Clinical Research & Proven Results: Spinal Decompression at Briarwood Chiropractic
At Briarwood Chiropractic, Dr. Herzlich is committed to providing treatments backed by the highest level of clinical evidence. We utilize the DRX9000™, a technology recently subjected to rigorous 2025 studies by the University of South Florida (USF) Department of Neurosurgery & Brain Repair.
These studies prove that the DRX9000™ is not just a temporary fix—it is a scientifically validated alternative to surgery and long-term pain medication.
Study 1: MRI-Documented Healing of Spinal Discs
Source: Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic (March 2025)
This study examined patients with chronic disc lesions (average age 56) who had not found relief through traditional care. Researchers used pre- and post-treatment MRIs to measure physical changes in the spine after 20 sessions on the DRX9000™.
Key Research Highlights:
- 80% Pain Improvement: Patients reported a significant median decrease in pain scores.
- Physical Disc Restoration: Objective MRI measurements showed an average increase in disc height of 0–1.6 mm.
- 77% Herniation Reduction: Qualitative analysis of follow-up MRIs confirmed a visible reduction in disc herniation size for the vast majority of patients.
- Increased Spinal Space: The spinal canal dimension (AP dimension) increased by 5–2.1 mm, reducing pressure on sensitive nerves.
Dr. Herzlich’s Perspective: “This USF study is a game-changer because it uses MRI technology to prove that we are physically restoring the disc and opening up the spinal canal without a single incision”.
Study 2: Restoring Quality of Life in 267 Patients
Source: Military Medicine (September 2025)
In a large-scale review of 267 patients from across the country, researchers evaluated how the DRX9000™ affects daily function and neurological health.
Key Research Highlights:
- 5% Success Rate: Nearly all patients in the study reported a measurable reduction in pain intensity.
- Neurological Recovery: Patients saw dramatic improvements in reflexes (60.9%), muscle strength (74.8%), and sensation (77.6%).
- Return to Daily Life: The odds of improvement for daily activities like sitting, standing, and walking were remarkably high (up to 40 times more likely to improve after treatment).
- An Alternative to Opioids: The study concludes that the DRX9000™ provides a robust conservative option before considering addictive pharmaceuticals or risky surgeries.
Why Dr. Herzlich Recommends the DRX9000™
Research shows that up to 20.6% of back surgeries fail within 3.4 years, often leaving patients with residual numbness or pain. At Briarwood Chiropractic, we use this 2025 research to help our Queens community:
- Avoid Surgery: The DRX9000™ is a viable first-line treatment for herniated discs and sciatica.
- Treat Chronic Pain: Success was found even in patients who had suffered for over 5 years.
- Heal Naturally: By creating negative pressure, the system draws nutrients back into the disc to jumpstart the body’s natural healing process.
Schedule Your Consultation with Dr. Herzlich
Don’t become a statistic of “failed back surgery.” Experience the research-backed technology that is changing the way we treat chronic back pain in New York.
Briarwood Chiropractic
(718) 805-1010 | 84-37 Main St Briarwood, NY 11435