Ambetter covers Spinal Decompression: 2025 Case Studies at University of South Florida results demonstrated that there was significant (p<0.001) improvement of pain (80%), disability (50%), and subjective recovery (75%). Further, both the average disc height and canal anterior-posterior dimension increased by 1.0-1.6 mm and 1.5-2.1 mm, respectively. Thus, non-surgical spinal decompression demonstrated good to excellent clinical outcomes as a conservative, non-surgical treatment for intervertebral disc lesions (herniations).
The study utilized 13 participants ranging in age from 18 to 82. The course of treatment entailed 20 visits. Pre and post treatment MRI studies were performed to assess disc herniation size and spinal canal dimensions. They noted up to a 20% improvement in spinal canal diameter. Pain and disability indexes dropped significantly.
This is an exciting alternative to the $20,000 to $30,000 surgical interventions currently offered. Link to study: https://www.excitemedical.com/2025-disc-lesions-study/
