Spinal Decompression Research - Goldsboro Spine Center

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Spinal Decompression
Research

Peer-reviewed studies demonstrating the effectiveness and safety of non-surgical spinal decompression therapy

Herniation Reduction

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Patient Success Rate

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Physical Improvement

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Pain-Free at 90 Days

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What the Science Says

Decades of clinical research support the efficacy of non-surgical spinal decompression therapy for herniated discs, sciatica, and chronic back pain.

90%

Herniation Reduction

“Serial MRI of 20 patients treated with the decompression table shows in our study up to 90% reduction of subligamentous nucleus herniation in 10 of 14. Some re-hydration occurs detected by T2 and proton density signal increase. Torn annulus repair is seen in all.”

— Eyerman, Edward MD. Simple pelvic traction gives inconsistent relief to herniated lumbar disc sufferers. Journal of Neuroimaging. Paper presented to the American Society of Neuro-imaging, Orlando, Florida, 1998.

86%

Success Rate

“Eighty-six percent of ruptured intervertebral disc (RID) patients achieved ‘good’ (50-89% improvement) to ‘excellent’ (90-100% improvement) results with decompression. Sciatica and back pain were relieved. Of the facet arthrosis patients, 75% obtained ‘good’ to ‘excellent’ results with decompression.”

— C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD, and Vera Borgmeyer, RN, MA. Decompression, Reduction, and Stabilization of the Lumbar Spine: A Cost-Effective Treatment for Lumbosacral Pain. American Journal of Pain Management, Vol. 7 No. 2, April 1997.

92%

Physical Improvement

“Results showed that 86% of the 219 patients who completed the therapy reported immediate resolution of symptoms, while 84% remained pain-free 90 days post-treatment. Physical examination findings showed improvement in 92% of the 219 patients, and remained intact in 89% of these patients 90 days after treatment.”

— Gionis, Thomas MD; Groteke, Eric DC. Surgical Alternatives: Spinal Decompression. Orthopedic Technology Review, 2003; 6(5).

30%

Improvement in 3 Weeks

“All but two of the patients in the study improved at least 30% or more in the first three weeks. Utilizing the outcome measures, this form of decompression reduces symptoms and improves activities of daily living.”

— Bruce Gundersen, DC, FACO; Michael Henrie, MS II; Josh Christensen, DC. A Clinical Trial on Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Using Vertebral Axial Distraction. The Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists, Quarterly Journal of ACO, June 2004.

Why Non-Surgical Decompression?

Non-surgical spinal decompression is a safe, FDA-cleared therapy that gently stretches the spine, creating negative intradiscal pressure. This promotes retraction of herniated disc material, increased nutrient flow, and natural healing — all without the risks, downtime, or expense of surgery.

Non-Invasive

No surgery or injections required

FDA Cleared

Safe and clinically validated

Lasting Relief

84% pain-free at 90 days

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