Vancouver Disc Center of America

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Every Wednesday on KPDQ 93.9FM, one of Portland's leading hosted radio programs for health and active lifestyles, Dr. Troy is interviewed on some of the latest techniques and results for Spinal Decompression and other important chiropractic therapies.
Check it out between 2-3 pm every Wednesday afternoon, and listen for great testimonials and personal stories of success from patients. In case you missed any of his shows, you can visit the KPDQ website and find more inspiration for defeating back and shoulder pain and more here:
https://kpdq.com/search?q=troy%20dreiling

Schedule today:
Disc Centers of America - Vancouver
& Zenaptic Chiropractic
14313 NE 20th Ave, Ste 102B, and 101B
Vancouver, Washington 98686
360-727-0787
[email protected]

Back or neck pain from degenerative disc desease can make everyday movement feel harder than it should. At Disc Center Of America-Vancouver, Dr. Troy Dreiling, D.C. helps local patients explore non-surgical options designed to support disc health, reduce discomfort, and improve mobility.

If you’re dealing with stiffness, radiating pain, or flare-ups that keep interrupting your day, now is a great time to learn what may be contributing to your symptoms. Visit our Vancouver location on NE 20th Ave and take the next step toward feeling more comfortable in your daily routine.

DISCOVER NON-DRUG PAIN RELIEF THROUGH CHIROPRACTIC CARE -
Back and neck pain are among the most common causes of chronic discomfort, often leading individuals to rely on opioids for relief. While effective for short-term pain management, opioids carry risks of dependency and side effects. Chiropractic care offers a proven, drug-free alternative that effectively addresses pain at its source, reducing the need for opioid medication.

Recent research has supported the effectiveness of chiropractic care, such as spinal manipulation and decompression. A 2025 study by Trager et al. found that chiropractic care for sciatica not only alleviated pain but also led to fewer opioid-related adverse events. (1) Similarly, Kruse et al. reported that patients with failed back surgery syndrome significantly reduced their opioid use after just three months of manual spinal decompression therapy, Cox® Technic. (2) Beyond pain relief, chiropractic care delivers additional benefits by reducing reliance on opioids. This minimizes the risk of addiction and avoids the unpleasant side effects associated with long-term opioid use. Chiropractic treatment empowers patients to take a proactive, holistic approach to their health, fostering long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

If you’re living with back or neck pain and seeking an effective, science-backed alternative to opioids, chiropractic care offers a safe and trusted solution. Focusing on addressing the root cause of pain allows you to regain control over your health and well-being. Come check out our chiropractic care options for pain relief!

TIP OF THE MONTH:
Try Sit-To-Stand Combo Exercise to Help Your Spine!

Simple is often best! Pairing sit-to-stand exercises with blood flow restriction exercise (BFR) could be a game-changer for those struggling with low back pain. A 2024 study by Lee KH and Chon SC shows this powerful duo relieves pain and boosts muscle growth for individuals with back instability. (3) Sit-to-stand exercises are simple yet effective for building strength and mobility, while BFR ramps up circulation and triggers muscle adaptation without overloading your spine. Together, they create a safe, impactful solution to help back pain patients rebuild strength, stability, and confidence in everyday life.

Disc Centers of America - Vancouver
& Zenaptic Chiropractic
14313 NE 20th Ave, Ste 102B, and 101B
Vancouver, Washington 98686
360-727-0787
https://vancouverdisccenter.com
Bring your spine and all its issues to us.
We’re ready to help.
See you soon!

References for HEALTHY NEWS – March 2025:
Trager RJ, Cupler ZA, Srinivasan R, Harper EG, Perez JA. Association between chiropractic spinal manipulation for sciatica and opioid-related adverse events: A retrospective cohort study. PLoS One. 2025 Jan 28;20(1):e0317663. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0317663. PMID: 39874372; PMCID: PMC11774384.
Kruse R, Gudavalli MR, Rogers C. Opioid Use Reduction in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Patients at Three Months Utilizing Manual Spinal Decompression Manipulation. J of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. 2023; 20(2): Open Access
Lee KH, Chon SC. Enhanced Pain Relief and Muscle Growth in Individuals with Low Back Instability: The Impact of Blood Flow Restriction Exercise during Sit to Stand Movements. Med Sci Monit. 2024 Jan 25;30:e942508. doi: 10.12659/MSM.942508. PMID: 38268184; PMCID: PMC10826205.

Degenerative Disc Disease is a natural part of aging. As discs degenerate, they lose height and become dehydrated, which can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
If you would like to know more about the state of your back and spine, feel free to contact us for a consultation.
ESPECIALLY if you are living with constant back pain.

Disc Centers of America - Vancouver
& Zenaptic Chiropractic
14313 NE 20th Ave, Ste 102B, and 101B
Vancouver, Washington 98686
360-727-0787
[email protected]

Dee had some very nice words to say about us when she got her decompression treatment:
" Decompression is the best! Friendly staff and nice location! Would HIGHLY recommend seeing Dr Troy to ANYONE experiencing back problems to see if this program will work for you! It sure did for me!! "

Find out what Spinal Decompression can do for you today by scheduling an appointment by calling us at:
360-727-0787

Disc Centers of America - Vancouver
& Zenaptic Chiropractic
14313 NE 20th Ave, Ste 102B, and 101B
Vancouver, Washington 98686
360-727-0787
[email protected]

Don't Leave It To "Opinion" - Get It Checked!
This is a common misconception by doctors, PT's, and even chiropractors, who do not extensively deal with severe Spinal Disc problems such as DISC HERNIATIONS , SPINAL STENOSIS or DEGENERATIVE DISCS on a day to day basis. Much of this goes back to what doctors learned in school. If you have leg pain (SCIATICA), you have a disc problem ---- if you do not have leg lain, your disc is not the problem. The same thing can be said of the relationship of the Spinal Disc to low back pain. I actually see a fair number of people who have severe buttock / leg pain, yet have no low back pain whatsoever.

Is it from the Disc, or is it something else?

Just like individual fingerprints, the reality is that no two bodies are exactly the same. Professors present lectures, and text books present anatomical pictures of the way that various structures in the body should look. We know how different people look from one another on the outside. The truth is that because everyone is so different on the inside, nerves are not always found exactly where one would expect them to be. In fact, when it comes to studying human anatomy, anomalies and anatomical variations are the norm. Discs can herniate in any number of common (or very uncommon) patterns. When you throw in the phenomenon of ASYMPTOMATIC HERNIATIONS, the conundrum gets even bigger. You may be starting to understand why back surgeries can be such a crap shoot.

Disc Centers of America - Vancouver
& Zenaptic Chiropractic
14313 NE 20th Ave, Ste 102B, and 101B
Vancouver, Washington 98686
360-727-0787
[email protected]

Suffering from Nerve Pain in your feet?
If the nerve damage in your feet is getting worse, with strong tingling, burning pain, walking on pins and needles, or numbness in the feet, legs, and arms, you are not alone.
There are millions of people just like you who are suffering the same painful, debilitating nerve damage, and most have been told that "There's nothing to do except take approved drugs such as Neurontin, Gabapentin, Lyrica, Pregabalin, Cymbalta or other medicines.
The excellent news—strike that, the GREAT NEWS—is that Dr. Troy and his team are certified and qualified to address your pain with specialized treatments that are attuned to the body's needs. They avoid drugs with side effects or, even worse, suggested surgery!
The newer technologies and protocols that have been developed for nerve damage patients are not those that your grandparents or even parents had to suffer through.
New technologies, such as Spinal Decompression, Cold and Warm Lasers, and other highly effective techniques, have been developed in the past few years and are producing astounding results.
Call us ASAP to schedule a meeting with Dr. Troy, who will walk you through the best treatments for your situation.
Call 360-727-0787 - we'll get you in right away!

Disc Centers of America - Vancouver
& Zenaptic Chiropractic
14313 NE 20th Ave, Ste 102B, and 101B
Vancouver, Washington 98686
360-727-0787
[email protected]
https://vancouverdisccenter.com

Find out what Spinal Decompression can do for you today by scheduling an appointment by calling us at:
360-727-0787

Disc Centers of America - Vancouver
& Zenaptic Chiropractic
14313 NE 20th Ave, Ste 102B, and 101B
Vancouver, Washington 98686
360-727-0787

[email protected]