"Serial MRI of 20 patients treated with the decompression table shows in our study up to 90% reduction of subligamentous nucleus herniation in 10 of 14. Some rehydration occurs detected by T2 and proton density signal increase. Torn annulus repair is seen in all."

Eyerman, Edward MD. Simple pelvic traction gives inconsistent relief to herniated lumbar disc sufferers. Journal of Neuroimaging. Paper presented to the American Society of Neuroimaging, Orlando, Florida 2-26-98.

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"Eighty-six percent of ruptured intervertebral disc (RID) patients achieved 'good' (50-89% improvement) to 'excellent' (90-100% improvement) results with decompression. Sciatica and back pain were relieved." "Of the facet arthrosis patients, 75% obtained 'good' to 'excellent' results with decompression."

C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD, and Vera Borgmeyer, RN, MA.
Decompression, Reduction, and Stabilization of the Lumbar Spine: A Cost-Effective Treatment for Lumbosacral Pain. American Journal of Pain Management Vol. 7 No. 2 April 1997

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"Results showed that 86% of the 219 patients who completed the therapy reported immediate resolution of symptoms, while 84% remained pain-free 90 days post-treatment. Physical examination findings showed improvement in 92% of the 219 patients, and remained intact in 89% of these patients 90 days after treatment."

Gionis, Thomas MD; Groteke, Eric DC. Surgical Alternatives: Spinal Decompression. Orthopedic Technology Review. 2003; 6 (5).

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"All but two of the patients in the study improved at least 30% or more in the first three weeks.""Utilizing the outcome measures, this form of decompression reduces symptoms and improves activities of daily living."

Bruce Gundersen, DC, FACO; Michael Henrie, MS II, Josh Christensen, DC. A Clinical Trial on Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Using Vertebral Axial Distraction Delivered by a Computerized Traction Device. The Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists, Quarterly Journal of ACO, June 2004

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Dr. Banasiak
Mark S. Banasiak, D.C., has been in practice since 1994.  His primary objective is to help patients achieve optimum health with natural methods.  Methods that include Chiropractic, Spinal Decompression, Nutrition and Exercise, and Massage.  Dr. Mark graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic, one of Chiropractic's premier colleges, in 1994.  Since that time, Dr. Mark has accumulated 100's of hours each year (well above the California Board standard of 12 hours) pursuing avenues to help his patients.  Attending Seminars/Symposiums that cover topics such as:

• Nutritional therapy
• Active Release Techniques certifications
• Spinal Decompression Therapy
• Cold Laser (low level laser therapy)
• Frequency Specific Microcurrent
• Motor Vehicle Injury
• Spinal Adjusting Techniques

Dr. Mark believes that each patient has their own set of health issues and spinal dysfunctions that need to be treated in a unique manner, specifically for the patient.  Most of all, "It Shouldn't Hurt To Be Alive."