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About Dr. Steven Shoshany D.C, C.C.E.P., C.K.T.P.
Expertise
I can answer questions for people that suffer with Sciatica, Chronic Low back pain, spinal stenosis, herniated disc and bulging discs. I can let them know about the best spinal decompression machine to use for their condition. If a patient is currently undergoing spinal decompression treatment and they have questions regarding the treatment protocol I can give my insight. I can answer questions regarding possible contra-indications to spinal decompression. If a patient was told that they need a back surgery because they have a herniated disc I can point them to the current research about how successful non surgical methods can be. I can't diagnosis patients without a proper exam and review of medical records but I can give them information and insight on how spinal decompression may benefit them.

Experience
I am a (CCEP) Certified Chiropractic Extremity practitioner a (CKTP) Certified Kinesio taping practitioner. I am in private practice in Manhattan and run the largest comprehensive spinal decompression and physical therapy rehabilitation in NYC. I am the only Chiropractor that holds a Patent from the US patent office for my spinal decompression method. I consult with Doctors worldwide on the most current spinal decompression concepts and protocols. I have treated 500 patients over the past 5 years using a variety of spinal decompression tables from the 3D active trac to the DRX 9000 and Extend trac table.

Organizations
New York Chiropractic association, International Chiropractic association

Publications
AM New York newspaper, Health magazine, Fox news edge, CBS news, Chiropractic products,Therapy times.

Education/Credentials
This is a brief CV: Dr. Shoshany graduated from the College Of Staten Island, CUNY 1990 and went on to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Life University in 1996. He completed his internship at the Life University Health Clinic in Marietta Georgia. Dr. Shoshany is a member of The New York Chiropractic Council, The International Chiropractic Association and The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. Dr. Shoshany was issued a Service Mark from The United States Patent and Trademark Office for NYCDISC. NYCDISC is a spinal decompression institute where Dr. Shoshany is the Founder and Clinical Director. NYCDISC trains and consults decompression specialists on methodology, as well as management of spinal decompression offices.

Awards and Honors
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners part 1-4

Past/Present Clients
www.drshoshany.com

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Spinal Decompression - Disc sequestration

Expert: Dr. Steven Shoshany D.C, C.C.E.P., C.K.T.P. - 10/8/2009

Question
I am a 38 year old male with high level of fitness, but have always had back pain since my early 20's.
I hurt my back and had pain and numbness running down my left leg into my foot. I had a CT Scan and was told by my doctor I have disc sequestration.
This was 6 months ago. Since then I was in physio and doing lower back strengthening exercises. I still have slight pain in my back and numbness in two of my toes and if I do anything strenuous it gets worse. I was told surgery was not needed and it will go away. Any idea on the average time when these symptoms will go away if ever?

Answer
Disc sequestration is one of the worst time of disc herniations to have, you are doing the right thing by strengthening the core muscles.
If symptoms do not get better i would get a MRI to see if disc is still sequestered and consider either non invasive laser disc surgery or spinal decompression therapy.

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