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Spinal Decompression

by Stuart McGill
Date Released : 31 Oct 2008

Question:

My client met with the spine specialist, and he showed my client on his MRI how the bone is pushing against the nerve. The doctor thinks my client should try physiotherapy and peidural shots. The best option, in his opinion, is surgery, but my client doesn't want surgery and wants to try spinal decompression. I'm not sure of this type of treatment and was wondering if this was safe.

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COMMENTS
Franklin, Larry | 29 Sep 2009, 07:11 AM
why ALWAYS pilates??...minimal neuro-muscular activity which, just like any other supportive devise, renders neural control electrically silent. 'Free' movement almost always is superior. A reformer is just '21st century cybex'...
Casas, Miguel A. | 19 May 2009, 10:49 AM
Start with some Pilates movements may improve the condition. Ensure that the back is in required position for the start of the exercise.