What causes low back pain?

Low back pain can be caused by a number of factors from injuries to the effects of aging.The spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae, which are made of bone. Between each vertebra are soft discs with a ligamentous outer layer. These discs function as shock absorbers to protect the vertebra and the spinal cord. Many of the problems that cause back pain are the result of herniation and degeneration of the intervertebral disc. Degeneration is a process where wear and tear causes deterioration of the disc. Herniations, or bulging of the disc are protrusions from the disc that press on surrounding nerves, causing pain or numbness.

If I undergo Spinal Decompression treatment, how long does it take to see results?

Most patients report a reduction in pain after the first few sessions. Typically, significant improvement is obtained by the second week of treatment.

How long does it take to complete Spinal Decompression treatment?

Patients remain on the system for 30-45 minutes, daily for the first 2 weeks, three times a week for the following 2 weeks, and followed up by two times a week for the last 2 weeks.

Do I qualify for Spinal Decompression treatment?

Since I began using Spinal Decompression spinal disc decompression unit, I’have been inundated with questions from both doctors and patients as to which cases it will best help. Obviously proper patient selection is essential to favorable outcomes, so let me explain to you of the Inclusion and Exclusion criteria so you may make the right decision since not everyone qualifies for Spinal Decompression treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pain due to herniated and bulging lumbar discs that is more than four weeks old
  • Recurrent pain from a failed back surgery that is more than six months old.
  • Persistent pain from degenerated disc not responding to four weeks of therapy.
  • Patients available for four weeks of treatment protocol.
  • Patient at least 18 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Appliances such as pedicle screws and rods
  • Pregnancy
  • Prior lumbar fusion less than six months old
  • Metastatic cancer
  • Severe osteoporosis
  • Spondylolisthesis (unstable)
  • Compression fracture of lumbar spine below L-1 (recent).
  • Pars defect
  • Pathologic aortic aneurysm.
  • Pelvic or abdominal cancer
  • Disc space infections
  • Severe peripheral neuropathy
  • Hemiplegia, paraplegia, or cognitive dysfunction
  • Are there any side effects to the treatment?
  • Most patients do not experience any side effects. Though, there have been some mild cases of muscle spasm for a short period of time.

How does Spinal Decompression separate each vertebra and allow for decompression at a specific level?

Decompression is achieved by using a specific combination of spinal positioning and varying the degree and intensity of force. The key to producing this decompression is the gentle pull that is created by a logarithmic curve. When distractive forces are generated on a logarithmic curve the typical proprioceptor response is avoided. Avoiding this response allows decompression to occur at the targeted area

Is there any risk to the patient during treatment on Spinal Decompression?

NO. Spinal Decompression is totally safe and comfortable for all subjects. The system has emergency stop switches for both the patient and the operator. These switches (a requirement of the FDA) terminate the treatment immediately thereby avoiding any injuries.

How does Spinal Decompression treatment differ from ordinary spinal traction?

Traction is helpful at treating some of the conditions resulting from herniated or degeneration. Traction cannot address the source of the problem. Spinal Decompression creates a negative pressure or a vacuum inside the disc. This effect causes the disc to pull in the herniation and the increase in negative pressure also causes the flow of blood and nutrients back into the disc allowing the body’s natural fibroblastic response to heal the injury and re-hydrate the disc. Traction and inversion tables, at best, can lower the intradiscal pressure from a +90 to a +30 mmHg. Spinal Decompression is clinically proven to reduce the intradiscal pressure to between a -150 to -200 mmHg. Traction triggers the body’s normal response to stretching by creating painful muscle spasms that worsen the pain in affected area.

Can Spinal Decompression be used for patients that have had spinal surgery?

In most cases Spinal Decompression treatment is not contra-indicated for patients that have had spinal surgery. In fact many patients have found success with Spinal Decompression after a failed back surgery.

Who is not a candidate for Spinal Decompression therapy?

Anyone who has recent spinal fractures, surgical fusion or metallic hardware, surgically repaired aneurysms, infection of the spine, and/or moderate to severe osteoporosis.

Who is a candidate for Spinal Decompression?

Anyone who has been told they need surgery but wishes to avoid it, anyone who has been told there is nothing more available to help, anyone who failed to significantly respond to conservative options (medications, physical therapy, injections, chiropractic, acupuncture), or anyone who still has pain but wishes to obtain the type of care they want.

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Tashina Huber
Tashina Huber
17:54 15 Sep 23
Dr. Kobata and the staff at Disc Centers of America have been caring for me for 3 years now and I am so grateful for them. After a bad car accident and lifelong spine issues, Dr. Kobata helped to... make me whole again. Through whole body wellness and careful care and compassion, they are the best place to heal and work through chronic back pain and even acute injury. I am feeling fit and more pain-free than ever these days and I owe it all to Dr. Kobata!read more
masako s
masako s
03:08 29 Jul 23
I was very skeptical about Spinal decompression by computer for my lower back pain. No big Yay moment but every time pain is less and less, so far I have done 9 treatments and beat injections and... surgery. It does take up your time.read more
Dushyant Arora (flyingmachines)
Dushyant Arora (flyingmachines)
00:26 13 Jul 23
Dr. Steven Thain and his staff are absolutely amazing at taking care of their patients. I've never experienced such high level of professionalism from any other team. They are sincere and go out of... their way to ensure the therapy is working for the individual and my results have been life-saving to say the least. I recommend anyone with back, disc, or spine issues to give this team a chance.read more
Carly Rene Ceja
Carly Rene Ceja
21:59 18 Jan 23
Dr. Thain and Dr. Kobata are AMAZING!! The doctors and staff are very warm and always welcoming. I’ve been receiving decompression treatment as well as adjustments for my disc issues and have had... much success with my pain. Don’t hesitate to make an appointment!read more
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05:10 04 Aug 22
I can't say enough good things about Dr Thain and this office. They literally gave me my life back. He was the first and only doctor of dozens I'd seen who diagnosed me right away and offered... treatment options that actually WORKED. After about 8 years of worsening pain and symptoms I couldn't even bend over and get back up (I was only 31 years old). Now after following the treatment program I am doing things I never thought I'd get to do like picking up my nephews, lifting weights and getting out of bed without pain. Life. Changing.read more
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Dr. Thain has changed my life. I was unable to walk or stand without sitting and taking a break every 5-10 minutes due to sciatica and an accident I fell years ago and hurtMy back, now since seeing... Dr. Thain I am able to walk farther and stand longer with breaks but I can stand when I’m walking for breaks and I can stand for longer periods of time and I have only been seeing him for two weeks 3-4 times weekly and I can honestly say coming here was the best decision I’ve ever made my life has improved and i can’t wait to see how much better I continue to get HIGHLY recommended if you are in pain you need to come see the doctors here.read more
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