Spinal Decompression

When Is Non-Surgical Care Reasonable for a Herniated Disc? A herniated disc on an MRI does not automatically mean surgery.

Why Sciatica Keeps Returning: Disc, Nerve and Loading Factors Sciatica can improve, then return after a long drive, a heavy

VAX-D vs. Ordinary Traction: What Is Actually Different? “Spinal decompression” and “traction” are often used as if they mean the

If you have neck pain that shoots into your shoulder, down your arm, or out to your fingertips, you may

Long Island has no shortage of spine clinics. Between chiropractors, orthopedic groups, pain management practices, and physical therapy chains, there

After 27 years of treating disc patients with VAX-D spinal decompression, I can tell you with confidence that patient selection

Failed back surgery syndrome — the clinical term for persistent or recurring pain after spinal surgery — affects an estimated

Epidural steroid injections work. For many patients with acute disc herniations and severe radiculopathy, an ESI can provide dramatic, rapid

Spinal stenosis is one of the most common reasons adults over 60 seek care for back and leg pain —