In episode 34 of the "Back At It" podcast, Dr. Dudum focuses on disc extrusions, explaining their differences from herniations and providing guidance on treatment and management. 

Dr. Dudum also discusses the best exercises for extruded discs, which can alleviate pain and promote healing. He notes that extruded discs, though often more severe than herniated discs, can be effectively managed with a proper diagnosis and tailored decompression therapy.

Dr. Dudum reviews a patient case that suffered from an extruded disc. He walks the listener through the treatment process and the unique protocol for extruded disc relief. 

The episode underscores the necessity of having a game plan based on accurate imaging and testing to achieve successful outcomes. Dr. Dudum concludes by encouraging listeners to seek a proper diagnosis and consider decompression therapy as a viable option for treating disc injuries.

In episode 33, Dr. Dudum addresses the critical connection between sleep and lower back pain, providing practical advice on improving sleep quality to aid in recovery. He highlights that 80% of the population experiences lower back pain, with 60% of those individuals suffering from sleep disturbances. Sleep is essential for regulating cortisol and producing growth hormone, both crucial for healing.

Dr. Dudum emphasizes the importance of selecting the right mattress, recommending medium to medium-firm options and testing different beds before investing in a new one. 

For sleeping positions, he advises sleeping on your back with pillows under your knees to reduce lumbar curvature or on your side in the fetal position with a pillow between your knees for proper alignment.

What is the best pillow for sleeping? He endorses Pillowwise for their customizable pillows tailored to individual needs based on sleep position and body measurements. This pillow has been a real game changer for his patients dealing with neck pain, bulging discs, herniated discs and migraines. 

Additionally, Dr. Dudum suggests several strategies to enhance sleep quality, such as using CBD or relaxation gummies, taking magnesium glycinate supplements, and reducing screen time before bed. These methods help calm the nervous system, reduce pain, and improve sleep, thereby accelerating the healing process. He underscores the importance of sleep in decreasing stress responses and promoting tissue repair through increased human growth hormone production.

The Back at it with Dr. Decompression is presented by Dr. JD Dudum. Dr. Dudum operates one of the largest Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression clinics in the country. Watch this podcast stream to learn clinical pearls, take home tips and so much more from Dr. Dudum's 15 years of clinical experience working with back pain patients. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-at-it-with-dr-decompression/id1704753367

In episode 32 of the "Back At It" podcast, Dr. Dudum discusses proving herniated disc recovery through spinal decompression therapy.

  Emphasizing the uphill battle of promoting decompression as a legitimate treatment amidst skepticism from other medical professionals and the public. Dr. Dudum shares a detailed case study of a patient with a severe 1.3 cm herniated disc at L4-L5 causing debilitating leg pain. Through comprehensive diagnostics, including MRIs and physical tests, Dr. Dudum tailored a specific decompression treatment plan. The patient underwent an intensive therapy regimen, initially involving twice-daily decompression sessions, muscle stimulation, cold laser therapy, and gradual walking exercises.

Over three months, the patient's pain significantly reduced, and his functionality improved by 95%. A follow-up MRI confirmed a 45% reduction in the herniated disc size. Dr. Dudum addresses criticism about decompression being "snake oil" by showcasing clinical evidence and the gold standard methods used in his practice to validate treatment efficacy. 

He invites you to listen to the podcast and share your thoughts or questions, reaffirming his mission to help patients avoid surgery and reclaim their health.

Episode 32 Takeaways:

1. Proof spinal decompression is efffective.
2. How does the power plate actually work?
3. What exercises to strengthen your lower back from sitting all day.
4. What are the gold standard measurements for disc herniations?
5. Why is spinal decompression associated with snake oil?
6. Follow a patient case from inability to walk, to exercising again with spinal decompression
7. How to get a disc herniation to reabsorb 45% in 4 months. Proven on MRI.

The Back at it with Dr. Decompression is presented by Dr. JD Dudum. Dr. Dudum operates one of the largest Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression clinics in the country. Watch this podcast stream to learn clinical pearls, take home tips and so much more from Dr. Dudum's 15 years of clinical experience working with back pain patients. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-at-it-with-dr-decompression/id1704753367

In episode 31 of the "Back At It with Dr. Decompression" podcast, Dr. Kamran and Dr. Dudum delve into the clinical management of chronic low back pain and sciatica.Furthermore, how these decompression specialists utilize MRI's to help patients with herniated and extruded lumbar discs. Over 80% of people will experience lower back pain in their lives. One of the most common causes of lower back and sciatiaca pain are disc injuries. Listen as the the doctors cover non-surgical spinal decompression, red light therapy, primative reflexes, and other treatment modalities that are helping reduce patient symptoms of chronic low back pain. Both doctors review specific cases from their respective clinics. 

They discuss a recent case involving a 58-year-old male with persistent sciatic pain exacerbated by prolonged sitting. Dr. Kamran highlights the importance of testing for primitive reflexes, such as the Babinski sign, to identify potential spinal cord injuries. They emphasize the need for comprehensive diagnostic imaging, like MRIs, to accurately assess spinal conditions before treatment.

Dr. Dudum shares a success story of a 55-year-old female patient who avoided surgery through spinal decompression therapy, detailing the careful, gradual approach necessary to prevent exacerbating pain.

They stress the risks of relying on pain medications, which can mask symptoms and lead to further injury, advocating for a well-planned, patient-specific treatment strategy.

The episode underscores the significance of conservative treatments and the importance of proper diagnostics in effectively managing spinal disorders.

EPISODE 31 TAKEAWAYS:

1.How utilizing a MRI will help patient outcomes with spinal decompression.

2. How long should it take to get relief from chronic low back pain!

3. Dr. Kamran Jahangiri and Dr. Dudum have successfuly helped chronic low back pain patients with their clinical protocols..

4. Why don't other providors discuss spinal decompression as a possible treatment option.

5. Why steriod injections may put a hault on your recovery.

The Back at it with Dr. Decompression is presented by Dr. JD Dudum. Dr. Dudum operates one of the largest Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression clinics in the country. Watch this podcast stream to learn clinical pearls, take home tips and so much more from Dr. Dudum's 15 years of clinical experience working with back pain patients. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-at-it-with-dr-decompression/id1704753367

Dr. JD Dudum recounts his personal experience with a L5-S1 herniated disc five years ago, detailing how spinal decompression therapy alleviated his severe sciatica pain and prevented the need for surgery. Dr. Dudum explains how he created his spinal decompression program through his own need to heal his back,  which now benefits thousasnds of patients ranging from disc injuries to chronic back issues. Reflecting on the growth of his clinic from one to ten decompression tables, Dr. Dudum highlights the success stories of patients who have regained mobility and relieved pain. He emphasizes the importance of personalized care and the significant impact of decompression therapy on patients' lives in Walnut Creek, ca.

Episode 30 Takeaways:

1. How and why did Dr. Dudum become Dr. Decompression.
2. How did he grow a clinic from 1 spinal decompression table to 10 in 5 years.
3. Why is he an authority on non-surgical spinal decompression.
4. Can you really avoid spinal surgery with spinal decompressoin.
5. Does more repetitions really mean more success when related to patient outcomes with spinal decompression.

The Back at it with Dr. Decompression is presented by Dr. JD Dudum. Dr. Dudum operates one of the largest Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression clinics in the country. Watch this podcast stream to learn clinical pearls, take home tips and so much more from Dr. Dudum's 15 years of clinical experience working with back pain patients. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-at-it-with-dr-decompression/id1704753367

Dr. Dudum explains the three biggest questions he gets daily regarding spinal decompression. Dr. Dudum attacks these concerns head one. He will cover this and much with his experience helping thousands of patients with spinal decompression in Walnut Creek, CA. Also, listen as reviews actual cases from his spinal decompression clinic. The challenges, the triumphs and so much more!

Episode 29 Takeaways:

1. Will it work?
2. Is spinal decompression safe?
3. What are the red flags for spinal decompression?
4. How does Dr. Dudum ensure the best patient outcomes? Is it with MRI, flextion/extension X-rays, etc?
5. Why does it take so long?

The Back at it with Dr. Decompression is presented by Dr. JD Dudum. Dr. Dudum operates one of the largest Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression clinics in the country. Watch this podcast stream to learn clinical pearls, take home tips and so much more from Dr. Dudum's 15 years of clinical experience working with back pain patients. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-at-it-with-dr-decompression/id1704753367

Dr. Dudum and Dr. Kamran Jahangiri get clinical discussing their treatment protocols for spinal instability. Spinal instability is common for patients suffering from discogenic pain. How common? One study suggest 57% of patients with discogenic pain have spinal instability. The biggest frustrations their patients are experiencing are balance issues, nerve pain and numbness, lack of progressive results and sudden flare-ups. Listen as the the doctors cover non-surgical spinal decompression, Power Plate corrective exercises, red light therapy, and other treatment modalities that are helping reduce patient symptoms of spinal instability. Both doctors review specific Neuropahty cases from their respective clinics.

EPISODE 28 TAKEAWAYS:

1. What is joint instability, and are their different types?
2. How the leading decompression doctors utilize flexion/extension x rays to gets results.
3. Dr. Kamran Jahangiri and Dr. Dudum have successfuly helped patients with their clinical protocols.
4. What exercises are the best to stalize the spine.
5. Will you actaully be able to find relief with a herniated disc in the lumbar spine or cervical spine without spinal surgery? 

The Back at it with Dr. Decompression is presented by Dr. JD Dudum. Dr. Dudum operates one of the largest Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression clinics in the country. Watch this podcast stream to learn clinical pearls, take home tips and so much more from Dr. Dudum's 15 years of clinical experience working with back pain patients. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-at-it-with-dr-decompression/id1704753367

Dr. Dudum discusses how back pain continues to be on the rise and effects millions of people annually. 60-80% of people will experience low back pain in their lives. Furthermore, 10% of the population will have low back pain for over 30 months. One of the leading cause of low back pain is Degenerative Disc Disease. Degenerative disc disease is the result on continual stress on the spine. Dr. Dudum compares spinal surgery and other non-invasive treatments such as spinal decompression.

EPISODE 27 TAKEAWAYS:

1.Why spinal surgery is on the rise?

2. How Non-Surgical spinal decompression helps reduce symptoms of degenerative disc disease.

3. Review a patient case in the decompression center and their results.

4.Why does low back pain continue to be a leading health concern?

The Back at it with Dr. Decompression is presented by Dr. JD Dudum. Dr. Dudum operates one of the largest Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression clinics in the country. Watch this podcast stream to learn clinical pearls, take home tips and so much more from Dr. Dudum's 15 years of clinical experience working with back pain patients. 

Dr. Dudum discusses the mindset of dealing with chronic pain and the frustrations with a lack of success. Most people will try someting once. If they don't succeed, they move on to the next thing.

For example, you want to change your diet to feel better. If you try vegan, and dont feel bettter, you give up on dieting. NO, you should and try another type of program. You wouldn't just give up. Dealing with Low Back pain is the same. Trying one thing without benefits doenst mean you should stop trying. Don't just resort to spinal surgery without exploring your options.

Dr. Dudum explains how Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression can you be used in a variety of ways. Don't give up on low back pain, keep trying, the solution is out there. 

EPISODE 26 TAKEAWAYS:

1. A specific thing or treatment must be adpated to the individual patient.
2. All spinal decompression clincis are not created equal!
3. If you fail with a vegan diet, would you stop? Or, try something different
4. Most patients DO NOT GET RESULTS with spinal decompression due to joint instability
5. Even with joint instabilty, you can achieve centralization low back pain with spinal decompression.

The Back at it with Dr. Decompression is presented by Dr. JD Dudum. Dr. Dudum operates one of the largest Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression clinics in the country. Watch this podcast stream to learn clinical pearls, take home tips and so much more from Dr. Dudum's 15 years of clinical experience working with back pain patients.

Dr. Dudum and Dr. Kamran Jahangiri get clinical discussing their treatment protocols for Neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy effects 2-3% of the global population. The symptoms include, but are not limited to numbess, burning, muscle loss and pins and needles in the feet and hands. The biggest frustrations their patients are experiencing are balance issues, inability to sleep, walking challenges and numbness.

Listen as the the doctors cover non-surgical spinal decompression, vitamins and minerals, red light therapy, and other treatment modalities that are helping reduce patient symptoms of Neuropathy. Both doctors review specific Neuropahty cases from their respective clinics. 

EPISODE 25 TAKEAWAYS:

1. Peripheral Neuropathy is the loss of sensation, pins and needles, burings, numbess in the hands or feet.
2. There are mutlitple cause of Neuropathy: Diabetes, Chemotherapy, Structural, Medications and More!
3. Dr. Kamran Jahangiri and Dr. Dudum have successfuly helped neuropathy patients with their clinical protocols.
4. What supplements are best recommend to help symtpoms and increase blood flow.
5. Will actaully be able to find relief with Peripheral Neuropathy without lifetime medications? Listen to the case studies Dr. Kamran and Dr. Dudum describe.

The Back at it with Dr. Decompression is presented by Dr. JD Dudum. Dr. Dudum operates one of the largest Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression clinics in the country. Watch this podcast stream to learn clinical pearls, take home tips and so much more from Dr. Dudum's 15 years of clinical experience working with back pain patients.