Targeted Spinal Decompression | IDD Therapy
A Secondary Care Pathway for Chronic Discopathy and Sciatica
An evidence-informed, clinician-facing IDD pathway run by Lindy Griffiths and Chichester Physio — for patients who have not improved with standard non-surgical treatment.
“Chichester Physio’s structured IDD pathway provides a reliable non-surgical option for patients who do not meet surgical criteria. We use clear selection criteria and monitored outcomes to ensure appropriate, safe care.”
— Lindy Griffiths, founder of Chichester Physio
— Lindy Griffiths, founder of Chichester Physio
What this pathway offers referring clinicians
- Clear inclusion & exclusion criteria so you can triage referrals quickly.
- Monitored patient outcomes with standardised measures collected during the pathway.
- Simple referral process — submit a short referral and request a clinician-to-clinician discussion where required.
Clinical scope
Focused on IDD Therapy for bulging, herniated or prolapsed disc causing radicular symptoms where surgical criteria are not met. Full protocol and evidence summary are included in the downloadable Clinician Referral Guide.
Evidence & references
- McClure & Farris reported that 92% of patients achieved significant pain reduction following IDD Therapy. Source: IDD Therapy Evidence.
- A retrospective clinical pilot in American Journal of Pain Management showed continued improvement up to one year post-treatment. Source: Published IDD Clinical Studies.
- Randomised controlled evidence suggests IDD Therapy provides greater pain relief compared with standard exercise-based therapy. Source: Published IDD Clinical Studies.
Protocols reference peer-reviewed summaries and recognised IDD resources (e.g., Cureus review, Physiopedia).