I have been dealing with median to chronic back pain since 2010. After lots of doctors, hospitalization, chiropractors, treatments, medication, and doing everything I was told to trying and minimize the pain, while tring to function and have a life without pain killers, I have finally found a doctor who not just listened to the complaints, but went one step further and did all the tests, and exams to investigate the complaints a little more.Yes, I have a few bulging discs, some lordosis, spondylitis degenerative, disc desiccation and some other complicated words on my MRI diagnosis that I am not sure what they means. Seeing the MRI for the first time (not my first MRI by the way), Dr. Salem took the time to explain, allowing me to finally understand what is happening with me. After being educated on the condition and options available, we decided to start a series of Spinal Decompression treatment.I had my first session on June 1st, just before my 2 weeks vacation and a 6 hours flight one way. We will have a total of 25 session. It was a little uncomfortable on the neck, but what an immediate relief it was on my lower back...after 1.5 hours dealing with my cervical and lumbar spine, plus laser and ice treatments, I felt wonderful.While there on the table, he went through my diet, habits, activities and made some recommendations to add and remove somethings. Today marks one month and about 10 sessions. My neck is a zero pain level right now? Something ai have not felt in at least 8 years. Still working on my lower back, but I see my habits slowly changing to adapt to this new phase in my life. No exercises for now, except for very short walks, but I am hopping soon to be back to hiking more actively, yoga and who knows? Maybe kayaking again.After my first session these were my immediate impressions:First: I think I grew 2 inchesSecond: I was able to get up and stand straight without needing time to adjust and feel like reconnecting my spine on to my hips, which usually is the common procedure I go through, it can take a few minutes, and lots of painThird: why I was not told about this before by the many doctors I have seen throughout the years? This is a treatment not covered by my insurance. For some reason, most of the health plans in CA do not cover chiropractors. I would love to understand why since almost everyone here practices some sort of outdoor sports, and should be on a preventive care health management program. It has been so far the best money I have spend on my back, on myself!I feel that I am working with a professional that did not forget the 'Care' part of Healthcare. He is focused on dealing with the problem and finding a solution for it. Unlike many other doctors out there who don't listen, who are always finding ways to cover up the symptoms, using me as guinea pig for the pharmaceutical industry, and to fill their monthly quota of pain killers. I wish we had more doctors like Doctor Gregory Salem. Thank you, you are my rock star #spinaldecompression #chronicbackpain