Retrospective Chart Review of Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression as a Therapeutic Modality for Low Back Pain
These findings suggest NSSD is an effective conservative treatment for a diverse population with LBP, addressing pain, neurological deficits, and functional impairments. NSSD may offer a cost-effective alternative to surgical interventions and pharmacological treatments, reducing the risks of opioid dependency and surgical complications. Future studies should include randomized controlled trials and long-term follow-ups to further validate these results. This study emphasizes NSSD as a first-line therapy for LBP, warranting broader adoption and coverage to improve patient outcomes and reduce health care costs.
Authors
- Shannon Schueren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6932-0836)
- Giovanna Medina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2266-9640)
- Nathan D. Schilaty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6038-7126)
- Lauren A. Luginsland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8082-2682)
Institutions
- University of South Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Military Medicine
- Published
- 2025-03-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usaf116
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00