I just had a patient come into my office telling me about their failure with Spinal Decompression. They responded to one of those "Free Report" advertisements in the local newspaper. He told me he tried the therapy for about 8 weeks and had some improvement in his pain, but not enough to justify the $5000 he paid. He was diagnosed with a L5 herniated disc with radiculopathy down the left leg. The MRI findings are consistent with my physical exam findings. I explained to him a technique I use in my office called Cox Flexion Distraction. I have had great success in treating patients with many low back pain conditions, including herniated discs. Since this technique is spinal manipulation, it is covered by most insurances, unlike spinal decompression. A gentle and specific contact is made in the lumbar spine as the lower portion of the table slowly drops which decreases the pressure within the disc. This motion also restores the normal biomechanics of the spinal segment. I just started his treatments today. He noticed some relief after the first visit, but has a ways to go before he is pain free. I plan to keep updates on his progress with a non-surgical treatment for his herniated disc! For more information on Cox Flexion Distraction visit www.AdvancedBackSolutions.com/hnp