Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Treatment Linked to Improving Mood

NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio - May 15, 2013 - PRLog -- Dreas Healthcare, a clinic that provides the latest techniques in quality, medical and holistic healthcare, announced its success in using the non-surgical spinal decompression therapy to combat pain and correct disc injuries, all while improving the lives of patients. Dr. Steven Papandreas, founder of the Cleveland-area clinic and head of a staff composed of highly qualified doctors, physical therapists and massage therapists, said the treatment is a hit with patients in desperate need of back pain relief. Characteristically, those patients consider surgery, currently take pain medication, or suffer from Sciatia (leg or arm pain, weakness and numbness).

NBC reported in 2012 that every year 600,000 Americans endure spine surgery  and according to a Spine journal report, surgery increases pain medication intake by 41 percent, specifically opiates, often leading to overall physical, mental and social anguish.

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) said people with chronic pain suffer drastic changes in their well-being, lending themselves to a weakened quality of life. Often finding it hard to sleep, easily agitated, and unable to perform normal tasks of daily living, these people cannot focus and suffer in accomplishing their duties at work. This vicious cycle repeats, adding pain, resulting in depression, and thus, piling on more pain. According to the ACA, depression is the most common emotion associated with chronic pain. People with chronic pain are 3 to 4 times more likely to suffer from depression than those who do not.

To fight against the excruciating cycle common in so many Americans, Dr. Papandreas introduces his unique and successful techniques in non-surgical spinal decompression therapy. “This is a revolutionary new technology used primarily to treat disc injuries and the origin of pain. The treatment is very safe and utilizes FDA cleared equipment to apply distraction forces to spinal structures in a precise and graduated manner,” Papandreas said. “This non-intrusive therapy is highly effective and unlike traditional pain medication or surgery, it presents no health risks to the patient.  We address the underlying root cause of the problem and work towards correcting the origin of pain - the disc injury."

To Papandreas, it only makes sense that Spinal Decompression Therapy be recognized as the best alternative since surgery only has a 50 percent success rate in fully relieving patients of all pain and sometimes leads to infections and unexpected effects of anesthesia. “In our clinic, 87 percent of patients that completed their non-surgical spinal decompression treatment are pain-free, reporting a feeling of renewed ‘happiness’;  100 percent are medically able and highly motivated to regain the normality of their lives.”

David Blake, one of Dr. Papandreas’ patients, stated, “I was taking Tylenol for years due to severe low back pain and leg pain. I went to every specialist, received painful shots into my back, did therapy - nothing seemed to work (…) I can say [after the treatment], that for the first time in 5 years I am without back pain or leg pain. For the first time in a long time I was able to go to the movies with my wife. (…) Thanks again from giving me my life back!”

Not only has non-invasive therapy had great success in restoring the bodies and minds of patients, it also eliminates the out-of-pocket expenses associated with undergoing back surgery. “The costs and battles fought against limited insurance coverage for that type of surgery are constantly adding to the pain and emotional distress patients are already going through,” said Samantha J. McAusland, Director of Patient Relations at Dreas Healthcare. “At our clinic, the first visit is free - including the first set of X-rays, a non-surgical spinal decompression exam, a water pillow valued at $60 and a money-back guarantee policy – and most of our patients receive full coverage from their insurance, since we accept all of them, including Medicare and Medicaid.” More information about Dreas Healthcare programs and therapies can be found at www.DREASHealthcare.com.

About Dreas Healthcare

Dreas Healthcare is where Physical Therapy and Chiropractic combine forces to give patients the most comprehensive care for their condition, with a personalized touch. Clinic Director, Dr. Steven Papandreas, is a member of the Ohio Chiropractic Association, Licensed in Ohio and Great Britain, and has vast expertise in non-surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy, consistently performing an average of 10 treatments per day, for the last 10 years.

The multi-disciplinary clinic has over 90 years of combined experience, and offers wide range of therapy options. Services include: chiropractic, isometric stretching, massage, deep tissue therapy, electric stimulation, ultrasound, traction, non-surgical decompression, physical therapy, and closed-circuit training with Nautilis equipment. The clinic is also equipped with on-site x-ray capability, Zero Gravity Massage chairs, and Pro Vibe.

Dr. Steven Papandreas’ proficiency has secured partnerships with the Cleveland Clinic, The Cleveland Browns team, WWE talents, and the Scottish Rugby team, in Scotland, where he lived and worked for 13 years.