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“Back Pain Technology Cheats Mother Nature

After helping hundreds of Westchester County herniated disc sufferers eliminated their pain, Local Doctor explains how…

Helps Herniated Discs Heal Naturally… In As Little As 25 Minutes!”

At Last! Westchester County Doctor Offers Technology That Doesn’t Just End SEVERE Pain From Herniated Discs, But Helps Your Body To Start Rebuilding Them… As Fast As Humanly Possible!

Best Part: You can check it all out for FREE if you like!

There is no doubt… technology has made all of our lives better… and easier.

Just about every miraculous medical cure and comfort of modern living can be attributed to amazing breakthroughs in technology.

Heck, laser eye surgery can give people who are almost as blind as a bat perfect 20/20 vision. How amazing is that?

That’s why it’s no surprise that technology might be able to solve your back and neck pain from herniated/bulging discs or sciatica…for good.

Here is why: Back and neck pain can be devastating. And nothing is worse than going to doctor after doctor… trying treatment after treatment… spending money you can’t afford… and still suffering in pain. That’s why…

I bet you would love to instantly end your pain… without any risk what-soever… and have it never come back for the rest of your life?

Well, that might NOT be so easy. But, what if there was a wonderful advancement in technology that, with a handful of simple, non-invasive treatments, could possibly have you out of pain and on your way to healing naturally?

Better yet, what if this technology could possibly heal your herniated/bulging discs (instead of cutting it out like surgery) so you have the best chance to live pain-free and do all the things you want and love to do?

And what if this technology was: 3 FDA cleared!

3 Proven safe and effective!

3 Allows your herniated discs to heal naturally without the risky and dangerous side effects of surgery!

3 Relieves pain fast… in some cases in as little as 25 minutes!

Well, guess what? There is such technology and there is a very good chance it can help you… like it has already helps thousands of herniated/bulging disc and sciatica sufferers all around the country…

No Matter How Bad Your Pain Is, How Long You’ve Been Suffering Or How Many Other Treatments And Doctors Have Failed You! Don’t laugh. It’s really true. Here’s proof…

When you have a herniated disc, compressive forces cause your spinal bones to come together… basically squashing your disc. The space in between your bones decreases and the soft, jello-like disc material leaks out.

This disc material that leaks out is called a herniated disc and can cause severe pain, numbness and tingling in your neck, back, arms or legs when the herniation pushes into and “pinches” a nerve.

So it makes sense, if you could slightly pull the spinal bones apart… that would open up the space, take the pressure off the disc, the disc off the nerve and solve the problem.

Right? But the only problem is… how do you do that? For years and years, doctors have been trying to do it with traction.

But traction has been proven ineffective and often very painful. Why? Traction doesn’t work because when you have a herniated or bulging disc, the area is injured and when you try to move, your muscles go into spasm. Spasm is your body’s way of trying to protect you from causing further injury. That’s why traction hurts so much.

As soon as the traction starts… your muscles overprotect the area and spasm.

But the good news is: Now there is technology that out-smarts your body’s natural spasm reaction. In other words: It fools mother nature!

This technology is called non-surgical spinal decompression (NSSD) and here’s how it works…

NSSD is very different from plain traction because it has advanced computer technology that actually senses your spinal muscles. When it starts to gently pull, it immediately knows when your muscles start to contract and it stops pulling. As soon as your muscles relax, it starts pulling again.

The amazing thing is: the computer senses your muscles contraction so early… you don’t even feel what is going on. Which means you never feel any pain!

In fact, the only thing most patients feel is… RELIEF!!!

But the best part is: NSSD is able to gently separate your spinal bones which, in many cases, actually sucks the herniated disc material back into the disc where it belongs! This takes away your pain and allows your herniated and bulging discs to heal naturally!

And check this out: Treatments are pleasant and simple. All you have to do is lie on your back, listen to your favorite music, read a magazine… or… take a nap!

The wonderful technology does everything while you simply RELAX the pain away!

To sum up NSSD: • For most patients it is 100% painless… in fact many patients actually fall asleep during treatment!

• Works fast! Most patients get relief after a handful of treatments – some after the very first!

• Is non-invasive so it does not have the dangerous risks of surgery!

• Gets to the root cause of the problem and helps it heal naturally!

Isn’t modern technology wonderful?

And wouldn’t you like to…

Give This Great Technology A Try… For Free?

If you would, there’s great news. There is a Doctor located at 222 Westchester Ave. Suite 405 in White Plains who has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in this wonderful technology and has been treating herniated/bulging disc and sciatica patients with incredible success.

His name is Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS and he is so excited about the results he’s been getting, he would like to share it with as many pain sufferers as possible.

But There Is A Catch…

There’s always a catch... isn’t there?

Even though this technology has helped a majority of the patients Dr. Donath has treated… it is not a wonder cure and it does not help everyone.

On the right: healthy disc.

Center: Herniated disc with soft disc material leaking out.

On the left: Herniated disc material compressing or “pinching” nerve.

For that reason, Dr. Donath does a complete examination on every potential patient and only accepts you if he feels you are most likely to get the pain relief and outcome you are looking for.

Dr. Donath’s Special Deal For You! Because the economy is so bad and Dr. Donath wants to help you if possible, he is offering the first 17 people who respond to this article a free consultation and NSSD qualification examination.

And if you qualify for NSSD treatments, Dr. Donath will also give you one treatment for FREE! And if you do not qualify, Dr. Donath will help you find the best option for you.

That’s why, if you suffer with pain from a herniated/bulging disc or sciatica you should call 914-259-8104 right now. When Barbara answers the phone, simply tell her you would like your free non-surgical spinal decompression consultation and examination. If you are one of the first 17, she will schedule you within the next few days. If you are in a lot of pain or already scheduled for surgery, tell Barbara and she will be sure to get you in immediately.

Maybe even today.

On right: Herniated disc with spinal bones “squished” together.

Center: NSSD slightly pulls the spinal bones apart, opens up the disc space and allows herniated material to move back into the disc.

Left: Herniated material completely back in center of disc allows the disc to heal naturally.

Your consultation and examination should take about 60 minutes. During this time you can get all of your questiones answered in a warm and friendly environment.

You will know exactly what’s causing your pain and the best possible way to solve it.

Dr. Donath will explain to you all your possible options along with his recomendations so you can make the best choice for YOU.

Why Limited To 17?

Dr. Donath has limited the number he will accept right now to 17 because he does not believe patients should wait and they should also get the quality personal attention they deserve.

When you go for your free visit, I’m sure you will see how unique and pleasant the experience is. It’s nice to be treated like a person and not a number or based on insurance coverage. It’s also nice to know exactly what’s causing your pain and how to relieve it as fast as possible. Dr. Donath’s favorite cases are the one’s that were able to cancel back surgery after only a handful of treatments.

Dr. Donath also loves when a herniated disc patient that is in excruciating pain and thinks they’ve tried everything, lays down on the NSSD table, takes a 25 minute nap… and… wakes up with all their pain GONE! Just imagine how it would feel to have all your pain finally gone.

Imagine going to bed and being able to sleep the entire night through… … and waking up refreshed and energized… ready to take on the brand new day – without the pain and stiffness that has been terrorizing you.

And imagine finally knowing you have the solution to your herniated disc pain.

Well, you may not have to just “imagine” anymore… because… NSSD might start relieving your pain… in just 25 minutes!

So, if you’d like to see if you qualify and give this amazing technology a try for free… give Barbara a call at 914-259-8104 right now. Why wait one more day in pain when the solution may be one quick phone call away? Call now before someone else gets your free spot.

One More Thing It’s Important…

Ever since getting this wonderful technology, Dr. Donath’s office has been flooded with calls. For that reason, if when you call, the lines are busy or you go to voice mail… just keep calling back.

The possibility of living pain-free is well worth the time and effort it may take you to get through and schedule your appointment. 914-259-8104

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STAMFORD HOSPITAL

Stamford Hospital is a 305-bed, not-for-profit community teaching hospital serving Lower Fairfield County for more than 115 years. Providing access to the latest technology with a compassionate, patientcentered care approach, areas of expertise include Cancer Care, Heart Services, Orthopedics and Women & Children’s Health. Stamford Hospital is an affiliate of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System, a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and a member of the Planetree Alliance, a group of hospitals nationwide focused on patient-centered care. In support of our mission, the Hospital has a long tradition of community education and outreach.

physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The promise of a new state-of-the-art medical campus has been compassionately conceived as the springboard for this new definition of healing, where taking care of people involves providing the absolute finest in care across the entire continuum, from prevention and wellness, to diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support. The future of Stamford Hospital is that of a caring partner, not only in sickness but also in health. It is the interaction of mind and body. It is Healing. Reimagined.

Distinguishing features of the new Stamford Hospital: • All new Patient Care Units with all private rooms and private bathrooms, centralized nurses’ stations for more flexible care delivery and two family lounges on each floor.

• A unique approach to Emergency Care with separate treatment areas for trauma, cardiac, urgent, behavioral health and pediatric patients — more than doubling the number and size of exam rooms.

• Significantly larger surgical suites to accommodate the latest technologies.

• A new Pediatric Unit in the Whittingham Pavilion, adjacent to the current Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to centralize mother-child services.

THE NEW STAMFORD HOSPITAL: OPENING 2016

Designed to meet the needs of tomorrow’s patientcentered care, the new Stamford Hospital will allow for the continuous advancement of medicine while providing a more calming and welcoming environment for patients and their families.

At Stamford Hospital, we believe that to heal is to make whole, to look not only at disease or injury, but more broadly at the complete person and his or her

• An expansion of the ICU, emphasizing the Hospital’s commitment to critical care and tertiary services.

• A centralized location for all Heart & Vascular Institute services, including Electrophysiology, Catheterization and Interventional Labs.

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Healing. Reimagined.

Opening in 2016, the new Stamford Hospital is the boldest, most sophisticated public health initiative ever undertaken in Fairfield County. Offering the highest level of acute care and an exceptional array of integrative therapies, the new facility has been designed to embody our PlanetreeŽ philosophy of patient-centered care. All to help our patients heal better, faster — and ensure the health of our communities fo for generations to come.

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Happy Holidays to all of our readers. Healthcare News wants to wish you all the best during this festive season.

And while we are at it: Happy New Year! Here’s to a healthy and safe 2016! The Holiday season is about so many different things: Fun, cheer, good food, great friends and wonderful family.

The holidays serve as a great time for us to gather with our loved ones to celebrate. They serve as a good time to strengthen our connections and renew relationships.

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I had trouble believing this myself, but what if I told you that there exists a recently FDA approved laser that can grow your hair back?

It feels like an episode from a SciFi movie, only better because it is true, and the FDA agrees. Pioneers in laser medicine have discovered that Low Level Laser Light Therapy (known as LLLT) can resuscitate dying hair follicles and stimulate hair to grow again. How does it work? The laser heals the follicle by improving blood circulation, nutrient flow, and rate of removal of harmful DHT (from testosterone) among other positive benefits. On a cellular level, this means improved metabolism and protein synthesis, increased ATP (energy) production to repair the weakened follicle and cellular stimulation.

All this means prevention of hair loss, improved hair quality and hair growth. But don’t take just my word for it, take the FDA’s.

The FDA looked at data from thousands of patients who received a full treatment cycle, and they found it to be SAFE and EFFECTIVE. There is no pain, no surgery, no drugs, no side effects. And it works.

This all translates into a modern day medical miracle. Very few people are not candidates for benefit from this device, whether you are young or old, male of female. (If all your hair is dormant, and your scalp is shiny bald with no inkling of remaining hair, you would have been excluded from the study). Of course, it takes a commitment to your hair. Each cycle is 20”, and you need to complete a 48 treatment cycle… so far, hair doesn’t grow from trees…but it can grow from a laser!

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Imagine if you could ask for a gift this holiday season that would change the way you feel, or change the way you look, or change the way you do things in your day-to-day life, or just push the accelerator on getting you to a whole new state of feeling good?

Here are some healthy suggestions to put on you wish list.

You can also give them to a loved one during the Holiday season.

A pair of new kicks If you exercise regularly, a great pair of athletic shoes is a must-have. And if you’re trying to make exercise more of a priority, a bright pair of new kicks in the season's most amazing colors might just be the motivation you need to make it happen. Ask for what lights your fire and you’ll be excited to put those puppies on and head out!

A super-powered blender We’re all for juicing, but smoothies are where the body-love is at. Why the super-powered blender?

You get the nourishment of the whole food, with minimal chopping/prepping and easy clean-up.

Not to mention that they taste great!

A tea kettle In addition to the amazing health benefits of tea, the ancient ritual of preparing tea is meditative and healing. With the availability of so many wonderful, gourmet teas from around the world—black, green, red, white, herbal—many are giving up their triple tall, latté in favor of these delicious, warming, nectars.

Having a counter-top tea kettle serves the need for near-instant gratification when the fancy strikes.

Cooking classes If you want to be healthy, you’ve got to nourish your body with amazing food. Ask Santa for a gift certificate for one, two, or even a whole series of classes.

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Silver Hill Hospital announces Eating Disorders Program with inpatient and residential treatment options Silver Hill Hospital recently announces the only Eating Disorders Program in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York to provide a full year of integrated treatment versus a fragmented approach that causes patients to change facilities whenever the disease changes course. The new program, which will open this month, has three levels of care: inpatient, residential, and an innovative Recovery Support Follow-up Service that works with the patient’s community support network in for the twelve months after leaving Silver Hill. This is when relapse is most common.

Silver Hill is uniquely qualified to manage all the complications of eating disorders because it is a psychiatric hospital and can treat all the emotional, behavioral and physical aspects of the mental illness with the highest mortality rate. Those suffering from disordered eating often present with coexisting psychiatric issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse or suicidal ideation, compounded by malnutrition, and heart or other vital organ malfunction.

“Fifty percent of patients with eating disorders have another mental illness, or a dual disorder.

The nature of the disease also means that many fight physical medical conditions as well, ” says Dr. Sigurd Ackerman, president and medical director of Silver Hill. “Treating these together is essential if a patient is to have a positive outcome. As a psychiatric hospital, we can prescribe all appropriate pharmacological interventions. There is a psychiatrist on our campus 24/7, and we have a multidisciplinary team of specially trained psychologists, social workers, dietitians and nurses to work with each patient.”

Only program of its kind in tristate area

Erin I. Kleifield, Ph.D., will lead the program. “ Dr. Kleifield has more than thirty years of experience in treating eating disorders. She received her Ph.D. from Stamford, is former staff psychologist on the inpatient eating disorder unit at Cornell University Medical College, and has worked in both academic research and clinical practice in the field. We’ve spent over a year designing the program and have completely renovated the space.

I am confident that with Dr. Kleifield and her staff, we can make a tremendous difference in the lives of many.”

Dr. Kleifield explains that Silver Hill can admit individuals for inpatient for emergencies and that the residential program assists in the long-term psychological behavior modification that is necessary. “Disordered eating is an incredibly complex illness that requires many types of support,” says Dr. Kleifield.

“A patient might need to move back and forth between the inpatient and residential programs. That Silver Hill has both makes the difficult healing process easier for the patient and their family,” she says. Patients will also have the benefit of the Silver Hill Recovery and Support Follow-up Service “Thirty million people suffer from eating disorders in the U.S., yet only 35% seek care at facilities that specialize in treating them. With the highly skilled staff we have assembled and our outstanding facilities, we have an exceptional program that will help patients lead healthy, productive lives.”

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Stamford Hospital Gets “A” for Hospital Safety Score

Stamford Hospital received an “A” in the most recent Hospital Safety Score released from The Leapfrog Group. With grades ranging from A to F, Stamford was among the 31 percent of hospitals in the U.S. and one of only four hospitals in the state to receive the top grade.

“Hospitals are dedicated to safety and quality on a day-to-day and minute-to-minute basis. These efforts can be seen in the professionalism and attention-to-detail of members of interdisciplinary care teams, an adherence to the best evidence and clinical guidelines to improve care, and in the technologies we employ to make care safer, among many other measures,” said Rohit Bhalla, MD, MPH, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer at Stamford Hospital.

“I think that achieving the top grade demonstrates the organization’s com-

mitment to ensuring quality improvement not just on paper but also in practice.”

The Leapfrog Group uses a subset of the many publicly reported measures and stresses measurement related to patient safety, including the adoption of safe practices, processes to prevent hospital complications and methods to prevent hospital-acquired infections.

Stamford Hospital continues to strive for excellence in the areas covered by the report. For example, physicians use computers with medication safety checking features; the hospital utilizes blood-thinning medications and devices to prevent blood clots in nearly all patients; and uses large-vein catheters with close attention to sterile technique, to attempt to minimize the patient’s risk of infection.

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Healthy eating is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

It will help keep you looking good and feeling great!

Follow these simple guidelines to help you eat well.

Go for the whole grains Make at least half your grain choices whole grains.

Examples of whole grains are whole grain wheat, whole oats or oatmeal, pot barley and bulgur.

Whole grains are higher in vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients (natural plant compounds) than refined grains. Research shows that a diet rich in whole grains is heart healthy.

Choose healthier fats Fats and oils add a lot of flavor to food, and they help us absorb some nutrients. But diets higher in unhealthy fats are also linked to health risks such heart disease. Enjoy a small amount – 30 to 45 mL (2 to 3 Tbsp) – of healthier unsaturated fat each day. Limit saturated and trans fats. Healthier unsaturated fats come from avocados, nuts and seeds as well as olive, canola, flaxseed or nuts oils.

Load up with vegetables and fruit Vegetables and fruit are packed with nutrients and fiber, so enjoy a wide variety of them. Try to include at least one dark green and one orange veggie daily.

Make your day with milk products Milk products are packed with protein, calcium and B vitamins. And they’re delicious! Enjoy 500mL (2 cups) of milk or fortified soy beverage every day for bone-boosting vitamin D.

Go lean and alternative Meat and meat alternatives are a good source of protein, iron, zinc and other nutrients. Make lean choices and prepare them with little or no added fat. Enjoy alternatives like legumes (kidney beans, chick peas and lentils) and tofu often.

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Former Danbury Police Officer returns to his roots to maintain his weight loss surgery connection to Danbury Hospital pointments when he could be referred to a Weight Loss Surgery Center closer to home he firmly replied, “I will never stop doing it; I refuse to. The support and security I need is always just a phone call away. If it wasn’t for

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Fifteen months ago Edward Lopes, age 49, a police officer with the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, had a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (also called a gastric sleeve procedure) at Danbury Hospital. Since then, he's lost more than 125 pounds and travels back to Danbury, more than 800 miles from his home, for follow-up appointments with his bariatric surgeon Dr. Keith A. Zuccala, the Carmen Lucia and Peter Buck Chair in Surgical Oncology and Chairman for the Department of Surgery at Western Connecticut Health Network.

The 26-year police veteran of the City of Danbury Police Department and former resident of Watertown, Connecticut says, “Life is so much better for me now because I feel good.”

Lopes battled with his weight off and on over the years that eventually led to other health problems. “I developed high blood pressure, acid reflux, and sleep apnea,” said Lopes. “I had to use a CPAP machine at night for the sleep apnea. I was not happy with myself; I was too heavy.”

“I tried every fad diet out there and I would lose 20 to 40 pounds, but then I’d gain it all back

again,” said Lopes. “I became so frustrated because I couldn’t keep it off. My weight-related health issues were a huge motivator in my decision to look into weight loss surgery.”

Lopes did the research and attended several weight loss surgery programs to learn about weight loss surgery options.

"When I attended the Danbury Hospital Weight Loss Surgery Meet and Greet, they just ‘grabbed me’ by their attitude and professionalism,” said Lopes.

“They were far superior compared to other sessions I attended.”

“I was also impressed with the comprehensive, personalized weight loss surgery options and support programs available before, during and after surgery,” added Lopes.

Following an extensive health evaluation and risk assessment, both Lopes and Dr. Zuccala agreed that a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was a good weight loss surgery option. The procedure uses smaller incisions which lead to minimal scarring, less pain, and a faster recovery to allow the patient to return to their daily activities more quickly.

According to Dr. Zuccala, a Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy involves removing 90 percent of the stomach and creating a thin tube (or a sleeve-like shape) of the remaining portion resulting in weight loss by two ways.

First, the size of the stomach is significantly reduced so that less food can be eaten. Second, the portion of the stomach removed affects the hormones that govern appetite so that patients are often less hungry.

“The laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was originally designed as a first step toward gastric bypass for patients with extreme obesity, and for some patients that's still the case,” said Dr. Zuccala. “However, current studies suggest that this minimally-invasive procedure is also beneficial for other patients because it does not involve malabsorption so the body digests food normally.”

“Last July, Dr. Zuccala performed my gastric sleeve surgery at Danbury Hospital,” said Lopes.

“My pre-surgery weight was 323 pounds. Now, a year later, I weigh 198 pounds and I feel great.”

When asked why Lopes drives more than 800 miles to Danbury Hospital for his follow-up ap-

Dr. Zuccala and the staff at The Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Danbury Hospital, I would not have had the motivation to do this. To me, coming back here is my reward; it's my life vest.”

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What do doctors do to treat their own pain?

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As a board-certified internist who has been in practice for over 13 years, I spend much of my time attempting to alleviate the pain and suffering of my patients. As a clinician, one of the biggest challenges I face is helping my patients deal with musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes—those all-too-common, yet frequently debilitating ailments caused by bad backs, pinched nerves, arthritis, and the like. Unfortunately, much of what I have to offer my patients boils down to the following: take a pain pill, stretch if you can, wait, and hope for the best. After a failed trial of “conservative” therapy a call might go out to the orthopedic surgeon for assistance; a truly satisfactory result is not common. The simple fact is that physicians are not well trained to deal with musculoskeletal pain, and patients can suffer as a result.

Thankfully, my views on this topic have been turned completely upside down since I havepersonally discovered Dr. Jonathan Donath’s outstanding practice. After beginning a vigorous exercise regimen I started to experience awful neck and upper back pain, accompanied by numbness and tingling down my left arm and fingers. For weeks I tried to nurse the pain with non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, but the pain persisted and got to the point that I was almost unable to work, sleep, or most importantly, play guitar. I wasliterally in tears from the excruciating pain. A neurosurgeon diagnosed a herniated disc and pinched nerve in my neck and offered to decompress it with an operation. In desperation I called Dr. Donath instead.

My visit to Dr. Donath’s office was an outstanding experience. He spent about an hour with me and combined multiple modalities to fix the herniated disc in my neck: deep massage, active release techniques, traditional manipulation, cold therapy, and finally spinal decompression. After that first hour with Dr. Donath my pain had decreased from a 10/10 down to a manageable 4/10, and I was able to comfortably move my head and neck. That very night I was able to play guitar again. Two days later I went back for another series of treatments and the pain decreased even further. After about five days the pain was absolutely gone. Unbelievable! Since then he has used the same wonderful techniques to help me overcome painful bouts of sciatica as well.

My own patients and family members have become “believers” in Dr. Donath’s abilities as well--- the results he achieves are real and lasting. He is my go to guy for the majority of musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes that I now realize are truly treatable.

Dr. Robert Sidlow MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

I am a pediatrician and in my work, I have to bend down a lot and I’m constantly lifting kids. I usually have one to three bad flare ups of low back pain every year. When my back would "go out", I could barely walk to the bathroom and would have to lie down in bed for a few days. I have tried everything: doing nothing and "toughing it out", muscle relaxants, physical therapy, chiropractic, therapeutic massage, and even painful steroid injections. Nothing worked.

When I moved to Westchester, I met Dr. Jonathan Donath. In just a couple of sessions with Dr. Donath, the pain completely disappeared.

If it hadn't happened to me, I wouldn't have believed it. During my last flare up, I was expecting to be on my back for 2-3 days and in pain for 2 weeks. Instead, after one session with Dr. Donath, I was able to walk; two more sessions and I was fine. I could walk, bend down and I had almost no pain. Since that last back episode, Dr. Donath has helped me with my tendonitis in my right hand and with my chronic knee problems. I recommend Dr. Donath to everyone with back, muscle or joint pain. Even if you have not had relief with other treatments and other Chiropractors, give Dr. Donath a chance. I did and he changed my life.

Eugene Dinkevich MD, Mount Vernon, NY It’s my great pleasure to write about Westchester Spinal Decompression Center. I really don’t have words to express my feelings about the care I got in last 3 months. I was almost handicapped, living with terrible pain all the time, crippling my day to day life. I am a medical doctor and work in a hospital with all sorts of amazing physicians, but after seeing a physical therapist, getting epidural steroids injections, many orthopedists and neurosurgeons, finally my destination lead me to see Dr Jonathan Donath. With great skepticism, I lied down for spinal decompression therapy. It was unbelievable that after only two initial sessions, my radiating pain down my leg had almost disappeared. Gradually, I started getting better, started doing exercises that they gave me midway through the treatment. Now, I am doing all my daily activities without any pain.

I highly recommend Dr Jonathan and his colleague Dr Kavita for any problems related to the musculoskeletal system, you will definitely feel at home and will get better.

Dr. Pankaj Jain, M.D New York, NY Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS, Clinic Director Joint Effort Chiropractic / Westchester Spinal Decompression Center www.jointeffortchiro.com www.westchesterpainrelief.com

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