The Neck and Back Pain Solution: Everything You Need to Know About Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy - Softcover

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0986128155 ISBN 13: 9780986128158

Publisher: Tbp, 2015

Synopsis

I decided to write this book to save you time, money, and most importantly, pain. I was inspired to do this because I felt there was a major problem, or more specifically, something missing within the traditional medical model for back and neck pain. People end up searching for alternative treatments for back and neck pain often after conventional medical treatment has not worked or only temporarily eases the pain. There is a solution; I wish more people were aware that something can be done about back and neck pain and it doesnt have to (nor most times should it) include injections or surgery. The types of pain I am speaking of include:back pain,hip pain, pain in the buttocks, pain that shoots down the leg (also known as sciatica), foot pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, arm pain, and numbness and tingling in the arms or feet. This pain can be dull and achy or it can be sharp and shooting. It can even burn so badly that it feels like someone is sticking a hot poker directly into your body. The pain can range from mild to severe, to absolutely crippling, where the patient cannot stand, walk or lie down without excruciating pain. Most of the more severe pains can be attributed to problems of the spine, and more specifically to bulging, herniated and degenerated discs. The standard medical model has a very set protocol for treating these conditions but does not tackle the central problem, which is pressure on the nerves leading out of the spine, or pressure on the spinal cord itself. Very often the problem simply compounds, ultimately ending in surgery, which should only be considered as an absolute last resort. Typically, when it comes to herniated discs, bulging discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, and spinal stenosis, the medical model proceeds as follows: 1. Pain medication 2. Physical Therapy 3. Injections for pain management 4. Surgery In writing this book I am trying to bring attention to non-surgical spinal decompression therapy, which helps a staggeringly high percentage of patients who otherwise have, or would have, failed to improve using all other forms of conventional treatment. Spinal decompression therapy is often able to get patients completely better and back to one hundred percent and it involves no surgery or medication. Spinal decompression therapy offers a positive and permanent solution to pain stemming from pressure put on the nerves by bulges or herniations. It does this by gently and painlessly sucking the bulges or herniations back into the disc. The disc can then return it to its natural position and resume its proper function. I have treated thousands of patients and enabled them to obtain long term relief from crippling pain in their back, legs, neck, and arms through spinal decompression therapy. Before anyone with severe back or neck pain considers surgery, with all its associated risks and problems, they should have an examination with a doctor who specializes in spinal decompression therapy to find out if they are a candidate for this treatment.

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About the Author

Written by Healthcare News Top Doctors of Westchester appearing in the March 2014 Issue of Westchester County Healthcare News. Dr. Jonathan Donath is regarded as one of the most respected chiropractors in the tri-state area. His reach spans much further than this region, however. Dr. Donath prides himself on practicing evidenced-based medicine with a variety of proven techniques. Each treatment program is individually designed and prescribed for patients. Dr. Donath who has been in private practice for more than seven years, provides every patient with the best quality, compassionate and comprehensive care possible. His diversified healthcare plans are individually tailored to each specific need. He always strives to make patients feel and function as well as possible, while trying to provide relief from their symptoms quickly. Dr. Donath aims not to just treat symptoms, but to look for the underlying cause of the problem and correct it. Dr. Donaths diverse group of patients ranges from children, to professional athletes, to senior citizens. He treats every one of them with gentle, confident, and caring hands. He is renowned as one of the top experts in the field of Non-surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy. This cutting-edge FDA-cleared treatment is even effective for the most severe herniated discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease and failed back surgery cases. Dr. Donath has a high success rate helping patients who were told surgery was their only option. Dr. Donath is certified and specializes in Active Release Technique (ART). ART is one of the most effective treatments available for treating soft tissue injuries. This hands-on, non-invasive method is designed to break up adhesions and scar tissue that typically result from repetitive stress, overuse, and trauma. Dr. Donath is also experienced and certified in Graston Technique, a patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. The technique utilizes specially designed stainless steel instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. Some conditions that are commonly improved by ART and Graston Technique include headaches and migraines, back and neck pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, TMJ pain as well as most types of tendonitis. Dr. Donath also utilizes Cold Laser therapy, a treatment that employs specific wavelengths of light able to penetrate deep within tissue in order to help accelerate the healing process. Cold Laser therapy can stimulate all cell types including muscle, ligament, cartilage and nerves. In addition, Dr. Donath is highly-skilled in the Diversified Technique of manual joint manipulation. This efficient and effective technique is used to restore proper motion to an injured to stuck joint. It is a highly useful approach to restore proper joint function. Whether it s attending the latest pain relieving technique seminars or reviewing the current literature, Dr. Donath strives to learn more about innovations in the field in order to be the most qualified doctor for his patients. Medical doctors continue sending patients to Dr. Donath because he consistently gets their patients out of pain even when other therapies failed. Dr. Donaths results are fast. He is experienced, trustworthy, and does not prolong treatment with unnecessary procedures. He is a frequent lecturer at Jacobi Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Donath graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic and was the valedictorian of his class. He also has a Masters degree in Human Nutrition.

Review

Certain alternative treatments have historically been incorporated into the practice of medicine, and they continue to be so, because they work and have been shown to work. Dr. Donath s book, explains why spinal decompression therapy successfully stops back and neck pain and gets to the root of the problem, in a way that everyone can understand. His book will help anyone who wants to make an informed decision about choosing the proper treatment for pain. --Dr. Ira Bedzow, PhD Director, Biomedical Ethics and Humanities New York Medical College

Dr. Donath s The Neck and Back Pain Solution is securely grounded in scientific research enabling readers to understand how their wide variety of spinal health conditions can be helped by spinal decompression treatments. His book reviews the relevant research on complementary and alternative medical approaches and is a very useful guide to anyone in search of therapies best suited to their spine. --Dr. Scott Duke, DC Author of Back In Action: Healing Back Pain Through Movement, 2014

As a board-certified internist who has been in practice for over 13 years, I spend much of my time attempting to alleviate the pain and suffering of my patients. As a clinician, one of the biggest challenges I face is helping my patients deal with musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes, those all too common, yet frequently debilitating ailments caused by bad backs, pinched nerves, arthritis, and the like. Unfortunately, much of what I have to offer my patients boils down to the following: take a pain pill, stretch if you can, wait, and hope for the best. After a failed trial of conservative therapy a call might go out to the orthopedic surgeon for assistance; a truly satisfactory result is not common. The simple fact is that physicians are not well-trained to deal with musculoskeletal pain, and patients can suffer as a result. Thankfully, my views on this topic have been turned completely upside down since I have personally discovered Dr. Jonathan Donath's outstanding practice. After beginning a vigorous exercise regimen I started to experience awful neck and upper back pain, accompanied by numbness and tingling down my left arm and fingers. For weeks I tried to nurse the pain with non- steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, but the pain persisted and got to the point that I was almost unable to work, sleep, or most importantly, play guitar. I was literally in tears from the excruciating pain. A neurosurgeon diagnosed a herniated disc and pinched nerve in my neck and offered to decompress it with an operation. In desperation I called Dr. Donath instead. My visit to Dr. Donath's office was an outstanding experience. He spent about an hour with me and combined multiple modalities to fix the herniated disc in my neck: deep massage, active release techniques, traditional manipulation, cold therapy, and finally spinal decompression. After that first hour with Dr. Donath my pain had decreased from a 10/10 down to a manageable 4/10, and I was able to comfortably move my head and neck. That very night I was able to play guitar again. Two days later I went back for another series of treatments and the pain decreased even further. After about five days the pain was absolutely gone. Unbelievable! Since then he has used the same wonderful techniques to help me overcome painful bouts of sciatica as well. My own patients and family members have become believers in Dr. Donath's abilities as well, the results he achieves are real and lasting. He is my go-to guy for the majority of musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes that I now realize are truly treatable. --Dr. Robert Sidlow, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine Albert Einstein College of Medicine

About this edition

• Publisher: Tbp
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0986128155
• ISBN 13: 9780986128158
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 164
• Editor: April Matos, Janna Warren