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At least once a month a patient currently under treatment asks about spinal decompression after they have seen a full page ad in the paper touting amazing results. Does spinal decompression work?
Yes, it works for some people. The problem is that it is essentially just expensive traction (treatment plans range from $2-9000), which has not yet been shown to be very effective, certainly not 86% as most of the ad’s claim. A literature review published in the Journal of Chiropractic and Osteopathy concluded:
“There is very limited evidence in the scientific literature to support the effectiveness of non-surgical spinal decompression therapy. This intervention has never been compared to exercise, spinal manipulation, standard medical care or other less expensive conservative treatment options which have an ample body of research demonstrating efficacy. Considering the cost-benefit relationship, many better researched and less expensive treatment options are available to the clinician.”
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