Patient Education Center

Welcome to Asheville Decompression Associates Patient Education Center. Here you’ll find links, articles, videos, and brochures on a multitude of different spine related conditions and remedies. Here at Asheville Decompression Associates we believe in Cooperative Spinecare. Cooperative Spinecare refers to two or more healthcare professionals. Find out more about Cooperative Spinecare.

Physicians from all across the country have contributed their knowledge and expertise to bring you the most thorough and update information as possible. The American Academy of Spine Physicians has on Online Public Information Center where you can learn about your spine, treatment options, and what to expect while under a doctor’s care.


Facts About The Spine

A healthy body starts with a healthy spine... read more»

The dynamics and supportive properties of the human spine are provided by… read more»

Four out of five adults will experience low back pain sometime during their lifetime… read more»

There are facts you ought to know about the aging of the spine… read more»

Degeneration in the spine, begins with degenerative changes within the intervertebral disc… read more»


Facts About Spine Treatment

The term spine physician refers to a physician who has specialized training and experience in the care of the spine. Their specialized training… read more»

Diagnostic Imaging is one of many technologies use in order to diagnose and treat spinal conditions. Diagnostic imaging (radiology) is a specialty of medicine that relies on various technologies to… read more»

Spinal manipulation (also known as a spinal adjustment) is a treatment for joints and muscles in the back and neck that are not functioning properly… read more»

The role of Spinal Decompression is the rehabilitate the spine emphasizing the care of complications associated with spine disorders which result in problems with physical performance… read more»

Chiropractic and Spinal Decompression emphasizes treating the spine without drugs. For the very few that cannot benefit from these modalities, a surgical consultation may be necessary. One of the most difficult jobs of a spine surgeon is deciding when surgical intervention is appropriate… read more»

Neurological surgery in the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation... read more»


The Spinecare Dream Team

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Dr. David Nygaard, M.S., M.B.A., A.A.S.P., Board Certified Atlas Orthogonist