NSD Therapy®: A Method of Spine Care
NSD Therapy® is a proprietary, non-invasive spine-care program that brings together hands-on care, specialized equipment and rehabilitation. Every plan is customized after an individual assessment.
Available at two Chiropractic Specialty Center locations in Kuala Lumpur.
Who the Method Was Developed For
This program was developed for people exploring non-invasive care for spinal disc, facet joint and spinal canal conditions. It was designed with people who have ongoing concerns after chiropractic care, physiotherapy or spine surgery in mind, including those seeking options before further injections or surgery.
The intended scope includes bulging and herniated discs, spinal canal stenosis, ligament thickening, and changes in muscles and other soft tissues such as weakening, atrophy or fatty change. A diagnosis alone does not establish suitability for the program.
Start With Your Question
A scan mentions a disc or joint finding
Understand the terminology and prepare questions about how the report relates to your symptoms.
Previous care has not resolved your symptoms
See what information about earlier treatment helps an assessment and how suitability is considered.
You are considering a care plan
Review the evidence and outcomes, safety questions and visit arrangements before deciding.
Why Disc and Joint Function Matter
Spinal discs connect adjacent vertebrae, help maintain spacing and share the loads of movement. Their water-binding matrix and fibrous outer ring contribute to this role. Degenerative changes can alter disc height and how nearby joints and ligaments bear load.
Yama Zafer, D.C. developed NSD Therapy® with the disc, spinal joints and their supporting tissues in mind. The aim is to coordinate individually selected care with rehabilitation for movement and stability. These are the method’s goals; outcomes depend on the individual case.
Disc biology: Urban and Roberts’ review of disc structure and degeneration.
Components Selected for Your Plan
Each case is carefully reviewed and assessed. Your findings, medical history, previous procedures and any contraindications determine which components may be included or left out. The list below is a range of options, not a fixed package.
01
Non-rotatory hands-on care
Chiropractic and physiotherapy methods, including spinal and soft-tissue work, myofascial release and trigger-point techniques.
02
RxDecom®
The spinal decompression device specified for NSD Therapy®, with segment-specific targeting central to its role in the method. Read the decompression guide.
03
FD-3000™
A flexion-distraction machine used for the flexion-distraction component of care.
04
Spinercise® & rehabilitation
Spinercise®, neuromuscular rehabilitation, neurostabilization, floor or mat exercises, stretching and balance work.
05
Physiotherapy devices
High-intensity laser therapy (HILT / Class 4 laser), electrotherapy, therapeutic ultrasound, shockwave therapy and cryotherapy, where appropriate.
06
Daily habits & nutrition
Posture, modifications to daily activities and nutritional guidance as part of an individualized plan.
RxDecom®, FD-3000™ and Spinercise® were also developed by Yama Zafer, D.C. They are components of NSD Therapy®, not the entire method.
Patient Comfort Guides Care
NSD methods are intended to be delivered with patient comfort in mind, avoiding forceful rotation, excessive pressure and painful application. Tell the treating clinician about discomfort so the approach can be reviewed.
Assessment also determines whether referral or other medical care is needed. NSD Therapy® does not replace medically necessary treatment.
Find a CSC Location
These are the two centers currently providing the method to its developer’s standard.
HQ
CSC Bukit Damansara
The main office in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur.
BSD
CSC Bandar Sri Damansara
The CSC location in Bandar Sri Damansara, Kuala Lumpur.
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