Dr. Charles Bingham and Osteopathic Care Can Help
If you’ve been told your only option is back surgery, it’s time to hear the other side of the story. At Ascent Healthcare in Maryville, TN, we help patients avoid spinal surgery every week through a breakthrough, non-invasive treatment called non-surgical spinal decompression.
This gentle, highly targeted therapy has been shown to reduce the size of disc herniations, relieve nerve pressure, and restore movement—without the risks or downtime of surgery.
Why So Many Patients Are Told They Need Back Surgery
Back surgery is often recommended when imaging shows a herniated disc pressing on a nerve root—causing pain, weakness, or numbness in the back, legs, or feet.
But here’s the problem: surgery doesn’t always fix the issue.
- Up to 40% of spine surgery patients develop “Failed Back Surgery Syndrome”, meaning their pain never improves—or gets worse.
- Surgery carries risks like infection, scar tissue buildup, long-term stiffness, or nerve damage.
- Many patients are left with recurring pain, secondary degeneration, or the need for repeat operations within a few years.
That’s why patients are increasingly turning to safer, more conservative treatments first.
What Is Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression?
Spinal decompression therapy is a non-invasive, physician-led, computer-controlled treatment that gently stretches and relaxes your spine in cycles.
At Ascent Healthcare, we use advanced decompression tables to:
- Gently create negative pressure in the spine
- “Suction” bulging or herniated disc material back into place
- Restore hydration, nutrients, and space to compressed discs
- Take pressure off pinched nerves and inflamed joints
This isn’t old-school traction. This is targeted, physician-supervised care designed for measurable disc healing.
Clinical Evidence: It Works
In one clinical study, patients undergoing spinal decompression therapy saw a 29.5% reduction in disc herniation size on MRI, along with pain relief and restored nerve visibility.
Another study analyzing 267 patients across 7 clinics found:
- 90.5% reported pain reduction
- 74.8% improved muscle strength (myotomes)
- 77.6% improved nerve function (dermatomes)
- Significant improvements in walking, sitting, and other daily activities
And the best part? These results were achieved without surgery, opioids, or injections.
Who’s a Good Candidate?
Spinal decompression is ideal for patients suffering from:
- Herniated or bulging lumbar discs
- Sciatica or nerve root pain
- Degenerative disc disease
- Facet joint irritation
- Chronic low back pain not responding to other care
It’s especially beneficial if you’ve tried physical therapy, injections, or chiropractic without long-term results—and want a solution that targets the disc itself.
What to Expect at Ascent Healthcare
Our decompression protocol typically involves multiple, gentle sessions over 8–10 weeks, paired with complementary therapies like osteopathic manipulation, laser therapy, or targeted movement coaching depending on your case.
Each session is:
- 20–30 minutes
- Comfortable and fully monitored
- Customized to your disc level and body type
- Designed to relieve pressure while allowing tissue healing
You’ll be evaluated by Dr. Charles or Dr. Samantha Bingham, who will create a plan based on imaging, exam findings, and your goals. We monitor your progress every step of the way.
Can It Really Help You Avoid Surgery?
In many cases—yes.
While not every patient can avoid surgery, spinal decompression has helped thousands reduce pain, shrink disc herniations, and return to work or sports without going under the knife.
And even if surgery eventually becomes necessary, going through decompression first may improve your outcome—or help you delay it for years.
You Don’t Have to Live in Fear of Surgery
If you’ve been told your disc herniation “needs to be cut out,” or you feel stuck between injections and endless prescriptions—there’s another way.
At Ascent Healthcare, we help patients in Maryville and East Tennessee get real answers, hands-on care, and non-surgical healing that works.
📞 Call us today at (865) 233-0569
Ascent Healthcare | 1123 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804
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