Before Spinal surgery consider this treatment.

Before spinal surgery for back pain and radiating leg pain consider spinal decompression.
Call (212)645-8151 for appointment in NYC

All to often we have patients that come into our office and it is their last stop before undergoing spinal surgery.
Many times these patients are at their wits end and are frustrated with the treatments they have received.
 Enter Spinal decompression.

This non-surgical treatment has been a fantastic treatment option for patients that have Sciatica due to a herniated disc.
The treatment itself is painless and patients often notice results within the first few visits.

Below  is a recent testimonial from a patient that came into our office after seeing a list of doctors with little results.
After reviewing his MRI and examining the patient we concluded he was an excellent candidate for spinal decompression. the combination of Chiropractic care, deep tissue massage, Physical therapy and Spinal decompression solved his problem.



After suffering from episodes of back pain intermittently over the past decade, I eventually developed chronic pain that just didn't go away. I went to a number of chiropractors,medical doctors and physical therapists with little relief. The only alternative left seemed to be surgery. That seemed drastic, so I did some research on my own for non-surgical alternatives. I came upon spinal decompression, which just made sense to me and was less invasive.


I found Dr. Shoshany, one of the few chiropractors in NYC with advanced decompression equipment. Dr. Shoshany answered my questions and concerns directly in a way that made me feel very comfortable. 
After a just few sessions I began to experience some relief, but to be honest, it wasn't always a straight line. He and his colleagues explained that since my injuries didn't occur in just a few weeks, my healing wasn't going to happen in just a few weeks either. That gave me the reassurance I needed to continue. I'm glad that I stuck with it. A few weeks after completing decompression, while continuing to get regular adjustments, physical therapy and massage, the pain started to subside noticeably, I continue to feel increasingly better. It's not something that happened instantly, and it did take commitment, but I'm extremely happy with my progress
After a just few sessions I began to experience some relief, but to be honest, it wasn't always a straight line. He and his colleagues explained that since my injuries didn't occur in just a few weeks, my healing wasn't going to happen in just a few weeks either. That gave me the reassurance I needed to continue. I'm glad that I stuck with it. A few weeks after completing decompression, while continuing to get regular adjustments, physical therapy and massage, the pain started to subside noticeably, I continue to feel increasingly better. It's not something that happened instantly, and it did take commitment, but I'm extremely happy with my progress

He stressed a holistic approach which required a commitment, not only to decompression, but to chiropractic adjustments and physical therapy. It's worth noting that they have a great loft space in Soho NYC and that their physical and massage therapists are probably the best I've ever encountered. So that made it that much easier to commit.
 Michael.

What makes us different is that we combine all the non-surgical disciplines under one roof.
Chiropractic care, Pain management, Physical therapy, Spinal decompression.
If you are suffering with radiating arm or leg pain, Herniated disc, Sciatica visit www.drshoshany.com

Sciatica and right sided knee pain due to a L5 herniated disc

L5 right lateral disc herniation placing pressure on the nerve root


Sciatica and right sided knee pain due to a L5 herniated disc


-Resolved with Chiropractic care and spinal decompression.



We see success with patients that suffer with Sciatica and Low back pain everyday in my NYC practice but this particular case stood out because of how quickly the patient went from being reliant on Percocet, anti-inflammatory meds and muscle relaxers to being pain and drug free and returning to his normal activities.

Vincent presented to my office in early August with intense Sciatica down his left leg that causes him to limp terribly. He was very active and enjoyed playing tennis, golf and biking but this recent onset of pain just came on without any know injury. He was unable to lie in his stomach and described the pain as a shooting, burning and tingling pain down his right thigh into his right knee.

He went to his primary and diagnosed with a L5-S1 radiculopathy, given pain meds and was told to get a MRI and when the results came back that he had a herniated disc he was recommended to get a epidural injection in his spine. This went on for two weeks with little results, sleepless nights and days induced in a foggy blur.

Luckily for him he was able to research non-surgical herniated disc treatment and bumped into spinal decompression and found our NYC office.

When he came in we discovered through a Chiropractic exam that his pelvis was antalgic (shifted) and L5 was completely counter rotated. In reviewing the MRI it revealed that he had a right paracentral disc tear and foraminal disc protrusion, closely related to the exiting right L5 nerve root. We also had confirmation of findings by way of a NCV (nerve conduction velocity test) that the offending nerves where L4-L5 and L5-S1 nerve roots.

We immediately started with Cox flexion distraction and Spinal decompression on the DRX 9000. We also adjusted his lower lumbar spine using a gentle side posture adjustment.

Within five visits the patient was able to walk without a limp and the Sciatica was moving up and away.

We also utilized Kinesio taping for Sciatica and to stabilize the knee.

What had happened with the Sciatica is the L5 nerve root was being pinched and that muscle supplies the muscle of the lower leg- within a short period of time the muscle will atrophy (shrink).

By the 8th visit the patient is virtually pain free and on the road to recovery without pills or surgery.
In our practice we offer Chiropractic care along with Spinal decompressio, Physical therapy and Pain management

To learn more about my practice visit www.drshoshany.com
or to make an immediate appointment in NYC call (212)645-8151

Herniated Discs and Spinal Decompression

As an NYC pain relief center, Living Well Medical and all of our therapists, chiropractors and doctors are intimately familiar with the causes of back and neck pain; some of us have even gone through that pain ourselves in addition to having treated it before. Among the most notorious of the conditions we treat is the herniated disc - it regularly takes our patients out of the flow of their lives and steals productivity, activity and general happiness. Having seen this so many times, it’s no surprise that Living Well Medical has become a place of expertise for the non-surgical treatment of this condition. Today, I wanted to talk a little bit about a particular technology we use to treatment disc herniations of the back and neck called spinal decompression and how it works. Hopefully, if a herniated disc is causing you pain, you will see that there are options to becoming pain free that don’t involve a surgical center.

As many of you likely know, a herniated disc is a problem that occurs when the inner portion of a spinal disc pushes outward into the spinal canal. It’s not uncommon for that protrusion to compress spinal nerves causing inflammation, pain and potential disability. What’s more, spinal injuries and problems of this sort typically take long periods of time to heal because many of the smaller structures of the spine like intervertebral discs are largely avascular and have little blood supply with which to obtain nutrients that can aid in repairs.

At our office, we use the DRX 9000 spinal decompression system. During treatment with the DRX 9000, a patient will lie down on a table and be specially harnessed to the device. A specific program is created to only target the discs that are herniated and causing pain. When the program is run, a precise stretch is applied to the spine, lengthening the spine and creating more space between the vertebrae. This takes pressure off of the disc; reduced load on the disc enables it to more easily bring in those desperately needed fluids and nutrients.

Spinal decompression seeks to lend support to the natural healing process, so it is completely non-invasive. Over a series of treatment sessions, the herniation can be made to return to its original position in the disc, relieving pain and restoring proper function. However, it’s important to note that spinal decompression is not for everyone and results will vary from person to person. People who have had spinal fusion surgery in the past are unfortunately not candidates for decompression with the DRX 9000.

For more information on pain treatment at Living Well Medical in NYC or on spinal decompression, give our office a call at 212-645-8151. We’re here to help when you need us.

- Dr. Shoshany, NYC Chiropractor

What Causes Sciatica?

In the world of back and neck pain, sciatica is perhaps one of the best known names. It’s like the superstar of back pain and neck pain. Well, more like the super villain. The point is, sciatica gets a lot of attention for good reason - it hurts like crazy and it’s unfortunately common. Back pain that leads to downtime may be experienced by as high an estimate as 80% of the population in America. Sciatica is involved in a rather high number of those cases.

So what the heck causes sciatica? What are the reasons we get it? It sounds like the same question but not quite. One is an anatomical explanation and the other leads us into specific conditions. That’s because sciatica isn’t really a disease or condition; sciatica is just a group of symptoms related to nerve impingement. And it’s in the nerves where we begin to find our explanation.

As you know, the spine is a huge conduit running the “wires” of our nervous system. It’s a delicate structure that the entire body depends on to function properly with tasks like collecting data, relaying signals and providing motion and function to our bodies. Sometimes, due to age, accident or some combination thereof, the nerves become squished as they exit the spine causing irritation, inflammation and ultimately, pain. Pain varies from person to person and based on severity of the nerve compression, but it’s pretty much part of the deal. Sciatica specifically indicates that the sciatic nerves in the spine (they exit the spinal canal in the lower back) are affected. The lower back and neck are generally more susceptible to injury of this kind because there is a much greater range of motion.

So what about conditions? Why do I get sciatica? There are, sadly, many reasons people feel the stinging, burning pains of sciatica. In addition, they can only be confirmed with MRI findings. Problems like herniated or bulging discs, spinal stenosis and piriformis syndrome are some of the more well known culprits. Spondylolisthesis or spinal tumors are less likely but also real contributors to lumbar pain.

The main thing I hope you take away from this is that if you have back pain, see a doctor right away. At Living Well Medical in NYC we specialize in treating pain without surgical intervention. Give us a call today if you need help at 212-645-8151.

- Dr. Shoshany, NYC Chiropractor

Common Causes of Neck Pain

You never know when you might have a new pain in the neck - you wake up from a nap or you move in a seemingly harmless way, and all of a sudden, you feel a twinge. Neck pain is, as implied by the expression, at least an annoyance if not an outright miserable experience. Especially as it relates to muscular issues (which account for a good number of neck pain cases), the pain can descend suddenly and stick around for an inordinate amount of time. This is particularly true if you don’t get the right kind of treatment. At Living Well Medical in NYC, we deal with neck injuries and pain of all types, so we’re familiar with most causes. Here we’ll be discussing a couple of them. Of course, if you have questions, we’re here to answer them.

Muscle injury/tension

Those of us who are very active or have jobs that require strenuous activity will perhaps be familiar with neck pain from a muscle injury. Repetitive motions can overtax muscle tissue causing pain and inflammation. With neck pain, it usually is indicated by difficulty with a certain range of motion.

Injuries of this type can typically be treated with manual therapies like physical therapy, Active Release Techniques, the Graston Technique, and/or chiropractic.

Herniated Spinal Discs

Neck pain because of a herniated disc is a much different affair than a muscle problem. Pain is of a different variety, shooting and burning, sometimes extending out into the arms and upper back. It tends to be much more severe, although that is a case by case thing.

In order to be sure you have a herniated disc, MRIs and nerve tests are necessary to confirm the diagnosis.

Spinal disc herniation often requires a more multidisciplinary approach to get the best results. One of the staples of treatment in our office is spinal decompression with the DRX9000, a cutting edge non-surgical technology specifically designed for the relief of pain related to herniated discs.

As a practice that focuses on pain relief, neck pain is one of the most common problems we see. If neck pain has been a problem for you and just won’t go away, give us a call. We have experience treating just about any kind of pain. Call us today at 212-645-8151 and come on in. We’re here to help.

- Dr. Shoshany, NYC Chiropractor

Getting Treated for a Herniated Disc

A herniated disc is a pain unlike anything else. To say it completely interrupts your life is a total understatement. To say it can be absolute misery is perhaps too bluntly saying it like it is. The main point is, for people suffering with a herniated disc, getting relief is nearly the only thing on their minds. At Living Well Medical in NYC, we’ve been helping people find lasting relief and even go back to being pain-free for years, and we do it without surgical intervention.

Herniated disc treatment programs at our New York office generally involves many different facets to improve overall wellness. Changes in nutrition and diet, physical therapy to improve muscle stability, chiropractic to adjust the spinal alignment, acupuncture to relief pain and stress, and a wealth of other soft tissue techniques like massage and Active Release can all constitute a full pain relief program at Living Well Medical. However, a major component that contributes to lasting benefits is spinal decompression therapy.

This therapeutic device is relatively new as a treatment for herniated, bulging or prolapsed discs, but the results it has achieved have pushed it to right near the top of the non-surgical back pain treatment list.

By applying closely monitored and computer-regulated amounts of stretch to the spine in the areas of herniation/bulge, pressure on the injured discs can be relieved, allowing them to pull badly needed nutrients and fluids into themselves. In so doing, damaged disc structures may be repaired and pain relieved. The device allows patients to lie down and relax during treatment; many even fall asleep during a typical treatment session.

The advancements in non-surgical pain relief like spinal decompression therapy have enabled us to help people in numbers we were not able to before. If a herniated disc is at the core of your pain, contact our office @ 212-645-8151 and ask about spinal decompression. We want to help you stop the pain.

- Dr. Shoshany, NYC Chiropractor

Does Spinal Decompression Work?

We were one of the first chiropractic and pain management centers in New York City to employ the DRX9000 technology to help patients suffering from back pain. From personal experience its become very clear that using the DRX 9000 to treat people with herniated or bulging discs has a great and clear effect on a patient's life.

Yes. Spinal Decompression works.

Spinal decompression, unlike surgery is non invasive and does not require the use of foreign materials of fragments of your own bone to treat painful conditions of the spine. It requires no drugs or injections, and does not have harmful side effects. The reason spinal decompression may be hard to find is because it is a very specialized piece of equipment. It treats back and neck pain, and it does it well. Most patients who are suffering from back pain and/ or sciatica and other forms of pain stemming from problems with intervertebral discs are never made aware of this amazing, non surgical option.

From my own personal experience it has become clear that it definitely helps alleviate painful symptoms and improve quality of life. Our patients who have received spinal decompression have demonstrated great results and sometimes the relief is even imminent.

Is anyone a candidate for spinal decompression?

Not everyone is a candidate for spinal decompression. Those that are very obese, have certain metal implants form surgery and other health issues and conditions, and people that have undergone spinal fusion surgery, along with a few other conditions, are not suitable candidates for spinal decompression. You cant know for sure until you schedule a consultation and get evaluated by a doctor. This can actually be done for free since we have been offering free consultations to people who are looking for surgical alternatives.

Specifically I recall one patient that had undergone chiropractic and physical therapy treatment with us for a long time. Due to time, wear and tear and age this particular patient was not improving much. Most people that get chiropractic adjustments feel better almost immediately and we combine our chiropractic adjustments with physical therapy, massage, the Graston Technique, and Cold Laser Therapy among other treatment protocols to help almost any painful condition. However due to their age and the amount of time and the intensity of the symptoms, they were evaluated for spinal decompression. It was a huge step in the right direction, not only did the painful symptoms decrease, but after continued treatment there was a very noticeable remission of pain, numbness and loss of sensation.

There aren't any long term studies done of spinal decompression, but the short term results have been very promising. We have done case studies ourselves on patients that were taking some very strong prescription medication with many side effects that interfered with their daily lives greatly. The results were overwhelmingly positive, and they were able to get off prescription drugs and get back to living their lives.