The Ultimate Spinal Decompression Book
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BOOK REVIEW
It is not often that The American Chiropractor reviews a book consisting of over 800 pages, which is why we asked several doctors to help. In this review, you’ll learn why so many medical and chiropractic professionals consider The Ultimate Spinal Decompression Book not just another book but the definitive book on nonsurgical spinal decompression (NSSD).
Take a look at what’s inside:
1. Back Pain: A Modem Epidemic
2. Serving Patients Better
3. The Shealy Interviews
4. The Dyer Interviews
5. An Evening with 45th President Donald J. Trump
6. Traction and Decompression: A Historical Perspective
7. Spinal Pain Experienced as Visceral Referral
8. Decompression 101
9. Back to Backs
10. All Roads Lead to Disc
11. Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy and Chiropractic
12. The Truth About Epidurals
13. The Truth About Drugs and Surgery
14. Spinal Surgery Options
15. Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
16. The Real Costs of Back Pain
17. Billing and Coding for Spinal Decompression
18. IDD Therapy Treatment Protocols
19. Inversion Therapy
20. Compendium of Research and Studies
21. Additional Research Synopsis and References
22. Glossary and Terminology
23. Understanding the MRI
THE BOOK IS LOADED with research studies to assist any doctor wanting to master NSSD. Dr. Norman Shealy said, “ Any doctor doing decompression must have this book.” Dr. Shealy is one of the most published doctors of chiropractic in the industry, so this level of endorsement speaks volumes. He said at one juncture, “I knew after performing my first back surgery that surgery was not the answer.”
The book includes chapters on epidurals, NSSD protocols, MRIs, inversion therapy, medical terminology, failed back surgery syndrome, billing and coding, and numerous research studies performed by doctors from Harvard University, the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, Stanford University, and more. The research in this book is comprehensive and probably the greatest culmination of research in one place about nonsurgical spinal decompression.
The book contains detailed research studies on many of the most popular decompression tables, including the Accu-SPINA, DRS, DRX 9000, and VAX-D, as well as other tables. This could be the greatest combination of research, motivation, and history ever provided, and there is a reason why many chiropractic colleges are now carrying the University Edition in their libraries. The university edition is just under 400 pages of pure content. Every university should have this book in its library.
DR. SHEALY PULLS
the curtains back on nonsurgical spinal decompression in this once-in-a-lifetime book, including multiple rare and direct interviews. Five years in the making, best-selling authors Dr. Eric Kaplan, DC, FIAMA, and Dr. Perry Bard, DC, along with industry leaders of both the medical and chiropractic professions, deliver a home run in this rare yet priceless book featuring the best of the best—Dr. Nonnan Shealy.
Thank you to Dr. Kaplan, Dr. Bard, and the Disc Centers of America doctors for continuing my work and saving thousands of patients from unnecessary back surgeries. I commend you on all your hard work and continued research in the spinal disc field. You both are setting the ‘gold standard’ of disc care.
Dr Norman Shealy, MD, PhD, Neurosurgeon
Let’s look at early reviews:
When it comes to spinal decompression, I have devoured hundreds of research studies and textbooks on the topic. I have never read a textbook as thorough, complete, and game-changing for the medical and chiropractic professions as this one. By far the most comprehensive resource.
Stephen Novelli, DC
Having a single book on the subject of spinal decompression to this degree has never been done before. What a great resource for the specialist who treats these patients. Fantastic job, Dr. Kaplan and Dr. Bard.
Wassim Khoury, DC
The knowledge gained in this book is confidence-inspiring. The research studies alone help the doctor increase case acceptance. A necessary tool not only for DCOA doctors but the entire chiropractic profession! This is the spinal decompression bible!
Dr. Lawrence B. Ashkinazy Priority Medical and Rehab Centers, LLC Coral Springs Disc Center, LLC
As an orthopedic surgeon who works with many chiropractors, decompression was new to me. Having not only attended but also lectured at the national certification program, this book was a great resource of knowledge and information that I’ve shared with my peers. Every doctor doing NSSD needs to read this book.
Dr. Glen Zuck, Fettowed Orthopedic Surgeon
Simply a masterpiece. A book every healthcare provider should read and internalize. Packed with a wealth of information, protocols, and comparative treatment options to help me be the best spinal decompression doctor.
Jeffrey Young, DC
This is the most incredibly detailed book on nonsurgical spinal decompression. Such detail in knowledge and the extended research to back me up as a doctor when explaining how decompression works successfully. The most amazing book full of detailed information and knowledge on nonsurgical spinal decompression when using the best decompression tables on the market.
Dr. Mark D. Losagio DC, DAABFE, DIBCN, DAAPM, FIACN
Excellent textbook, a must for anyone utilizing NSSD in an evidence-based practice. This comprehensive treatise, along with practitioner national certification and manufacturer protocols, helps mitigate practice risk and elevate practitioner competence. Kudos to Drs. Kaplan and Bard for compiling a masterpiece.
Dr. Salvatore LaRusso Former Chairman for the FBCE Former President for the NBCE Adjunct professor Kaiser University
The Ultimate Spinal Decompression Book is a game-changer. What a benefit for doctors and patients to have! A great book to improve patient outcomes.
Brett Winch el DC
Thank you, Dr. Eric Kaplan and Dr. Perry Bard, for your tireless efforts to improve spinal health for potentially millions of people. The recent publication of The Ultimate Spinal Decompression Book is game-changing infonnation. It has already benefited my ability to provide lifesaving decompression therapy for patients who suffer from degenerative spinal disc disease. Avoiding spinal shots, surgeries, and addictive medications will change and save lives.
Steven R. Shockley, DC
Dr. Kaplan and Dr. Bard, after I got back from the 10-year nonsurgical spinal decompression certification, I started diving into the book. I am glad to be part of a group that Dr. Norman Shealy has honored by carrying on his valuable work. The research, interviews, and procedures are like gold to those of us doing this work! This was a big undertaking, and blessings to you for going the extra mile and getting it done for our profession.
Dr. Tim Kamerman After reading and reviewing The Ultimate Spinal Decompression Book and the condensed University Edition, we believe these books set the standard for learning material on nonsurgical spinal decompression. Included in this book are interviews from both Dr. Alan Dyer, MD, PhD, and Dr. Nonnan Shealy, MD, PhD. These two leading medical professionals provide their invaluable input at your fingertips to assist you in learning not only the genesis of NSSD but also its progression. Every doctor performing nonsurgical spinal decompression should have this book as a reference manual in their office.
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