Can Spinal Decompression Make You Taller?

March 12, 2014. Reno, Nevada

We get a lot of comments and letters on the new Reno Spine Care web site, so we take this opportunity to post some of the stranger ones. This one has come up a number of times. The question is, "Can Spinal Decompression make you taller?

First of all, thank you. All of you who have asked this question. Let's take a look at the process and see if there is a possibility, or plausibility of it.

Spinal decompression is a process where you are slowly stretched out on a table. In the case of spinal decompression, your body is attached to the table at the hips, and the machine pulls you downward. During this 30 minute procedure all the years of pressure are relieved and you are for a moment taller. Each treatment will increase the space between your spinal column, and will eventually stay in that extended position.

So when you think of it that way, I guess spinal decompression can make you taller, it's at least worth a study, don't you think?

In any event, spinal decompression WILL help your lower back pain, that I know for sure. I injured my back, making, ahh.. whoopie, and ahh.. well, I needed decompression. Anyway, I am better now thanks to my chiropractor at Integrated Spinal Solutions.

If you have neck or back pain please consider chiropractic care. It doesn't matter which Reno chiropractor you choose, just get stop living in pain. See a chiropractor today, you'll feel better. I know I did! -- ZD. Reno, Nevada

Stem Cells Treat Spine Disease

March 10, 2014 -- Reno, Nevada 8:08 pm.

I just saw a fantastic medical story about stem cells so I wanted to share it with you and get your opinion on the whole thing. Before I go any further, I want to point out the fact that stem cells can now be made with pieces of skin, so the use of embryos is outdated. When you hear about how stem cells can repair spinal tissue keep in mind that no babies, or fetus were injured in any way in this procedure.

With that being said, you can see the entire article on News-Medical Net.

The article is titled: Stem cell transplant effective in halting degenerative disc disease of spine. In it, doctors examined the association between stem cell transplant and the change of disc height. They found that after treating patients with stem cells 23.6% showed an  increase in the disc height index in the transplant group compared with the placebo group.

What that means in layman's terms is, treating spinal injuries with stem cells seems to improve the space between the spinal discs. That will decrease pain and increase flexibility.

The article went on to say, "Stem cell transplant was viable and effective in halting or reversing degenerative disc disease of the spine" that according to the Mayo Clinic.

Reno Massage Therapist

"This landmark study draws the conclusion in pre-clinical animal studies that stem cell therapy for disc degenerative disease might be a potentially effective treatment for the very common condition that affects people's quality of life and productivity -- Wenchun Qu, MD, PhD Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

A lot of back pain is caused by stress. That according to Reno massage therapist Angelique Calligari. "You'd be surprised what a 30 minute massage can do for your aching back." Highly recommended by hundreds of patents. -- Call now for an appointment.

If you are having problems with your back, and you haven't had a doctor look at it, what are you waiting for? You can schedule an appointment right now with a qualified chiropractor in Reno. I recommend Integrated Spinal Solutions on Longley Lane, or in Caughlin Ranch. 

Regular Guy Talks Back Pain

March 9, 2014

Today I want to talk to those of you suffering with low back pain. It's been bothering you for some time now. Look at you, even looking up stuff about your low back pain. Well, I am glad you found this blog because through it, you will find relief.

I am just a regular guy like you, except I sit in front of a computer all day. Sitting here throws my back out pretty often. As a matter of fact I woke up one morning last November and I could not walk. I couldn't stand up straight. I made the mistake of trying to get downstairs to the kitchen, and then I had to crawl back up them.

I didn't know what to do about my situation, but I had gone to a chiropractor a year before so I called them, and asked if they could get me in right away.
Rachel, the receptionist got me in within the hour, and Dr. Welch said, "You are too messed up to adjust!" -- when was the last time your chiropractor said that to you?

Dr Welch did an x-ray on my lower back and found that I had a herniated disc. Thankfully he did not manually adjust me, because he said, "that would have made it worse". We did some EMS (Electronic Muscle Stimulation) therapy, and then he set me up on a spinal decompression table, also known as an ABS table. As soon as the machine began to pull, the pain stopped. It was amazing! 

Dr Daniel Welch

You see, my spine was out of position, and the nerves were being crushed by the spinal column. While I was in decompression, the pain was almost totally gone. The session lasted for about 30 minutes, and used gravity to relieve the pressure on my nerve endings.

When the session was over, the machine stopped pulling, and the pain returned, BUT, not as bad. Dr. Welch recommended that I come back again 3 times per week for the next two weeks, then one time per week for a month, then one time per month for 3 - 6 months to "keep me in line".

It worked. No joke. I recommend spinal decompression no matter who you get it from. I know that ISS (Integrated Spinal Solutions) took care of me, so I recommend them wholeheartedly.

Have you had spinal decompression before? Please comment on this page about your experience, and check back again to: Chiropractic Today.





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Talk About Your Reno Chiropractor

Who is your Chiropractor? And how long have you been going there? That is the question of the day. Why and when did you first go to the chiropractor, and what kind of adjustment technique did they use?

There are many ways a chiropractor can adjust you, it all depends on where the chiropractor went to school. The practice of chiropractic was invented by D.D Palmer back in the 1890's. Rumor has it, chiropractic may have been invented sometime during the inquisition, by accident.

Chiropractic uses "Manual" manipulation of the spine. It can also be used for treatment of joints, and soft tissue areas. If your chiropractic is up to date with the latest treatment techniques, they will use a combination of manual adjustment, spinal decompression, ems therapy, massage therapy, ultrasound therapy, and physical therapy techniques to repair your injury. You just can't go in and get cracked. That is not in your best interest.

Dr. Danial Welch
Reno Chiropractor

So tell us about your chiropractor. My chiropractor is Dr. Dan Welch. He is the owner/partner of Integrated Spinal Solutions in Reno. They offer the latest in medical machines, and their treatment includes genuine kindness. Yep, he's a real nice guy. And he's an awesome chiropractor. I'd send my mom there.

Below you will find a location where you can add your comment about your chiropractor. Please leave as much information about the chiropractor as you can, including their address and phone if you can. Tell us about your injury, and how they chiropractor handled your case. Did it work? Was it a waste of time? That sort of thing.

If you aren't currently visiting a chiropractor, you can find one on this chiropractic directory.
Thanks for visiting Chiropractic Today. Check back again tomorrow! -- ZD Reno, Nevada.

What is chiropractic? Wikipedia says:

Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine which attempts to diagnose and treat patients through manipulation of their muscle and skeletal system, especially the spine. 

Massage Therapy For Migraines?

Some people have headaches. I have non-stop migraines that last for "months" at a time. They get a migraine for a few hours, maybe a day or two, but me? I get them so long I forget what its like not to have one. This cluster I am on now started on the morning on December 3, 2013. (That was last year!) Anyway, every moment, of every day for the last, let me count them, 28 days in December (that's minus the 3 days I didn't have a headache) January was 31, February was 28 this year, and now we are 5 days into March, that makes.. 87 days today.

If the thought of having a migraine headache for 87 days is bad, just consider the last cluster, that lasted 187 days. People as me how I can keep sane through all these headaches. I don't know, I really don't especially since my doctor is afraid to keep me stocked with pain medication. The last time we were talking about the subject, he said the DEA came into his office and said he should pee-pee test every patient he prescribes pain medication to, to make sure they, or we, weren't selling them. Well, with my pain levels, you couldn't get me to sell one of those. But I digress.

Today we are talking about how migraines can be helped with massage therapy. Is that bull&hit? Let's find out. What is your experience with having a migraine, and then getting a massage? Let us know on this page. Please comment.

Today, I took my 87 day old migraine down to the chiropractors office (ISS in Reno). I went in because my lower back was hurting again, and I wanted some spinal decompression on my lower back. Dr. Welch asked how my migraine was, and I told him the same, non-stop poking in my eye.

A few minutes later he returned with Massage Therapist, Angelique Calligari, and in-house medical massage therapist that works in the Integrated Spinal Solutions clinic on Longley Lane.
She asked me a few questions about my migraine, and then asked my to lay on my back for a few minutes while she checked out my neck.

She held my neck around the base of my skull and applied pressure with her fingertips.. She was only checking things out, I only got 10 minutes worth of massage, but she turned down my migraine from a 6 to a 2.

 I think there may be something there for me if she can do that. Pain meds can't even do that.

So thank you Angelique.. Ms. Calligari, for your help. You can be sure I will make an appointment with you for at least 30 minutes.

Tell us about your Reno Massage Therapist. Did you get a chiropractic adjustment before, or after your massage? 

Get a massage, adjustment, and physical fitness training, and sports rehab in Reno at Integrated Spinal Solutions. A Reno Chiropractic clinic.

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Ultrasound for Pain Relief

If you are in pain, you may want to consider ultrasound therapy. How does "Ultrasound" help a patient with their pain? Find out on this addition of "Chiropractic Today."

Let's say you can't turn your neck to the left. You thought it would get better on it's own, but it hasn't. What can you do, take a pill? Yeah, maybe. But the truth is, you need to increase the blood circulation in that area. Sure, you can slap the area to get blood flowing there, but that would really suck, since you already have a sore neck. What you need is a session or two of ultrasound therapy.

It's hard to believe, but ultrasound generates heat. Yep, sound can be hot. At my chiropractors office, they use ultrasound to treat patients, like you, occasionally with ultrasound. The therapist, or doctor of chiropractic, will apply a little gel to a metal wand, and then attach the wand to your neck. 

The ultrasound pumps sound waves into your neck, which generates heat in that area, which in turn,  helps with overall blood flow circulation. 


Your neck is stiff, because the muscles in the neck are tense. Ultrasound let's the tissue "relax" and respond to adjustment. It also promotes faster healing.

Dr. Nicolas Riley
a Reno Chiropractor

If you have had ultrasound therapy before please tell us what it was like, and whether or not it worked for you. Please include your doctor's name, the clinic, or facility, and what the original reason for going in for ultrasound therapy.

I got my ultrasound therapy for a continuous migraine headache (at Integrated Spinal Solutions in Reno, Nevada). It took about 15 minutes. The doctor did it right there while I was face down on the table. My neck was "out of place", one quick adjustment, and a little therapy, and my headache improved! 

Would I recommend ultrasound therapy for pain relief? Yes! I would. If you would like more information about ultrasound therapy in Reno, contact this number:

Cervical Decompression for Migraine Headaches

People who have migraines know that the pain just won't go away. Migraine suffers will try anything to stop the pain, which leads many to over use of pain meds. Now, don't get me wrong. I am not saying you are not in pain and you shouldn't take pills for it, but you will have to admit, maybe sometimes you take a pill even if you aren't sure if you it's coming on. Now if you are one of the many who live day to day with pain, you may find yourself counting out your pills, and wondering if you are going to make it to the next refill before you run out. I know I do. The only thing that gets me through, is chiropractic adjustment, and cervical decompression.

On the left you will see an x-ray image of a patent with a disc penetration. This is a classic example of someone who needs cervical spinal decompression, not a standard chiropractic adjustment.

Migraines can be caused by a number of things. Food, smells, light can all trigger migraines. Doctors have not been able to track down my personal migraine cause, but I have found that the severity of my headaches is less when I get adjusted frequently. Of course I still have a headache (even right now) but it is manageable with chiropractic care.

This page asks the question: "What do you do for your migraines?" Do you have a special remedy or suggestion? What about pain medication. What works, and what does not. Have you tried the new extended release pain medication that replaced Vicodin? Please comment on this page.

My personal recommendation for migraines? I use an instant release pain medication, but that only works when I have them. My doctor is afraid to give me "too many" which I think is insanity in itself, but when I don't have any meds, I use lots of ice, jasmine tea, and a good chiropractor. 

In Reno - Integrated Spinal Solutions is my chiropractic clinic.

 I highly recommend Dr. Dan Welch, and his partner, Dr. Xavier Martinez. They are available in Reno at the Caughlin Ranch clinic and also in South Reno on Longley Lane, plus now you can see them in Round Mountain, Nevada just outside of Tonopah

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