Dr. Ali Akhavan Health Blog
Dr. Ali Akhavan Health Blog
Ringing in the New Year…without Pain
It’s the New Year, and we’ve probably all made our resolutions for things we want to change in our lives. It might be a habit you want to stop. It might be a goal you want to achieve. But for some, the resolution might reflect more of a hope for the future, and if you are someone who suffers with severe pain, you probably know what I mean. You’d give anything to feel like yourself again. At Vancouver Spinal Decompression Center, that’s our job - helping people live better lives and find relief - and every one of us works hard at it.
Among the worst types of chronic and severe pain is the pain of a herniated disc in the low back, and scitica.  It can be nightmarish when they don’t get resolved; it’s common to find patients who have had pain for years, some off and on, some always on. The major effect it can have on how you live your life is unreal - a complete halt to physical activities is sometimes warranted. At the very least, sufferers aren’t able to do the things they used to enjoy. Even sitting, standing, and lying down can be a problem. And so for the new year, a sort of prayer for relief is understandable.At the Vancouver Spinal Decompression Center, We use the spinal decompression therapy as the main form of treatment for the herniated disc in the low back. This treatment is safe, non-invasive and effective*.  It is a great alternative to injections,drugs and low back surgery.
So why start off the New Year on a bad note? If your pain is wearing you down and changing the way you live your life, take action. Give us a call at 604-984-4601 and learn more about what Vancouver Spinal Decompression Center can do for you. Happy New Year to all! 
 *As with all medical treatments, results vary from person to person

Ringing in the New Year…without Pain

It’s the New Year, and we’ve probably all made our resolutions for things we want to change in our lives. It might be a habit you want to stop. It might be a goal you want to achieve. But for some, the resolution might reflect more of a hope for the future, and if you are someone who suffers with severe pain, you probably know what I mean. You’d give anything to feel like yourself again. At Vancouver Spinal Decompression Center, that’s our job - helping people live better lives and find relief - and every one of us works hard at it.

Among the worst types of chronic and severe pain is the pain of a herniated disc in the low back, and scitica.  It can be nightmarish when they don’t get resolved; it’s common to find patients who have had pain for years, some off and on, some always on. The major effect it can have on how you live your life is unreal - a complete halt to physical activities is sometimes warranted. At the very least, sufferers aren’t able to do the things they used to enjoy. Even sitting, standing, and lying down can be a problem. And so for the new year, a sort of prayer for relief is understandable.

At the Vancouver Spinal Decompression Center, We use the spinal decompression therapy as the main form of treatment for the herniated disc in the low back. This treatment is safe, non-invasive and effective*.  It is a great alternative to injections,drugs and low back surgery.

So why start off the New Year on a bad note? If your pain is wearing you down and changing the way you live your life, take action. Give us a call at 604-984-4601 and learn more about what Vancouver Spinal Decompression Center can do for you. Happy New Year to all!
 

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



Pain Trigger: Your Wallet
Your wallet can be a real pain in the back and the buttocks, and it can even lead to shooting pains down one leg. Tucked in a back pocket, it may rest directly over the sciatic nerve, compressing and irritating it day after day. A fat wallet may also put the spine slightly out of alignment, causing muscle tension. This is a very common issue with my male patients that can easily be prevented
Solution: Remove your wallet before sitting, especially in the car.

Pain Trigger: Your Wallet

Your wallet can be a real pain in the back and the buttocks, and it can even lead to shooting pains down one leg. Tucked in a back pocket, it may rest directly over the sciatic nerve, compressing and irritating it day after day. A fat wallet may also put the spine slightly out of alignment, causing muscle tension. This is a very common issue with my male patients that can easily be prevented

Solution: Remove your wallet before sitting, especially in the car.