I know exactly what you went through. In our area a chain called Disc Centers of America offered specialized decompression therapy using their machines. You went five times a week for a month to get "decompressed". Along with supplements that supposedly helped to correct bulging discs. I took my latest MRI. The chiropractor in charge didn't like the quality of the MRI (the interpretation showed no significant problems). So, he sent me for a fast CT scan at a local imaging center(they owed him a favor). When we came back, he had the scan ready to show us. "Look at this, see this disc" Very bad. That one is really bulging, etc.". He could get me started the next day. There was a "special". Only $9000 instead of the usual $12,000. Had the loan application ready to go. After clearing my mind, I said that I would take a day or two to decide. I did my due diligence. Turns out these places are mainly a scam, taking seniors hard-earned money for no real help. like you. Yes, when we are in pain, we will grasp at any stick floating by to help us... no matter how unlikely they are. Sorry that this charlatan managed to suck you into that scam. "If it sounds too good to be true, it likely isn't".