Category Archives: Herniated Disc

Is Spinal Decompression Painful?

We have been offering spinal decompression services in San Francisco for about 8 years now. During this time we have performed over 15,000 spinal decompression treatments to the neck and low back…so we have a nice sampling to draw certain … Continue reading

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Can cervical decompression help prevent neck surgery?

We have been treating neck pain in San Francisco for over 20 years now. About 7 years ago we began to include nonsurgical cervical decompression into our treatment protocols. The machine we use is the DRX9000c. As chiropractors, when it … Continue reading

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When to consider spinal decompression

About 80% of the general population will experience a serious bout of low back pain at some point in their lives.  A certain percentage of these people will develop chronic low back pain…which is back pain that persists for over … Continue reading

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Low Back Pain and Spinal Manipulation: How Does it Work?

For many years, Chiropractic has been at the forefront of treating low back pain (LBP) with both greater patient satisfaction and less lost time at work when compared to other non-surgical treatment approaches. There have been many explanations as to … Continue reading

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Do Herniated Discs Regenerate?

We have been providing treatment for herniated discs in San Francisco for over 20 years now. During this time we have helped thousands of cervical and lumbar herniated disc patients. About 7 years ago we began to incorporate nonsurgical spinal … Continue reading

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Does Insurance Cover Spinal Decompression?

We have been providing Spinal Decompression in San Francisco for about 6 years now. The machine we use is the DRX9000 lumbar decompression system. We also have a DRX9000c which treats herniated discs in the neck. One of the most … Continue reading

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Headaches, Neck Pain and Concussion

Have you ever “banged” your head from falling?  For those playing backyard football, soccer, hockey, or baseball as kids or adults, it’s really quite common. So, how can we tell when the “bang” is dangerous vs. not? And, how does … Continue reading

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Cervical Disc Herniation or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) occurs when a nerve in the wrist called the “Median Nerve” is compressed. This typically occurs in people that do repetitive motions of the wrist day in and day out, such as office workers, meat cutters, … Continue reading

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Most People with a Herniated Disc Don’t Know

We have been providing treatment for disc herniations in San Francisco for over 20 years. During this time we have learned much, in our own clinics, and from the research community. Did you know that disc herniations are common. In … Continue reading

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Can Spinal Decompression Help a Pinched Nerve?

A Pinched Nerve is mostly the result of a herniated or bulging disc in the neck or low back. Nerves can also be pinched or irritated by acute muscle spasms secondary to acute trauma or chronic overuse. Vertebral Subluxations of … Continue reading

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