Name:	lucky67 -	Reply
Subject:	Disk therapy
Date:	11/10/2016 6:48:08 PM (updated 11/12/2016 12:52:26 PM)

anyone have thoughts on Spine de- compression therapy

Name:	10toLife -	Reply
Subject:	Disk therapy
Date:	11/16/2016 9:50:37 PM

I have not had it done... because thankfully I have not had severe back problems. I was a WC adjuster for many years and now work for a PI law firm. I can tell you some of our clients have had pretty good result from decompression therapy. I think it depends on the diagnosis. A large herniated disc with radicular symptoms into the legs probably would not benefit if the herniation is combined with severe stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) whereas a disc bulge without stenosis and spondylolisthesis would benefit. Before you spend loads of money you could try an inversion table --they sell them at Academy Sports and many people have great results doing their own decompression using the table 10-15 minutes a day. 

I hope your back gets better -- I know it's miserable dealing with back pain. 

Name:	MotorMan -	Reply
Subject:	Disk therapy
Date:	12/1/2016 9:51:35 PM

hi,

First i would ask my doctor if a less aggressive treatment like an inversion machine is a good first try.