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An estimated 65 million Americans suffer from neck or low back pain. For many people a variety of therapies can or have already helped ease and even correct their long-term neck or back pain. These therapies can include anything from chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy, exercise or even deep tissue massage. In some cases though, these therapies alone may not be enough. You may have heard about the latest technology for neck and back pain called Spinal Decompression Therapy. What you really need to know is whether what you have heard is just hype, or if it is truly a therapy that can work for you.

What is it?
Spinal Decompression Therapy is an FDA-approved and clinically-proven treatment technique for pain associated with herniated or bulging discs, even after failed surgery! It is a non-surgical, advanced-traction therapy for the relief of long-term neck and back pain. This treatment is truly effective for severe cases of disc herniation, degeneration, arthritis, sciatica, spinal stenosis or pinched nerves.

How does it work?
Disc degeneration has been known as an irreversible diagnosis without major surgery, but with this traction technology, the discs are able to return to their normal size and function. This is accomplished by a cycle that consists of distraction and relaxation phases and proper positioning, which allows a disc to be isolated and placed under a vacuum effect. This vacuum effect pulls the protruding disc back within its normal confines and stimulates blood supply to the area, which then engages a healing response. While this may sound too good to be true, it’s not! The research shows an 86 percent success rate!

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Be sure to seek out a clinic with a licensed physical therapist. This may enable you to access your insurance benefits. If you are someone suffering from chronic, debilitating neck or back pain, Spinal Decompression Therapy may be the answer you are looking for! tpw