Dr. Mary Sabal, DC, RN, of Foley’s A Better Way Health Food Store where she offers chiropractic and acupuncture has added a highly effective treatment for spine disorders and neuropathy.

“The Floating Manipulative Therapy (FMT) device enables a reduction of pressure on the lower body by suspending the upper body, providing a significant reduction in internal disc pressure,” says Sabal.

Manufactured by ProtecSpine, the unique FMT device was designated as 93% effective in a survey of doctors using the system. Sabal agrees with the effectiveness survey.

“The technique is a safe method of lowering spine pressure and pain,” she says. “Patients control how much gravity or traction to apply. It’s not an automated machine with pre-set programs.” 

Pat, a patient and golfer, age 67, said, “After just one treatment I can feel less pain and pressure.”

The treatments also help neuropathy symptoms by opening neurological pathways, safely, effectively and comfortably. During treatment, the lower body functions as an anchor, providing natural traction for rehabilitation of the lumbar spine, legs and feet.

“I feel taller, and it really is increasing my hip and leg flexibility,” says fitness guru and patient Rebecca, age 37.

Sabal’s interactions with the ProtecSpine FMT allow her to treat spinal conditions like herniated, degenerative or bulging discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis and neuropathy. Sabal’s patients say the treatment is convenient and easy to get done as it only takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

“I feel so much less tightness, even after just one session,” says Charles, an 88-year-old retiree.

For more information: Dr. Mary Sabal, DC, RN, A Better Way Health Food Store, 251-955-5322. 7857 Hwy 59, Foley, AL.