Optimum Health Notes
Field notes from 37 years in practice.
By Dr. Michael Foudy, D.C.. Plain-language writing about the spine, the nervous system, and the day-to-day lifestyle work that keeps a body running.

Accuspina vs Chattanooga: why the table matters?
Dr. Foudy on the difference between the Accu-Spina decompression table and the cheaper alternatives.
Dr. Michael Foudy, D.C.June 12, 2026

What to expect at your first chiropractic visit?
Plain-language answer from Dr. Foudy to a question patients actually ask.
Dr. Michael Foudy, D.C.June 12, 2026

Am I a candidate for spinal decompression (sciatica)?
When you are a candidate for spinal decompression and what the show-and-tell consultation answers. From Dr. Foudy in Mission Viejo.
Dr. Michael Foudy, D.C.June 12, 2026
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