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DMR Method™ Case Study

Over the course of seven years, Bruce developed lower back pain that increasingly radiated down his left leg into his foot and eventually became disabling. Medical pain management was unsuccessful and he was referred for an MRI. His doctor subsequently recommended back surgery. Before proceeding with surgery, Bruce decided to have a DMR Method consult based on the recommendation of a friend.

DIAGNOSISAn MRI done on 12/10/09 revealed a large extruded left-sided disc herniation at L3-L4 causing severe compression of the L4 nerve root. Also noted were disc herniations with nerve compression at L4-5 and L5-S1. DMR Method Evaluation revealed severe �xation and misalignment/subluxation of the lumbar spine with muscle spasm and ligamentous restriction (see X-ray (left) and MRI (right) above).

TREATMENTDMR Method Chronic Protocol for multiple disc herniations, with focus on phase 1 to phase 3 Integrated Dynamic Mobilization (IDM) due to severity of �xation/misalignment/subluxation of the spine.

OUTCOMEComplete resolution of back and leg symptoms. Return to normal physical activities including riding his motorcycle and snowmobiling. His �ve-year follow-up con�rmed continued symptom resolution, and he continues with preventative care.

Multiple Severe Disc Herniations & Degeneration Lumbar Spine

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Severe Disc/BoneDegeneration

Multiple DiscHerniations

MisalignmentSubluxation/Fixation

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Reference M, X & Don X-ray (left)

& MRI (Right) usingthe key above