How does spinal decompression work, and why is it considered a gentle option for disc-related pain? LOCUST , NC, UNITED ...

Neck pain poses a number of problems. Pain itself is a problem, as is the resulting emotional distress, the decreased enjoyment in daily activities, and the loss of optimal mobility. Some people ...

Over my past two columns, I’ve discussed the evidence for the use of traction, also called spinal decompression, for low back pain with and without associated leg pain (sciatica). Overall, the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Artificial disc replacement has become increasingly established as a viable and promising option for treatment ...

The treatment known as spinal disc decompression has been effectively used for decades. Despite this, it remains underappreciated and underutilized, even though extensive research shows favorable ...

If you're like most people, you probably don't give your neck a second thought until something goes wrong -- but it's important. In addition to providing support for your head, which can weigh up to ...

Reoperation rates between cervical disc replacement and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion didn’t see significant differences in reoperation risks. However disc replacement had some advantage in ...

Dr. Steven Thain, DC, is pretty excited. Thain practices at of DISC Centers of America – Bellevue. He’s one of the country’s leading practitioners of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD), a highly ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Injury, age and poor posture can all contribute to herniated or bulging discs, which is a common cause of upper and lower back pain. Treatments range from pain management to ...

Back or spinal decompression refers to a group of treatments used to relieve pressure on spinal discs. A healthcare professional may recommend surgical and nonsurgical therapies for decompression.

A bulging disc in the neck occurs when the gel-like center of a spinal disc protrudes into the spinal cord. This can cause pain in the neck, shoulders, arms, and back. Certain exercises or stretches ...