Welcome!

It's unfortunate, but millions of people will suffer from back pain at some time in their lives. And, if
that's happening to you, your lifestyle is not what it should or could be. Perhaps your back
condition is preventing you from doing simple things like putting on your shoes, holding your
child or being a part of enjoyable family activities. Maybe it gets in the way of your work, your
golf game, and your fitness activities. Maybe it even stops you from climbing a mountain-if that's
your inclination.
Your concern is my concern. My goal is to make you better without surgery, without injections
and without drugs.
Spinal Decompression Therapy is a revoutionary treatment that is safe and effective and is used
in conditions such as: herniated and bulging discs,facet syndromes, degenerative joint disease
and sciatica. Laser Enhanced Spinal
Decompression is a unique combination of
healing technology. We reduce bulging
and disc herniation using non-surgical
Spinal Decompression treatments and
also heal the damaged disc using Cold
Laser Therapy. Not everyone is a
candidate for Lumbar or Cervical
Decompression Therapy, but those who
do qualify will have a good chance to
return to work sooner and have a chance
to significantly improve their lifestyle. I
encourage you to learn more about this
breakthrough therapy. 
Our website will give you the complete
facts about Spinal Decompression
Therapy including published studies that
support its effectiveness. Plus, you can
watch a short video about spinal
decompression therapy that features
actual patients who have been helped by
the treatment.
If you need any additional information,
please call our office at 519-355-0808 and
ask to speak to Dr. Stephen Zavitz. That's right, he'll talk to you personally in order to help you
make the right decision.
THANKS FOR VISITING!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?

 

Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical traction

based treatment outcome 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.
  

How many spinal decompression sessions will be needed and are

they painful?
The number of sessions needed and your specific treatment plan will be determined by the
doctor after your examination.

In almost all cases, the treatments are completely painless. In fact, some patients fall
asleep during the spinal decompression session.

What type of decompression system is used and are the doctors

certified in spinal decompression therapy?
After a significant amount of research, Dr. Zavitz chose the Triton DTS Spinal Decompression
System.

In regard to clinical skills, Dr. Stephen Zavitz has completed the Kennedy
Decompression Technique course work and passed the qualifying examination to
achieve the status of "Certified Practitioner" in spinal decompression therapy.

What Makes Spinal Decompression Therapy so Effective?

 

Doctor skill combined with the

table and computerized traction
head are the keys.

Proper assessment, correct

positioning and the use of
preprogrammed patterns of
distraction and relaxation may
reduce disc pressure allowing
necessary nutrients to enliven
and accelerate disc healing.

Who can benefit from Spinal Decompression

Therapy?
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.

Are there medical studies that document the effectiveness of

Spinal Decompression Therapy?
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 herniated disc patients achieved "good" to "excellent"
results after spinal decompression therapy.

Click here to read more research.

Cold Laser Therapy

Cold Laser Therapy is completely safe and very effective in decreasing symptoms by reducing
inflammation and swelling around the disc and joints and providing significant pain relief.

Are there conditions where Spinal Decompression Therapy is not

indicated?
Spinal decompression therapy is not recommended for pregnant
women, patients who have severe osteoporosis, severe obesity or
severe nerve damage.

Spinal surgery with instrumentation (screws, metal plates or

“cages”) is also contraindicated. However, spinal
decompression therapy after bone fusion or non-fusion
surgery, can be performed.

Will Insurance Cover the Cost of My Spinal Decompression

Program?
Most insurance plans provide coverage for the
cost of our spinal decompression program for
whatever your Chiropractic coverage allows.
While reimbursement can vary, your out-of-
pocket expense for all needed services could
be as little as your co-payment.

If you do not have health insurance, we recommend Medicard.

Contact Medicardtoday to set up your coverage plan.
Do most patients receive therapy and rehabilitative exercises in
addition to Spinal Decompression Therapy?
 

To reduce inflammation and assist the healing process,

supporting structures are treated with passive therapies
(ice/heat/muscle stimulation), chiropractic adjustments (as
indicated) and/or active rehabilitation in order to strengthen the
spinal musculature.