Meet the Host: Dr. Peter Peduzzi, Clinic Director at American Back Centers
Back pain shouldn’t own your calendar or your choices. We sit down with Dr. Peter Peduzzi, Clinic Director at American Back Centers, to unpack how non-invasive care can relieve disc and nerve compression and help people avoid spinal surgery. From his early passion for health to the mentorship that shaped his patient-first approach, Dr. Peduzzi shares the principles that built a trusted clinic serving the greater Pittsburgh area.
You’ll hear a clear explanation of vertebral axial decompression, or VAX-D: how true decompression creates negative pressure inside the disc, why that vacuum matters for hydration and nutrient flow, and what it means when herniated material retracts off a compressed nerve. We explore the difference between decompression and simple traction, and we reference published research by Ramos and Martin in the Journal of Neurosurgery that backs up the physiological changes many patients feel. If you’ve cycled through NSAIDs, muscle relaxers, epidurals, or even surgery with limited relief, this conversation lays out a credible, conservative path that targets the mechanical source of pain rather than masking it.
We also talk about who’s a good candidate, how chiropractic, therapy, and rehab integrate with decompression, and why patient education accelerates results. Dr. Peduzzi opens up about life outside the clinic—coaching his daughters, staying active with hiking, biking, jujitsu, and soccer—and how that commitment to movement informs his goal for every patient: get back to what you love. The throughline is hope grounded in evidence, plus a practical roadmap for those seeking a second opinion before saying yes to another operation.
If back pain is slowing you down or boxing you around, reach out to the team at American Back Centers. Subscribe for more expert conversations, share this with someone considering surgery, and leave a review to help others find a natural path to relief.
To learn more about American Back Centers visit:
https://www.AmericanBackCenters.com
American Back Centers
103 Bradford Rd, Wexford, PA 15090
724-935-3300
