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Disc Herniation |
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A medical condition affecting the spine, in which a tear in the outer fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central portion to bulge out. |
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Disc Bulge |
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A medical condition affecting the spine, in which a slight outpouching of the disc is apparent without any significant herniation. |
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Sciatica |
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A symptom including pain that may be caused by general compression and/or irritation of one of five nerve roots that give rise to the sciatic nerve, or by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve itself. The pain is felt in the lower back, buttock, and/or various parts of the leg and foot. |
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Spinal Stenosis |
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a condition wherein the spinal canal (the spaces through which the spinal cord runs) narrows and compresses the spinal cord, cauda equina, and/or sciatic nerve roots. |
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Degenerative Disc Disease |
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any condition where the spinal discs are degenerating or degrading, often causing back pain. |
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Pain Relief Is the Goal |
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Wausau Spinal Decompression Centers primary goal is to relieve our patients pain. It is extremely important to accurately diagnose the cause of the patients condition.
Dr. Scharer will perform a physical evaluation, review all previously existing data such as an MRI or X-Ray to be certain the patient is a candidate for the decompression procedure.
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A few years ago I had an MRI that showed lower back issues. I then went through hours of injections in hopes to help the pain and discomfort. That was not a success for me. I continued to have daily pain in everything from standing long periods of time, sitting, laying. I called Spinal Aid to see if this could help me. I was very excited and pleased to hear Dr. Justin Scharer say, yes, he could. I will say within the first week of treatment, I was already feeling great. I have now completed all treatments and it’s bittersweet for me. I feel absolutely wonderful but yet will miss my weekly visits as the Doctor and Staff have been just wonderful, always happy and smiling and concerned about how I was feeling and progressing.
I truly thank each of them for their kindness and happy faces!
Karen H. - Wausau, WI. |
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Back Pain Facts: |
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One-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. |
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Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by upper-respiratory infections. |
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Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic—meaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer. |
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Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on back pain—and that’s just for the more easily identified costs. |
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Experts estimate that as many as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in our lives. |
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