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You Have Options.
At the Back and Joint Pain Institute, we give our patients options. There are several treatments that can be explored, and we will be here every step of the way to ensure you find the relief you’ve been searching for. Read about each treatment below to learn about their pros and cons.
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Pros
Very High Success Rate
Painless—many patients fall asleep during treatment
Drug free
Very Safe: Virtually impossible to end up worse than where you started
1/10th the cost of most surgeries
Can help with many conditions that other treatments, such as surgery, chiropractic and physical rehabilitation, can’t help with
Cons
A very small percentage of patients see no difference after treatment, but they don’t end up any worse off
Surgery
Pros
Some patients experience permanent pain relief
Cons
Risky: Surgery is truly a last resort as there is a chance you could end up worse off afterwards
Low Success Rate: Many procedures have less than a 50% success rate
Painful and Long recovery time
Very Expensive
Pain Pills: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
These drugs include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen (e.g., Advil and Aleve)
Pros
Immediate pain relief
Cons
Not a Lasting Solution: It is similar to taking a pain killer to deal with a tooth ache caused by a cavity, no amount of pills will fix the cause of your pain (the injured or degenerated disc)
Without the pain, you are more likely to re-injure yourself
According to WebMD, 16,500 people die and 103,000 people are hospitalized each year because of NSAID-related problems
Physical Rehabilitation
Pros
Immediate pain relief
Cons
Gives only temporary relief
Not a Lasting Solution: It is similar to taking a pain killer to deal with a tooth ache caused by a cavity, no amount of pills will fix the cause of your pain (the injured or degenerated disc)
Without the pain, you are more likely to re-injure yourself
Very expensive
Nerve Blocks/Spinal Injections
Pros
Can sometimes provide permanent pain relief
Low Risk
Cons
Low success rate with chronic and lingering conditions
Treatment can take months, if not years
Traction
Pros
Some patients experience relief
Cons
Rarely Effective: The body naturally resists having the spine pulled on by tensing up. The act of tensing up the muscles typically keeps the disc from being stretched which is what is truly needed for the disc to heal
In some cases the battle between the body and the traction pull can make conditions worse
Bed Rest
Pros
Sometimes works
Cons
Puts your life on hold for months at a time
Can make your condition worse due to muscles becoming weaker due to lack of use. Weak back muscles make it more likely for you to re-injure yourself
Doing Nothing or Waiting it Out
Pros
Sometimes works
Cons
Puts your life on hold for months at a time
Can make your condition worse due to muscles becoming weaker due to lack of use. Weak back muscles make it more likely for you to re-injure yourself
*Please note that any medical information on this website should not be substituted for professional medical advice. Please consult with a health care professional.
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Back and Joint Pain Institute
Have you been suffering from severe back or neck pain or peripheral neuropathy? Many of these issues are caused by a disc problem such as a bulging disc, herniated disc or sciatica.
Dr. Richard Leone is a chiropractor who has been serving Tacoma and the surrounding communities for over 50 years. His revolutionary Leone Method uses the latest cutting edge technology to offer a non-surgical, drug-free treatment for people suffering from these disc problems.
Give the Back and Joint Pain Institute a call today to see if you are a candidate for the treatment protocol.
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1720 S 72nd Street #201
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 201-6784
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You Have Options.
At the Back and Joint Pain Institute, we give our patients options. There are several treatments that can be explored, and we will be here every step of the way to ensure you find the relief you’ve been searching for. Read about each treatment below to learn about their pros and cons.
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Pros
Very High Success Rate
Painless—many patients fall asleep during treatment
Drug free
Very Safe: Virtually impossible to end up worse than where you started
1/10th the cost of most surgeries
Can help with many conditions that other treatments, such as surgery, chiropractic and physical rehabilitation, can’t help with
Cons
A very small percentage of patients see no difference after treatment, but they don’t end up any worse off
Surgery
Pros
Some patients experience permanent pain relief
Cons
Risky: Surgery is truly a last resort as there is a chance you could end up worse off afterwards
Low Success Rate: Many procedures have less than a 50% success rate
Painful and Long recovery time
Very Expensive
Pain Pills: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
These drugs include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen (e.g., Advil and Aleve)
Pros
Immediate pain relief
Cons
Not a Lasting Solution: It is similar to taking a pain killer to deal with a tooth ache caused by a cavity, no amount of pills will fix the cause of your pain (the injured or degenerated disc)
Without the pain, you are more likely to re-injure yourself
According to WebMD, 16,500 people die and 103,000 people are hospitalized each year because of NSAID-related problems
Physical Rehabilitation
Pros
Immediate pain relief
Cons
Gives only temporary relief
Not a Lasting Solution: It is similar to taking a pain killer to deal with a tooth ache caused by a cavity, no amount of pills will fix the cause of your pain (the injured or degenerated disc)
Without the pain, you are more likely to re-injure yourself
Very expensive
Nerve Blocks/Spinal Injections
Pros
Can sometimes provide permanent pain relief
Low Risk
Cons
Low success rate with chronic and lingering conditions
Treatment can take months, if not years
Traction
Pros
Some patients experience relief
Cons
Rarely Effective: The body naturally resists having the spine pulled on by tensing up. The act of tensing up the muscles typically keeps the disc from being stretched which is what is truly needed for the disc to heal
In some cases the battle between the body and the traction pull can make conditions worse
Bed Rest
Pros
Sometimes works
Cons
Puts your life on hold for months at a time
Can make your condition worse due to muscles becoming weaker due to lack of use. Weak back muscles make it more likely for you to re-injure yourself
Doing Nothing or Waiting it Out
Pros
Sometimes works
Cons
Puts your life on hold for months at a time
Can make your condition worse due to muscles becoming weaker due to lack of use. Weak back muscles make it more likely for you to re-injure yourself
*Please note that any medical information on this website should not be substituted for professional medical advice. Please consult with a health care professional.
STAY CONNECTED
Back and Joint Pain Institute
Have you been suffering from severe back or neck pain or peripheral neuropathy? Many of these issues are caused by a disc problem such as a bulging disc, herniated disc or sciatica.
Dr. Richard Leone is a chiropractor who has been serving Tacoma and the surrounding communities for over 50 years. His revolutionary Leone Method uses the latest cutting edge technology to offer a non-surgical, drug-free treatment for people suffering from these disc problems.
Give the Back and Joint Pain Institute a call today to see if you are a candidate for the treatment protocol.
CONTACT US
1720 S 72nd Street #201
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 300-2721
(253) 300-2721