Vancouver Disc Center of America

Vancouver Disc Center of America Vancouver Disc Center offers an atmosphere of caring and concern for the well being and improvement

Tiger Woods' back surgery story is a perfect example of a common problem many face: focusing on treatments that only mas...
11/23/2025

Tiger Woods' back surgery story is a perfect example of a common problem many face: focusing on treatments that only mask the symptoms instead of addressing the real, underlying cause. It's a cycle of temporary fixes that leaves you feeling frustrated and hopeless.��The truth is, many common approaches to back pain are based on outdated ideas. One of those is that surgery is the only option for back pain.
We beg to differ.��Sometimes the little-known muscular imbalances that are very often the true source of nagging back pain are ignored by doctors who are only all too eager to start surgery, convinced it is the ONLY option.
Dr. Troy urges you to start the journey differently - first, schedule a consultation with him and his team to see if Spinal Decompression and other naturally-based back pain treatments might be a better option. He'll help you to discover straightforward techniques that help your body heal itself.��He lives to help people who just want to get back to living their lives using proven back pain treatments and cures.
Disc Centers of America - Vancouver
14313 NE 20th Ave, Ste 102B,
Vancouver, WA, 98686
360-727-0787
info@vancouverdisccenter.com
https://vancouverdisccenter.com/

Beyond The Image: Understanding Your Spine through Clinical Care You’re hurting, and you want answers—we get it. Nothing...
11/22/2025

Beyond The Image: Understanding Your Spine through Clinical Care
You’re hurting, and you want answers—we get it. Nothing feels more reassuring than seeing an actual image of your spine and pointing to what might be causing your pain. But here’s something that might surprise you: what shows up on your MRI or X-ray often doesn’t match what you’re actually feeling. An interesting 2025 study found that people with severe spinal stenosis visible on scans sometimes have zero pain, while others with “perfect-looking” spines are in agony. (1) Wild, right? Another recent study captured what many patients feel: “it’s hard to trust an individual, it’s easier to trust an image.” (2) We understand that completely. But here’s the truth—your chiropractor’s hands-on assessment, combined with thoughtfully interpreting your imaging, tells your real story. It’s not about dismissing those scans; it’s about getting the complete picture of what’s really going on with your body so we can help you feel better. Let’s discuss both your imaging and clinical assessment findings to develop a comprehensive treatment approach tailored specifically to you.

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Keith Bartley on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he discusses the benefit of using The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management with spinal stenosis patients.

CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Try Exercise to Help Reduce Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Pain
Exercise provides substantial benefits for lumbar spinal stenosis patients, effectively reducing pain and improving function through flexibility, strengthening, and aerobic components. Importantly, stenosis severity does not affect treatment responsiveness, meaning even patients with advanced stenosis can achieve meaningful improvements. This evidence supports exercise as a primary conservative treatment, offering a non-invasive approach to manage symptoms and enhance mobility before considering surgical options. (3,4) Let’s chat at your next appointment about the best exercise for you.

Disc Centers of America - Vancouver
14313 NE 20th Ave, Ste 102B,
Vancouver, WA, 98686
360-727-0787
info@vancouverdisccenter.com
https://vancouverdisccenter.com/

In this month of Thanksgiving, we are thankful for you and your partnership for your spinal health!

References:

Shahidi B, Zavareh A, Richards C, Taitano L, Raiszadeh K. Severity of lumbar spinal stenosis does not impact responsiveness to exercise-based rehabilitation. medRxiv [Preprint]. 2024 Sep 23:2024.09.20.24314088. doi: 10.1101/2024.09.20.24314088. PMID: 39399031; PMCID: PMC11469385.

Mc Auliffe S, Kirby E, Mockler D, Farooq A, Trine Fogh Johansson S, Krüger Jensen R, Nim C, O’Sullivan K. The long-term clinical course of non-surgically treated lumbar spinal stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Spine J. 2025 Oct 28. doi: 10.1007/s00586-025-09502-8. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41148274.

Haslam-Larmer L, Norman KE, Patey AM, Thomas IM, Green ME, Grimshaw JM, Hayden JA, Hartvigsen J, Ivers NM, Jenkins H, French SD. “It’s hard to trust an individual, it’s easier to trust an image”-patients with low back pain want imaging as a means of coping with uncertainty. BMC Prim Care. 2025 Oct 31;26(1):332. doi: 10.1186/s12875-025-02998-5. PMID: 41174481; PMCID: PMC12576980.

Comer C, Williamson E, McIlroy S, Srikesavan C, Dalton S, Melendez-Torres GJ, Lamb SE. Exercise treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis: A systematic review and intervention component analysis of randomised controlled trials. Clin Rehabil. 2024 Mar;38(3):361-374. doi: 10.1177/02692155231201048. Epub 2023 Sep 16. PMID: 37715644; PMCID: PMC10829420

Coming soon. Everything Disc Podcast-taking you from pain to play.
11/21/2025

Coming soon. Everything Disc Podcast-taking you from pain to play.

🌟 Discover Relief Without Surgery 🌟If you’re struggling with spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, herni...
11/21/2025

🌟 Discover Relief Without Surgery 🌟

If you’re struggling with spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, herniated or bulging discs, there’s good news — non-surgical spinal decompression is helping thousands find lasting relief without drugs, injections, or surgery.

At Vancouver Disc Centers of America, we specialize in this gentle, targeted, and proven treatment designed to relieve pressure on the spine, restore disc health, and help your body heal naturally.

🩺 Dr. Troy M. Dreiling, President of the International Disc Education Association and a certified Decompression Doctor with over 30 years of clinical experience, leads every case with compassion, precision, and a commitment to helping patients move from pain to performance.

If you’ve been told you need surgery — or if nothing else has worked — it’s time to explore a better way.

💬 Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation and find out if you’re a candidate for spinal decompression therapy.

📍 Vancouver Disc Centers of America
➡️ Gentle. Proven. Effective. Healing from the inside out.

DID YOU MISS IT?TURN YOUR RADIO ON!!! (Or Stream It)Every Wednesday on KPDQ 93.9FM, one of Portland's leading hosted rad...
11/19/2025

DID YOU MISS IT?
TURN YOUR RADIO ON!!! (Or Stream It)
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
info@vancouverdisccenter.com

More Than Just a "Bad Back": Why Other Treatments Aren't WorkingIf you're reading this, you know the frustration: the sh...
11/18/2025

More Than Just a "Bad Back": Why Other Treatments Aren't Working
If you're reading this, you know the frustration: the sharp morning ache, the debilitating flare-ups, and the constant cycle of taking medication just to get through the day.

You've likely tried the temporary fixes—pills, creams, or even injections—only to have the pain creep right back. You aren't alone, and this isn't normal. Back pain is not just a part of aging; it's often a signal that something deeper is structurally wrong.

We understand how exhausting it is to feel like you're managing a problem instead of solving it. Now, imagine a life where you wake up feeling flexible, stay active without fear of pain, and stop depending on painkillers. This guide is your first step toward understanding the root cause of your discomfort and discovering a proven, long-term path to sustainable relief and genuine wellness.

Disc Centers of America - Vancouver
14313 NE 20th Ave, Ste 102B,
Vancouver, WA, 98686
360-727-0787
info@vancouverdisccenter.com
https://vancouverdisccenter.com/

Simply drinking water does NOT fix spinal issues; they are compressed and have lost the fluid between the vertebrae.How ...
11/17/2025

Simply drinking water does NOT fix spinal issues; they are compressed and have lost the fluid between the vertebrae.
How much water should you drink? ❄️
⚠️ WHY SPINAL HYDRATION IS IMPORTANT ⚠️
🛑 The center of your intervertebral discs (called the nucleus pulposus) is 88% type II collagen water
🛑 Reduction in disc hydration results in disc degeneration (a.k.a. Degenerative Disc Disease)
🛑 Spinal discs are avascular and the disc cells depend on diffusion from blood vessels at the disc's margins to supply the essential nutrients. This process requires adequate hydration for optimal hydrostatic pressure
🛑 If the nucleus pulposis (center) of your disc isn't well hydrated, additional pressures are placed on the more fibrous ring, which can lead to disc bulges and herniations
🛑 Spinal disc hydration is facilitated both by exercise and rest
🛑 This hydration of your bones and discs is key for shock absorption
🛑 Lack of water increases your body's inflammatory response
🛑 Lack of water also increases pain sensitivity

Disc Centers of America - Vancouver
14313 NE 20th Ave, Ste 102B,
Vancouver, WA, 98686
360-727-0787
info@vancouverdisccenter.com
https://vancouverdisccenter.com/

HAVE YOU BEEN IN A CRASH RECENTLY?Or even just a few years back?Find out just how essential and how effective our servic...
11/17/2025

HAVE YOU BEEN IN A CRASH RECENTLY?
Or even just a few years back?
Find out just how essential and how effective our services can be in repairing spinal and joint damage done during a crash - even low impact!
Not to speak of the ability we have to reduce the pain that has been bothering you ever since the event. Come by for a consultation if you are in pain and want to see/experience relief.
From Spinal Decompression, Cold and Hot laser therapy, and a myriad of treatment protocols and therapies, Dr. Troy, who has been serving the Vancouver and greater Portland community for nearly 30 years, can offer several proven and effective options.
Join Leigh-Anna and hundreds of other crash victims in finding relief from compression, whiplash, and other crash-related injuries.

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

There are the same numbers of qualified and unqualified "professionals" in the medical field as in any other area or ind...
11/15/2025

There are the same numbers of qualified and unqualified "professionals" in the medical field as in any other area or industry. However, the most important thing about this discrepancy is which one you choose when considering your personal health.
At Vancouver Disc Center of America, we will not only "talk" to you about your condition and how to possibly remedy it, but we will also SHOW you, step by step, how to identify and deal with it.
It is important that patients be fully informed about what the doctor sees as the problem and the why and how of fixing it.
The patient needs to be an integral part of the decision on how to move forward, finding the most comfortable but effective way of dealing with the illness or hindrance to their well-being and quality of life.
Schedule today and allow Dr. Troy to walk you through one of the best consultations you will experience, based on OVER 30 years of serving and training in medical/chiropractic care.

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

FAILED BACK SURGERY SYNDROME PAIN:How Common? Chiropractic Helped Reduce Pain and Opioid UseResearchers stated that deg...
11/15/2025

FAILED BACK SURGERY SYNDROME PAIN:
How Common? Chiropractic Helped Reduce Pain and Opioid Use
Researchers stated that degenerative disc disease and low back pain turns into chronic low back pain for many after back surgery discectomy. They also reported that nearly 15% of back surgery patients had failed back surgical syndrome (FBSS) with back pain extending beyond 6 months post-surgery. (1) Chiropractic care is well-known for its conservative treatment of back pain and neck pain.
Now, the chiropractic Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management, Used by Vancouver Disc Center of America, is showing itself as beneficial for relieving post-surgical FBSS spine pain.
A retrospective study of 69 such patients treated by 15 chiropractors experienced in applying Cox® Technic protocols documented greater than 50% relief of pain for 81% of patients in a mean of 11 visits over a 49-day period of active care.
This relief at the end of care continued at 2 years follow-up: 78.6% continued with relief. The percentage of relief remained high: 71.6% at the end of care and 70% at 24 months. (2) In a prospective study of patients treated with Cox® Technic, 8 of 11 post-surgical FBSS patients reported reduced or discontinued opioid use. (3) We are here to help relieve FBSS back pain that lingers after back surgery and get you back to enjoying life!
Disc Centers of America - Vancouver
14313 NE 20th Ave, Ste 102B,
Vancouver, WA, United States, Washington
360-727-0787
info@vancouverdisccenter.com
https://vancouverdisccenter.com/

Just ask the thousands we have treated whether chiropractic treatment works. As the image quote says, it DOES work. But ...
11/13/2025

Just ask the thousands we have treated whether chiropractic treatment works. As the image quote says, it DOES work. But you need to start the journey for yourself if it is to work FOR YOU!

Call us. Schedule a session with Dr. Troy to discuss your back, neck, or joint pain.



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

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14313 NE 20th Avenue, Ste 102B
Vancouver, WA
98686

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Monday 9am - 11am
3pm - 6pm
Tuesday 3pm - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 11am
3pm - 6pm
Thursday 3pm - 6pm
Friday 9am - 11am

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Vancouver Disc Center Brings a Higher Level of Service and Care for Back Pain Sufferers

Our goal is to help you make an educated decision about your healthcare and provide you with information about our office.

The staff and DCOA of Vancouver family offer an atmosphere of caring and concern for the well being and improvement of each patient’s personal health. Our commitment to offering the highest quality of medical care resulted in the addition of the latest cutting-edge technology in the non-surgical treatment of both chronic lower back and neck pain including:


  • Bulging Spinal Discs

  • Herniated Spinal Discs