BACK AT IT with Dr. Decompression

BACK AT IT with Dr. Decompression

In this episode of Back at It with Dr. Decompression, Dr. JD Dudum unpacks the truth behind degenerative disc disease—what it really is, what symptoms to watch for, and how to manage it without turning to surgery or endless injections. You’ll learn the top three at-home movements to relieve stiffness and improve spinal mobility (Cat-Cow, Child’s Pose, and Knee-to-Chest), as well as when those stretches aren’t enough. Dr. Dudum breaks down how targeted decompression therapy helps reduce inflammation, restore movement, and relieve pain—often dramatically. If you’ve ever felt like...

BACK AT IT with Dr. Decompression

After years of worsening back pain and a traumatic car accident, Renee faced the heartbreaking reality of losing her mobility—and her joy. Told surgery was her only option, she refused to give up hope. In this moving episode of Back At It with Dr. Decompression, Dr. JD Dudum sits down with Renee to share how she went from bedridden and depressed to singing solos again at church—all thanks to his personalized Decompression Therapy Program. Renee opens up about the despair of constant pain, the fear of surgery, and how just one week into treatment, everything began to change. This episode is...

BACK AT IT with Dr. Decompression

In this unique episode, Dr. JD Dudum records live from his decompression table—sharing his personal journey of recovering from an L5-S1 disc herniation and explaining exactly how spinal decompression works. He breaks down the science behind angle-specific decompression, oscillation cycles, and why it’s not the same as traction. You’ll learn how the table changes disc pressure, creates a vacuum effect to draw herniations off nerves, and why customizing the table angle and pull intensity is critical for results. Dr. JD explains the difference between outdated traction therapy and modern...

BACK AT IT with Dr. Decompression

Elena had tried it all—chiropractic, PT, acupuncture, massage, even four spinal injections—yet after a year and a half of debilitating sciatica, nothing brought lasting relief. In this episode, Dr. JD Dudum shares how Elena went from sleepless nights and daily pain to 80% better in just six weeks using his signature Disc Renewal Program. He breaks down the exact spinal levels causing her nerve pain, why traditional methods failed, and how angle-specific decompression therapy combined with an understanding of spinal instability and facet arthritis changed her treatment plan completely....

BACK AT IT with Dr. Decompression

In this episode of Back At It with Dr. Decompression, Dr. JD Dudum shares the powerful story of Shane—a patient suffering from two cervical disc herniations and chronic nerve pain that disrupted his and his wife’s sleep for over two years. Despite trying every conventional route—chiropractic care, physical therapy, acupuncture, and online rehab—nothing touched his pain. As he approached the possibility of spinal injections, Shane discovered Dr. Dudum’s disc renewal decompression program and decided to try one last thing. Dr. Dudum breaks down his three-part assessment process to...

BACK AT IT with Dr. Decompression

Many people believe if they don’t have leg pain, they can’t possibly have a disc issue—but Dr. JD Dudum breaks down exactly why that’s not always true. In this episode, he explains the difference between a disc bulge and a herniation, why back pain can be chronic even without sciatica, and how most traditional therapies fail to address the root cause. He shares real case studies of two patients: Nehemiah, who spent five years and saw 10 doctors with no lasting relief, and Gareth, who went from severe sciatica to 100% pain-free in just 8 weeks. Dr. JD walks through how his...

BACK AT IT with Dr. Decompression

Waking up with excruciating pain, numbness, and a sensation like cockroaches crawling on your skin — this is the terrifying reality many people with sciatica face. In this gripping episode of Back At It with Dr. Decompression, Dr. JD Dudum shares the three critical things you need to know about sciatica: what it is, what causes it, and how to treat it naturally at home — without surgery. Drawing from his own debilitating experience and recovery, Dr. Dudum introduces powerful at-home assessments like the slump test and exercises like the prone press-up and figure-four stretch. He also walks...

BACK AT IT with Dr. Decompression

In this concise but impactful episode of Back At It with Dr. Decompression, Dr. JD Dudum tells the story of Rex, a patient who was unable to walk more than 10 minutes without intense nerve pain caused by a disc herniation and lumbar spinal stenosis. After failing to get relief from traditional approaches like chiropractic, physical therapy, and stretching routines, Rex turned to spinal decompression. Dr. Dudum walks us through the customized decompression protocol used to target Rex’s herniation, including angled flexion, lateral table bending, and oscillation to reduce disc pressure....

BACK AT IT with Dr. Decompression

In this episode of Back At It with Dr. Decompression, Dr. JD Dudum explains spondylolisthesis, a condition where the vertebrae slip forward, causing back pain, instability, and potential nerve irritation. He discusses its common causes—high-impact sports, trauma, and aging—and why proper imaging (X-rays, MRIs, and flexion-extension films) is crucial for diagnosis. Treatment options include chiropractic care, decompression therapy, and targeted rehab exercises to stabilize the spine. He shares a real patient case, Arnulfo, who avoided spinal fusion and became 100% pain-free after a 9-week...

BACK AT IT with Dr. Decompression

In this episode of Back At It with Dr. Decompression, Dr. JD Dudum shares the real story of Matt, a patient who reduced his 1.5 cm disc extrusion by 85% in under five months. Dr. Dudum walks through the step-by-step process that helped Matt become 100% pain-free and avoid surgery—highlighting the critical factors in spinal decompression that make disc healing possible. Matt suffered from recurring lower back pain and worsening flare-ups over 20 years, until an MRI revealed a large disc extrusion at L5-S1. Through precise spinal decompression, red light therapy, rehab exercises, and...