A life changing chiropractor -Truly one of a kind ! Doctor Bruce Shanahoff is one of the few doctors who is not only extremely knowledgeable but also genuinely ethical and compassionate. Before finding him, I was in a very dark place--other chiropractors told me I would soon be paralyzed, that I'd be disabled for life, and a neurosurgeon insisted I needed surgery immediately because my cervical discs looked as bad as those of a 90-year-old. I was terrified and felt like I had no hope. Then I met Dr. Shanahoff--and everything changed. From the very first appointment, he stood out. He didn't use fear tactics, didn't try to sell me anything, and didn't overwhelm me with negativity. Instead, he calmly explained my condition, told me the truth, and reassured me that my problem was fixable. For the first time, I felt understood, safe, and confident in my treatment plan. We started treatment right away, and within just three days my pain was completely gone. I am now halfway through my treatment and I have zero symptoms. I feel strong again--not only physically, but emotionally. I no longer live in fear. I am healing. Dr. Shanahoff gave me my life back. He truly cares about his patients and their long-term health. I am beyond grateful for his honesty, skill, and kindness. I wish him the very best, strong health, and many more years of helping people the way he helped me. If you are looking for a chiropractor you can trust with your health, your spine, and your future--Doctor Bruce Shabahoff is the one. read more

Hard to put into words my gratitude to Valley Spinal Decompression Center. I walked in with constant cracking and neck pain. I Was having a hard time going about my busy day. I began to research alternative options , as my health provider recommended surgery or epidural shots , which I wanted to avoid at all costs. I came across a few other clinics who offer decompression services at a very costly rate . During my consultation appointment they reviewed my MRI and worked out a decompression treatment plan that literally picked me up and put me back on my feet . This method helped reverse the damage my herniated discs were causing in my neck . After a couple of months of treatment, I am back to my old self and able to function again . Special thanks to Dr. Bruce who was always so kind, patient and supportive throughout the process. read more

Where do I even start with Dr. Bruce? I'll start with the man himself. Such an awesome guy, and a true professional in this space. Most people that go to Dr. Bruce do so after countless failures with other treatment. The same went for me. I tried acupuncture, physical therapy, meds, Chinese meds, steroid injections, etc. None of it brought relief to my sciatic nerve pain. Then I went to Dr. B and he basically gave me my life back. I showed him my MRI, he knew that the treatment would help me, and it sure as heck did! Dr. B was a constant source of encouragement, knowledge on spinal care, and just overall great conversation. I came to him while I was borderline depressed from the pain that I was constantly in for months. My MRI showed an L5/S1 bulging disc that was constantly putting pressure on my sciatic nerve. There was a point during the treatment where my pain went down to ZERO. I had forgotten what that felt like. I now am gradually more active, lost a ton of weight to ease the pressure on my spine, and just feel like a healthy person again. I had no idea that constant pain, especially back pain could affect your entire life. That is why I say that Dr. B gave me my life back. I still keep in touch with him for advice and he's always willing to provide a maintenance adjustment. Just a couple of things to consider before getting the spinal decompression treatment here: - STICK TO THE PLAN! Go to your treatments consistently, rest your back as much as you can, hydrate, and wear your back brace after treatment - Bring him a copy of your MRI because the treatment is based on what your particular issue is (ie which disc is herniated, etc) - It can take a while to feel better. It's a process, but worth it in the end. I think my treatment was about 2 months, and noticeable relief started about 2-3 weeks in. It varies for some people, but keep doing the treatments and you should be good in 2 months or so - Finally, the work doesn't stop when your treatment ends. The treatment will get you out of pain, get the disc rehydrated, and lower inflammation in the joints and muscles. But when treatment is over, it's upto YOU to follow the instructions that he gives you. Strengthening your core, gradually exercising again, strengthening the muscle imbalances that caused your back pain in the first place, and things like that. He'll fix your back and get you out of pain, but it's your job to keep it that way. He helps in every step. Thanks again Dr. Bruce! read more

I took almost 30 sessions with this guy and didn't get expected result at all. This guy sells his service telling that his magic decompression machine works very well. Let me tell this, it won't fix any issue you have with your spine instead it overextends you and which may lead to weak spine. Be careful when you choose this. You spend too much money and never get expected result after it. I really regret that I went to this guy. He took money and never solved my problem. Look for real doctor, real physical therapist. Don't recommend at all! read more

I am so thankful that I discovered Dr. Shannahoff on the internet, by mistake. I don't have any disc issues, but I've been in chronic back pain for about 4 years, moderately and 1 year, severely. I think it's my SI joint area, but could be near there. I've had two different MRIs and x-rays within the last 3 months that don't show the problem. He was VERY kind and patient to listen to my complaints on the phone. I cme in and he gave excellent service showing and explaining parts of my body that "may" be causing the pain. He is also priced very, very reasonably! You can clearly tell that he enjoys helping others and isn't in it for the money. He also gave me tips that no one has before such as: not to sleep on my stomach (super hard to do on night #1), to change the seat position in the car so that my knees are lower than my back (big help!!) and to make sure my head and neck have plenty of support while sleeping on my side. HUGE thank you, Dr. Shannahoff!! Can't wait to go back next week :) read more

My recovery has been nothing short of miraculous, especially given some unusual circumstances. I came to Dr. Bruce barely able to walk and also 13 weeks pregnant - I had an 8mm disc herniation in L5-S1, a bulged disk in L4-L5 and severe spinal canal stenosis. On the brink of surgery, I was desperate to find an alternative and Dr. Bruce's name had been referred to me by multiple sources. Dr. Bruce took the time in our first session (which he was able to get me in the day after I called) to really get to know the full scope of my injury and my situation. With my OBGYN's approval, we were able to move forward with a full program of spinal decompression. I am now 31 weeks pregnant, and my pain has dramatically decreased. My perceived pain has gone from about 9/10 to 2/10 on average...I am walking normally and able to pick up my two year old son again. I am able to live an active life again. I cannot thank Dr. Bruce enough for the care and commitment to my healing he has shown. Worth every penny to get my life back!!! read more

I was diagnosed with bulged disc on Nov 5, 2010 and was told by my pain management doctor that a surgery was a must since my disc was protruding 6 millimeters. Not to mention I had to take pain killers for the sciatica pain three to four times a day because the pain in my left leg was excruciating. I am so glad that I decided to research alternatives before taking a drastic measure. I found the Valley Spinal Decompression Center on the web and visited with Dr. Shannahoff who explained in detail what the procedure is like and what to expect. Dr. Shannahoff and his staff are very caring and compassionate people and I trusted I was in good hands from the very beginning. After I signed up I was introduced to Dr. Brim who was at my side throughout the whole therapy and cheered with me when my pain was diminishing by day. I am now 100% pain free and am currently undergoing spine muscles strengthening exercise at the same center. I feel my whole being is back to normal and I regret taking all the pain killers that only numbed me but didn't really take the pain away. Unfortunately health insurance doesn't cover this procedure which is most likely less costly and has a higher success rate as opposed to surgery. Alternative medicine is real and should be given an equal chance. I highly recommend this center, Dr. Shannahoff and his staff. read more

I was in a lot of pain from my bulging disc & degenerative disc L5-S1 when I first met Dr. Shannahoff. When I first started seeing him, I could barely walk and couldn't drive my car. He treated me with the DRX 9000 spinal decompression and after only 2 weeks I was able to walk again and return to work. Six weeks later, I am now finished with all my treatments and I'm completely pain free! Dr. Shannahoff and his staff are so wonderful, he is so compassionate and will guide you through the whole process. He and the staff do everything they can to make you feel as comfortable as possible during each visit. He even put on my favorite shows during treatments so that they would be pleasant and go by quickly. I highly recommend Dr. Shannahoff to anyone who is looking for a good doctor to treat your back, you will not be disappointed! read more

My first visit to a Chiropractor's office. Dr. Bruce was wonderful, he helped me tremendously with my lower back pain and general mobility and he explained everything logically and clearly. I walked into his office hesitant, a bit stiff and a bit confused and left less than an hour later renewed and optimistic. If you have back pain give it a shot. In my case, it was well worth it. Also, don't forget to Vote :)) read more

Incredibly unprofessional. Yells at patients. Talks about patients. Doesn't follow HIPAA. Is condescending. Is sarcastic.. Can not believe how this Dr speaks to his patients. No Dr has the right to undermine, demean, or speak the way he does to his clients. The moment you say something's wrong, he takes it personally or acts like you're making your problems up. He doesn't treat everyone the same. Witnessed him yell and hang up with on potential clients. read more

Dr. Shannahoff helped me. I have been suffering from back pain and left hip pain for years. To make things worse, I injured my right knee a month ago carrying a heavy box upstairs. Dr. Shannahoff did an upper cervical adjustment (atlas vertebrae) with his hands and since then many of my issues have improved significantly, especially my energy level. Today it's the first time in years I woke up without back pain. I feel more rested now. My knee pain is almost gone and I can climb stairs with ease. I know I'm still healing but I'm so happy to be able to walk tall with confidence and most importantly without pain. Thank you Dr. Shannahoff ! read more

Great chiropractor and all around great guy. He honestly cares about his patients.

I developed an 8mm cervical disc herniation earlier in the year. The pain was debilitating. Upon analysis of my MRI results all surgeons and 2 chiropractors highly recommended surgery to repair the disc. A believer in alternative methods of health I researched spinal decompression and came across Dr. Shannahoff. I called him immediately and was met with a level of expertise that I hadn't received anywhere else. His level of understanding of discs, their ability to heal and the decompression method was completely unmatched. I signed up 1 week later, and from that point forward Dr Bruce spent every day for 4 months healing my disc and eliminating the pain I had been living with for nearly 4 months. Dr Bruce's office is where I went to heal. Evidence of that can be seen in my story and the 10 other patients I saw graduating from their sessions with tears of gratitude. Im forever grateful to him and his practice, and feel lucky to have found someone so dedicated to others' well being. If you're worried like I was, I hope you find this review and realize that you can heal. There are people like Dr Bruce out there who will get you there. read more

When I first went to see Dr. Shannahoff at Valley Spinal Decompression Center I had been suffering with severe neck pain that radiated down my left arm. I had been through weeks of physical therapy without improvement. An MRI showed that I had degenerative disc disease in my neck and the doctors told me I could try epidural spinal injections and that the next step would be to have spinal surgery. Dr. Shannahoff examined me, reviewed my MRI and told me he thought he could help me with his non-surgical machines. I didn't know if he was right, but I decided to take a chance because I could have always done the more dangerous things later if it didn't work. It did work. I have been neck and arm pain free for years. Since then I have sent in two family members with severe low back disc problems and he helped them, too. The office is a very pleasant environment and I consider Dr. Bruce a friend as well as my doctor. I never hesitate to recommend his services to anyone. read more

When I first went to see Dr. Shannahoff at Valley Spinal Decompression Center I had been suffering with pain that radiated down my right arm, elbow and fingers. I had been through weeks of physical therapy without improvement. The MRI indicated I had a bulging disc at C7-T1. The doctors told me I could try epidural spinal injections and that the next step would be to have spinal surgery. On my first visit, Bruce reviewed the MRI in detail, and described the process of spinal decompression. The first thing you notice is the care and compassion he has for all his patients. One part I would also like to highlight - Dr. Shannahoff stresses the need to be committed to the treatment (which I completely understood, and related to as a former college athelete). Bruce provided a thorough explanation on the mechanics of the treatment, and the time that was needed to give the treatment the best opportunity for success. I made the commitment (and my best recommendation - go with the program, and dedicate the time for the treatment) and proceeded. I can tell you I started the treatment having a constant tingling and numbness radiating down my arm to my fingers (along with the ever increasing pain when I lifted my arm to shoulder height). As the sessions progressed, the pain went away, and the tingling and numbness subsided. I recently "graduated" from the program, and I know have no pain, and the rarest moments of tingling. A bonus to the treatment is the friendship I have developed with Bruce over the weeks of treatment. He genuinely cares. I would highly recommend this treatment to anyone with a simialr issue, and you will find another Dr that has such compassion about his profession and his patients. Bret read more

I highly recommend Dr. Bruce Shannahoff. I never realized how awful spinal pain can be. It effects every aspect of your life - physically, mentally and emotionally. I saw my work slipping, my putting off handling mundane things, not exercising and spending a lot of time in bed. I'd tried physical therapy at 3 different places, injections, and anything else my doctor and I could think of. I was walking with a cane- which didn't alleviate the pain. Neither did 4 Motrin every 4 hours. The MRI revealed that my severely herniated lumbar L5/S1 disc was pressing on my nerve. It was time to take more serious action. As a former Registered Nurse - I knew where to look. So, after much research, including a visit to a neurosurgeon, I opted for spinal decompression with the DRX9000. But I had to find the right chiropractic doctor, who was trained on the complicated machine, really wanted to see me cured, and knew how to work the system to benefit each individual patient. Surprise! - there aren't that many, especially since I live in Oregon. I decided to travel to Los Angeles to work with Dr. Bruce Shannahoff. He not only explained what to expect, how it works and how he can target the affected area - he also was willing to accommodate that since I had to travel, he'd need to achieve results for me in only one month. IT WORKED! I no longer have pain - just some aches occasionally. So down from a 10+ pain level to 0-1. It's no longer constant - down from 80-100% of the time to 0-5%. I can walk without a cane with no pain. And, suddenly, I can get back to focusing on my work and my handling routine activities, volunteer work at the art museum. And, guess what, it continues to improve. Marcia Holle read more

Went to see Dr. Bruce on Monday with neck pain. 20 minutes later...no neck pain. What more can you ask for? Well, since you asked...he really seems to take the time to get to know his clients and their needs. He doesn't use a one-style-for-everyone approach - rather, he caters to everyone's individual needs. Thanks! read more

Dr.Bruce, This review has been so over due. I would like to thank you so much for your unconditional support and continuous support even now that I am done with my treatment. I want everyone to know that I was once skeptical too and I couldn't believe a machine would take away my pain BUT trust me it works. I am a 24 year old. I had 2 disc herniations (L4,L5,S1) . I was miserable. I had severe pain every night , I spent most of my days in the ER. I couldn't walk anymore .. my body was literally shaped like an S from the pain I had in my left leg and back. I couldn't jump , hike , go to gym , wear heels nor play with my nephews or swim. I was alive but sad to say dead. I had every relative of mine be sorry for me and would advise to get surgery. The day after thanksgiving the only person who advised me to google these decompressions was my mom. I did! That was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The treatment isn't magical you will have to go in daily for 30 minutes and with that in a couple of months you will be set. YOU WILL BE YOU AGAIN. Thank you and please trust Dr. Bruce he knows and he has been in this field for years. Till this day I still call and I sometimes whine about minimal pain I have once in a while and I swear to you every time he tells me you'll be fine tomorrow , rest up today... I wake up fine. Thank you, honestly. Will forever be in debt with you. read more

I had been dealing with pain, and numbness/tingling in my neck, shoulders, arms and hands for years. I had went to physical therapy for over 5 years, and tried other methods such as massage, muscle relaxants, and exercise, to deal with the pain and discomfort. After my second MRI, I found out my condition had worsened, and I was diagnosed with 2 herniated discs, and 2 bulging discs, all in my neck, as well as spinal stinosis and a really straight neck. I had been told by several specialists my condition was severe. I was led to believe the only solution was to have neck surgery, which was absolutely terrifying. As a person in my early thirties, who never underwent surgery before, neck surgery was not an option; I realized I had a choice but something had to be done. With the help of my mom, we discovered spinal decompression therapy, and Dr. Shannahoff at the Valley Spinal Decompression Therapy Center. It has been a year since my treatment, and I feel like a new person. I no longer experience pain or the symptoms I had before, and have a lot more flexibility in my neck. For me, this has proven to be a safe and effective method for healing my neck, and has prevented me from having surgery. Dr. Shannahoff gave recommendations for at home treatments which have also helped keep my neck well. Dr. Shannahoff is not only the most compassionate doctor I've ever met, but he is highly knowledgable and experienced and caters to the individual needs of each of his patients. Any chance I get, I tell people about spinal decompression therapy and what Dr. Shannahoff and the Valley Spinal Decompression Therapy Center has done for me. It changed my life and I'm so grateful. read more

If you are suffering from back pain I definitely recommend you to try spinal nonsurgical decompression. Dr. Shannahoff is very nice and experienced chiropractor. Just don't suffer go and give it a shot. You will see it yourself. read more

Dr Shannahoff Is a very caring and patient professional . I was trying to choose a spinal decompression doctor that could help me. When I came in for a consultation I was convinced that he could help me with the pain I had from a herniated disk. It took only a few visits to feel that the pain fading away.I came in on crutches and by the second week I was getting better. By the 15 visit the pain is 90% gone .rand I am so grateful to have found Dr Shannahoff and this therapy.I can recommend him to anyone who is suffering from disc problems and as an alternative to surgery. This process will let the body heal itself. This therapy really Works and Dr Shannoff performs all the care himself which is so rare these days . Thank you for giving me my life back. Randy D read more

I visited Dr. Shannahoff's office because my right arm became dysfunctional due to 'Carpal tunnel syndrome' which was consequence of computer work I do. Dr. Shannahoff been able to return absolutely normal functionality to my arm. It is just amazing! He is tremendously knowledgeable, professional and kind with passion to heal every patient. Happy Birthday, Doctor! read more

It is not common for a 28-year-old active person to be bed ridden due to the inability to walk. That was my case in July 2011. I injured my back in March playing sports. At first I thought it was my hip because the pain was coming from that area. The MRI showed that I had a bulging disc in L3-L4 and a slight herniation in S1. It progressively worsened and after nine weeks of frustration with chiropractic care, acupuncture and three epidural shots, it got to the point where I could barely walk, sleep, or sit for more than twenty minutes at a time. The only thing I could do was lie in bed and take painkillers to numb the excruciating pain. The pain had moved from my hip and was now shooting throughout my entire right leg with a pain level of a 9 out of 10. Luckily, my friend's dad recommended Dr. Shannahoff to me. He had success with Dr. Shannahoff after going through similar circumstances. My friend's dad explained how he was scheduled for back surgery but was afraid to go through it. Some days he would have to crawl on the ground to get from the bedroom to the bathroom due to the excruciating pain. Now, he is doing Tae Kwon Do and Pilates four times a week. I figured that if Dr. Shannahoff could help my friend's dad, then he could definitely help me. Dr. Shannahoff took the time to meet with me and go over my MRI results. He really listened to my concerns and answered all of the questions that I had. It was evident that he truly cared about my feelings and wanted to get me healthy again. At first, I was hesitant to commit to his program due to the costs (not covered by insurance) and time commitment; however, I was running out of options. Moving forward with him was the best decision that I could have made. I should have made that decision earlier, but hindsight is 20/20. It is now December and MY PAIN IS MINIMAL, ALMOST NON-EXISTENT. I have gone from being bed ridden to now walking miles at a time. I have not yet attempted to do any strenuous activity, but I know that I will get there in the near future. Dr. Shannahoff has giving me my life back and I am extremely happy. He showed tremendous support, not just with the physical treatment, but also mentally by remaining positive. My recovery has lasted longer than normal so I have had the opportunity to see a handful of people go through the treatment and they have all been overly satisfied. Many of his former patients come back to say hello and it is clear that Dr. Shannahoff has made a huge impact in their life. If you are in any kind of back pain, I highly recommend that you reach out to Dr. Shannahoff to see if he can help you in your recovery. Don't make the same mistake that I did by waiting to go through his program. You will look back and wish that you had seen him sooner. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions that you might have mike107trin@gmail.com. I am more than happy and willing to speak with you about my recovery. read more

I had been suffering with severe back pain for several years and none of the many doctors I had been to were able to help me. Some of them even made the pain worse. Then a friend told me about Dr. Bruce Shannahoff. If you have a bad back and you need someone to help you repair the damage, Dr. Bruce Shannahoff is definitely the man who can help you get your life back. He has certainly helped me. Dr, Bruce is a very good doctor and a very good and caring man. You will like him and he has the knowledge and the skills that can take away the pain, without surgery. He has done it for hundreds of people and I am one of them. Don't give up. Call him and you'll be very glad you did. Dr. Bruce can help you, too. read more

The sessions that I had with Dr. Shannahoff were the best doctor's visit experience that I had ever had. I had two herniated discs in my lower back, lumbar disc, one was 11 mm and the other was 4 mm. I had severe lower back and leg pain. I was not able to move much, and lost the ability to do normal daily actives. I could not even walk without suffering from severe pain in my back and leg. After visiting three MDs, I finally got an MRI, and the MD told me to have a surgery, steroid injection or some physical therapies. I was devastated knowing that I might need to have a surgery and never be able to go back to normal life again (I did some research online, surgery on spine can really have negative lifelong affect to quality of life). Then I found two chiropractors, but the experience was not good and I did not see any improvement. Finally I gave Dr. Shannahoff a call, surprisingly he answered my phone call during lunch time and give me an appointment the same day. He put me on the DRX9000 decompression machine, after the first two weeks I already saw improvement, and he gave me three month sections every day from Mandy to Thursday. He was always there to treat my back till 7pm even though his office closes at 6pm. Dr. Shannahoff was always there for his patients, and he's always available to listen to his patients. He even gave free back adjustments to my wife. Now I'm back to normal, I'm able to go outside, go hiking and go back to the activities that I enjoyed doing. Please if you have back pain, herniated disc, before considering surgery, steroid injection or physical therapy, give Dr. Shannahoff a call, and have a consultation with him, and see what he can do to fix your back. read more

I've had the good pleasure of visiting VSDC and seeing and hearing first hand their clients talk about the incredible change and comfort they've experienced as a result of Dr. Shannahoff's great work! And more than that after getting to know him for a while, it's clear that Dr. Shannahoff is DEDICATED to your well-being. Experience it for yourself! read more

I visited Dr. Shannahoff's office because I had a herniated disc in my L5, S1 disc granted I was a 22 year old undergrad so my days would consist of staring my day at 7am and going to work and then attend class until 5pm and then immediately coming home around 6 pm and just laying flat on my back which was the most comfortable position for me. I had this problem for 2 years and tried everything from chiropractic adjustments to steroid injections. I had lost hope and was already booking an appointment to undergo surgery. But before I gave into surgery I gave myself one last opportunity to try something before going under the knife. Thats when I came across Dr. Shannahoff's office, the first call I made to his office he gave me a sense of hope and explained how the whole process would work. To summarize, my back was completely better after several sessions in the drx9000. Dr. Shannahoff gave me my life back and I will forever be grateful to him and his practice. read more

I had been having a lot of pain in my neck and lower back when I went to Dr. Shannahoff. Since being in the treatment, I have experienced real relief. Dr. Shannahoff is a perfect example of integrity and care.  After being for many years under the care of a naturopathic medical doctor (and working for him) and a chiropractor in Florida treating me for the same condition - there is such a huge contrast in the quality of the treatment and the doctor/patient relationship!!!! and  I am so thankful for having the contrasting experience!!!  The difference in the relationship between Dr. Shannahoff and my other doctors?  I trust his judgement while I question theirs.  I believe it is that underlying lack of integrity and indifference to the welfare of the patient so rampant in the doctor/patient relationship of today - that a patient "feels" and fosters mistrust of the doctor.  Again, Dr. Shannahoff, thank you for being such a caring and trustworthy doctor. read more

This review is long over due because I was saved by Dr Bruce Shannahoff over 10 years ago. I came to see him crawling with a cane to help me get around. I had a L5 S1 discectomy surgery that helped my pain but one move to pick up laundry and I was in pain again. DO NOT GET SURGERY. I was referred to Dr Shannahoff and met with him with my MRI in hand. I had a 10 millimeter disc bulge compressing the sciatic nerve. He told me that Decompression Therapy would help me and that I had to be committed to it because it's not for everyone, it's not a quick fix like surgery but the end result will outlast any surgeries. I cried in the chair because I thought I would have to live with the pain for the rest of my life or die. He also told me that I would have to DRINK HALF MY BODY WEIGHT IN OUNCES OF WATER. Yes, you will have to drink a lot of water because water and oxygen heals. Needless to say I said YES! I committed to Decompression Therapy and it worked and I'm writing this review 10 years later while recommending Dr Bruce to a friend. read more