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Dr. Ned MartelloTaking the Mystery out of Chiropractic
Conveniently located at 1962 O'Neal, right off I-10 next to Rave Theater, Dr. Ned's practice continues to grow its reputation for caring, individualized attention and service. Dr. Ned says that being a chiropractic patient himself as a college student gave him empathy for sufferers of pain, as well as a mission to pursue and illuminate the frequently misunderstood profession of chiropractic. Dr. Ned originally wanted to attend medical school, but his intentions changed when he injured his back in a fall, shifting three vertebrae in his back. "I was a poor student, with no health insurance, and I was in considerable physical pain," he reflects. "I asked my cousin, a chiropractor, for his help, though in truth I was intimidated by chiropractors. My perception at the time was, 'My God, why do you want to push on my back?' Nevertheless, after his adjustment, I was able to stand up straight. The pain was gone. I asked him what he had done to me. He said that I had twisted three bones when I fell. 'Just as easily as you twisted them out of place, I twisted them into place, took the pain away.' I knew then I wanted to be a chiropractor. I told myself, If I learn this, I would try to explain to my patients how the process worked. Today, I take more time than my peers to explain to patients what it is we do as chiropractors and why we do what we do. And specifically, what I can do to address the problem a patient brings to me."
What is chiropractic?
"As chiropractors, we are trained to detect these misalignments of the vertebrae and put them back into position," continues Dr. Ned. "They have to be physically, manually, put back in line. That's what chiropractic is. Once the bones are in position, then they work properly. When these bones are out of position there is dysfunction, which is usually followed by pain. Drugs are not going to do the trick, and surgery is risky, expensive, and usually ineffective. We as chiropractors can provide the physical manipulation to take the pressure of the spine and let it heal naturally. There are a number of ailments that can be helped or fixed through chiropractic care. We don't do the healing; rather, we assist the body so that it can heal itself." Most insurance plans cover Dr. Ned's services, which include massage and physical medicine (modalities) such as electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasound therapy. "We help people to get well from injuries, illnesses, headaches, back pain, knee and neck pain," says Dr. Ned. "A big part of my practice is physical medicine to provide pain relief and to promote healing of damaged tissues, such as in the case of accident or injury. We promote overall strengthening and rehabilitation of the body." A separate strength and conditioning room with excellent machines and free weights is available at the office. A hydro-massage table is also often utilized. "It's like being in a whirlpool without getting wet," says Dr. Ned. "It offers a vigorous full body massage by utilizing pulsations of heated water from the foot to the head. People absolutely love it." Dr. Ned has served since 1996 on the State Board of Examiners Peer Review Committee. As a member of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, he helps administrate the exam boards held in Atlanta twice a year. His educational outreach on chiropractic healing has included a recent half hour program on local television. This writer has observed Dr. Ned adjusting his patients as they lay comfortably on the padded chiropractic table. Moving swiftly but precisely, his skilled hands brought immediate and obvious relief. Dr. Ned also gave me quick adjustments on two occasions. Though I had not been experiencing pain, I immediately felt more flexible and mobile, and better in general. Dr. Ned keeps his office open until 6pm on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. "I want to fully meet people's needs," he says. "Often I'll go without lunch to attend to a client. I pride myself in taking the time to explain what I can do to help. "Chiropractic isn't a religion," Dr. Ned adds. "You don't have to believe in it. But it works, and there are proven reasons why it works." Walk-ins are welcome at Martello Chiropractic; or call (225) 754-7777.
"I'd been to many chiropractors through the years for back and neck pain due to heavy lifting on the job and also from working out as a bodybuilder. For the past five years I have seen only Dr. Ned because he is clearly the best. He has been able to relieve my pain. He gets everything back in line and keeps me in tip-top shape. He treats all his patients as individuals, with respect. He goes above and beyond. He's given me more than just treatment. He's given me knowledge, education, and a friendship. The massage therapist here is also the best I have experienced. Very professional and excellent." —Terry Douglas "I work on a daily basis with computers and I'd developed bad carpal tunnel hand problems. I had surgery on the hand and elbow. My elbow stiffened up as result of the surgery and I was going to physical therapy twice a week to help, but it wasn't enough. Two visits to Dr. Ned with massage and ultrasound treatment and my elbow came back to normal. I made gargantuan improvements. I now have the full range of motion."—Tom Reagan "I came to see Dr. Ned because my lower back had me in agony. Well, after the first adjustment the pain was gone. I slept great that night and now I can run the vacuum, play with my grandchildren, and sit at my desk without pain. Without Dr. Ned I couldn't have made it. Thank you, Dr. Ned!"—Connie Menzie Martello Chiropractic 1962 O'Neal Lane Ste 1 (Behind Lone Star Steak House, Next to Rave Theater) (225) 754-7777
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"I have a desire to help people, and I intend to do it until I can't any longer," says Dr. Ned Martello, the respected local chiropractor who has been in practice for the past 17 years. "I have a lot of compassion for people who have pain. I want them not only to get out of pain, but to stay well."
He explains. "Just as our skull's function is to protect our brain from minor traumas, our spine's function is to protect our spinal cord, which together with the brain makes up our central nervous system. The vulnerable thing about our spine is that it is made up of 24 individual bones that are moveable. This creates the possibility of those bones becoming misaligned from trauma or repetitive motion disorder.
