Q: What Causes low back pain?
A: Low back pain can be caused by a number
of factors from injuries to the effects of aging.
The spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae, which are
made of bone. Between each vertebra are soft discs with a ligamentous
outer layer. These discs function as shock absorbers to protect
the vertebra and the spinal cord. Many of the problems that
cause back pain are the result of herniation and degeneration
of the intervertebral disc. Degeneration is a process where
wear and tear causes deterioration of the disc. Herniations,
or bulging of the disc are protrusions from the disc that press
on surrounding nerves, causing pain or numbness.
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Q: If I undergo DRX 9000 treatment,
how long does it take to see results?
A: Most patients report a reduction
in pain after the first few sessions.
Typically, significant improvement is
obtained by the second week of treatment.
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Q: How long does it take to
complete DRX 9000 treatment?
A: Sessions times are between
30-45 minutes, daily for the first 2
weeks and 3 times per week for the following
2 weeks. Though, the number of sessions
may vary depending upon the severity
of the condition.
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Q: What is the success rate
of the DRX 9000 Treatment?
A: Extensive clinical testing
has proven the DRX 9000 to achieve an
86% success rate in treating herniated
and degenerated disc with less than
a 4% recurrence rate of your problem.
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Q: Do I qualify for the DRX9000
Treatment?
A: Since I began using the DRX
9000 spinal disc decompression unit,
I’ve been inundated with questions
from both doctors and patients as to
which cases it will best help. Obviously
proper patient selection is essential
to favorable outcomes, so let me explain
to you of the Inclusion and Exclusion
criteria so you may make the right decision
since not everyone qualifies for the
DRX treatment.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Pain due to herniated and bulging lumbar discs
that is more than four weeks old
- Recurrent pain from a failed back surgery that
is more than six months old.
- Persistent pain from degenerated disc not responding
to four weeks of therapy.
- Patients available for four weeks of treatment
protocol.
- Patient at least 18 years of age.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Appliances such as pedicle screws and rods
- Pregnancy
- Prior lumbar fusion less than six months old
- Metastatic cancer
- Severe osteoporosis
- Spondylolisthesis (unstable)
- Compression fracture of lumbar spine below L-1
(recent).
- Pars defect
- Pathologic aortic aneurysm.
- Pelvic or abdominal cancer
- Disc space infections
- Severe peripheral neuropathy
- Hemiplegia, paraplegia, or cognitive dysfunction.
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Q: What is the difference
between the DRX9000 and the VAX-D?
A: The DRX is three generations
past the initial VAX-D table developed
years ago. Actually, the former North
American distributor of VAX-D is the
present manufacturer of DRX who had
requested upgrades to the VAX-D unit
but was refused, which explains why
the VAX-D hasn’t changed in twenty
years. So he and other decompression
spinal practitioners brainstormed the
problems with VAX-D, and with the help
of many engineers, the DRX 9000 unit
was developed just two years ago.
The most obvious differences between the DRX9000 and the
VAX-D would be their succsess rate and the comfort levels while
a patient is being treated. Below are some side by side comparisons.
DRX9000
- 86% Succsess Rate
- Patient lays on back (supine)
- Harnesses prevent any stress to the shoulders
or arms.
- The amount of decompression can be targeted
to the specific disc level by varying the angle
of traction.
VAX-D
- 72% Succsess Rate
- Patient lies face down (prone) which can be
very uncomfortable
- Required patients had to hold on with their
hands causing severe shoulder/arm problems
- Non-specific for disc levels with its straight-line
traction
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Q: Are there any side effects
to the treatment?
A: Most patients do not experience
any side effects. Though, there have
been some mild cases of muscle spasm
for a short period of time.
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Q: Will my insurance pay for
it?
A: Yes, most insurance companies across
the country pay for this form of treatment.
Consult with your doctor for details.
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