Why Choose CDI?

CDI is the leading specialist in non-invasive spine procedures providing relief of chronic, severe disc and neurological conditions with our proven FDA Cleared Spinal Correction without surgery.

Thousands of people have traveled from around the USA to receive treatment at our state-of-the-art spinal therapy centers. In fact, we perform more non-surgical spinal decompression procedures each month than the majority of other spinal decompression facilities in the USA.

"The world of spinal medicine, unfortunately, is producing patients with failed back surgery syndrome at an alarming rate…Despite a steady stream of technological innovations over the past 15 years—from pedical screws to fusion cages to artificial discs—there is little evidence that patient outcomes have improved."

(The BackLetter, vol.12, no. 7, pp.79 July, 2004. The BackPage editorial, The BackLetter, pp. 84, vol. 20, No. 7, 2005.)

"On average about 53% of L5-S1 surgeries fail to produce relief of symptoms."

Radin, E.L. "Reasons for failure of L5-S1 intervertebral disc excisions." International Orthop 1987; 11:255-259.

CDI Features:

  • Multispecialty Physicians
  • FDA Cleared Treatment Protocol
  • Over 35 years of Combined Medical Experience
  • 86% Plus Success Rate
  • Specialized in Non Surgical Spinal Decompression
  • Proven Exclusive Treatment Program with Results
  • Almost 100% of patients stated they would recommend California Disc Institute
  • State of The Art Equipment
  • Professional Environment
  • Friendly Staff
  • Exceptional Service
  • Convenient Location – 30 minutes from San Diego Airport

Benefits of CDI: Specialized Advanced NSSD & Pain Relief Program:

  • FDA Cleared Treatment Protocol
  • Proven Exclusive Treatment Program with Results
  • Return to normal activities quickly
  • Non-surgical and drug free
  • Safe and painless procedures
  • Long term and permanent results
  • Advanced alternative to spinal surgery
  • Lasting Effects
  • High Success Rate – 86% +

Providing relief for these conditions:

  • Bulging discs
  • Herniated discs
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Pinched nerves
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Sciatica and radiating leg pain
  • Low back and neck pain
  • Arthritis
  • Neuropathy
  • Generalized Back Pain/Spinal Pain with no determining cause

In a recent journal article in Orthopedic Technology Review titled Surgical Alternatives: Spinal Decompression, results showed that 86% of the 219 patients who completed the therapy reported immediate resolution of symptoms while 84% of patients remained pain free 90 days post treatment. Physical examination findings showed improvement in 92% of the 219 patients, and remained intact in 89% of these patients 90 days after treatment. (O’Hara K, editor. Decompression: A Treatment for Back Pain. Clinical Care Update. Occ Med 11(10); Oct 2004. 6 )

Another article in Journal of Neurological Research reported that vertebral axial [spinal] decompression was successful in 71% of the 778 cases". The success rate varied from 73% for patients with a single herniated disc. It was 72% for people with multiple herniated discs.

The American Journal of Pain Management reported "good to excellent" relief in 86% patients with Herniated discs, with back pain and sciatica symptoms being relieved. Good to excellent results were also obtained in 75% of those with facet syndrome.

CDI Conservative Approach To Your Health

Back and neck pain can have many different causes. The pain can be acute, which generally accompanies an injury or illness, or chronic, which is a persistent pain that continues after the physiological cause for it no longer exists.

Conservative care is always the preferred treatment method of controlling the pain and correcting the cause of pain, especially when impending or irreversible damage to the spinal cord or nerves is present.

After careful evaluation of the patient, the doctors at CDI will present all treatment options starting with the most conservative, depending on the specific problem of the patient. Often time’s pain can be markedly reduced by carefully following a specific course of treatments including non-surgical spinal decompression, physiotherapy, weight loss, exercise program and complimentary health treatments. Other less invasive treatments may include corticoid steroid injections while on the treatment program.

We operate the latest, highest quality medical decompression equipment available today.

We have designed everything we do to focus all of our talent and time on being specialists in the treatment of Disc Conditions. Patients with serious Disc Conditions can have access to an Institute dedicated just for them and their unique needs.

We will care about you and understand your unique problem. You will know we believe in what we do and take a stand for your complete recovery. You will experience exceptional service from the staff. And the Doctor will perform an extremely thorough evaluation and he most definitely will give you an exact diagnosis of your problem, explain it to your complete understanding and be clear about your treatment plan and any fees if he accepts your case. A proper referral to another specialist would be provided if we are unable to classify you as a candidate for our system of care.

We coordinate our efforts with other health care specialties and find the best path for each patient's recovery.

Stress, both physical and psychological, can also play a role in causing pain. These factors are also addressed and taken in to consideration when CDI is developing a specific treatment plan for patients.

Now accepting the following and its affiliates:

united healthcare, cigna, bluecross shield, medicare,aetena, chase health advance, care credit

Many insurance companies cover up to 100% of our treatment protocol. Please click here to have your insurance questions answered or verifications performed by our insurance specialist, prior to your visit to ensure immediate processing of your treatment.

For those not covered by insurance, we provide easy coverage plans for your treatment that can begin as little as $84 per month with easy no interest payment plans to start today!

"Yes! Please Sign Me Up For My Free Back Pain Relief Program Evaluation!"

Testimonials

Before my treatments I could not raise my right arm above my shoulder, could not hold it out to my side without discomfort. Could barely lift my right leg up. Could not drive a car. Vacuum my home or could not wash my hair.

How has CDI changed my life? I can now do all the above!!!

I liked the fact that I had a well rounded treatment plan. I think that is what made me get better fast as I did. I would come back here in a heart beat and would recommend CDI to others.
-M.D. 4/19/2010



Facts About Back Pain

1) It is estimated that back pain afflicts over 31 million Americans and is the number one cause of activity limitation in young adults.

2) Within a given year, up to 50% of U.S. adults suffer from back pain.

3) Americans spend at least $50 Billion each year on low back pain and it is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States.

4) Low back pain is the second most frequent reason for visits to the physician.

5) 80% of people over the age of 30 will experience back problems at some point in their lives. 30% of those will have recurring problems.

6) Each year, there are approximately 916,000 spinal surgeries performed in the US.

7) Back pain accounts for almost one fourth of all occupational injuries and illnesses.

8) In the United States, back surgery rates increase almost proportionately with the supply of orthopaedic and neurosurgeons.


Reference:

1. National Committee for Quality Assurance, NCQA News, HEDIS? 2005; Focus is on Health Issues Familiar to Seniors, Working Americans, July 8, 2004.

2. Counseling to prevent low back pain: Section II. In: O?Malley AS, DiGuiseppi C, for the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. Guide to Clinical Preventative Services: Report of the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. 2nd Ed. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins; 1996.

3. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, Low Back Pain Fact Sheet, July 2003.

4. Meta-Analysis: Acupuncture for Low Back Pain, Eric Manheimer, MS; Adrian White, MD, BM, BCh; Brian Berman, MD; Kelly Forys, MA; and Edzard Ernst, MD, PhD, April 19, 2005, Volume 142 Issue 8, Pages 651-663.

5. ?Fast Facts on Back Pain.? North American Spine Society-A Non-Profit Corporation. Date Retrieved: May 11, 2007.

6. National Hospital Discharge Survey: 2003. Vital and Health Statistics Series 13, Number 160, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center Health Statistics, Hyattsville, Maryland.

7. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, 2002.

8. Cherkin DC, Deyo RA, Loeser JD, Bush T, Waddell G. Department of Health Services, University of Washington, Seattle. Spine. 1994 Jun 1;19(11):1201-6.