When should you consider spinal decompression therapy for a herniated disc?

At the Vancouver spinal decompression center, we have treated hundreds of disc herniation patients return to more normal lives with spinal decompression therapy.  Most of the patients we initiate spinal decompression programs with have been suffering with chronic back pain for years and most have tried just about everything under the sun…cortisone injections, pain pills, muscle relaxers, even surgery.

Spinal decompression seems to always be a last resort…but should it be? After-all…nonsurgical spinal decompression is safe and non-invasive. The decompression therapy now has a 5-7 year track record of fabulous outcomes, with minimum adverse reactions.

The primary reason spinal decompression is not considered a “first choice” for herniated disc treatment or bulging discs, is that it is not covered by insurance. And it’s not covered by insurance because there are no long term studies (YET) to support the claims of success spinal decompression doctors and patients are reporting worldwide.  There has been favorable preliminary research done on spinal decompression by John Hopkins University, Duke University, and the Mayo Clinic…but no long term studies.

Because of this many medical doctors refuse to consider spinal disc decompression as a treatment option for their degenerative disc disease or disc herniation patients.

And, because insurance will not pay for it, many chronic low back pain or neck pain patients try all the covered therapies first…such as medical care. Only if these back pain treatments fail do they consider paying out of pocket for decompression therapy.

But is this the right approach…why not consider spinal decompression for disc herniations first?

Well…some people are. There is enough information on-line now and enough people have actually done decompression therapy or know someone that has, that they are choosing spinal decompression first…research or not…even if they have to pay out of pocket.

Why? Because life is short and they want their life back NOW!

If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, bulging disc, degenerative disc disease, or spinal stenosis, you MAY be a prime candidate for spinal decompression.

To schedule an appointment at Vancouver Spinal Decompression Center call 604-984-4601. Ask for a complimentary consultation.

       *As with all medical treatments, results vary from person to person