Disc Center of Billings

03/12/2026

New Major Decompression Study Released!

The largest non-surgical spinal decompression study in nearly three decades has just been published by Oxford University Press in the International Journal of AMSUS (Military Medicine). This is only the beginning, with much more research underway, non-surgical spinal decompression technology is supported by unmatched clinical evidence of its success.

"CONCLUSION
This study demonstrates a robust effect of NSSD with administration of a median of 20 NSSD treatments on LBP and quality of life. There were high odds of improvement with both objective and subjective outcomes; specifically, there was improvement among those affected across all ADLs (40-79.8%), reflexes (60.9%), myotomes (74.8%), dermatomes (77.6%), and reduction of pain (90.5%). These rates for the conservative treatment of common LBP diagnoses (lumbar IVD lesions, radiculopathy, myelopathy, spondylosis, and sciatica), demonstrate convincing evidence for utilizing NSSD as a first-line treatment approach before consideration of other long-term therapeutics such as injections, discectomies, and fusions."

You can see the study here: https://academic.oup.com/milmed/article/190/Supplement_2/134/8256266?utm_source=etoc&utm_campaign=milmed&utm_medium=email

We have been offering NSSD in our clinic since 2005 and have had amazing results. If you would like more information, or would like to set up a free consultation and MRI review to see if you are a good candidate for this procedure, please feel free to contact us.

Dr. Brad Harris
(406) 652-8442

P.S. - We will be out of the office Friday, April 3rd through Monday, April 6th.

ABSTRACTIntroduction. Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability and health care costs worldwide. Despite its prevalence, many patients fail to r

03/09/2026

We will be out of the office Friday, April 3rd through Monday, April 6th.

02/19/2026

Amazing!

02/05/2026

Phone Update:

Spectrum supposedly has the phone issue fixed. If you have difficulty calling in, please e-mail us at info@billingsspine.com and we will reply as soon as possible. If you can include the phone number that you tried to call from and the approximate time, we will forward it to Spectrum. Sorry for the inconvenience.

02/03/2026

We are still having issues receiving phone calls, mainly from Verizon customers. Spectrum is unable to fix this issue. We are working on changing our phone service. Please feel free to message us on Messenger or e-mail us at info@billingsspine.com and we will respond as soon as possible.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

01/22/2026

01/22/2026

We are having phone issues this week. Some calls are not being received. This seems to be more prevalent with Verizon customers. If you cannot reach us by phone, please feel free to message us and we will respond as soon as possible.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

01/08/2026

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary and U.S. Department of Agriculture have released the new dietary guidelines. The new Guidelines deliver a clear, common-sense message to the American people: eat real food.

The Guidelines emphasize simple, flexible guidance rooted in modern nutrition science:

Prioritize protein at every meal
Consume full-fat dairy with no added sugars
Eat vegetables and fruits throughout the day, focusing on whole forms
Incorporate healthy fats from whole foods such as meats, seafood, eggs, nuts, seeds, olives, and avocados
Focus on whole grains, while sharply reducing refined carbohydrates
Limit highly processed foods, added sugars, and artificial additives
Eat the right amount for you, based on age, s*x, size, and activity level
Choose water and unsweetened beverages to support hydration
Limit alcohol consumption for better overall health

Although not directly mentioned in the guidelines, this is very similar to a paleo diet with the addition of whole grains. Paleo diet information is readily available online and is a good starting point to design your diet.

Here is a link to the fact sheet regarding the new guidelines:

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/dga-fact-sheet.pdf

If you have specific questions about your dietary needs, I would be happy to discuss it with you on your next visit.

12/24/2025

Wishing you and your family a joyous and peaceful holiday season.

Merry Christmas!!

12/18/2025

Upcoming Office Hours:

December 24th - 8:30 - Noon
December 25th - 28th - Closed
January 1st - 4th - Closed

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

11/19/2025

We will be closed on Thursday, November 27th. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day!! Thank you to all who have served, and those currently serving. Home of the free because of the brave!!