Durham Spinal Decompression Centre is owned and operated by Dr. Ken Fern, Orthopedic and Spinal Surgeon and Dr. Mary Ann Goldhawk, Chiropractor and Clinical Director. Durham Spinal Decompression Centre offers you the most advanced medical technology in a private clinic setting. We provide solutions for resolving painful health issues in a personalized and caring manner.
Our 3D Patient Education Center will help educate you on the causes of neck and back pain. It also offers 3D animation of the human spine and procedures available to you to reduce or alleviate your pain. Contact us for a consultation and we will sit down with you and explain your options to get you back to an active lifestyle.
Our 3D Patient Education Center will help educate you on the causes of neck and back pain. It also offers 3D animation of the human spine and procedures available to you to reduce or alleviate your pain. Contact us for a consultation and we will sit down with you and explain your options to get you back to an active lifestyle.
Services
Our care protocols include Lumbar Spinal Decompression, Cervical Spinal Decompression, chiropractic care, naturopathy, massage therapy, physiotherapy and a multitude of other services. We blend traditional health care with breakthrough technologies. Our facility offers a pleasant atmosphere with attentive staff.
Today, you don't have to live with that pain anymore. Thanks to the concerted efforts of a team of top physicians and medical engineers, Spinal Decompression was developed to effectively treat lower back neck pain and sciatica resulting from herniated or deteriorated discs. Spinal Decompression not only significantly reduces back pain in many patients, but also enables the majority of patients to return to more active lifestyles.
Many back pain victims suffer from very tight and imbalanced spinal and lower back muscles which can lead to inflammation in the muscle tissue. Chronic inflammation of muscles or connective tissue can lead to non flexible scar tissue much like the gristle in certain cuts of beef.
Very tough and inflexible tissue or muscles can result in your loss of flexibility and ability to move properly which can lead to more inflammation due to lack of muscle contractability to pump out inflammation when your muscles are supposed to active and move.
Very tough and inflexible tissue or muscles can result in your loss of flexibility and ability to move properly which can lead to more inflammation due to lack of muscle contractability to pump out inflammation when your muscles are supposed to active and move.
Chiropractors can correct subluxations through a manual adjustment and exercises to be followed at home. During the actual adjustment a popping sound may be heard as the vertabrea are re-aligned. Each year in the United States, 1 in 4 adults experiences low back pain - a condition that can be frustrating and difficult to treat.
Contact our office at 905-668-8222 to schedule an initial consultation with our Doctor to determine if you are a candidate for care. After carefully studying your case history and exam findings, we will sit down and explain our recommended plan of action for you. After answering any questions you may have about the recommended plan, you may begin your care.
Reviews (10)
Ashley Sadafal
Aug 01, 2021
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When I came to Durham Spinal Decompression in April of 2019 I was in pretty bad shape suffering from back pain flare ups that made it difficult to walk stand, sit and live normally. I went to numerous chiro and physio clinics over 4 years and no one was able to help me like Dr. Mary and her team. She was the one and only Dr to send me to a get an MRI for my back pain which was a huge deal. It gave me so many answers as to why I had this dreadful reoccurring back pain. They were able to set me up on a 6 week treatment plan to help my targeted area, which was something I never got from the other
Janet Hooey
Jul 31, 2021
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I was extremely skeptical at first, but after treatment, I now know it was the best decision I could have ever made! I started March 31, after years of dealing with cripling pain in back, legs and feet, headaches and absolutely no energy, I could only walk with the aid of a walker, I am now pain free and back to being able to do normal activities, energy levels are high and no need for pain meds. The staff are super nice and know what they are doing! If you suffer from pain and are told there's nothing can be done or worse...told you need surgery, I HIGHLY recommend coming to this clinic first
Richard Archambault
Jul 23, 2021
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In 2015, a follow-up MRI of my spine revealed that I got a lumbar herniated disc had increased in size. I feel very fortunate to have found Dr. Mary Ann Goldhawk and her staff, they are very kind, compassionate, courteous, incredibly knowledgeable and very willing to try to work with me to come up with some sort of treatment schedule, they successfully corrected my three herniated discs in my lower back. Today I follow the maintenance program, I have a good life without pain. At the beginning of each session, I am comfortably fitted with a harness designed to achieve optimal decompression of the
Tania Little-Penava
Jul 22, 2021
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My experience with the Durham Spinal Decompression Center has been exceptional! All of the staff are kind, friendly, gentle and understanding of my unique situation. I used to have daily chronic lower back pain.
Now that I have had the treatments, I can live a normal life, with little or no back pain. I highly recommend this treatment to anyone!
Now that I have had the treatments, I can live a normal life, with little or no back pain. I highly recommend this treatment to anyone!
Linda Colebrooke
Jul 19, 2021
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Prior to starting my treatment program, I had spent over a year going to chiropractors, massage therapy, physiotherapy, even acupuncture with no luck. Spinal decompression was my last chance. Dr. Goldhawk and her incredible team gave me my life back. I continue to go for maintenance treatments and will always be grateful to Durham Spinal Decompression for their constant support. Shout out to Sandy, Tracy and Riza - amazing people! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Karen Watts
Jul 18, 2021
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Life changing services at this facility! When I started going here, my back pain was debilitating. Within months I was able to resume physical activities (including golf) pain free. I attend for regular maintenance and remain pain free. Wonderful, knowledgable, super friendly staff. Highly recommend Durham Spinal Decompression Centre.
Mark Wagstaff
Jul 16, 2021
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I started going to Durham Spinal Decompression Centre in August 2014. When I started, I was bent over 90 degrees and in extreme pain. I was using a walker and a shower chair. After 3 months of decompression, I was upright and walking on my own. I am still going for maintenance every 2 weeks for my back and it has helped immensely. I have even started getting maintenance on a herniated disk in my neck that I have struggled with for many years. I consider myself their mascot. Thank you All for everything you have done for me over the years and keep up the amazing work!!
Wayne & Christine Marchment
Jul 16, 2021
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Dr. Goldhawk and her staff are simply amazing. I can't ever thank them enough for giving me my life back!!!! I was in rough shape about 8 years ago when I first started spinal decompression and after going through several weeks of treatment, my pain was gone and I was able to resume all my regular daily activities. I continue to have my monthly maintenance treatments and feel great. Everyone in the office is extremely knowledgeable, they make you feel comfortable and always have time to answer any questions you have.
Robert Anthony
Jul 14, 2021
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I started going to Durham Decompression Centre several years ago. The treatment has helped me from being in a poor quality of life to functioning without constant pain and discomfort. The staff are wonderful, caring and helpful. I go for maintenance now and I feel fortunate to be able to access this service. Thank you Dr. Gold hawk and staff.
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Sylvia Wilkinson
Jul 10, 2021
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I have been a client/ patient of Durham Spinal Decompression clinic for many years now. When I first went to them I could barely walk. I couldn’t even turn my head from side to side and my herniated discs were in my lower back! After many a few weeks of intensive therapy, I was walking without pain.
I had a re-injury that set me back but they were able to get me back on track quickly.
Now, I got every few months just for maintenance. Herniated discs don’t ever go away. I can’t imagine the pain I would be in if is wasn’t for them! Thanks for giving me back my life. I am a nurse a Yoga
I had a re-injury that set me back but they were able to get me back on track quickly.
Now, I got every few months just for maintenance. Herniated discs don’t ever go away. I can’t imagine the pain I would be in if is wasn’t for them! Thanks for giving me back my life. I am a nurse a Yoga
