Dr. David Cifra is a Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression specialist who recently opened a branch of his practice here in Sarasota. His patients have experienced radical, healing transformations in their bodies without the need for painful, invasive and costly operations. One such patient is named Richard Dennis, and below, he describes how Dr. Cifra’s approach has benefited his health and quality of life.   

“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 impacted area. 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.” 

Location: 2415 University Pkwy, Bldg. 3, Suite 216, Sarasota. Accepting new patients. To schedule a free consultation, call 941-358-2224 or 315-345-7390. For more information, visit SarasotaDiscCenter.com. “All you have to lose...is the pain?”