By David Williams
Independent-Mail
October 1, 2003

SENECA — An alternative to back surgery now is available for people who suffer back, neck, leg and arm pain caused by herniated or bulging discs.

The procedure, Laser Disc Decompression, uses laser energy delivered through an optical fiber to shrink bulging or herniated discs in the neck or lower back. . . .

New procedure may give relief for back pain sufferers

October 3, 2003
By AMANDA FOSTER
newsed@dailyjm.com

SENECA — Patients suffering from chronic back pain are finding relief thanks to a new procedure called Laser Disc Decompression,that has been introduced in the area.

Dr. Marion McMillan, of Foothills Regional Pain Center located on Highway 123, says he is one of eight doctors in the nation that has learned the procedure . . .

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SENECA, S.C. -- People who struggle with chronic back pain usually try everything to ease the discomfort until the only option left is surgery. But an Oconee County doctor told News 4's medical correspondent Carol Goldsmith how a quick and easy procedure offered in Seneca could bring relief without going under the knife. . .

M.D. News
“Does your patient have constant back pain?”
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By Cerise Preston
Chronic back pain is one of the most common ailments in America today, almost as common as the cold. Yet, doctors and surgeons have found it difficult to effectively treat many of the causes of this pain without ultra-invasive open back surgery. Until now. . .

New York Times
“Back surgery can wait. New study questions need to operate on disc herniations”

Ethan Kaplan for The New York Times
People with ruptured disks in their lower backs usually recover whether or not they have surgery, researchers are reporting today. The study, a large trial, found that surgery appeared to relieve pain more quickly but that most people recovered eventually and that there was no harm in waiting... . .

Focus on The Palmetto State
“Innovative Treatment for back pain?”
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By Judy Johnson
An innovative treatment for back pain is now available in the Upstate. The Foothills Regional Pain Center offers a technique for the relief of back pain. . .

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