I know what you must be thinking…

 

 

“That’s Great Doc, But How Does
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy Work and
How Do I Know If It is Right For Me?”

 

Good question. The principle behind Spinal Decompression Therapy is astoundingly simple, but it wasn’t until recent breakthroughs in medical technology that the treatment has become possible.

 

 

As you may already know, the most likely cause of your pain is nerve pressure caused by bulging or ruptured intervertebral disc tissue. In case you do not know, the intervertebral disc is the cushion like material that sits in between the vertebrae. The discs in your back keep the bones from rubbing together and give you the necessary flexibility to safely move your back. When the discs are injured or degenerate, lingering pain and impaired movement usually occur. See the picture below:

 

 

As you can see in the picture above, the ruptured disc material is pushing against a nerve which in most cases causes a great deal of pain. The critical thing to understand here is that disc tissue is one of the slowest healing tissues in the body and as a result, in most cases, if a disc problem goes untreated it is more likely to get worse than better.

 

 

Due to normal everyday life, a typical disc injury or degenerated disc is constantly aggravated and made worse due to regular movement and the weight of the body pressing downward on the disc. As a result, the disc rarely is able to heal completely on its own. It is a lot like what happens if someone breaks their foot and continues to walk on it – it never gets a chance to heal.

 

 

If you were to break your foot (I sincerely hope that never happens), you could easily have it put in a cast and you could stay off of it by using crutches and eventually your foot would heal. Unfortunately, it is impossible to stop using your back or neck. Even if you are on bed rest, you are still using your back just by lying on it (and much worse, you are allowing the back muscles to get weak which makes it easier to re-injure yourself when you finally get out of bed).  In order for a disc to heal optimally, pressure must be taken off of your spine, which is a very difficult thing to achieve considering gravity is constantly putting pressure on our discs every day of lives.

 

 

It is no wonder there are so few effective options in permanently curing back and neck pain, considering how hard it is to take pressure off a disc to allow it to heal.

 

 

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is the only non-surgical treatment currently available that is able to sufficiently relieve pressure on the disc, thus allowing the body to naturally heal itself.  This fact alone puts Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression heads and shoulders above other treatment methods for most conditions.

 

 

I have taken the time to list common back and neck pain treatment options on the next page to illustrate my point. Read through it to see how Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression compares.

 

 

 

 

Treatment Method	Pros	Cons
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression	·        Very High Success Rate: Better than 7 out of 10 cases   ·        Painless – many patients fall asleep during treatment.   ·        Drug free   ·        Very Safe – virtually impossible to end up worse than where you started   ·        1/10th the cost of most surgeries   ·        Can help with many conditions that other treatments such as surgery, chiropractic and physical therapy can’t help with.	·        A very small percentage of patients see no difference after treatment – but they don’t end up any worse off.
Surgery	·        Some patients experience permanent pain relief	·        Risky – surgery is truly a last resort as there is a chance you could end up worse off afterwards   ·        Low success rate – many procedures have less than a 50% success rate   ·        Painful and Long recovery time   ·        Very Expensive
Pain Pills: Non-Streroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID’s): These drugs include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen (e.g. Advil and Aleve))	·        Immediate pain relief	·        Not a lasting solution – it is similar to taking a pain killer to deal with a tooth ache caused by a cavity. No amount of pills will fix the cause of your pain: the injured or degenerated disc.   ·        Without the pain, you are more likely to re-injure yourself.   ·        According to WebMD, 16,500 people die and 103,000 people are hospitalized each year because of NSAID-related problems
Nerve Blocks/Spinal Injections	·        Immediate pain relief	·        See the first 2 cons for pain killer medication   ·        Very expensive
Physical Therapy	·        Can provide permanent pain relief   ·        Low Risk	·        Low success rate with chronic and lingering conditions   ·        Treatment can take months, if not years
Traction	·        Some patients experience relief	·        Rarely Effective: The body naturally resists having the spine pulled on by tensing up. The act of tensing up the muscles typically keeps the disc from being stretched which is what is truly needed for the disc to heal.   ·        In some cases the battle between the body and the traction pull can make conditions worse
Bed Rest	·        Sometimes works	·        Puts your life on hold for months at a time   ·        Can make your condition worse due to muscles becoming weaker due to lack of use. Weak back muscles make it more likely for you to re-injury yourself.
Doing Nothing or Waiting It Out	·        Works for the most mild of conditions	·        Most cases, if left untreated, only get worse because it is not possible to stop using the back or neck and thus relieve pressure on the injury which is necessary for healing to occur   ·        A recipe for disaster in most cases – many people who choose this option end up as candidates for back surgery.

 

Notice that Spinal Decompression Therapy is by far the least risky and only has the chance to help you and never make you worse.  So back to the original question about how spinal decompression works…

 

 

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy is administered using a very sophisticated FDA cleared machine that gently stretches the spine and decompresses discs. Unlike traction devices, Spinal Decompression machines are able to sense your muscles’ resistance to the pulling forces and are able to cycle the pull so that your body does not resist the tension.  Amazingly, the machine is able to do this with causing little or no discomfort to the patient. It is because of the machine’s ability to comfortably remove the pressure on the disc that the disc is finally able to heal - much like what happens when you take pressure off a broken foot. But actually spinal decompression is even better than that, because in addition to taking pressure off of the disc, the slow, controlled stretching creates a vacuum which naturally draws bulging disc material back into place.

 

 

I know what you may be thinking: stretching the spine sounds painful. I assure you that our machine does it very gently and it is very unlikely you will feel any pain or discomfort during treatment whatsoever. In fact, many patients fall asleep during treatment!

 

 

Now at this point I am sure you have a bunch of questions, so I will dedicate the rest of the report to answering them.

 

 

How do I find out if I am a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy?

 

There is only one way to know for sure and that is to schedule a consultation with a doctor who is thoroughly trained in administering the therapy and has a Spinal Decompression machine. I am such a doctor. The fact is every situation is different and I need to evaluate your condition personally to determine if you are a candidate. The cost of the consultation is $230, which is well worth it considering this revolutionary new therapy could change your life for the better in a big way.

 

 

However, I realize that having to spend money for a consultation will sometimes scare off people I could genuinely help. Therefore, as a courtesy, I offer a Free Consultation so you can find out if you are a candidate at no cost. We won’t even bill your insurance. Just give my office a call at 203-966-9777.  Look, the bottom line is this: I am doctor and I got into this profession to help people and I want to help you live the pain free life you deserve. If I can’t do it, I will refer you to someone who can.

 

 

If you are experiencing any kind of lingering back pain, neck pain or sciatica pain whatsoever, in my experience, the hard truth is that if the cause of your pain goes untreated, chances are your problem is likely to get worse.

 

 

The longer you wait to get it treated, the worse off your condition can become and the chances of someone being able to help you also go down. That is why we have put an expiration date on the Free Consultation Certificate – because we know it is in your best interest to come in and see us as soon as possible. Don’t you owe it to yourself to at least find out if we can help? Because of my personal time constraints – hey I am only one guy -  I can only perform 20 consultations per month so if you think there is any chance you would like to see if this amazing therapy can help you, then you need to call my office as soon as possible to redeem your Free Consultation Certificate. The number is 203-966-9777.

 

 

How soon will I see results?

 

Many patients feel results within as few as 2-3 treatments, some immediately, but this varies, every patient will respond differently. The only way to know is to begin treatment.

 

 

How much time has to be set aside for this treatment or how long does it take?

 

The initial treatment plan varies by patient and individual condition. It you are a candidate, I will have to determine what is best for you. But generally treatment lasts 4 – 12 weeks, 3 to 4 times a week – 30 – 45 minutes each visit. The amazing thing about this therapy is that for many, once you are done, you are done. There is no need for drawn out therapy after treatment. It can be a true cure for your problem.

 

 

How is spinal decompression different from traction?

 

Traction is a simple static force that is put on the patients body with the intent of relieving pressure off of the body's joints, muscles and other structures.  For example, hanging upside-down is a common method to put the spine into traction.  Rather than one's body weight putting stress on the spine, which is what happens when standing up right, the body weight is working to take pressure off of the spine. 

 

 

Various forms of traction have been around for over 1000 years; however, pain relief has been inconsistent and short-lived.  In fact, several clinical studies have shown traction to be an ineffective form of back and neck pain relief.  The reason is unexpected, but pretty simple.  Our bodies react to pulling on the spine by contracting, or squeezing, the muscles surrounding the spine.  Rather than achieving the desired effect of taking pressure off of the spine, the pressure on the spine is actually increased, thus increasing pressure on the discs.  This does NOT allow the discs to rehydrate and heal, which is what ultimately yields pain relief.

 

 

Spinal Decompression, on the other hand, is a modified, updated form of traction.  Computer technology is used to control variations in the unloading of the spine, effectively avoiding the body's muscle contraction response.  The traction tension is varied over time.  As the doctor, I am in complete control of how many progressive tension steps are experienced by the patient before reaching the maximum tension.  I also have complete control over how long the tensions are held steady and how often they are repeated.

 

 

Should I speak with my current doctor before coming in for a consultation? 

 

Because this therapy is so new, the vast majority of doctors do not know what non-surgical spinal decompression is or understand what it truly does. Many confuse it with traction, which has been around for a long time – this is definitely not traction. So your doctor probably isn’t qualified to advise you on this matter or else he or she probably would have recommended this therapy to you.  You should rest assured that there are plenty of well studied medical doctors who endorse this therapy.

 

If I determine you are a candidate for Spinal Decompression and we can in fact help you, I can contact your doctor and explain the therapy to him. I will be able explain it on a medical level and I am sure that is what your doctor would need to hear in order to understand what we do.

 

Can I continue to work while undergoing Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy?

 

Yes! Unlike surgery, we are not creating further injury to your body (cutting you open) in order to fix your problem, so there is nothing preventing you from living a relatively normal life while undergoing treatment. You should feel better after each session. Many patients schedule their appointments before or after work or during their lunch hour.

 

 

What kind of proof is there that Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression works?

 

The first place to look is on the blue sheet we have included in this mailing. It includes testimonials from patients who have experienced a great deal of success with the treatment.

 

 

According to many studies such as the American Journal of Pain Management, “decompression has provided relief for 86% of patients with herniated discs.” Out of 219 subjects, 86% who completed decompression therapy reported immediate disappearance of symptoms. Keep in mind, many of these people were previously told that surgery was their only option, yet 86% now found relief with a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment, with no recovery time!

 

 

Is the treatment painful?

 

There is a chance you may possibly feel some discomfort, but nothing comparable to the pain you are suffering from now. Many patients even fall asleep during treatments. Our spinal decompression machine will provide your discs with room to reshape and repair in a way that is not possible without treatment.

 

 

Why should I consider an alternative before surgery?

 

Considering non-surgical treatment is going to give you the opportunity to see if avoiding surgery is possible. It is not going to cause you to miss work for any amount of time. Also, surgery is frequently unsuccessful and many people end up worse off afterwards. The worse thing that can happen to you with Spinal Decompression is that you don’t get any better, but that is only in a small percentage of cases.

 

 

If I’ve had back or neck surgery, can I still benefit from Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression?

 

Having back or neck surgery does not prevent you from spinal decompression unless you have surgical hardware affixed to your spine. In fact, clinical studies show that some spinal decompression procedures provide relief for patients who have had one or more back surgeries!

 

 

How much doesNon-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy cost?

 

Much less than the cost of the years of pain and discomfort caused by doing nothing to treat your condition. I know that isn’t what you were truly asking, but I think it is an important point for you to consider.

 

 

Financially, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy is one of the least expensive treatments available for herniated, slipped, bulging or degenerated discs. This is a relatively new procedure and like Lasik, part of the cost isn’t covered by insurance. Typical out of pocket costs for the therapy vary based on your insurance and your treatment plan, but we can usually make it affordable for just about everyone – even if you don’t have health insurance!

 

 

How do I know that Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression will work for me?

 

I have no way of knowing if you are a candidate until you come in. No one could possibly give you that advice in a report like this – that would be careless and irresponsible. However, I will be able to determine if you are a candidate during your complimentary exam and assessment. I won’t even consider taking you on as a patient unless I am confident that Spinal Decompression can help you.

 

 

Take Advantage of your Free Consultation Before
All Available Appointment Slots Are Filled

 

 

I get a lot of requests for this report and I only have time to help a small percentage of you. In addition, I know that in most cases, the longer you wait to get your condition treated, the worse your problem will get. So if you have any interest in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy at all, I strongly recommend that you pick up the phone right now and call my office at 203-966-9777 before all this month’s appointment slots are filled, and your condition gets any worse.

 

 

 Now, I know some of you have had the same level of pain for some time and it hasn’t gotten any worse, but why live with the pain one day longer than you absolutely have to? Do you really want to continue to constantly manage your life around your pain, not being able to do the things that you used to be able to do?

 

 

I look forward to finding out if I can help you. I have helped so many others with back, neck and sciatica pain I know that there is a good chance I can help you. Take a look at the blue sheet to see what I mean.

 

 

To your health,

 

 

 

Dr. Bradley Williams, D.C., D.A.C.N.B, C.C.N

 

 

P.S. I believe a little tough love can go a long way… If you are reading this and you have any kind of condition listed in this report and you haven’t called my office to make your appointment, you need to ask yourself just how serious you are about getting better. Don’t you owe it to yourself to give this amazing new therapy a chance?

 

 

             Give my office a call right now, while you are thinking about it.

 

                      203-966-9777