Since 2000, Dr. Steven Cantor has performed thousands of spinal decompression treatments on complex disc cases — including many that didn’t respond anywhere else. Here’s what 26 years of experience says you should ask before choosing any provider.
DRX9000 Certified • Excite Medical Preferred Provider • Member, American Spinal Decompression Society • Trusted in the Community Since 2000 • ★★★★★ 180+ Five-Star Google ReviewsSteven Cantor, DC • DRX9000-Certified • 25+ Years in Boca Raton
The Right Treatment Starts With an Honest Evaluation
Any provider can put you on a machine. What determines your outcome is the evaluation that comes first.
At TriMed, every spinal decompression case starts with Dr. Cantor reviewing your imaging (if available) and examining you. If spinal decompression is right for you, you’ll know exactly why. And if it isn’t, we’ll tell you that too.
Ask any provider you’re considering: what happens if I’m not a candidate? The answer will tell you whether they’re evaluating you first — or enrolling you first.
Don’t Take Our Word for It. Look at the Disc Height.
Below are before-and-after images from four real TriMed patients — lumbar and cervical cases — with measurements taken from the films. One important note about reading them: you can’t actually see a disc on a plain X-ray — discs are soft tissue and don’t show up on film. What you can see, and measure, is the space between the bottom of one vertebra and the top of the next. That space is where the disc lives, so its height tells you the disc’s height. When that space measurably increases after treatment, the films are showing you a real structural change — not an opinion.
CASE EXAMPLES — INDIVIDUAL RESULTS VARY
These fully de-identified radiographs show individual patients before and after completion of a DRX9000® spinal decompression protocol. Intervertebral discs cannot be directly visualized on X-ray and are therefore better evaluated with MRI. Disc-height measurements shown are software-measured, specific to these images and individual cases, and should not be interpreted as expected results, since outcomes vary from case to case. Radiographic appearance and measurements may be affected by patient positioning, anatomy, condition severity, degenerative changes, treatment compliance, and other individual factors. No particular clinical or radiographic outcome is promised or guaranteed.
You can also view MRI before-and-after comparisons →
Peer-reviewed research has documented pain reduction and measurable increases in disc height following non-surgical spinal decompression, including a 267-patient multicenter study published by Oxford University Press (Military Medicine, 2025; Apfel et al., 2010; Univ. of South Florida case series, J. Contemporary Chiropractic, 2025; El-Zayat et al., 2019).
In our office, nine out of ten patients report lasting relief.
— Steven Cantor, DC, Chiropractic Physician
Five Questions to Ask Any Spinal Decompression Provider
Not all decompression providers are equal — these five questions separate a serious clinical program from a table in a back room.
1. Who reviews my imaging — and when?
If you have imaging, it should be reviewed before treatment begins — not after you’ve enrolled in care. At TriMed, Dr. Cantor reviews your MRI report before your treatment plan is made, and correlates it with your exam so you understand what the findings actually mean for your case.
2. How much experience does the physician actually have?
Machines don’t treat patients; judgment does. Difficult cases rarely respond to cookie-cutter protocols. Dr. Cantor has treated complex disc conditions since 2000 — thousands of treatments, multiple DRX certifications.
3. What happens if I’m not responding to treatment?
Some cases respond quickly; others need adjustment along the way. When a patient isn’t progressing the way we expect, we take a closer look — and sometimes we pivot. That might mean changing the spinal level being treated, adding a different modality like Class IV laser or shockwave, or modifying the protocol itself.
4. Can they show you documented results?
Testimonials are easy to come by — every clinic has them. What’s not easy to come by is before-and-after imaging with accurate measurements, taken from the films themselves. That’s the difference between a story and evidence. Ask any provider you’re considering to show you theirs.
5. Is the plan a complete protocol — or just sessions on a machine?
Spinal Decompression works best as part of a sequenced recovery plan. The TriMed Protocol surrounds spinal decompression with the right supporting therapies at the right phase of care. See the full TriMed Protocol →
Spinal Decompression in Boca Raton — Common Questions
Straight answers to the questions Boca Raton patients ask most before starting DRX9000 decompression.
How do I choose the best spinal decompression provider in Boca Raton?
Look at experience, credentials, documented results, and what patients say. Dr. Steven Cantor has treated complex disc cases in Boca Raton since 2000 — thousands of DRX9000 treatments, multiple DRX certifications, Excite Medical Preferred Provider status. TriMed holds a 5.0 rating across 180+ Google reviews, where patients describe chronic pain and nerve symptoms resolving after completing the protocol.
Who performs spinal decompression at TriMed Spine & Joint?
DRX9000 treatment at TriMed is supervised and directed by Steven Cantor DC, a DRX9000-certified Excite Medical preferred provider and member of the American Spinal Decompression Society, treating disc conditions in Boca Raton since 2000.
What conditions can DRX9000 spinal decompression help?
DRX9000 spinal decompression is used for herniated and bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and chronic neck or back pain caused by nerve compression. During your evaluation, Dr. Cantor will go over any contraindications with you to make sure spinal decompression is a safe choice for your specific situation.
How much does spinal decompression cost in Boca Raton?
The total depends on how many sessions your case needs — a full DRX9000 program is typically prescribed after your evaluation, based on your MRI findings and exam. Your evaluation visit is where you get an exact number for your specific plan, before you commit to anything. Book at trimedspine.com/appointments to get started.
Where is TriMed located in Boca Raton?
307 Via De Palmas, Boca Raton, FL 33432. Same-day appointments are often available. Call 1 (855) 4-TRIMED.
Bring Your MRI. Get a Straight Answer.
One visit. Dr. Cantor reviews your imaging, examines you, and tells you honestly whether spinal decompression can help — and if it can’t help, he’ll tell you that too.
The patient and any other person responsible for payment has a right to refuse to pay, cancel payment, or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination, or treatment that is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free, discounted fee, or reduced fee service, examination, or treatment. (§ 456.062, Florida Statutes.) Imaging shown is from actual TriMed patients; identifying information has been removed.