Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Back pain, sciatica, disc herniations, and spinal stenosis can make everyday movement frustrating — and for many people, finding relief without surgery becomes the big question. So what exactly is spinal decompression, how does it work, and who may actually benefit from it?
In this episode of Talking With Docs, Dr. Brad Weening and Dr. Paul Zalzal are joined by Dr. Corinne Roughsedge, Chiropractor at Beach Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, to discuss non-surgical spinal decompression, how it works, and the types of spinal conditions it may be used for.
Dr. Corinne Roughsedge explains the history behind spinal decompression therapy, how it differs from traditional traction or inversion, and how specialized decompression tables are designed to reduce pressure on spinal discs and nerves. The conversation also covers herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis, cervical and lumbar symptoms, patient selection, contraindications, expected outcomes, and why spinal decompression is often combined with rehabilitation exercises and a broader treatment plan.
👩⚕️ Guest Information:
Dr. Corinne Roughsedge
BA (Hon.), DC
Beach Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
📍 1555 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2B7
📞 705-429-0911
📠 705-429-7112
📧 frontdesk@beachchiropractic.ca
🌐 beachchiropractic.ca
You’ll learn:
• What non-surgical spinal decompression is
• How spinal decompression differs from traditional traction
• The history behind decompression therapy
• What a spinal decompression treatment looks like
• How decompression may help herniated discs and sciatica
• What spinal stenosis is and why it matters
• Cervical vs lumbar decompression
• Who may benefit from treatment
• When spinal decompression may not be recommended
• What results patients may expect over time
• Why exercises and rehab are still important
• How chiropractors and medical doctors work together to support spine health
If you’ve ever wondered what spinal decompression actually is — or whether it may help with back pain, sciatica, or disc-related symptoms — this episode offers a practical and informative discussion with doctors and a chiropractor.
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📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com
Back pain, sciatica, disc herniations, and spinal stenosis can make everyday movement frustrating — and for many people, finding relief without surgery becomes the big question. So what exactly is spinal decompression, how does it work, and who may actually benefit from it?
In this episode of Talking With Docs, Dr. Brad Weening and Dr. Paul Zalzal are joined by Dr. Corinne Roughsedge, Chiropractor at Beach Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, to discuss non-surgical spinal decompression, how it works, and the types of spinal conditions it may be used for.
Dr. Corinne Roughsedge explains the history behind spinal decompression therapy, how it differs from traditional traction or inversion, and how specialized decompression tables are designed to reduce pressure on spinal discs and nerves. The conversation also covers herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis, cervical and lumbar symptoms, patient selection, contraindications, expected outcomes, and why spinal decompression is often combined with rehabilitation exercises and a broader treatment plan.
👩⚕️ Guest Information:
Dr. Corinne Roughsedge
BA (Hon.), DC
Beach Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
📍 1555 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2B7
📞 705-429-0911
📠 705-429-7112
📧 frontdesk@beachchiropractic.ca
🌐 beachchiropractic.ca
You’ll learn:
• What non-surgical spinal decompression is
• How spinal decompression differs from traditional traction
• The history behind decompression therapy
• What a spinal decompression treatment looks like
• How decompression may help herniated discs and sciatica
• What spinal stenosis is and why it matters
• Cervical vs lumbar decompression
• Who may benefit from treatment
• When spinal decompression may not be recommended
• What results patients may expect over time
• Why exercises and rehab are still important
• How chiropractors and medical doctors work together to support spine health
If you’ve ever wondered what spinal decompression actually is — or whether it may help with back pain, sciatica, or disc-related symptoms — this episode offers a practical and informative discussion with doctors and a chiropractor.
🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms:
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe
Apple Podcast:
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189
YouTube Music:
• TWD Podcast
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#spinaldecompression #backpain #sciatica #herniateddisc #spinalstenosis #chiropractic #spinehealth #neckpain #orthopedics #talkingwithdocs
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![Knee Arthroscopy Makes Your Knee Worse? Doctors Explain
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https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1305189
Does knee arthroscopy actually help… or could it sometimes make things worse?
In this episode of Talking With Docs, the doctors break down one of the biggest debates in orthopedic surgery: arthroscopic knee surgery for degenerative meniscus tears.
They discuss the famous Finnish FIDELITY trial, a landmark study that compared real meniscus surgery to sham (placebo) surgery — and why the results completely changed the way many surgeons think about knee scopes today.
The doctors explain when arthroscopy may still help, when it probably won’t, and why some patients improve while others continue struggling with pain years later.
You’ll learn:
• What knee arthroscopy actually is
• What a meniscus tear looks like inside the knee
• The difference between degenerative vs traumatic meniscus tears
• What the Finland FIDELITY study found
• Why some studies showed surgery performed no better than placebo surgery
• Whether arthroscopy can increase arthritis progression
• Why surgeons perform far fewer knee scopes today
• Which patients may still benefit from arthroscopy
• What “locking” and “bucket handle” tears mean
• Why MRI findings don’t always match symptoms
• When surgery may still be appropriate after failed conservative treatment
The doctors also discuss the limitations of the research, the importance of individualized decision-making, and why conversations between patients and surgeons matter more than ever.
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#kneearthroscopy #meniscustear #orthopedics #kneepain #arthritis #sportsmedicine #doctorsreact #medicaleducation #talkingwithdocs #kneesurgery Knee Arthroscopy Makes Your Knee Worse? Doctors Explain](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UwiQC7XxvzU/mqdefault.jpg)



