This is, essentially, what is happening in your spine when you have a pinched nerve. Your spinal cord or nerves (the straw) are being squeezed because of the impinging by bone/and or disc material. Decompression is a surgical procedure to relieve pressure and alleviate pain caused by this impingement.
What is an UBI number? The Unified Business Identifier (UBI) is a 9-digit number issued to individuals and companies doing business in the State of Washington. The applicant must have this number prior to applying for assisted living facility licensure and/or contract.
A. The Washington State Legislature's website is an excellent resource for information about the Legislature. You can find us on the Internet at www.leg.wa.gov. If you do not have access to the Internet, call the Legislative Information Center, 1-800-562-6000. Tell them you are a student and ask them to send you information on the Legislature. q.