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Dr. David Cifra, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Specialist   

Dr. Cifra is bringing this medical break-through technology to the Sarasota area!    

Dr. David Cifra, D.C. now has a practice at 2415 University Parkway, Bldg. 3 in Sarasota. Dr. Cifra brings to the area an unparalleled ability to diagnose and treat spinal disc disorders using Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. He received advance training in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression last year in an exclusive award ceremony held at the national training center for Disc Centers of America in Decatur, Illinois. This invitation only event was extended to some of the most specialized physicians in the country dedicated to the study of spinal disc disease and its Non-Surgical options using Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. This program is administered by the International Disc Education Association, Disc Centers of America, and the International Medical Advisory Board on Spinal Decompression.   

   

The International Medical Advisory Board on Spinal Decompression is comprised of ten Medical Physicians and 10 Chiropractic Physicians who have national Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression University based certification and have demonstrated an exemplary level of excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disc disorders. Masters status in Non-Surgical Decompression is elite status and is only awarded to a handful of doctors each year.   

   

This certification is considered the gold standard in training and research of the latest and most effective options for treating Spinal Disc Disorders including symptoms such as low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, numbness, tingling, pins and needles to name a few.   

   

Dr Cifra is committed to providing first class care to patients who want to avoid narcotics, epidural injections, and unnecessary surgeries. Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression provides safe, gentle, and effective relief for upwards of 90% of patients that qualify for care.  With this procedure there is no pain, no drugs, and no surgery. “All You Have To Lose Is The Pain.”   

Dr. Cifra is accepting appointments to treat patients - call today for a FREE consultation.   

   

Location: 2415 University Parkway, Bldg. 3, Sarasota. To make an appointment or for more information call 315-345-7390, visit current website SarasotaDiscCenter.com. 

   

 

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