Because of the many conditions
that can compress nerve roots
and spinal discs, treatment options often differ from patient to patient. Treatment of the underlying cause
of the compression is often the most effective course.

What our patients are saying.....

Before I came in to see Dr. Mattson, I could barely bend over. After my first session, I felt immediate relief. After each appointment I became more and more mobile. The decompression therapy really seemed to get me moving again. I was actually able to run a 10k (pain free) for the first time in a long time. I would recommend Dr. Mattson to anyone experiencing back, neck or hip pain. The Due West office was clean, inviting and relaxing. Thanks again, Dr. Mattson for all you've done. And don't worry I am still doing all of my stretches! -C.C.

I was referred to Due West by a friend at work when my shoulder was hurting; I couldn't even lift my arm to grab the steering wheel without extreme pain. Dr. Mattson and the staff at Due West offered to put off their lunch to wait and see me. My shoulder is now fine and pain free, and the staff at Due West is tops in my book. - M.T.

Decompression Therapy is the hottest new therapeutic device for compression and disc syndromes! Decompression therapy is an effective treatment for:

• Herniated disc
• Degenerative disc
• Facet syndrome
• Sciatica
• Pre and post-surgical patients
• Spinal Stenosis

Do you have a herniated disc, multiple herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, facet syndrome or any other type of spinal problem? Is your doctor suggesting surgery, Pain Management or Physical Therapy?

Come to Due West Integrated Health and try our Dynatron Decompression therapy before you try the alternatives.

Research indicates that the disc is responsible for a significant number of lower back pain cases, as well as sciatic pain, neck pain and arm pain. Compression of the disc increases the pressure inside of it leading to weakening of the outer disc fibers and possible herniation of the disc’s nuclear material. The disc is mostly made up of water. Since it does not have its own blood supply, it relies on movement of the neck and back to move the fluid that brings the disc nutrients needed to maintain health and integrity.

A compressed disc has a severe lack of (if any) movement. This lack of movement deprives the disc of nutrients creating a high pressure inside the disc. As the disc dehydrates, the inner nucleus tends to migrate to the outer disc fibers. When this nucleus begins to protrude and put pressure on either a spinal nerve or the spinal cord itself, severe pain usually results. This pain can stay local and can radiate into the legs, in the case of the lower back; or the arms, in the case of the neck. If the nucleus actually breaks through the outer fibers of the disc surgery may be necessary.

Medication may help with the pain, but no medication has the ability to decrease the pressure inside of the disc, rehydrate the disc or restore the integrity of the disc. Standard chiropractic care can put motion back into the spine, but the disc still remains compressed. Now with the Dynatron decompression therapy at Due West, we can do more than simply treat your symptoms......We can decompress your disc and remove pressure on your spinal nerves. Not only can we take care of your pain, we can actually treat and rehydrate the disc itself……without surgery!!! The most recent clinical study of 778 patients has showed that Disc Decompression Therapy was more than 70% successful in the treatment of herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, facet syndrome and sciatica. In this same study, 92% of patients had a reduction in their pain.

Call Due West Integrated Health Center today for more information or research. We will be happy to provide more information and offer a consultation to see if you may be a candidate for decompression therapy.