IASDS – International Association of Spinal Decompression Specialists

An international professional association advancing spinal decompression through research, education, technology, and professional standards.

International Association of Spinal Decompression Specialists

What is IASDS?

IASDS, the International Association of Spinal Decompression Specialists, is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of non-surgical spinal decompression.

The association is being developed to support research, education, clinical standards, and professional collaboration across the global spinal decompression community.

IASDS exists to help create a more consistent, credible, and internationally recognized standard for how spinal decompression is studied, understood, communicated, and delivered.

WHO IS FOR?

IASDS is for spinal decompression specialists, clinical providers, researchers, educators, and professionals committed to advancing non-surgical spinal decompression care.
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The association is designed for those who value evidence-informed education, advanced technology, patient-centered care, and the development of professional standards across different countries, clinical settings, and areas of expertise.


Future participation may include providers and professionals with experience in spinal decompression, spinal health, advanced technology, patient education, clinical research, or professional training.

What We Do

IASDS is focused on building an international foundation for spinal decompression excellence.

Our work centers on research, education, technology, professional standards, and global collaboration. The goal is to help improve how spinal decompression is understood by professionals, communicated to patients, and practiced across different clinical environments.

Raise Care Standards

IASDS exists to support the development of clearer professional standards for spinal decompression care.

The association is being built to encourage consistency, clinical responsibility, and a higher level of communication across the field.

Support Research and Education

IASDS is committed to supporting research-based education around spinal decompression, spinal health, disc-related conditions, technology, and patient outcomes.

The goal is to help professionals access clearer information, stronger educational resources, and a more informed understanding of the field.

Advance Technology Awareness

Spinal decompression technology continues to evolve.

IASDS aims to highlight the role of advanced technology in improving precision, consistency, assessment, patient education, and professional care standards.

Build International Collaboration

IASDS is being developed as a global association where professionals can align around shared standards, research priorities, educational resources, and the future of spinal decompression care.

Our Story

Built to Advance Spinal Decompression Care
IASDS was created from a simple belief: the field of spinal decompression needs stronger international standards, better research visibility, and clearer professional education.

Currently led by Dr. Brad Deakin, President of the International Association of Spinal Decompression Specialists, IASDS is being developed to bring structure, credibility, and global collaboration to the field of non-surgical spinal decompression.

The association’s goal is to support professionals who are committed to advancing spinal decompression through research, education, technology, and consistent standards of care.

As IASDS grows, it aims to become a trusted international resource for specialists, educators, and clinical providers who want to contribute to the future of spinal decompression.