real pain, most of the time, and my lower legs and feet were constantly numb. A good night’s sleep was impossible and sitting for any extended period of time was very uncomfortable.
Nature photography is my main hobby. In order to get the best shots I have to drive to the location, and this was difficult. Once there I have to hike, often up and down hills, and usually for miles, but this had become painful. It had reached the point where I couldn’t get out and do the thing I loved to do most. Then one morning while reading the paper I saw an ad for Crossroads Health Center. I called and took them upon the complimentary evaluation. First impressions are important to me, and their first impression was that of courtesy, caring, and professionalism. Everything was explained simply and clearly. I needed help and this seemed like the place to get it. After my first three treatments, I noticed a positive difference. After completing the first half, the pain was barely noticeable and I had feeling back in my lower legs and feet.
Recently, I was able to spend a week in Yosemite National Park, one of my all time favorite places. While there, I was able to ride my bike for hours without any pain. I was also able to hike over 25 miles, most of it either up or down hills. The only problem I experienced was that of being out of shape. It was Crossroads that made it possible for me to get out in nature and do what I love to do once again.
The thing is, I’m not done yet. I still have four more sessions to go……and I feel great.
With gratitude,
Allen Hughes
I’ve had severe back pain for a long time! It is amazing how your body becomes used to things! So I figured I was destined to have lower back pain. When my husband came to Crossroads to get help with his lower back problems, I thought would take advantage also. Dr. Ferrigno, and the staff at Crossroads has helped me with my lower back problems, and I no longer have pain every day and I feel so much better!
Thanks so much!
Penny Allard
I’ve been coming to crossroads for two years now. It’s a treat that I give myself every week! I used to come more frequently, but I’ve gotten better so I don’t have to come in so often. But I really feel better in all kinds of ways. I have stiff back and muscles that get fixed, and feel like a new person when I leave. It’s energizing, positive, and good for my health. I really appreciate Crossroads! You should check it out!
Joanna Weichert