Non-Surgical Relief from DDD | Synergy Institute in Naperville Quick Facts About Degenerative Disc Disease Affects: 40% of people by age 40; over 80% by age 80¹ Most Common Locations: L4-L5 and L5-S1 (lower back); C5-C6 (neck) Treatment Success: 71-89% of patients improve with spinal decompression² Typical Treatment: 20-28 sessions over 6-8 weeks ⚠️ Emergency: […]
Quick Facts About Sciatica & Spinal Decompression: Affects: Up to 40% of adults experience sciatica at some point in their lives [7] Primary Cause: Disc herniation at L4-L5 or L5-S1 compressing the sciatic nerve [5] Decompression Success Rate: 86% of patients report “good to excellent” improvement [1] Treatment Duration: 15-30 sessions over 4-8 weeks Synergy […]
Quick Facts About Herniated Discs & Spinal Decompression: Affects: Approximately 2% of adults annually Most Common Location: L4-L5 and L5-S1 (lower lumbar spine) Common Symptoms: Radiating leg pain (sciatica), numbness, tingling, weakness Non-Surgical Success Rate: 71-86% of patients improve with spinal decompression therapy Treatment Duration: 15-30 sessions over 4-8 weeks 🚨 EMERGENCY: Seek immediate care […]
Does Spinal Decompression Work? Here’s What 26 Years of Practice Has Taught Me You’re probably asking “does spinal decompression work?” because you’re dealing with back pain that just won’t quit. Maybe you’ve already tried physical therapy, pain medications, or even injections. Someone mentioned spinal decompression therapy, and now you’re trying to figure out if it’s […]
Cortisone shots can quiet pain for a while, but SoftWave Therapy helps your body heal from the inside out. Let’s compare the two — and see which one actually creates lasting relief. The Same Story, Over and Over Every week, I meet someone who says, “The cortisone shot helped for a little while… but the […]
Cortisone shots can temporarily reduce pain and inflammation, but inside the joint, they may actually be slowing healing, weakening tissue, and accelerating degeneration. From “Quick Relief” to Recurring Pain In our last post, The Cortisone Trap — When ‘Quick Fix’ Pain Relief Can Make Things Worse, we talked about how cortisone can give short-term relief […]
Cortisone shots might calm inflammation for a few weeks, but they can also trick you into thinking the problem is fixed — while it quietly gets worse underneath. “It Helped for a Little While…” I see it all the time in my practice. A patient comes in and says, “The cortisone shot helped for a […]
At Synergy Institute Acupuncture & Chiropractic in Naperville, we believe true wellness comes from balance — the perfect synergy between traditional healing methods and modern scientific advancements.Our mission is to help patients restore health naturally, relieve pain effectively, and maintain long-term well-being through an integrative approach that respects both ancient principles and cutting-edge technology. In […]
Healing Shoulder Pain Naturally at Synergy Institute At Synergy Institute Acupuncture & Chiropractic in Naperville, we specialize in integrative care that restores balance and promotes healing from the inside out. Shoulder pain is one of the most common conditions our patients face — especially those dealing with inflammation, repetitive strain, or postural imbalances. That’s why […]
Spinal Decompression In Naperville According to the American Chiropractic Association, about 31 million Americans experience back pain at any given time. Many of these people are advised to have surgery to help with this pain, but a much safer alternative is mechanical spinal decompression. Spinal decompression in Naperville IL is safe, non-surgical FDA-cleared technology that […]
