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.

Interview on Spine-Health

I was recently contacted for a brief interview by spine-health.com, a website dedicated to spreading knowledge about pain relief through chiropractic and other treatment methods. Here it is below.

Building a Multidisciplinary Practice

Featured Member: Dr. Steven Shoshany, Chiropractor, NYC Chiropractor and Spinal Decompression – New York, New York

Interviewer: What is the patient experience like in your practice?

Dr. Steven Shoshany: From the minute a patient walks in to our office, they are greeted and made to feel comfortable. We also respect a patient's time; NYC is a busy place and patients have other places to be so we are keenly aware of scheduling and patients hardly wait to be seen. Our practice is in a SoHo loft so it is spacious with high ceilings. It is a very tranquil setting that is conducive to healing. A patient can expect top-notch service and attention from our team of massage therapists, chiropractors and our physical therapist.

Interviewer: How does this differ from the competition?

Dr. Steven Shoshany: In my experience, most chiropractors practice solo, and they lose patients for various reasons. Maybe the patient is afraid of an adjustment or they are looking for a specific service. Our practice is multidisciplinary. The chiropractor works together with a physical therapist that can integrate strength, stretching and range of motion programs. We have a massage therapist that can work on tight muscles or aches. A medical doctor on staff can provide prescription medication or pain injections in the event they are needed. And we even have an acupuncturist. We try to cover all the bases to give patients everything they need in one place.

Interviewer: How does this benefit your patients?

Dr. Steven Shoshany: Patients benefit from a staff that works together every day and creates treatment programs for the individual. By offering all these services in one place, a person who is suffering with a condition like a herniated disc can get a combined approach or choose from a range of options. Having the ability to choose and having it all in one place is the key benefit we offer.

Dr. Steven Shoshany, Chiropractor, NYC Chiropractor and Spinal Decompression – New York, New York

Marathon Preparation, Active Release Technique, and Kinesio Taping

The New York Marathon is getting closer and closer; November is right around the corner for athletes coming from all over the world to compete and test their limits. That also means that this is near the peak training time, the moments when champions shine brightest and put their bodies through the most grueling weekly mileage. That also can mean injuries and it’s too crucial a time to be missing out on training time. Runners need to be able to continue to train while healing and preparing for the real test, the marathon itself.

At Living Well Medical in SoHo, we help runners every year as they prepare for the big race. If there is any way to keep them training and keep them in the race, we do our best to find it. We have a lot of different methods we can use, but there are two in particular that we recommend for endurance athletes because they are extremely effective with overuse injuries and can help athletes stay on the road.

The first technique is called Active Release Technique, or ART for short. ART is a technique that has been used for years at the Iron Man competition because of it’s effectiveness in assessing and treating repeat strains and other overuse issues.

Another common treatment method that promotes healing while keeping functional range of motion is Kinesio Tape. This therapeutic tape can support joints that are sore to keep them moving. For runners, issues like tendonitis and plantar fasciitis can be supported with this technique.

So be prepared to run the race of your life. If you need help with an injury, give Living Well Medical in SoHo NYC a call at 212-645-8151. We’re here to help.

- Dr. Shoshany, NYC Chiropractor

The Differences between a Herniated Disc and a Bulging Disc

If you’re familiar with back pain or even had any kind of back injury, you’ve likely heard the words “herniated disc” and “bulging disc” before. You may have also heard the term “slipped disc” before, which it seems is often used to describe either problem in everyday speech. It’s that part that makes me think that people see these two conditions as being equivalent, but it’s important that they are kept separate. So why not discuss the differences between the two conditions?

First, let’s start with the condition that is the most painful and problematic - disc herniation. Herniation specifically refers to a spinal disc that has experienced a tear or crack in the outer layer of the cartilaginous fibers that encase the center of the disc (called an annular tear). The material from the nucleus of the disc leaks out into the spinal canal and presses on spinal nerves causing irritation, inflammation and pain.

A bulging disc, on the other hand, is a much more common issue where the disc protrudes out some in a large portion of the disc. A good analogy would be that it sort of resembles a hamburger that is too big for its bun. A bulging disc is a much more common problem than a herniated disc but is, in most cases, not the direct cause of pain.

As to the differences, there are a few. A bulging disc is mainly caused by aging and is completely normal, whereas a herniated disc is an indication of an injury or the direct result of trauma. Herniated discs are also much more commonly painful. In fact, bulging discs seldom result in pain.

If you are experiencing severe back pain, Living Well Medical in NYC is here to help. Give our office a call today at 212-645-8151 today and find out if your pain is related to a disc problem

- Dr. Shoshany, NYC Chiropractor

Here are some of the chiropractors from around the country that Living Well Medical endorses:

Dr. Eben Davis, San Francisco Chiropractor
Dr. Nona Djavid, Newport Beach Chiropractor
Dr. Ron Spallone, Denver Chiropractor
Dr. Bruce Bell, Chula Vista Chiropractor
Dr. Cathy Hunter, Simi Valley Chiropractor
Dr. Andrea Mills, Lancaster, CA Chiropractor
Dr. Matthew Rivera, San Carlos, CA Chiropractor
Dr. David Livingston, Delray Beach, FL Chiropractor
Dr. Adam Jacobs, Best San Francisco Chiropractor
Dr. Scott Waddell, Laguna Niguel Chiropractor

Living Well Medical Welcomes Mila Mogilevsky, DO to Practice

Starting this week, we’re welcoming another member to our staff, our new osteopathic physician, Dr. Mila Mogilevsky, DO. It’s pretty exciting because we’re able to add another dimension to our practice, Living Well Medical in SoHo; of course that translates into more people we can help with pain. As a doctor of osteopathy, treatments like trigger point injections and traditional pain management are only a small part of how she will help us take care of the people we serve. She can also write prescriptions in cases of extreme need.

Dr. Mogilevsky is Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; she received her doctorate of osteopathy from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Before she earned her DO, she also worked as a physical therapist, so her skills cover a wide range of conditions and treatments. If you’re in pain, call our NYC office at 212-645-8151.

- Dr. Shoshany, NYC Chiropractor

Welcome Dr. Rolland Nemirovsky to our practice-Certified ART ( Active release technique)- Certified Graston technique NYC

We are excited to announce that we have added a new Chiropractor to our NYC practice.
Dr. Rolland Nemirovsky is a Certified Active Release technique (ART) practitioner as well as a certified Graston technique practitioner.
Dr. Steven Shoshany DC will continue to provide Chiropractic care and spinal decompression
We are now able to provide care 6 days a week- Monday through Saturday.
If you a suffering with low back pain,neck pain, shooting arm pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated discs or Sciatica be sure to visit our website to learn more about our practice or for an immediate appointment call (212)645-8151.

We combine Chiropractic care with Physical therapy and utilize cutting edge treatment like spinal decompression and cold laser therapy in conjunction with Kinesio taping and Medical massage and the graston technique.

We are conventienly located at 632 Broadway suite 303 NY,NY 10012
Most insurance are accepted as either full or partial payment
Partial list below:
Cigna Internationl
United healthcare
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield

Neck pain caused by Roller Coaster in NYC

Too Much Fun: Whiplash Caused by Roller Coasters

Throughout this summer I have seen countless patients complaining of neck and low back pain brought on by riding a roller coaster. Locally here in NYC the biggest producer of neck and back injuries has to be the "Cyclone" in Coney Island, Brooklyn,New York. This roller coaster is one the oldest wood roller coaster around. I seriously think a Chiropractor should hand out their cards and the end of the ride.
Our NYC Physical therapy practice treats neck and back injuries with a combination of Chiropractic,Physical therapy and Massage. Did you hurt your neck on a roller coaster? Give us a call today at (212) 645-8151.


Riding Rollercoasters Can Cause Whiplash
Whiplash. We usually associate this word with car accidents, sports accidents or blows to the head. But whiplash caused by roller coasters? Though this information may seem to dampen the fun of taking crazy roller coaster rides in your favorite theme park, it doesn’t make it less real.

How to Avoid Whiplash
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure it out. All those loops, dives, crazy turns and up and down acceleration can cause serious damage to one neck and spinal chords. There have even been some reports of blood vessels rupturing and hematoma caused by roller coaster rides.

A friend of mine told me a story concerning her twelve-year-old son. After a day at a theme park, her son was complaining about an aching neck. Thinking that the boy had just strained a muscle or was simply tired, she ignored his complaints. The next day, the boy was unable to move his neck. Upon bringing him to the hospital, the doctor confirmed that the boy sustained a whiplash injury.

According to doctors, head and neck injuries while riding roller coasters can happen to anyone, regardless of age. You can be a young, healthy and at the peak of your strength and still get whiplash and other injuries. Of course, the older one gets, the greater the risk of slip disks and whiplash caused by sudden movement.

Does this mean we must all boycott roller coasters? The answer still lies with you. If you’re confident enough to ride a roller coaster knowing full well what the consequences might be, then go ahead and knock your socks off. But if you’d rather not, then don’t. An ounce of prevention saves you a bucket of cures.

One technique that I like is to be prepared for the coaster ride, be sure to be aware and ready when the Coaster takes off, all to ofen injuries occur when someone is suprised and their head is whipped back or side to side.
Also be sure to keep your head firmly planted back against the head rest, this prevents the whiplash movement.
Read the signs before getting on a coaster, they warn you about boarding a ride with previous neck and back injuries.

But for the adventurous, the important thing is to seek medical attention immediately after you start experiencing headaches, neck pain, neck swelling, muscle spasms or difficulty in neck movement. As with other sicknesses or injuries, the earlier whiplash is detected and treated, the faster you can get better.
Ice your neck right away if you suspect you suffered a whiplash type injury. Seek out a Chiropractor.
If you are in The NYC area and are looking for a Chiropractor visit my website at
www.drshoshany.com
or call (212)645-8151