Can Spinal Decompression help with a herniated disc?

Non Surgical Spinal Decompression, or NSSD is an effective and proven method of treating a range of symptoms, from back pain caused by sciatica associated with herniated, bulging or degenerative discs in the spine, to post surgical pain, and even narrowing of the spinal canal (stenosis). Significant improvements to pain and quality of life have been reported by patients treated with NSSD. This Procedure was developed by Allan Dyer, MD, PhD, after suffering from a herniated disc in his back.

Unlike linear traction, which uses force applied in a straight line to the spine, NSSD slowly lengthens and decompresses the spine. This decompression causes negative pressure to build within the discs, which creates a vacuum that pulls bulging and extruded discs back in to their proper positions. Pinched nerves also respond due to the pressure placed upon them being removed, and oxygen and fluids are also allowed in to the discs to promote greater, faster healing.

NSSD allows the body's natural recovery and regenerative mechanisms to get to work, without the use of drugs, injections or invasive surgeries, which can have many adverse side effects. So over the course of a few treatments the patient can feel remarkable pain relief, sometimes after just the first few treatments.


At Living Well NYC has an integrated medical center located in SOHO in NYC, where spinal decompression therapy, provided by Doctor Shoshany using the DRX9000, along with physical therapy, exercise and medical care and a vast array or non invasive technique such as Active Release Techniques and the Graston technique. This integrated approach centered around NSSD often not only alleviates signs and symptoms of herniated or ruptured discs but often corrects the problem without surgery.

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Question: I have a herniated disc in my lower back, is surgery the only option to fix it?
Question: I have a herniated disc in my lower back, what are my options to fix it?

A herniated disc can be a scary diagnosis for anyone especially if you are active. The disc is the jelly like substance between your back bones “vertebrae”. The disc helps to provide space for the exiting nerve roots and helps to cushion weight carried throughout the spine. The disc is a structure that has a poor blood supply, so once it is injured it generally it does not heal properly and degenerates with time. This middle of the disc is called the nucleous and it moves or herniates and it can put pressure on very delicate nerves and cause pain or weakness.

The most common symptoms when the disc that is involved in the lower spine is Sciatica, Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg.
It is caused by injury to or compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body and is comprised of nerve structures from the lumbar nerve roots L4, L5, and Sacral nerve roots 1-3.
The traditional medical model involves medication to reduce inflammation and analgesics to reduce pain as well as physical therapy to strengthen core muscles.

Chiropractic care has been proven to be a successful treatment for management of the herniated disc and effective in reducing low back pain.
A fairly new treatment has been used that is non-surgical and not only decreases pain but helps to restore the discs height and reduce the disc herniation.
It is called spinal decompression; this non-invasive treatment has been utilized worldwide with an impressive success rate close to 90%. When this method is combined with a physical therapy program designed to strengthen Core muscles the results are impressive. Spinal decompression involves specialized equipment that gently lengthens the spine which helps create a vacuum and the injured disc level. This vacuum allows the disc material to return its normal position. If you are diagnosed with a herniated disc it is in your best interest to learn more about this treatment.


Dr. Steven Shoshany DC,CCEP, CKTP
Dr Steven Shoshany is a NYC Chiropractor that specializes in treatment of the Herniated disc utilizing the most advanced non-surgical methods.
Methods include Spinal decompression, Cold laser therapy, Oxygen therapy and SpineForce 3D rehabilitation and soft tissue methods like the Graston technique and deep tissue massage.
Dr. Shoshany is a Chiropractor and practices in Manhattan at Living Well Medical a Comprehensive Rehab center the offers Physical therapy, Spinal decompression, Cold laser therapy, Chiropractic, Medical massage and Pain management.
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"I've been going to the chiropractor for as long as I remember. It's as important to my game as practicing my swing!"




An Athlete’s Best Friend-

It doesn’t matter if you are a professional or a weekend athlete, your best friend is your chiropractor. Chiropractors are some of the most actively involved health-care professionals in the sports-related conditioning, injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. The most typical injury involves the back, neck or shoulder, caused by over the head movements found in sports like tennis, softball, pitching, hockey, and even golf leading to pain and restriction mobility. Chiropractic adjustments are vital in restoring the biomechanics of shoulders, neck, upper back, and hips. Many professional sports teams employ chiropractors to prevent and treat sport-related injuries.

A sports injury can take up to eight weeks to heal depending on the particular injury. Shoulder and knee injuries take the longest as those joints are the least stable. Once the injury has healed, it is a good idea to continue with regular chiropractic adjustments to keep the body balanced properly and functioning at its peak. Do not wait until you are injured. Preventative chiropractic treatments are the place to start your athletic endeavors.
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If you suffer with a Herniated disc it can prevent you from enjoying recreational activities.
If you live or work in NYC and suffer with a Herniated disc you should know, that Non
Surgical spinal decompression has been tremendously successful in not only eliminating the pain associated with a herniated disc but reducing the size of the herniation and ending the Sciatica.
To learn more about Chiropractic care and or Spinal decompression treatment in NYC visit us online at
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Carpal tunnel syndrome NYC- Cold laser treatment-non surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome in Manhattan, NYC

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Important News If You've Got Tingling, Numbness or Pain in the Hands, Wrist... and You're Desperately Seeking Answers...

You May NOT Have a Wrist Problem at All!

Discover the Blazingly Obvious Area of Your Body That Doctors May Miss When Diagnosing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

In our NYC Physical therapy practice we see patients getting better everyday.

The U.S. Department of Labor called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) the “chief occupational hazard of the 90’s”… disabling workers in epidemic proportions. “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” affects over 8 million Americans.
It’s also the #1 reported medical problem, accounting for about 50% of all work related injuries. And while over 200,000 surgeries are performed annually, reports have revealed only about 25% of all patients are able to return to their previous professions following surgery…and up to 36% of carpal tunnel syndrome patients require unlimited medical treatment. Hmm…

Could it be that carpal tunnel surgery is something to be questioned more carefully?
Carpal tunnel syndrome isn't like a broken bone or a cut. It develops slowly; it's barely noticeable. One might not even take it seriously at first. But the symptoms slowly build and build. It could start with some numbness and tingling... then it might become more difficult to type at the computer.
So you give your family doctor a visit. If you're like many people, here's what you've been told: "You’ve got carpal tunnel syndrome. Take this medicine and wear these wrist braces... come back if it doesn't work."

The problem here is that the exact same symptoms of "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” can have several different causes... many of which are NOT even near your wrist!
FACT: If your doctor doesn't examine or consider those other areas...you have NOT been given a thorough examination for your condition. Any doctor that assumes you have true carpal tunnel syndrome, simply because you have wrist or hand pain, tingling, numbness or weakness is...
Missing the Boat!
If your doctor assumes that your wrist is the ONLY cause of the symptoms, and focuses treatment only on that, the same criticism applies.

Myth: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is Caused by Computer Usage.
Reality: A 2005 Harvard medical study reports that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is simply NOT caused by computer usage! A 2001 Mayo Clinic neurology study reported the same. You’ll soon understand why!
Why treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome may fail
Fortunately for you, if your doctor's treatments fail it doesn’t mean you're incurable. It may simply be that nobody was looking in the RIGHT place, or places.

If the diagnosis is WRONG; the treatment is likely to be WRONG too

Again, focusing exclusively on the WRIST is a huge mistake when considering the symptoms of pain, tingling, numbness and weakness in the wrist and hand.
Here's why:

Wrist pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness are symptoms of NERVE entrapment. In other words, the nerves that travel from your brain to your fingers must be "pinched" or compressed somewhere along that pathway. The amazing thing about your nervous system is that interference in one place can give you symptoms in other places…far away from the interference.
Because of the complexity of the nerve pathways from your BRAIN, down and out through your NECK... through your SHOULDER area... down your ARM... and finally... through your wrist... It is possible that...
You May NOT Even Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome!
If you think that all cases of wrist or hand pain, tingling, numbness or weakness are caused by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome... Think again!
The TRUTH: solid scientific evidence reveals that many cases of so-called “carpal tunnel syndrome” have little or nothing to do with the wrist at all! Let's explore this by first answering the "burning question"...

What Exactly IS Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
The term "carpal" simply means WRIST.
The Carpal Tunnel is: a small tunnel or canal inside the wrist. It's formed by the bones of the wrist, which are of course called: CARPALS. The other part that makes up the Carpal Tunnel is a ligament - a tough band between some of the bones.
There Are 3 Structures
Inside The Carpal Tunnel:

1. The Median Nerve – controls some hand movement and sensation
2. Nine Flexor Tendons that enable you to curl your wrist and fingers
3. Blood vessels

"True Blue" Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is when the MEDIAN NERVE is compressed or entrapped within the CARPAL TUNNEL.
What few people seem to understand is that the MEDIAN NERVE originates in the NECK. Then it travels under your collarbone, down the center of your forearm and finally through the carpal tunnel to the hand muscles.
Why is this SO important?
There Are 8 Possible Areas Where the Nerve Can Be Compressed!

Consider some of the symptoms of MEDIAN NERVE Compression (not necessarily Carpal Tunnel Syndrome): Pain in the Wrist… Numbness in the fingers… Tingling or other abnormal hand sensations…Weakness of hands… Neck Pain… Swelling
These are ALL symptoms commonly misdiagnosed as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome…when in fact…they are caused by Median Nerve compression in ANY or ALL of the 8 areas!!

How Does The Median Nerve Become Compressed?
The Median Nerve comes straight out between the bones of your NECK


If your doctor does not properly examine your neck, as well as all possible “crush sites” he/she is missing the boat and should not (in my opinion) be treating you for "carpal tunnel syndrome! See in the Gray's Anatomy diagram to the left how the nerves depicted in yellow,
travel down the arm to the hand?
This means that a problem anywhere from the NECK to the actual carpal tunnel can cause nerve
compression.
Misaligned bones in the neck, bulging discs, tight neck muscles, an extra rib (some people are born with them), shoulder or elbow injuries, inflamed tendons, and misaligned wrist bones can ALL compress the Median Nerve, causing in the SAME SYMPTOMS!
Since you're aware that most doctors are trained to treat symptoms, you can understand how they might miss the neck and the other zones when treating “carpal tunnel syndrome?”

Treatment for "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" and other sources of Median Nerve Compression:
The proper treatment is determined through proper diagnosis. For example, if the cause of symptoms of hand tingling, numbness, weakness and/or pain is coming from the neck, the primary treatment could be Atlas Orthogonal, manual therapies, Cold Laser therapy , and/or home traction devices.

If the wrist is indeed the culprit, Cold Laser therapy would be my first choice, and/or Kinesio-taping. These have all been outstanding treatments for median nerve compression syndromes.
If you have TRUE Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Median Nerve compression at the wrist, or carpal tunnel), Cold Laser therapy is an outstanding treatment method which is painless and non-surgical. It has been effective even for patients who have had failed wrist or neck surgery.
To learn more about cold laser therapy in Manhattan, New York City(NYC) visit my website at www.drshoshany.com or our physical therapy/pain management site which offers the most comprehensive treatment for cervical and lumbar herniated discs in NYC www.livingwellnewyork.com we offer a comprehensive approach which includes Chiropractic, Physical therapy pain management, Cold laser therapy, Kinesio-taping,Graston technique, Spinal decompression using the DRX9000, Core stabilization using the SpineForce and Powerplate.

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