Spinal Decompression Near Greenacres, FL

Spinal decompression near Greenacres, FL at Cobblestone Spine and Joint Institute is accessible to Greenacres residents via a straightforward 15-minute drive west on Okeechobee Blvd. Dr. Dean Mammales uses FDA-cleared motorized decompression to treat herniated discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, and cervical radiculopathy in the cervical and lumbar spine without surgery. For Greenacres patients who have been told surgery is the next step, we are the place to come for a second opinion before that decision is made.

Spinal decompression is consistently the therapy that surprises people most. They expect something dramatic and what they experience is a gentle, controlled stretch that most find relaxing. The results, however, are substantial for the right patient. Understanding whether you are the right patient is the first step.

Who Benefits Most from Decompression

The best candidates have confirmed disc pathology on imaging, specifically herniations, bulges, or degenerative disc disease with height loss. Sciatica with a clear lumbar disc cause responds very well. Cervical radiculopathy, the arm pain and numbness caused by a disc pressing on a nerve root in the neck, also responds strongly. Patients with spinal stenosis who are not surgical candidates often find meaningful relief through decompression as well.

Patients who are not candidates include those with spinal fractures, significant osteoporosis, spinal fusion hardware that is recent, or advanced instability. Dr. Mammales will review your imaging and tell you directly where you fall.

A Greenacres Warehouse Worker's Recovery

A patient who works in a distribution facility near the Greenacres industrial corridor came to us after developing severe sciatica that was interfering with his ability to do his job. He was a package handler and the combination of lifting, twisting, and extended periods on his feet had brought a pre-existing L5-S1 disc herniation to the point of constant nerve pain down his right leg into his foot. His foot had begun to feel numb during his shifts.

His physician had referred him to a neurosurgeon. The neurosurgeon confirmed the herniation and the nerve compression and offered a microdiscectomy. The patient asked about alternatives. His physician mentioned us.

We evaluated him and confirmed he was a strong decompression candidate based on the disc morphology on his MRI. We started a 20-session protocol over six weeks. The foot numbness began improving at session eight. By the end of the protocol, the numbness had resolved and the sciatica was significantly reduced. He returned to full work duties at eight weeks post-treatment start. He has had no surgical intervention. He checks in with us every six to eight weeks for maintenance and monitoring.

How to Get Started from Greenacres

Bring your MRI or CT report if you have one. The consultation is a conversation, not a sales pitch. Dr. Mammales will give you a clear clinical opinion on whether decompression is appropriate for your specific situation. Call (561) 753-2225 or schedule your consultation here.