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Page 36 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 Paid Advertisement Could One Hour With This Doctor Give You The Answer To Your Disc Pain? Now, in Shelby, NC one doctor has what may be the most important breakthrough in non-surgical back pain treatments. Before and after MRI studies have shown disc bulges shrink in size – even with the most painful cases of L4-L5 herniations. If you’ve had disc problems for years, recently injured your back, or you’re suffering with sci- atica, you must hear about these new studies. Scientifi c studies tell us that spinal discs are responsible for most of the aches and pains people suffer from. Discs act like a cushion between our backbones and allow for a space at each level so the nerves can exit the spinal column. When these discs get injured or wear out from bad posture, they begin to degenerate and cause pain. Bulging and herniations begin to form, pressing on the nerve roots. If the hernia- tions occur at L4-L5, they can severely com- promise the large sciatic nerve, causing muscle weakness, tingling, and severe pain. The most common invasive treatment for disc herniations is surgery. This costs quite a bit of money. Even with health insurance the patient is left with their own portion of the bill, in excess of $10,000-$15,000, and sometimes more. The recovery time and missed work can be anywhere from 3 to 6 months, not to men- tion the obvious severe risks associated with all surgery. But here’s the biggest problem… there is a high failure rate of back surgery. One medical study found that on average, 53% of L5-S1 back surgeries fail to produce relief of symp- toms (International Orthop 1987.) Before You Go Under The Knife And Opt For Spinal Surgery… You should seriously consider a less invasive approach called spinal decompression. Non-surgical spinal decompression is a new technology that has been proven to reverse disc herniations. It creates a vacuum effect on the disc, which pulls the disc back into its normal position and brings in a fresh blood supply to promote healing. Spinal decompression treatments are very gentle. In fact, every once and awhile I even catch a patient sleeping during sessions. You’ll simply lie on your stomach or back, whichever is comfortable, and then a specialized belt is gently put around your waist. We’ll set the machine to focus on your problem area – then the advanced decompression computer system will do the rest. Most patients feel better with just a few treatments, and best of all there will be no dangerous drugs, no invasive procedures, and no painful exercises. The Research Behind This Treatment One clinical study has shown non-surgical spinal decompression to be extremely success- ful (good or excellent relief) in 86% of patients with herniated discs and degenerative joint disease – without the side effects. Another study presented at the American Academy of Pain Management in 2007 showed… “Patients reported a mean 88.9% improve- ment in back pain and better function…No patient required any invasive therapies (e.g. epidural injections, surgery).” As you can see, spinal decompression has a high success rate with helping disc hernia- tions, sciatica, and back pain. In just a matter of weeks you could be back on the golf course, enjoying your love life, or traveling again. Feel the Improvement – and Say “Yes” to Life Again With my “Decompression Evaluation” we’ll be able fi nd the problem and then correct it. Think of how you’ll feel in just a few short weeks. See and feel your life change for the better. Start your body on the way to pain-free, normal living. Feel tight joints rest, relax, free up. Feel muscles tied in knots become more supple. Feel strength in your muscles increase. You’re able to live life like a normal person again, without back pain – able to play with your kids, enjoy time with friends, and fi nally get a good night’s rest. The Single Most Important Solution To Your Sciatica and Back Pain For those suffering with herniated lumbar discs, a non-surgical, drugless solution is helping patients be pain free. It’s time for you to fi nd out if spinal decom- pression will be your sciatic and back pain solution. For 10 days only, I’m running a very special offer where you can fi nd out if you are a candidate for spinal decompression. What does this offer include? Everything I normally do in my new patient evaluation. Just call before August 27 and here’s what you’ll get… • An in-depth consultation about your health and well-being where I will listen…really listen…to the details of your case. • A complete neuromuscular examination. • A full set of specialized x-rays to determine if a spinal problem is contributing to your pain or symptoms. • A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray fi ndings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free. • You’ll get to see everything fi rst hand and fi nd out if this amazing treatment will be your pain solution, like it has been for so many other patients. Until August 27 you can get everything I’ve listed here for only $47. The normal price for this type of evaluation including x-rays is $250, so you’re saving a considerable amount by taking me up on this offer. Here’s what to do now: Due to the expected demand for this treatment, I suggest calling my offi ce at once. The phone number is 704/482-0135. Call today and we can get started with your consultation, exam and x-rays as soon as there’s an opening in the schedule. Our offi ce is called Carolina Chiropractic Plus located at 145 W. Dixon Blvd. Tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Decompression Evaluation before August 27, 2010 Sincerely, Dr. Rich Berkowitz If you decide to purchase additional treatment you have the legal right to change your mind within 3 days and receive a refund. Federal recipients are excluded from this offer. www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, August 19-August 25, 2010

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