“I couldn’t walk for very long. I couldn’t play 18 holes of golf. I couldn’t stand at the sink or the shower. Any bending would cause increased numbness in my right foot. Then the pain started in the left leg and I laid in bed for three days before the pain got so intense I had to go to the hospital where they prescribed me some pain killers and sent me home. At this point I was concerned that the problem was going to get worse. I was continuing with my chiropractic care but my condition was not getting any better. The final straw was when I was walking up a small hill and couldn’t make it. The pain at this point was so bad my wife had to go get the car. I knew I had to do something now.

Around this time we started to hear the radio ad for the Cifra Disc Institute and received an insert in the paper describing Dr. Cifra’s trademarked spinal decompression method. I made an appointment and decided to start care. It proved to be to be a pleasant and relaxing experience. Sam the office dog also made the experience very enjoyable. I’m glad I made the decision to start care. I feel stronger than I did five months ago and I feel confident to do more. I would recommend anyone with back problems to get a consultation with Dr. Cifra. My wife and I both feel the total package of the program was of great value. Dr. Cifra has given me the tools and knowledge to take care of myself outside of the office if I should have a flare up.”

“I was having problems that affected my daily activities. I was bed ridden for quite a bit, and I became depressed because I had no way to do anything. When my problems were at its worst I could not work, have a social life, or do any physical activity. I was concerned that my problems would get worse without care, and I was told that I would have to live with the pain or have to turn to drugs or surgery. What led me to seek care was not being able to work because of the pain. I was not able to do anything, my choices were limited.

I heard about Disc Centers of America from my stepfather, he had tagged me in a post on Facebook. I was influenced to come into the office after I had read testimonials from other people. After reading those I knew it wasn’t fake, it was real. My experience here has been amazing!! Dr. Cifra has given me different options for different things. I am so glad that I came to this office because now I can have a pain free life  If another person was experiencing the same problems that I would I would tell them to come see Dr. Cifra! What I like the most about coming here is that it’s relaxing and quiet with a bit of music playing. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is that no drugs are needed. The doctor is respectful and usually there are only two people working at most so it’s perfect!”

“I was having problems that limited my daily activities. At the end of the days I was sitting on a chair with a heating pack on my back. When my problems were at its worst I had difficulties walking, weeding, and sleeping. I was concerned that my problems would get worse without care, and I was told that I would have to live with the pain or have to turn to drugs or surgery. The main factor that led me to seek care was the increased pain.

I heard about Disc Centers of America from a Facebook posting. My experience here has been wonderful. I am glad that I came to this office because Dr. Cifra explained everything and took time with me. If another person was experiencing the same kind of problems that I was, I would tell them to make an appointment with Dr. Cifra to hear what he has to say. What I liked the most about Dr. Cifra was that he didn’t rush anything, I really valued the time he spent. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is that it HELPS!”

“I was having problems that affected my daily activities, I could not walk, stand, stoop, bend over, sit or lay for too much. When my problems were at their worst, all my activities were very limited or painful. I was concerned that my problems would get worse without care. I was told that I would have to live with my problem or turn to drugs or surgery. I decided to seek care because I did not want to have another back, neck or wrist surgery.

I decided to come to Disc Centers of America because I was looking for an alternative solution. I heard about this office through an advertisement. My experience here has been good. I am glad that I came here because the treatment works. If another person was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them to give it a go! What I liked the most about coming here was the relief of pain and prospect of hope. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is that there is no surgery involved, what more can be said.”

“I was having problems that affected my daily activities, I was in pain non-stop. When my problems were at its worst I was not able to do things I enjoyed or needed to do. I was concerned that my problems would get worse without care and I was told that I would have to turn to drugs or surgery. I decided to seek an alternative care because I was worried about the risks and side effects associated with nerve blocks.

I heard about the Cifra Disc Institute now Disc Centers of America on the radio. I decided to come into the office because I figured what else could I loose. My experience here has been great. I am glad that I came into the office because my pain has decreased. If another person was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them to give spinal decompression a try, you have nothing to lose. What I liked the most about coming to this office was knowing that I was feeling better. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is that the other options never treated my problem.”

“I was having problems that limited my daily activities, it affected my sleep, social activities, and sports. When my problems were at their worst, it was excruciatingly painful and brought down everything in my life. I was concerned that my problem would get worse without care. I wanted to get surgery to rid the pain, I was asking for help because it was so terrible.

I heard about the Cifra Disc Institute, now Disc Centers of America from my mother, she saw the advertisement and my chiropractor also told me about it. I decided to come into the office because I wanted relief as soon as I could get it. I have been very happy with my time here. I am glad that I came into this office because I have been greatly relieved and hopefully cured. If another person was experiencing the same problem that I was having, I would tell them that they should consider coming here to Disc Centers of America. What I liked the most about coming here was talking with the staff and Dr. Cifra. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is that it is relaxed and will give you relief!”

“Every aspect of my life was affected by this problem and it limited my daily activities. When the problem was at its worst I could barely move, the pain was exhausting. I was concerned that the problem would get worse without care. I never considered the options of drugs or surgery. I decided to seek care when the pain increased so much that it affected my life.

What influenced me to come into the Cifra Disc Institute now Disc Centers of America was its convenient location. I now owe my healthy quality of life to Dr. Cifra. I heard about the Cifra Disc Institute by searching the web. My experience here has been all positive and especially educational. I am glad that I came into this office because it was the best thing I could have done for my health. If another person was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them to definitely get a consult with Dr. Cifra. What I like the most about coming here is knowing that I’m in good hands. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is the holistic wellness approach.”

“My name is Suzie and I had been in chronic pain since a fall in 1995. After many years of coexisting with the pain and changing my activities and lifestyle, my back completely went out in December, 2014. After multiple shots and pain medications we were told that surgery was not an option for helping me as I had too many problems with my back. I wasn’t able to participate in my grandchildren’s activities or go shopping. There were many days that I was unable to walk to my backyard that we liked to spend time in.”

“Then after a meeting with “my angel miss Theresa,” on a different matter she told me about Dr. Cifra and his practice. Denny my husband and I checked into Disc Centers of America, and we decided that I had nothing to lose. I walked very gingerly into Dr. Cifra’s office for a consultation and I left there crying, because for the first time in a long time we had hope. There was hope that we could get some of our life back. Now my pain level is at a 2, compared to before when it was over 10 for many years. If I could give advice to someone experiencing the same level of pain that I was, I would tell them don’t wait for years to get treatment. You are robbing yourself and your family of living life. We are so grateful to Dr. Cifra and Theresa for everything they have done for us.”

“I was having problems that limited my daily activities. I was experiencing pain, numbness in the right arm, and depression. I couldn’t do anything. When my problems were at their worst, I was having severe pain, and had trouble sleeping. I was concerned that my problems would get worse without care. My doctor prescribed me multiple medications; Hydrocodone, Tylenol, and Motrin. Then I tried the nerve blocks. What led me to seek alternative care was because I wasn’t satisfied with the other results.”

“I decided to come into the Cifra Disc Institute, now Disc Centers of America after researching all of my options, and because I used to see Dr. Cifra in the past. My daughter had suggested to me Dr. Cifra’s non-surgical spinal decompression. I am glad that I came here because I have less pain, and I am feeling better about myself. If someone else was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them to take a chance and do it. What I like the most about coming here is the compassion I receive from the doctor and the secretary. The surroundings are beautiful, the office is always clean. The doctor is always efficient and on time.”

“I was experiencing daily back and leg pain that was constant and it really made me miserable. When my problem was at its worst I had a horrible attitude and was irritated all the time. I was concerned that my pain would get worse without care. I let it go for a few years and later received care. I was told that I would have to live with my problem or turn to drugs or surgery. I exhausted pain therapy and physical therapy several times. I decided to seek care when I received a referral from a family member suggesting that I try this treatment, which I had not tried yet. They had experienced the treatment and encouraged me to come.”

“My experience here at Cifra Disc Institute now Disc Centers of America has been great. Their help gave me a different way to approach the issue. I am glad that I came to this office because this has been the only treatment that has given me any results. If someone was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would recommend them to this office. What I like the most about coming here is that they are flexible with scheduling visits.”

“I was having problems that limited my daily activities, I was unable to lift moderate weight. My problems were becoming more severe. I was concerned that my problems would get worse without care. I was told that surgery was not needed but that pain injections could be used. The main factors that led me to seek care was the pain and depression. I was influenced to come into the Cifra Disc Institute, now Disc Centers of America when I heard their radio advertisement.”

“I am glad that I came into this office because it started my recovery from pain. Dr. Cifra is very detail oriented. If someone was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them to go see Dr. Cifra. What I like the most about coming here is Dr. Cifra’s compassion and knowledge, plus he thinks outside the box. Other treatment options just prolong the process and don’t start the healing process.”

“I suppose most testimonials are about the same. People living with chronic pain, following the prescribed courses of drugs, physical therapy, injections, surgery. All to which I have participated, and most of which did not help me. I was on my way to the third set of back injections on a Thursday morning, when a friend offered me some information about spinal decompression. After doing some internet research I immediately canceled the injections and called the Cifra Chiropractic office and asked someone to return my call as I had some questions. When my phone rang and it was the DOCTOR returning my call, I was so impressed and made an appointment for a consultation. I do have to say that I was also impressed with the kind and sincere welcoming of the staff. I finally had a chance to speak with a doctor who was listening to me and wasn’t offering me a Band-Aid for treatment.”

“Not only did my chronic daily pain effect my life, I was becoming depressed to the point where I would rather my life be over than look forward to a life in a wheelchair. As it was, I was not able to stand, walk, shop, cook, or even have much of a social life. I have come a long way, and I know I some work yet to do, but I am on the right track both mentally and physically. I have gone from a pain level of 8-9 to a 3 and I am looking forward to a pain free existence with the help of Dr. Cifra. Thank you Doctor for reminding me that each day is a gift!!”

“I was in pain all the time and this limited my daily activities. When my problems were at its worst I would see stars and I would be disoriented. I was concerned that my problem would get worse without care. I was told that I would have to live with my problem or have to turn to drugs or surgery. The chronic pain is what led me to seek help.”

“I was referred to Cifra Disc Institute by a friend who was a current patient. My treatment here has given me hope and now I am on a maintenance program that I can do at home. I am glad that I came to this office because it has given me pain relief and more flexibility. If someone was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them to give it a try. What I like the most about coming to this office is the serious sense if care that Dr. Cifra gives to his patients and his work. The biggest difference between the Cifra Disc Institute and other treatment options is that the treatment requires a lot more depth. More time is spent in the office, and there is a long term follow up program.”

“I was having problems that limited everything, from simple tasks to work tasks. When my problems were at its worst I couldn’t do anything. I was concerned that my problems would get worse without care. I was told that I would have to live with the problem or have to turn to drugs or surgery, that it was the best it was going to get. I did not want to turn to drugs or surgery, so that is what lead me to seek an alternative care plan. I wanted to fix the problem not cover it up.”

“A co-worker had influenced me to come into the office and I learned more about it through their website. My experience here at Cifra Disc Institute now Disc Centers of America has been very good! I am feeling back to my old self! I came crawling into this office and now I’m walking out like there was never a problem. What I liked the most about coming here was the education that they provided me. They take the time to explain everything to you. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is that it works! The Doctor is actually concerned about helping you and coming up with a plan to fix the problem, rather than getting you in and out just for the money.”

“My problem was affecting my ability to exercise. It was getting to the point where I couldn’t run anymore. I was concerned that my problem was getting worse and nothing was working.”

“I received an insert in the newspaper about the Cifra Disc Institute and Dr. Cifra’s trademarked procedure. My husband suggested that I call the office for a consultation. I am glad that I did because my experience here has been very positive. My pain is reduced and I am feeling much better. I am now able to return to my exercise and activities that I couldn’t do before. I would recommend anyone with back problems to get a consultation with Dr. Cifra. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is that this is a more holistic approach to drugs and surgery.”

“I had a great deal of problems that led to me giving up a lot of my regular activities. When my problems were at its worst, I was miserable and depressed. I was concerned that my problems would get worse without care. I was told that I would have to live with my pain or have to turn to drugs or surgery. I decided to seek care because of the constant pain that I was in, I was not able to do what I wanted to do. I came to Disc Centers of America because I liked that it was non-surgical and there is only a 1% failure rate.”

“I heard about Disc Centers of America from a Facebook advertisement. My experience here has been very, very good. I am glad that I came into this office because now I am virtually pain free and able to do all the things I want. If another person was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them to definitely give decompression a chance. What I like the most about coming here is that you can relax while healing at the same time. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is success!! Finally!!”

“I was having problems that limited my daily activities, I was in constant pain. When my problem was at its worst, the pain was severe. I was concerned that my problem would get worse without care and I was not ready to resort to drugs or surgery. A co-worker told me about Disc Centers of America, and I also heard about the office through some advertisements. I decided to come in and give it a try.”

“My experience here at Disc Centers of America has been excellent. I tell others that it’s my spa treatments. I am glad that I came to this office because I am feeling better. I move better, and now I have a life time of work ahead of me. If another person was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them that it’s very expensive, but you will get results. The best part about coming here is that it has given me a healthier attitude. My other option to spinal decompression is surgery, which would bankrupt me because I wouldn’t be able to work again and that would destroy my family lifestyle. I do not want to be on disability.”

“When my problem was at its worst, I wondered what I could do to help myself. I was hesitating trying to turn my neck. I did not want to turn to drugs or surgery for treatment. I heard about Disc Centers of America from my great neighbor, and I decided to give it a try.”

“My experience here has been great, everyone was trying to help me as much as they could. I am glad that I came into this office because it made me feel better. If another person was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them that they will feel better after each visit, but they must keep up with everything at home too!

“I was having problems that limited my daily activities, I couldn’t comfortably bend over. When my problem was at its worst, I had constant pain down my leg. I was concerned that my problem would get worse without care. I decided to seek care because my condition was worsening.”

“I decided to come to Disc Centers of America because I thought it would help, and it did. I heard about the office through a radio advertisement. My experience here at Disc Centers of America has been excellent. I am glad that I came into this office because I am now hopeful that I can overcome this. If another person was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them to try spinal decompression before surgery!

“I was having problems that limited my daily activities. My back and leg pain was debilitating. When my problem was at its worst, I couldn’t walk or sit. I was concerned that my problem would get worse without care. I was told that I would have to live with my pain or have to turn to drugs or surgery. I decided to seek alternative care after spinal injections were recommended, this really concerned me.”

“After doing additional research on line, I decided to come into Disc Centers of America. I also spoke with a former patient who influenced me to come in. My experience here has been very positive. I am glad that I came into this office because the treatment worked, plus I was taught how to maintain my spine and back. If another person was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them to go see Dr. Cifra. What I liked the most about coming here was the feeling that Dr. Cifra and the staff truly cared. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is that there are no needles or narcotics involved.”

“I was having back pain and trouble sleeping through the night. I was concerned that my problem would get worse without care. I was told that I would have to live with my pain or have to turn to drugs or surgery. I decided to come to Disc Centers of America to find a different course of treatment.”

“I heard about Disc Centers of America from the Sunday Newspaper. My experience here has been very casual. Dr. Cifra and the staff are all very knowledgeable. I am glad that I came into this office because I have less back pain and I can sleep through the night. If another person was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them to try this procedure, non-surgical spinal decompression.”

“My back issues severely limited my daily activities. When my problem was at its worst, I was incapacitated, lying on the floor, not able to get up. I was concerned that my problem would get worse without care. I was told that I would have to live with my pain or have to turn to drugs or surgery. I decided to seek treatment when my “episodes” got worse. To the point of blacking out and not being able to walk or stand up.”

“I heard about Disc Centers of America through an advertisement that I saw in New Time magazine. My experience here has been good. Some days are better than others. The staff is knowledgeable and caring. I’m glad that I came into this office because I received relief and hope that I will find a way to live without pain or drugs. If another person was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them to go see Dr. Cifra. The best part about coming here was talking with the friendly staff. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is the individualized care, and the time and attention I received.”

“I was having problems that affected everything that I normally did previously with no pain. When my problems were at its worst I got sad, depressed, mad, and troubled. I was concerned that my problems would get worse without care. I tried other ways to help it, but nothing worked. I was told about nerve blocks, drugs, and possible surgery. I turned to Disc Centers of America out of desperation. I wanted to heal naturally with no drugs and no surgery. I had such severe pain that I couldn’t even function.”

“My experience at Disc Centers of America has been great! Dr. Cifra is so personable, concerned, friendly, and professional. I am glad that I came into this office because I was truly helped by truly compassionate people. If another person was experiencing the same kind of problems that I was, I would recommend the treatment that I received from Disc Centers of America whole heartedly. What I liked the most about coming to this office was the wonderful care I received from Dr. Cifra and the staff. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is that I found a cure, rather than just treating the pain superficially.”

“The pain limited my long walks in the woods and some of my other daily activities. When my problem was at its worst I was experiencing a lot of lower back pain daily. I was concerned that my problem would get worse without care. I was told that I would have to live with my problem or have to turn to drugs or surgery, but I did not believe them. The major factor that led me to seek care was the pain.”

“I heard about Disc Centers of America from an internet search. I decided to come in for treatment because I had spinal decompression in the past and it worked to relieve my pain. My experience here has been excellent. I am glad that I came into this office because I am having much less pain and I am feeling better. If another person was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them not to get surgery and to get spinal decompression. What I like the most about coming to this office is being able to relax during treatment. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is that it’s nice and quiet and there is no stress.”

“The problem was affecting my daily activities. I couldn’t walk long distances and I was bent over in pain. When the problem was at its worst I had to sit all day. I was concerned because the problem was continually getting worse. I was told I had to live with the problem or turn to drugs or surgery. I was given pain killers and muscle relaxants.

I was scheduled for knee replacement when I received a flyer in the paper from Dr. Cifra’s office. I figured I better take care of the back problem first before undergoing the knee replacement, as I was concerned that the back would not hold up.

My experience with Dr. Cifra’s office and non-surgical spinal decompression has been excellent. I am very glad that I made the decision to start care. I would recommend anyone with a chronic low back condition to seek help from Dr. Cifra. He was genuinely concerned with helping me feel better. The office is very homey and everyone is very friendly.

The biggest difference about Dr. Cifra’s office and other treatment options is that he treats each case individually. He doesn’t mass produce or treat all problems the same. He provides the individual attention each case needs.”

“My pain was so severe I had difficulty sitting, standing, or walking. There was littler I could do. When my problem was at its worst I had difficulty climbing stairs, sitting in my car, and doing house chores. I was concerned that my problem would get worse without care. I was prescribed pain killers that caused rapid weight gain which was not helpful for me. I was told that I would need surgery to correct my problem. I decided to seek alternative care because I did not like the thought of surgery and because I was told there was only a 50/50 chance of relief. I decided to come into Disc Centers of America after a co-worker suggested that I try her doctor.”

“My experience here with Dr. Cifra has been very great. At first I was not sure if it would really work, but it did. I am glad that I came into this office because surgery is no longer on my list. I feel great. I am able to resume the activities I couldn’t do because of the injury. If another person was experiencing the same sort of problems that I was, I would tell them to try the Disc Centers of America. It really worked for me. I can’t even believe that I could feel this good. What I like the most about coming here is that Dr. Cifra takes his time to explain things. I do not feel like a name on a paper. He wants the best for his patients. The biggest difference between this office and my former treatment option is that before I took a lot of pain killers and now with Disc Centers of America I have not had a pain killer in over two years.”

“I was having pain that limited my daily activities. When my problem was at its worst, I was extremely affected. I was concerned that my problem would get worse without care, and I was told that I would have to live with my problem or have to turn to drugs or surgery. I decided to come to Disc Centers of America to get treatment for my pain.”

“I heard about Disc Centers of America from a Facebook advertisement. My experience here at the office has been good. I am glad that I came here for treatment because I did get some relief. If another person was experiencing the same kind of pain that I was, I would tell them to give spinal decompression a shot. Everyone is different in their healing process. What I liked the most about coming here was the great service that I received. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is that Dr. Cifra definitely tries to help as much as possible.”

“I could not touch the floor or pick up my grandchildren. Walking was very difficult. I was bedridden and the medication made me sick. I had been to my primary care and also had two emergency room visits because of the pain. The medication I was given due to the pain was ineffective. I was in chronic pain and unable to do daily tasks.”

“I received a flyer in the Sunday paper from Dr. Cifra’s office and thought I would give Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression a try. My experience here has been great, Dr. Cifra and staff always listen to my concerns. I was extremely glad to come to Dr. Cifra’s office. I would tell anyone with low back problems to give this procedure a try. The best part about coming here was the reduction of pain I received after every visit. Dr. Cifra and his staff were very friendly. The office was clean and cool without being too cold. I was very comfortable in the waiting room and treatment area.”

“My daily activities were being limited. I was having difficulty mowing the lawn, raking leaves, and shoveling snow. The problem was affecting not only the way I moved, but my attitude. I was concerned the problem was getting worse. I consulted with other doctors and tried other programs but the pain continued.”

“Then I received a flyer in the newspaper about Dr. Cifra and Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and thought I would give them a call for a free consultation. I decided to start care after meeting with Dr. Cifra and I had a very positive experience. I finally have relief from pain, improved mobility and reclaimed a normal lifestyle.”
“I recommend anyone with chronic back pain to consider Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with Dr. Cifra. He is knowledgeable and has a caring staff assisting him. The biggest difference between Dr. Cifra’s office and other treatment options are the results that I have received under his care.”

“I was having trouble walking and as a result my low back pain was getting worse. I was concerned that my problem was going to get worse without care. I was waiting on knee surgery and knew I needed to do something before that. My knee problem was affecting the way I was walking, and increased my low back pain. I knew I needed to do something when I came across an advertisement in the newspaper for Upstate Spinal Decompression, now Disc Centers of America. Dr. Cifra’s program is designed for relieving low back pain without drugs or surgery utilizing his Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression program, so I decided to give it a try.”

“My experience with this procedure has been very good. I am glad I underwent Dr. Cifra’s program as I have less low back pain now. I would recommend anyone experiencing low back pain to give his office a call and start care. What I liked best about my experience with Dr. Cifra was the compassion that he showed throughout my care.”

“In May of 2011 I had severe pain in my left lower back and left leg. It got to the point where I could only walk 10 steps before I had to stop. I couldn’t stand in the shower for more than 30 seconds without getting on my hands and knees. Sleeping was very difficult!! I slept in a chair that was pushed up to the corner of my bed so I could rest my head. I was diagnosed with a disc herniation at L4/L5 per MRI. I became useless and felt useless. I became depressed because I lacked hope. Finally I realized that I had to do more than pop pills and hope for the best. I called Dr. David Cifra about trying decompression. I started decompression and felt a change the first week. After one month I was 80% better and was able to return to my job as a chiropractor. I am so grateful to Dr. Cifra and his staff for helping me restore my health.”

“I was in severe pain and I ended up in the emergency room. When the problem was at its worse it was very severe and I could hardly walk. I was concerned as the problem was getting worse. At the emergency room they prescribed medication and recommend that I contact my doctor as I had back surgery 2 years prior. I did not want another surgery and was looking for a long term solution. I contacted Dr. Cifra because I was looking for another option other than a second surgery and his name came up many times.”

“My experience with Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression has been excellent. Dr. Cifra performed his “magic” and created a miracle. I would tell anyone with a back problem to go and see Dr. Cifra first. The best part about coming here was that Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression works and you get results!! The biggest difference about coming to see Dr. Cifra over other treatment options is that he provides a cure without surgery.”

“After spending over two years using a walker to move around I was thoroughly discouraged. The results and the progress I was making while working with local doctors who specialize in treating patients with spinal stenosis was none. I had two MRI’s many x-rays, a nerve study, many Physical Therapy sessions and the usual 3 cortisone injections in the back which did not help.

After the last cortisone injection, my wife and I met with the Orthopedic Surgeon in August 2016, thinking he was going to set up a date for surgery. However in a very short session he told me that things looked to bad and that there was not going to be any surgery. Instead he recommended that I get myself the best walker that I could find.

Disappointed I continued to use my walker and suffered through not being able to stand and shave. I had severe back pain, numbness in my legs, neuropathy in my feet, a lack of balance, and on top of that I wasn’t much help around the house. Unwilling to give up I was determined to find some help and spent the rest of 2016 and the first half of 2017 searching the internet for help.

Luckily in the fall I came across a Facebook ad for Dr. David Cifra at Disc Centers of America. Meeting with him was a pleasure. He gave me hope and was the first doctor to take the time and offer me the possibility of meeting my goal of being able to walk without my walker, and to relieve my low back pain. And he did not disappoint me!!! I am now free of back pain and easily walk using just my cane. The best decision I ever made was to call Dr. Cifra and work with him.”
I STRONGLY RECOMMEND DR. CIFRA. IF YOU HAVE BACK PROBLEMS AND BACK PAIN HE IS THE MAN TO CALL.”

“I was having problems that affected my daily activities, and I had to limit the activities I enjoyed doing due to the pain. When my problems were at their worst, I would be slow moving and wouldn’t really want to leave the house. I was concerned that my problems would get worse without care. I was told that I would have to live with my problem or turn to drugs or surgery. Many different doctors had no clue what to do, and many others told me that surgery would be the only fix. I decided to seek care because of the increased pain.”

“I decided to come to Disc Centers of America because I was looking for an alternative solution. I heard about this office through an advertisement on Facebook and we called right away. My experience here has been great. I am glad that I came to this office because I now can do all the activities that were limited before. If another person was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them to contact Dr. Cifra before resorting to drugs or surgery. What I liked the most about coming here was the environment because it is very relaxed. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is that it is more relaxed and I get the necessary treatment I need to live a healthy life.”

“I was having problems that affected my daily activities. When my problems were at their worst, the pain was terrible, I couldn’t walk, and I wasn’t able to do anything. I was concerned that my problems would get worse without care. I was told that I would have to live with my problem or turn to drugs or surgery. I decided to seek care because I couldn’t do any of my daily activities.”

“I decided to come to Disc Centers of America because I was looking for an alternative solution. I heard about this office through an advertisement on Facebook. I had nothing to lose so I decided to give it a try and I am so glad I did. My experience here has been wonderful. I am glad that I came here because I can now do everything that I love to do again. Now I can walk, garden, and play with my grandchildren. If another person was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them to do it!! What I liked the most about coming here was knowing that Dr. Cifra really cares for you and he makes you feel very welcome. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is how well you are treated here. Dr. Cifra will do what he can to help you.”

I have been looking for answers for back pain for the past two years. My frustration hit a high point after four failed injections in a 90 day period.

After my first I visit I had no doubt that I was at the right place – Disc Centers of America for my back pain.

For the next 30 visits I had the best experience anyone could have asked for.

I’m on the road to recovery and feel better than anytime in the past few years!

Thank you and God Bless

Chris D

Thank you Dr. Dave Cifra and Disc Centers of America for your commitment to natural healing through a holistic approach and state of the art technology for relieving back pain.  When my husband first shared with me that he signed up for his visits with you in the hope of relieving his many years of debilitating back pain, I was cautiously optimistic.  Optimistic because I was pleased that my husband finally found a Center and Physician that used a non- invasive approach to address his pain, after multiple cortisone injections that were very temporary.  Cautious, because that is my nature. Could this new state of the art traction technology that decompresses the discs in the spine induce natural healing to the extent we hoped for in order to relieve my husband’s back pain?  I’m also very data driven.  As I accompanied my husband to his early visits to Dr. Cifra’s office, Dr. Cifra took the time to explain the process, how the technology works on the body in its journey to self healing, as well as to direct me to medical data that provided patient results over many years of research.  I also appreciated being able to be present for my husband’s treatments when I could attend.  Dr. Cifra is very professional, knowledgeable, results-oriented and has a very positive disposition which is encouraging not only to the patient but to family members who are present for treatments.

My husband was very transparent with his concerns in his many conversations with Dr. Cifra. Dr. Cifra’s discourse with my husband was returned with the same direct and candid consultation and medical advice. A plan was put in place and followed.

Thank you, Dr. Cifra.  It is refreshing to be able to have the kind of patient-doctor relationship that no longer seems to exist as a general rule or at least more difficult to find these days.  It gives many hope that the Hippocratic Oath can still be witnessed and adhered to.  My husband’s healing continues and his back pain has subsided significantly and at times he can’t believe that he has no pain at all. I’m so thankful to see him happier and active in doing the activities he loves most, without the reservation from the pain he use to have before this treatment at Disc Centers of America.

May God Bless you and the good work you continue to do.

Elaine D. (Spouse of Patient)

April 2023 UPDATE

Four years after completing treatment with Dr. Dave, I have maintained my results with bi-weekly, regular chiropractic adjustments along with daily use of a special neck pump for doing cervical spine decompression at home. I also do stretching exercises along with icing once a day, and use a custom pillow for sleeping. While going through treatment to obtain results is a one big part of the whole picture, being able to maintain those results is the other. And I am living proof that it can be done!

October 2018

My name is Chris Egan, and for the past 35 years, I have dealt with ongoing issues with my cervical spine. Two rear-end car accidents in the 80s and 90s (neither my fault!), plus years of computer work, contributed to the problem and ongoing disk deterioration.

Throughout the years, I did everything from chiropractic care and massage, to physical therapy, acupuncture, home traction units, electrical stimulation, deep muscle stimulation and exercise. I functioned as best I could within the limits of daily pain, constant achiness and discomfort. About 12 months ago, the problem became so advanced I had a difficult time functioning, and went through my days with a constant achiness and pain at the base of my neck, which never went away.

A recent MRI showed issues had progressed through the years with 7 disks in my neck now in various stages of degeneration.

As someone who is not a fan of the medical industry in general — which I believe most of the time treats symptoms vs. focusing on identifying the source of the problem and working towards healing it — I knew I needed to find an alternative that made sense to me. Unfortunately, I had no idea what that would be until I saw an ad on Facebook for Disk Centers of America, and Dr. David Cifra.

After researching the website 3 months ago, and watching the testimonials of regular people who achieved great results in a short period of time, I asked some trusted contacts at Natur-tyme where I have shopped for years, if they knew of Dr. Cifra. They recommended Dr. Cifra as a resource they had heard great things about. At that point, I was pacing the floor most of the night from the pain, with no relief from anything I was doing.

During my interview with Dr. Cifra, he was very knowledgeable about my condition and confident in his ability to help me in a very short time, without the use of drugs, injections or fusion surgery, which were the only options left that I had not tried.

Once I started with Dr. Cifra, it was only a few treatments before I was sleeping again at night, without the use of drugs, injections or surgical intervention. Two months after starting treatment, I am no longer in pain, the achiness at the base of the neck is almost completely gone. I can now look down and do simple activities like cooking and gardening — without pain — which was not possible 2 months ago.

The oddest, unexpected result for me was the fact that for the first time in years, it feels like my spine is now strong enough to support the weight of my head, where it was not before. Although I am not completely healed yet, I feel great, and firmly believe that with the simple maintenance program I was given to do at home, I am well on my way to maintaining the results achieved.

The experience I have had with Dr. Cifra has been very positive on many levels, and I would highly recommend people with cervical disk issues to research this form of treatment vs. surgery. It is beyond unfortunate that my insurance company, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, will cover drugs, spinal injections and fusion surgery, but will not cover a completely non-invasive treatment such as this, that clearly provides dramatic results, focused on healing, in a very short period of time. As a sad commentary of what has become the business of medicine.

In 2015, I had a ruptured disc in my lower back. After being in terrible pain for several weeks, it gradually seemed to improve, but Dr. Cifra explained the disk had never completely healed and was even deteriorating. I started to experience pain again, but this time, on the opposite side, from my left knee to ankle. Sometimes it hurt to the point that I had to sit down after just 15 minutes of activity.

Then, I visited Florida for the winter I noticed an advertisement on Facebook for non-surgical spinal decompression through Dr. Cifra’s office. It seemed like an interesting concept that might improve my back situation. After forwarding my last MRI and written report to Dr. Cifra and being examined by him, I was approved for 16 spinal decompression treatments before I returned to Illinois this spring. The treatments consisted of 30 minutes with the DRX9000 decompression machine, then 15 minutes with a cold laser on the area that required healing.

Also, during this time, I took supplement capsules to assist with the healing, rubbed cream on the affected joints, and used a cold pack every two hours for 20 minutes. Foot levers were also ordered for my shoes to correct foot pressure points. All these items were done at the same time as the non-surgical spinal decompression sessions, and in each appointment, a different area was concentrated on. Most days the doctor worked on negative pressure which allowed oxygen and nutrients to enter the damaged disk.

As time passed, I noticed an improvement in being able to walk without pain. Each day, before the cold laser treatment, Dr. Cifra would place his fingers on my lower back to find the area that was tender. At first, the area was tender to his touch, but over time, that tenderness began to subside, and it was completely eliminated after 16 treatments. The final step in my healing process consists of exercises which, if consistent, can take between eight and nine months before the strength is back to normal in my leg.

Ron D. of Bradenton, Fl. had been suffering for many years before finding relief at the hands of Dr. Cifra. For over 12 years he suffered with a compressed vertebra which was debilitating to the point where he could hardly walk. A pinched nerve was causing spasms in his left hip leaving him with pain that got worse and worse. Ron went the traditional route and saw his personal physician for diagnosis and treatment. He tried epidurals, which did not last long and eventually stopped working altogether. Next, he tried ablation, which worked initially but after 4 months, the pain would come back again. Ron even visited a surgeon, who recommended he have an MRI done. Unfortunately, the surgeon concluded that an operation would not help him. Feeling frustrated, Ron asked his physician if he should try Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. The physician was not aware of this treatment but agreed that it would be worth trying- he was out of options.

Ron met with Dr. Cifra for an evaluation and found out he would be a candidate for treatment. The treatment plan would last about 3 months, with visits 3-4 times per week. Initially Dr. Cifra asked Ron where his tender spots were, to be able to treat them. After 3 weeks of treatment, Ron stated that the tender spot was gone “6 out of 7 days a week I can stand straight up now. I could not do that before.” Ron hopes to play golf again and looks forward to his continued treatments.

I was having problems that affected my daily activities. When my problems were at their worst I was in so much pain, I took hydrocodone day and night. I spent my days in a recliner and had no life. I was concerned that my problems would get worse without care. I was told that I would have to live with my problem or turn to drugs or surgery. I went to two different surgeons (Back Specialists) who told me the same thing, that surgery was the only option. I wanted to get better for my family.

I decided to come to Disc Centers of America because I was looking for an alternative solution. I heard about this office through an advertisement on Facebook. I went to Disc Center of America and read about what they do. I was overwhelmed with hope, something I needed so badly. When I first started care I walked with a cane and was in so much pain. Today I no longer need the cane or the hydrocodone. I am getting back to being me. I am glad that I came here because Dr. Cifra is a caring doctor who just wants to help you get better. I am so much better than when I first came here. If another person was experiencing the same problems that I was, I would tell them to please give Dr. Cifra a call to see if he can help you. What I liked the most about coming here was that Dr. Cifra greets you with a smile and takes time to listen to whatever you have to say. The biggest difference between this office and other treatment options is that you aren’t rushed out. Surgery was my only choice until I found Disc Centers of America. I was tired of taking pain medications, and spending my days in a recliner. Thank you Dr. Cifra”

Darlene M.

“All my activities were limited including walking long distances.  I could not sit more than 15 minutes which made it hard to drive and work.  I was concerned that the problem was getting worse, and I was told that I would have to live with the problem or turn to drugs.

I saw an insert in the Sunday paper for the Cifra Disc Institute and the non- invasive treatment for chronic low back pain.  I made an appointment to come in for an evaluation and decided to start care which has been a very positive experience.

I recommend anyone with low back paint to see Dr. Cifra for an evaluation.  They gave me hope that things would get better and the did!  The best part was that it was all natural without any drugs.  They looked at all the different systems of the body and mind and designed a plan for healing to take place.”

“It got to the point that walking was very hard and I couldn’t do anything.  I was concerned that the problem was only getting worse.  I already had surgery and I didn’t want another surgery, as my condition was only worsening.  I did not want to rely on the drugs any longer to manage my pain.

My wife received a flyer in the paper about Cifra Disc Institute and the trademarked procedure as an alternative to surgery.  I decided to start care and my progress has been really good.

They helped reduce the pain so that I can now stand up straight.  I would recommend anyone with back problems to see Dr. Cifra.  The Doctor and staff were great to work with.  The best part about coming here were the results I obtained without medications.”

“A bulging disc and inflamed SI joint seriously limited my daily activities for 5 1/2 months.  It was at its worst from November 2011 to May 2012 and limited me from all work related and social activities.  It was extremely bad for months and I needed either surgery or some type of care to rectify it.  I was told that I needed to have shots and if that did not work I would need surgery.  I was taking medication for 7 months and under went Physical therapy for 5 weeks all of which did not help.

My daughter had a low back problem and a bulging disc and had decompression done in Naples, Florida.  It worked very well for her.  It was at this time that I received a flyer in the newspaper regarding Decompression and the Cifra Disc Institute here in Syracuse.  I began care and found it overall to be very good and beneficial.  I’m glad I started are because I feel 75% better than I have in the past 7 months.

I would recommend anyone with a disc injury to consider care with Dr. Cifra as an alternative to surgery.  The best part about coming to the Cifra Disc Institute was the professional level of care I received from Dr. Cifra and his team.  The program was non-invasive and it works!  The procedure is much better than any surgery as it repairs the body structure from the bottom to the top.”

“The problem was getting worse. I had to lie down for relieve and couldn’t do anything. I was told that I would have to live with the problem, or consider more drugs and surgery.

I was in constant severe pain when I received a flier in the newspaper regarding SpinalAid and non-surgical spinal decompression.

I had two surgeries prior to this with no relief, so I decided to give non-surgical decompression a try.

My experience with non-surgical spinal decompression has been great. My pain has decreased and it’s the only thing that has given me some relief. I would recommend anyone with chronic lower back pain to try non-surgical spinal decompression.

Dr. Cifra and his staff are very caring and take the time to explain everything. It’s the only thing that really has helped.”

Dear Dr. Cifra,

I want to tell you how much better I feel since I have had spinal decompression.

I’ll start by describing how I felt before- terrible! I had a lot of pain in my lower back from numerous lumbar disc problems. I had trouble walking down the driveway to get the newspaper. I was in almost constant pain. I had already been through physical therapy, pain medication, and discussions about surgery. The pain persisted and truly limited what I could do on a daily basis.

I don’t even remember where I first heard about spinal decompression. Perhaps from the internet. I did some research and thought I would investigate it further by making an appointment with you. Your explanation made sense, I thought about it, and decided to give it a try.  I most definitely did not want surgery.

Here I am, having completed the initial 20 sessions and I am back for 5 more sessions. My pain has been reduced from a 9-10 to a 2-3. I feel so much better and my quality of life has improved so much. It is remarkable what you can accomplish when you are not in severe pain 24/7.

The treatment works and your office is so welcoming.  What else could I ask for. I have recommended you to others and I hope they take advantage of what you can offer because IT DOES WORK !!

“The pain limited everything I did. My life and all my activities were not enjoyable. The problem was getting worse and I was told that surgery was in my future. I knew I didn’t want surgery.  When I saw an ad in Family Times about non-surgical spinal decompression, I made the call.

My experience with the Cifra Disc Institute has been wonderful because my back is finally healing. I would recommend anyone to try non-surgical spinal decompression with Dr. Cifra. The best part about coming here is that Dr. Cifra really cares about my health and well-being. He gave me personal attention and I was not just a number.”

“A football injury resulted in low back problems and a herniated disc. The problem was affecting my activates and greatly limiting my life. My problem was not getting any better. I was told that I should try other things before surgery.

My father received a flyer in the paper about the Cifra Disc Institute and the trademarked procedure that was an alternative to surgery. I am glad I came to the Cifra Disc Institute before trying something more invasive. Everyone there was very friendly as I underwent care.”

“With this problem I was reduced to doing nothing. I was in so much pain that I was given narcotic pain medication. The problem was only getting worse. I had 8 nerve blocks, acupuncture, and massage therapy with no relief. The neurosurgeon said that surgery wouldn’t help me and that I would have to live with pain. I was desperate, depressed, and in a bad place.  I heard about Dr. Cifra through my massage therapist who saw his ad in the newspaper and thought he could help me. The experience with the Cifra Disc Institute has been wonderful. The staff is so caring!! If you follow instructions and the treatment plan, it works you’ll get relief from pain like I did. My leg pain is gone!! The best part of coming here is that the staff is so caring, I’m not just a number, and I appreciate that. Compared to all the other treatment options, this provided the best results!”

Dear Dr. Cifra,

I want you to know that you and “the machine” turned my life around.  I am now able to do things I have not done in over 4 years.  I flew to Colorado to vist my daughter, went for a 65 mile motorcycle ride, garden, swim, etc.  I believe I finished my treatments in March and still do not need a “tune up”.

I hope you are doing well and others are seeing great results too.  Again, many, many thanks.”

“I was having difficulty walking and standing for an extended period of time.  I was concerned about a future disability and that things were getting progressively worse without care.  I previously had low back surgery but the pain continued.  I received a flyer in the newspaper regarding Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and thought I would give it a try.  It was a good experience.  The doctor was most helpful and the staff was exceptional.

I would tell anybody experiencing chronic low back pain to give it a try.  I chose this office because it was close to home, comfortable, and well kept.”

“At the start of care I rated my pain at 8 out of 10 (10 being the worst).  Upon completion of Spinal Decompression with Dr. Cifra I now have reduced pain at a 1 out of 10.  I also have less low back pain overall with activities.

I am more relaxed and sleep better. I find it easier walking, standing and bending.  Dr. Cifra was very attentive to my lower back problem.”

“Before this treatment I had only enough strength throughout the day for one work shift.  I was always in pain, so I worked or stayed home.  I didn’t sleep a lot due to swollen ankles, knees, and leg cramps.  I was limited or could not walk at all by the end of each day.  I could not focus on a task let alone plan my future.

I knew at the rate that my mobility was depleting that I would not be able to keep my job another year.  Winter is extremely difficult and I feared I was in for my worst winter yet.  I was told by my doctor that if I worked only desk jobs and wore my insoles everyday that I would be able to avoid walking with a cane until I turned about 23.  I turn 24 this December and I felt as if my life was over.  I could not go out, could not paint or even focus to read.  I did not want pain killers or band-aids.  I wanted to feel like I am 23 and starting my life.

I heard about the Cifra Disc Institute on the radio while sitting in my car trying to muster the strength to drive home.  It sounded to good to be true, so I called.  The staff was helpful and enthusiastic on the phone and set me up with an appointment.  Everyone in the office has been wonderful.  Dr. Cifra made sure I understood the source of my pain and answered all my questions.  I have been looking for a place like this for years. I feel like my prayers were answered!

I would recommend the Cifra Disc Institute to anyone suffering from constant pain.  The staff is amazing.  They are compassionate and believe in the work that they do.  Dr. Cifra offers a solution to each individual’s specific needs and concerns.  He takes the time to be present and speak with you about treatment.”

“I found out I had herniated discs 7 years ago.  The pain has been getting progressively worse throughout the years. Towards the end of August 2011, the pain began to effect me at work.  I am a small engine repair mechanic that lifts snow mobiles, lawn mowers, mini bikes and so on.  I would come home and sitting my recliner, would try to get comfortable. I ended up staying in the recliner until the morning when I went back to work.  Life as I knew it came to a halt because of the pain.

I went to my family physician who told me after multiple x-rays that I had 2 herniated discs (which I knew from before) and 2 bulging discs.  My physician told me surgery was the only option for me.  There was no way someone was going to put a knife to my back.  I was living on pain medication that took the edge off the pain for a short while.

While my wife and I were picking our youngest daughter up from a party at the YMCA, I grabbed a magazine and began looking through it.  I saw an advertisement for a chiropractor, Dr. Cifra, that helped those with back pain overcome the pain with no surgery.  I entertained the idea for a few days, checked out spinal decompression on the web, and then called Dr. Cifra’s office.

That was the best phone call I have ever made!  After talking with Dr. Cifra and going through a series of x-rays and chiropractic tests, I was told spinal decompression was for me.

Everyone was so helpful at the office.  I knew every step of the way what was being done and how it was helping my back to improve.  After my first session I felt relief in my back immediately!  By my fifth session I was on the floor rolling around with the family dog, walking straight, sleeping in bed, and not taking any pain medication!  Unbelievable!  The treatment I received at Dr. Cifra’s office has given me back my life.”