After performing over 40,000 spinal decompression treatments, Dr. JD Dudum breaks down the 3 most common myths patients hear from spinal surgeons—and why they’re often wrong. Drawing from real patient stories, clinical experience, and personal healing, this episode explains how to do decompression the right way—and why it’s helped thousands avoid surgery, medications, and injections.

Dr. Dudum also shares what to watch out for in bad clinics, how to avoid wasting money, and the real evidence (including pre- and post-MRIs) that proves spinal decompression can and does work long-term.

• 01:05 – Myth #1: “Decompression will make it worse.”

• 06:00 – Myth #2: “Just hang from a pull-up bar.”

• 08:25 – Myth #3: “It won’t work long term.”

• 09:10 – Dr. Dudum’s personal story: Avoiding surgery in 8 weeks

• 10:45 – MRI proof: 9% to 80% disc reduction

• 13:00 – Long-term success: Running, jumping, no fear

• 13:55 – Final recap: The truth about decompression

#SpinalDecompression #AvoidBackSurgery #DiscHerniation #BackPainRelief #ChiropracticCare #SciaticaRelief #DecompressionTherapy

If you've been told you need surgery for sciatica or chronic lower back pain, don't panic—there's a better path. In this episode, Dr. JD Dudum breaks down the research behind lumbar disc herniations, why most people heal without surgery, and how to identify the real cause of your pain. He explains what sciatica really is, how to test for it at home using the slump test, and why MRIs—when used correctly—can be a powerful tool for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Dr. Dudum also shares the powerful case study of Chad, a 40-year-old patient who suffered for 9 months with no relief, only to become pain-free in 8 weeks after the right diagnosis and spinal decompression treatment. This episode offers real hope, clear action steps, and a path to healing without going under the knife.

• 00:40 – What is sciatica? Symptoms explained

• 02:10 – Research: 90% of cases heal in 1 year

• 02:47 – Slump test: Try this at home

• 03:30 – When to get an MRI (and why it’s useful)

• 05:08 – Chad’s story: 9 months of pain, healed in 8 weeks

#SciaticaRelief #BackPainHelp #AvoidSurgery #SpinalDecompression #DiscHerniation #BackAtItPodcast #DrJDDudum #NaturalHealing #ChronicPainRecovery #YouDontNeedSurgery

Still in pain after injections, medications, or months of physical therapy? You might be treating the wrong problem. In this episode of Back At It with Dr. Decompression, Dr. JD Dudum reveals the 3 most common signs of a lumbar disc herniation—so you can stop guessing and start healing.

From coughing and sneezing to the pain of tying your shoes, these symptoms are often overlooked but critically important. Plus, hear the story of Gareth, a patient who avoided surgery and returned to golf after 8 weeks of spinal decompression therapy.

Whether your pain is new or ongoing, this episode will help you determine if a disc issue is at the root—and what to do about it.

00:42 – Symptom #1: Pain when coughing, sneezing, or straining 01:36 – Symptom #2: Struggling to put on socks or shoes 02:37 – Symptom #3: Pain, numbness, or cramping below the knee 03:40 – At-home tips: Prone press and Cobra pose 04:36 – Case study: Gareth’s disc pain and failed therapy 07:28 – Gareth’s full recovery and final advice from Dr. JD

#DiscHerniation #BackPainRelief #SpinalDecompression #NervePain #ChiropracticHealing #SciaticaRelief #BackAtItPodcast #DrJDDudum #CalfPain #LumbarDisc

If you’ve been told your back pain is coming from your SI joint—but after months of therapy and injections, you have no relief—you might be dealing with something else entirely. In this episode, Dr. JD Dudum breaks down the key differences between SI joint dysfunction and a lumbar disc herniation so you can stop guessing and start healing. He walks through the three major signs to help you tell them apart, shares a powerful case study of a woman misdiagnosed for 9 months, and explains how just three visits of decompression therapy got her 95% better.

Stop spinning your wheels on the wrong treatment plan. This episode gives you the clarity you need to understand where your pain is truly coming from—and what to do next.

• 0:52 – What is the SI joint & how it works

• 1:36 – Classic SI joint symptoms & pain patterns

• 3:47 – Patient case: pain went past the knee

• 5:12 – Disc herniation symptoms explained

• 7:15 – 3-question test to differentiate disc vs SI

• 10:04 – Cobra pose & centralization for disc injuries

#BackPainRelief #DiscHerniation #SIJointPain #SpinalDecompression #NervePain #LowBackPain #ChiropracticCare #DecompressionTherapy #BackAtItPodcast

In this powerful episode, Dr. JD Dudum shares the remarkable story of Catherine, a patient suffering from a severe L4-L5 disc herniation who was facing surgery and relying on a cane just to walk. After failed cortisone shots, physical therapy, and sleepless nights due to sciatic pain, Catherine found hope through spinal decompression therapy. Within just two weeks, she was off the cane, driving again, and sleeping through the night. Her post-MRI confirmed a 75% reduction in her disc herniation—without injections or surgery. If you or someone you love is losing hope, this episode proves healing is possible.

• 0:48 – Catherine’s symptoms: spasms, cane use, failed injections

• 2:40 – Why stretching worsens sciatica pain

• 5:20 – Two-week results: no cane, no brace, driving again

• 6:30 – Four-week update: 50% better

• 8:00 – Power Plate & retraining muscles

• 9:45 – Post-MRI proof: 75% disc reduction

#AvoidSurgery #NoInjections #SpinalDecompression #HerniatedDisc #BackPainRelief #SciaticaHelp #CatherineStory #DiscHealing #BackAtItPodcast #DrJDDudum

Struggling with neck pain that just won’t go away? In this episode, Dr. JD Dudum reveals 3 hidden signs that may point to a cervical disc herniation—plus what to do if traditional treatments haven’t worked. He shares the powerful story of Anne, a patient who tried everything from physical therapy to acupuncture and was still waking up in pain—until decompression therapy changed her life. Learn how flexion-extension x-rays helped identify instability, how proper angle-specific decompression made all the difference, and why modifying the “standard protocol” can lead to real results.

Whether you’re dealing with neck pain, rhomboid pain, or arm tingling, this episode is packed with insights that could finally explain what’s really going on—and how to fix it.

00:55 – Sign #1: Neck pain not responding to typical treatments 01:40 – Sign #2: Rhomboid stabbing pain that won’t go away 02:17 – Sign #3: Arm numbness or tingling that’s worsening 02:45 – Bonus Sign: Coughing/sneezing pain 05:05 – Anne’s case: Chronic pain, no sleep, facing injections 06:30 – Flexion-extension x-rays reveal hidden instability 08:55 – Why cervical instability is more common than lumbar 09:20 – Final advice and how to find help

#NeckPain #DiscHerniation #SpinalDecompression #CervicalSpine #NervePainRelief #RhomboidPain #AvoidSurgery #SleepBetter #BackAtItPodcast

In this episode of Back at It with Dr. Decompression, Dr. JD Dudum unpacks the truth behind degenerative disc disease—what it really is, what symptoms to watch for, and how to manage it without turning to surgery or endless injections.

You’ll learn the top three at-home movements to relieve stiffness and improve spinal mobility (Cat-Cow, Child’s Pose, and Knee-to-Chest), as well as when those stretches aren’t enough. Dr. Dudum breaks down how targeted decompression therapy helps reduce inflammation, restore movement, and relieve pain—often dramatically. If you’ve ever felt like your spine locks up when getting out of bed or stepping out of a car, this episode is a must-listen. Bonus: Hear how one patient went from avoiding car rides to reclaiming his life in just two weeks.

• [1:36] – Key Symptoms: Stiffness, Sciatica, Pain

• [3:12] – Home Relief: Top 3 Exercises

• [4:48] – When Exercises Aren’t Enough

• [6:24] – Can Decompression Help? Here's How

• [8:00] – Jay’s Story: From Bedridden to Back in Life

#DegenerativeDiscDisease #BackPainRelief #SpinalDecompression #SciaticaRelief #DiscHealth #ChiropracticCare #AvoidSurgery #SpineCare #MobilityMatters #DrJD

After years of worsening back pain and a traumatic car accident, Renee faced the heartbreaking reality of losing her mobility—and her joy. Told surgery was her only option, she refused to give up hope. In this moving episode of Back At It with Dr. Decompression, Dr. JD Dudum sits down with Renee to share how she went from bedridden and depressed to singing solos again at church—all thanks to his personalized Decompression Therapy Program.

Renee opens up about the despair of constant pain, the fear of surgery, and how just one week into treatment, everything began to change. This episode is a testament to the power of the right approach, compassionate care, and never giving up on the life you love.

01:20 - The pain that left her immobile and depressed 05:10 – MRI findings: herniated disc and severe nerve pain 06:35 – The first week of decompression and signs of hope 12:05 – Emotional recovery: fear of being bedridden lifted 13:45 – Avoiding surgery and the stories of failed back ops 15:25 – Her message to those considering injections or surgery

#BackAtItPodcast #SciaticaRecovery #DiscRenewalTherapy #DecompressionHealing #AvoidSurgery #ChronicPainRelief #SpineCare #FaithAndHealing #HealingJourney #TestimonialTuesday

In this unique episode, Dr. JD Dudum records live from his decompression table—sharing his personal journey of recovering from an L5-S1 disc herniation and explaining exactly how spinal decompression works. He breaks down the science behind angle-specific decompression, oscillation cycles, and why it’s not the same as traction. You’ll learn how the table changes disc pressure, creates a vacuum effect to draw herniations off nerves, and why customizing the table angle and pull intensity is critical for results. Dr. JD explains the difference between outdated traction therapy and modern decompression protocols and offers powerful insight into how he avoided surgery and now helps thousands do the same. Whether you’re facing injections, contemplating surgery, or just desperate for relief—you’ll get a clear look at the exact therapy that changed his life.

• 1:00 – JD’s Personal Story with Disc Herniation

• 3:00 – What Makes Decompression Different

• 6:00 – How the Table Customizes Pull Angles

• 8:00 – Who Decompression Is Right For & How to Get Help

#SciaticaRelief #DiscHerniation #SpinalDecompression #ChiropracticCare #BackPainHelp #AvoidSurgery #PhysicalTherapy #LowBackPain #HealthTransformation #JDdudum

Elena had tried it all—chiropractic, PT, acupuncture, massage, even four spinal injections—yet after a year and a half of debilitating sciatica, nothing brought lasting relief. In this episode, Dr. JD Dudum shares how Elena went from sleepless nights and daily pain to 80% better in just six weeks using his signature Disc Renewal Program. He breaks down the exact spinal levels causing her nerve pain, why traditional methods failed, and how angle-specific decompression therapy combined with an understanding of spinal instability and facet arthritis changed her treatment plan completely. You’ll also learn how oscillation cycles and cold laser therapy reduced inflammation, and why Power Plate therapy was critical in retraining movement and preventing flare-ups. This isn’t just a story of pain relief—it’s a story of a woman reclaiming her sleep, her mobility, and her quality of life without surgery.

• (00:45) Elena’s 1.5-year struggle with sciatica and failed treatments

• (02:00) The MRI findings and confirming disc bulges on the nerve root

• (03:30) Understanding instability, facet arthritis, and how they change treatment

• (05:20) Why the decompression angle and oscillation cycle matter

• (07:15) The difference between decompression and traction—why most people get it wrong

• (12:40) Elena’s life-changing results—and what it means for those facing surgery

#SciaticaRelief #DiscRenewal #SpinalDecompression #ChronicPainHelp #JDdudum #LowBackPain #AvoidSurgery #ColdLaserTherapy #PowerPlate #BackAtItPodcast