Question
Hello Dr. Peck,

My name is Russ.  Several yrs ago i developed a compressed disc on the lower end of my spine (d2 or d3) as a result of a hockey injury.  Since then whenever i try to play i often "pop" my lower back out and am in excruciating pain for a week after and am unable to even walk.  the motion that causes it is when I take a sudden quick stride on the ice.  In any case, i pretty much had to end my hockey career but i after hearing about spinal decompression i am thinking that this might help fix my problem.  I wanted to get your feedback & see if this may be a viable option to treat my compressed disc.  i am now 36 and if im gonna fix this i would rather do it now and not wait.  I did go for a single treatment as an evaluation and my back felt amazing for about 2-3 months after, so im thinking that it really might help.  ANyway would be curious to get some feedback from you

thanks

Russ

Answer
That's the best treatment for the disc, you need a session of treatments to get the best result, also stretch and strengthen your lower back muscles. Once the back is maximally improved and stable, you need to go periodically to keep it maintained. Avoid heavy lifting, also have the doctor check for a short leg (you need to do a standing xray.)