Season 3 Begins! In episode 35 of the "Back At It" podcast, Dr. Dudum with guest Dr. Kamran Jahangiri from San Diego Chiropractic Neurology, discuss the complexities of treating disc injuries and spinal instability, sharing insights from recent cases. They highlight the importance of adapting treatment plans based on precise diagnostics, such as flexion-extension x-rays, to identify issues like spondylolisthesis. Dr. Kam shares a compelling case of a patient with chronic back pain and spondyloli...
Jun 25, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 35
In episode 34 of the "Back At It" podcast, Dr. Dudum focuses on disc extrusions, explaining their differences from herniations and providing guidance on treatment and management. Dr. Dudum also discusses the best exercises for extruded discs, which can alleviate pain and promote healing. He notes that extruded discs, though often more severe than herniated discs, can be effectively managed with a proper diagnosis and tailored decompression therapy. Dr. Dudum reviews a patient case that suffered ...
Jun 17, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 34
In episode 33, Dr. Dudum addresses the critical connection between sleep and lower back pain, providing practical advice on improving sleep quality to aid in recovery. He highlights that 80% of the population experiences lower back pain, with 60% of those individuals suffering from sleep disturbances. Sleep is essential for regulating cortisol and producing growth hormone, both crucial for healing. Dr. Dudum emphasizes the importance of selecting the right mattress, recommending medium to medium...
Jun 10, 2024•16 min
In episode 32 of the "Back At It" podcast, Dr. Dudum discusses proving herniated disc recovery through spinal decompression therapy. Emphasizing the uphill battle of promoting decompression as a legitimate treatment amidst skepticism from other medical professionals and the public. Dr. Dudum shares a detailed case study of a patient with a severe 1.3 cm herniated disc at L4-L5 causing debilitating leg pain. Through comprehensive diagnostics, including MRIs and physical tests, Dr. Dudum tailored ...
Jun 04, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In episode 31 of the "Back At It with Dr. Decompression" podcast, Dr. Kamran and Dr. Dudum delve into the clinical management of chronic low back pain and sciatica.Furthermore, how these decompression specialists utilize MRI's to help patients with herniated and extruded lumbar discs. Over 80% of people will experience lower back pain in their lives. One of the most common causes of lower back and sciatiaca pain are disc injuries. Listen as the the doctors cover non-surgical spinal decompression...
May 29, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Dr. JD Dudum recounts his personal experience with a L5-S1 herniated disc five years ago, detailing how spinal decompression therapy alleviated his severe sciatica pain and prevented the need for surgery. Dr. Dudum explains how he created his spinal decompression program through his own need to heal his back, which now benefits thousasnds of patients ranging from disc injuries to chronic back issues. Reflecting on the growth of his clinic from one to ten decompression tables, Dr. Dudum highlight...
May 20, 2024•12 min
Dr. Dudum explains the three biggest questions he gets daily regarding spinal decompression. Dr. Dudum attacks these concerns head one. He will cover this and much with his experience helping thousands of patients with spinal decompression in Walnut Creek, CA. Also, listen as reviews actual cases from his spinal decompression clinic. The challenges, the triumphs and so much more! Episode 29 Takeaways: Will it work? Is spinal decompression safe? What are the red flags for spinal decompression? Ho...
May 11, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Dr. Dudum and Dr. Kamran Jahangiri get clinical discussing their treatment protocols for spinal instability. Spinal instability is common for patients suffering from discogenic pain. How common? One study suggest 57% of patients with discogenic pain have spinal instability. The biggest frustrations their patients are experiencing are balance issues, nerve pain and numbness, lack of progressive results and sudden flare-ups. Listen as the the doctors cover non-surgical spinal decompression, Power ...
May 06, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Dr. Dudum discusses how back pain continues to be on the rise and effects millions of people annually. 60-80% of people will experience low back pain in their lives. Furthermore, 10% of the population will have low back pain for over 30 months. One of the leading cause of low back pain is Degenerative Disc Disease. Degenerative disc disease is the result on continual stress on the spine. Dr. Dudum compares spinal surgery and other non-invasive treatments such as spinal decompression. EPISODE 27 ...
Apr 29, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Dr. Dudum discusses the mindset of dealing with chronic pain and the frustrations with a lack of success. Most people will try someting once. If they don't succeed, they move on to the next thing. For example, you want to change your diet to feel better. If you try vegan, and dont feel bettter, you give up on dieting. NO, you should and try another type of program. You wouldn't just give up. Dealing with Low Back pain is the same. Trying one thing without benefits doenst mean you should stop try...
Apr 21, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Dr. Dudum and Dr. Kamran Jahangiri get clinical discussing their treatment protocols for Neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy effects 2-3% of the global population. The symptoms include, but are not limited to numbess, burning, muscle loss and pins and needles in the feet and hands. The biggest frustrations their patients are experiencing are balance issues, inability to sleep, walking challenges and numbness. Listen as the the doctors cover non-surgical spinal decompression, vitamins and minerals,...
Apr 15, 2024•39 min
Dr. Dudum explains a key concept to achieving sciatia relieft! Centralization is the healing of the sciatic nerve and the pain, sensation, numbness coming up towards the spine. Another term for cetnralization of pain is retracing. Dr. Dudum goes into great detail about the how he utilizes Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression to improve centraliztion of lower back pain. The DOC spinal decompression table allows the practictioner to evaluation which angle will best reduce sciatica symptoms. EPISODE 2...
Apr 08, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Dr. Dudum explains why most patients fail while trying to recovery from a herniated disc. During this episode Dr. Dudum discusses the natural healing process of the body. How you may feel one day you are on the right path, but the next you are having a flare - up. In today's world, we all want things faster. That could range from instant weight loss with Ozempic or getting our news faster on twitter. When it comes to recovering from a disc extrusion, herniation or injury, the process can only be...
Apr 01, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Dr. Dudum explains how stress on the spine leads to increased rate of bone growth, arthritis and dysfunction. Every single day we are putting stress and negative forces into our spines. Traumatic events such as a car accident or traumatic fall. But more changeable events like sitting in a chair, looking down at your phone or reading your favorite amazon book on the couch. This may seem obvious, but if you're curious the science behind it, check it out! EPISODE 22 TAKEAWAYS: What is Wollf's law r...
Mar 26, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Dr. Dudum explains how not all spinal decompression cases are the same. In fact, there is not one single patient that receives the exact same treatment or formula as another. The variables to use spinal decompression are the disc injury, symptoms, amount of weight to pull, the angle to pull, and rehab. A disc herniation is not treated the same as a disc extrusion. A disc extrusion with s spondylolithesis is not treated the same as a disc extrusion without a spondylolithesis. This may seem obvsio...
Mar 18, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Dr. Dudum explains how he personally overcame a herniated disc 5 years ago. Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression literally saved his life, and back. But once you are out of severe low back pain and nerve pain what's next? Learn how to remain pain free. Play with your kids without the fear of aggravating your low back. Don't stress about playing golf or basketball anymore. In this episode you get the tools from Dr. Dudum that he personally uses to bulletproof your back and feel 10 years younger! EPI...
Mar 12, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Dr. Dudum explains the most common symptoms of a lumbar disc injury. Whether the pain in radiating into your foot, or you simply cannot bend down to put your socks on. There are common, every day activites that demonstrate if you have a disc injury thats causing your pain. Do not just sit around in bed and wait, plug in and take action! Learn the differences between a disc bulge, herniation and extrusion, and the symptoms that each injury presents. At the end of this episode you will take away w...
Mar 04, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Dr. Dudum and Dr. Kamran Jahangiri go clinical again as they discuss current patients going through their spinal decompression programs. In this episode the doctors educate on how to diagnosis carpal tunnel syndrome and how neck injuries might present as carpal tunnel. Also, how does text neck affect the cervical discs and pinched nerves? The protocol for spinal decompression should not simply be lay on a table, relax and pull the herniated disc for relief. There are so many factors that the doc...
Feb 25, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Meet Jay, one of our many patients benefiting from Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. Jay describes suffering from low back arthritis for many years that limited his movements, getting out of bed, exercise, quality of life, but also having an effect on him as a person. He explains dealing with chronic pain and the mental hurdles that com with such conditions. He was not the postive person he wanted to be, had a short fuse, and was genuinley not as happy. After just 2 short weeks of spinal decomp...
Feb 19, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Dr. Dudum and Dr. Kamran Jahangiri go clinical as they discuss current patients going through their spinal decompression programs. The protocol for spinal decompression should not simply be lay on a table, relax and pull the herniated disc for relief. There are so many factors that the doctor should evaluation prior to treatment: What angle should you pull a disc extrusion, how much weight does each patient need, and what are expected outcomes to avoid spinal surgery? Both Dr. Dudum and Dr. Jaha...
Feb 13, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Dr. Dudum explains the similarities and differendes of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and traction. Dr. Dudum explains the similarities and differences of non-surgical spinal decompression and traction. Traction is the act of pulling. There are many different types of traction: manual traction, using a towel for traction, mechanical traction, inversion tables, Y-strap adjustment, at home traction with a pump device, and much more. There forms of traction, or sustained pulling may be beneficia...
Feb 04, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Dr. Dudum educates on the anatomy, function and various types of disc injuries. You will learn the difference between a disc bulge, herniation or extrusion, and the symptoms that present with each. Listen as Dr. Dudum explains how Non-Surgical spinal decompression has been extremely effective at relieving pain from all forms of disc injuries. Being diagnosed with a hernatied disc or bulging disc DOES NOT mean you will need spinal surgery. Listen and you will learn more about the intervertebral d...
Jan 28, 2024•19 min
Dr. Dudum explains the top spine trends he is seeing in his private practice. From lower back pain and sciatica to tension headaches. Learn the cause of specific trends like lower cross sydnrome and text neck syndrome. As a clinician, you must find the root cause of the issue in order to correct. Dr. Dudum coveres how to find the cause, and how his mastery in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression has helped thousands of patients.
Jan 18, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Dr. Dudum introduces Season 2 of the BACK AT IT podcast with Dr. Decompression. Getting ready for a brand new season as Dr. Dudum brings new guests to discuss spine health, doctors specializing in spinal decompression, inflammation and an exciting new research project!!
Jan 10, 2024•4 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Dr. JD Dudum will discuss how certain treatments like acupuncture, standard chiropractic treatments, or general physical thearpy work for some people and not for others. Finding the root cause of the issue is the biggest way to get results and the outcomes you are looking for. With Spinal Decompression Dr. Dudum is rigorous about examination and imaging to find the root cause, there getting the best results for most of the patients he works with.
Nov 27, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In Episode 10, Dr. Dudum interviews Dr. Russell Teames, the founder of Desert Brain and Spine in Phoenix, Arizona. The two doctors are friends and collegues from their time together at Life Chiropractic College West 13 years ago. Dr. Teames founded Desert Brain and Spine in 2022. Together they share stories, discuss various case studies regarding Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression, functional neurology, how to succussfully operate a chronic pain center, and even some golf stories.
Nov 19, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Dr. JD Dudum hosts his guest Dr. Bryan Gatterman DC DACBR, Associate Professor at Life Chiropractic College West. They discuss advancements in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression as well as discuss the myths about healing through chiropractic therapy.
Nov 07, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Dr. JD Dudum share how spinal decompression can heal neck pain, as he shares case studies and stories.
Nov 05, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this Episode, Dr. Dudum answers the question, "Does Spinal Decompression Really Work?". He will review recent patient cases, post MRI's that decomstration this technology and his treatment methods really do work!
Oct 31, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, Dr. JD Dudum, shares 2 of his most powerful patient stories and how they completely turned around their back pain. Specifically utilizing the technology of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression to help patients with lumbar disc injuries avoid spinal surgery and get back on their path to health.
Aug 31, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 6
