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Category: Spinal Decompression


When and Why You Should Consider Spinal Decompression Therapy

Written By Preferred Medical and Rehab on January 21, 2024

Spinal decompression therapy is a safe, effective alternative to surgery and can treat a wide variety of conditions that affect the spine, muscles, nerves, and nervous system. At Preferred Medical and Rehab, our chiropractor and medical doctor might recommend spinal... Read More


Is Spinal Decompression Painful? What to Expect From This Treatment

Written By Preferred Medical and Rehab on November 12, 2023

At Preferred Medical and Rehab, our chiropractor, Dr. Chad Hedges, has extensive experience treating and managing back pain through safe, drug-free chiropractic therapies. If you have chronic lower back pain, he may recommend that you undergo spinal decompression in Anchorage,... Read More


Is Spinal Decompression Painful?

Written By Preferred Medical and Rehab on February 22, 2023

Spinal decompression is a safe, non-surgical treatment method for sciatica, herniated discs, arthritis of the spine, back pain, and age-related disc degeneration. Visiting our Anchorage chiropractors can help you learn more about spinal decompression, including what to expect and if... Read More


Seek Spinal Decompression for Herniated Discs

Written By Preferred Medical and Rehab on February 7, 2023

A herniated disc can cause inflammation, pain, numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness, making it hard to enjoy your normal daily activities. If symptoms of a herniated disc are preventing you from working, exercising, and spending time with family and friends,... Read More


Get the Facts About Herniated Disc Treatment

Written By Preferred Medical and Rehab on September 7, 2021

If you live with chronic back or neck pain, a herniated disc could be to blame. Herniated discs are one of the most common causes of back pain, with the location of the pain depending on what part of the... Read More


5 Signs You Have a Bulging Disc

Written By Preferred Medical and Rehab on April 2, 2021

Are you suffering from pain in either your arm or leg? There's a chance that you might have bulging discs. The symptoms are not the same for everyone, but men have twice the likelihood of experiencing it than women. Most people... Read More


Why Choose Spinal Decompression for Your Back Pain

Written By Preferred Medical and Rehab on December 7, 2020

Back pain is one of the most predominate conditions across the globe. In fact, it is the single leading cause of disability worldwide and contributes to a lowered overall quality of life for millions of individuals.  There are dozens of reasons... Read More


How to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck

Written By Preferred Medical and Rehab on November 2, 2020

  Bottom Line: Working on computers and staring down at our smartphones for hours each day has left over 20% of us experiencing neck pain over the past few months. A stiff neck is usually the result of postural issues that have... Read More


The Surprising Science About Surgery for Low Back Pain 

Written By Preferred Medical and Rehab on October 30, 2020

    Bottom Line: Many people think that surgery can "fix" an area of their spine that is injured. While in rare cases that's true, the permanent changes that surgery makes to your anatomy can cause a host of new problems in addition... Read More


Spinal Decompression for Herniated Discs

Written By Preferred Medical and Rehab on February 12, 2019

Do you or someone you love have a herniated disc in your back? Herniated discs can cause long-term low back pain, affecting your quality of life. Treating herniated discs can sometimes involve invasive surgery, but there may be another way to... Read More


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