1220 Meridian Road
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Dr. Roy Strickland, DC
Dr. Nathan Olsen, DC
(208) 884-5000
WELCOME!
Patients seeking treatment at Better Life Chiropractic will experience almost immediate relief from pain associated with herniated (bulging) discs. Patients will receive only the finest and most technologically advanced care through the use of the Kennedy Decompression System.
This website will give you the complete facts about spinal decompression, and provide data from clinic trials that support its effectiveness. If you are new to our website, please feel free to discover what you can learn about this remarkable treatment.
If you need any additional information, please call our office at (208) 884-5000 and ask to talk one of the doctors, or to make an appointment for a free consultation.
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Welcome to our website! At Better Life Chiropractic we provide an FDA-cleared, nonsurgical, drug-free procedure for alleviating back and neck pain caused by herniated discs, called "spinal decompression."
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Spinal Decompression Therapy and what are its advantages?
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Spinal decompression therapy is a safe, non-surgical traction-based treatment for herniated or bulging discs in the neck and lower back. Anyone who has back, neck, arm or leg pain may be helped by spinal decompression therapy. |
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What type of decompression system is used, and are the doctors certified in spinal decompression therapy?
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After a significant amount of research, our office chose what we believe to be the most sophisticated, technologically advanced, state-of-the-art decompression system in the world, the Kennedy Decompression Table. We also selected this decompression system due to its ability to treat discs in both the neck and the low back.
The doctors completed the Kennedy Decompression Technique course work and passed the qualifying examination to achieve the status of "Certified Practitioner" in spinal decompression therapy. |
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Who can benefit from Spinal Decompression Therapy?
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Anyone who has back pain or neck pain caused in whole or in part by a damaged disc may be helped by spinal decompression therapy. These conditions include herniated, protruding or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica or even failed surgery. |
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Are there medical studies that document the effectiveness of Spinal Decompression Therapy?
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Yes! One study documented by MRI up to 90% reduction of disc herniations in 10 of 14 cases and other studies reported that the majority of ruptured disc patients achieved "good" to "excellent" results after spinal decompression therapy.
Click here if you would like to review the studies yourself or click here to read an article about spinal decompression that appeared in "To Your Health" Magazine.
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Are there conditions where Spinal Decompression Therapy is not indicated?
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Spinal surgery with instrumentation (screws, metal plates or “cages”) is contraindicated. However, spinal decompression therapy after bone fusion or non-fusion surgery, can be performed.
Spinal decompression therapy also is not recommended for pregnant women, patients who have severe osteoporosis, severe obesity or severe nerve damage. |
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Are the sessions painful, how many will be needed and what is the cost? Can the costs be financed?
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Most patients report no discomfort during the treatments. In almost all cases, the treatments are completely painless. In fact, some patients fall asleep during the spinal decompression session.
The specific treatment plan will be determined by the doctor after your examination. Based on current research, the best results have been achieved utilizing 20 sessions ($75.00 each) over a 6 to 8 week period.
Based on that most common protocol, the total cost of the spinal decompression sessions would only be $1,500.00...which is a small fraction of the $5,000+ amounts that some other doctors are charging.
We also offer CareCredit that will allow you to finance the entire cost and make 6 monthly payments with no interest. Or if you need more time, you can set up repayment for up to 60 months. To apply for financing online and get instant approval in advance, just go to CareCredit.com.
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How do I get started?
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We want to make it easy for you to learn if you are a candidate for spinal decompression therapy. Just call our office at (208) 884-5000 to arrange a free consultation with one of the doctors.
Please remember to bring any MRI reports so the doctor can review them and best advise you about your treatment options. |
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To Talk to a Doctor or Schedule an Appointment,
Call
(208) 884-5000
 EMAIL BETTER LIFE CHIROPRACTIC
1220 N Meridian Road
Meridian, Idaho 83642 |
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