Dr Stefan Billing has traveled to the Pittsburgh in the United States to be trained in Kennedy Spinal Decompression Therapy; there is no other piece of equipment like this in the South Island.

In conjunction to the decompression table we have a class 4 laser for deep tissue pain relief and accelerated tissue healing, the combination for these two therapies reduces the disc healing time from 500 days to as little as 90 days.

Dr Stefan Billing and the staff at Koru Chiropractic now have a Spinal Disc Decompression Therapy clinic.

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Disc Decompression Therapy is a non surgical treatment option for spinal injuries and spine pain. Decompression Therapy effectively relieves the pain associated with disc herniation , degenerative discs, spinal stenosis, posterior facet encroachment, sciatica, headaches and other spinal related syndromes, by reducing the pressure in the spinal discs and facet joints through unloading created by distraction and patient positioning with moderate traction creating a suction and then release effect which pumps fluid back in to the disc creating more internal pressure which lifts the spine and reduces the bulge, just like putting the correct air pressure into your car tyre, the flat Tyre bulge resolves and the car chassis lifts up.

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This occurs WITHOUT any  manipulation or twisting of the body, sometime positioning for other therapies is impossible due to patient pain, the decompression table positioning is simple either laying on your back or on your stomach simple and easy to get on and off.

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Decompression therapy begins with a series of sessions, typically 2-3 times per week for chronic cases or intensive 5 times per week for acute to severe cases, based upon the severity of each individual’s symptoms. Dr Billing, a now certified Kennedy Decompression practitioner, will determine the amount of total sessions that will be necessary for your optimal recovery, each case is different, so no cookie cutter approach.

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Metagenics nutraceuticals are often employed to give a synergistic effect of natural anti-inflammatory and pain relief as well as providing your body with specific amino acids and building blocks for specific spinal disc and nerve regeneration, each patient will get recommendations based on their specific case.

Research states the Decompression therapy has a high percentage of preventing low back and neck disc patients from having to pursue surgery. By employing this new therapy, an osmotic interchange of fluid can be used to speed healing of the disc by 71% and heal it in less than 100 days versus the 300-500 days needed for healing using the medication and wait approach.

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ACC is a possible option for patients who have existing disc issues which are injury based and have MRI confirmed findings. Chronic degenerative cases are not covered by ACC, however private health insurance also covers some of the costs, check with your Insurance provider. Case fee structure is case by case, the case fee is a single upfront payment, and financing options are available.

MOST PATIENTS EXPERIENCE RELIEF AND/OR CHANGES IN SYMPTOMS IN JUST 1-2 TREATMENTS!

Koru Spinal Disc Decompression Therapy clinic is located at:

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Koru Clinic

69 Dale Street, Albertown Wanaka
Ph: 03 443-7055