Condition
My doctor said I have a herniated disc and asked if I want surgery. I am not ready for that yet.
What we hear from herniated disc patients on the first call.
What it is
A disc has a tough outer ring and a softer center. A bulge pushes the outer ring outward. A herniation tears the outer ring and lets some of the center push through. A prolapse is a larger herniation. A sequestration is a fragment that breaks free. All four are on the same spectrum.
What causes it
Degeneration over decades, a specific lifting injury, or both. The discs lose hydration in your 30s and 40s and become more vulnerable to load.
How we diagnose and treat it
Disc cases are the number-one biggest helpful case for spinal decompression with added oscillation. The table separates the vertebrae just enough to take pressure off the disc, and the oscillation pumps the disc rehydrating it. Foudy reports a 91% success rate over 12 months of in-practice data on candidate patients.
Symptoms we look for
- Sharp pain down one leg or arm
- Numbness or tingling in a specific pattern
- Weakness in a muscle group
- Pain worse with sitting, coughing, sneezing
Cost
First visit: $90. Accu-Spina single session: $160. Decompression package: $3,000 / 20 visits.
Timeline
Standard protocol is 3x/week for the first 4–6 weeks, then 2x/week, then 1x/week. Most candidate patients finish in 10–12 weeks.
What a patient said
MRI showed a big herniation at L5-S1. Surgeon said fusion. I tried Accu-Spina first. I am back at work, no surgery. (Jerry K.)
Pillar service
Accu-Spina spinal decompression is often the workhorse for this condition.
91% success rate on candidate cases over 12 months of in-practice data.
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