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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
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Spinal decompression therapy is FDA cleared and has a high success rate for pain
associated with herniated or bulging discs...even after failed surgery.
It is a non-surgical, traction based therapy for the relief of back and
leg pain or neck and arm pain. During this procedure, by cycling through
distraction and relaxation phases and by proper positioning, a spinal disc can
be isolated and placed under negative pressure, causing a vacuum effect within
it.
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How does this negative pressure affect an injured disc?
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During spinal decompression therapy, a negative pressure is created within the
disc. Because of that negative pressure, disc material that has protruded or
herniated can be pulled back within the normal confines of the disc, and permit
healing to occur.
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What system is used for this purpose?
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After a significant amount of research, our office chose the Triton
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DTS system manufactured by the Chattanooga Group, the premier manufacturer of
physical medicine equipment. More importantly, we have the brand new 2006
computerized head which is the most sophisticated and technologically advanced
unit in the world. No office - and we do mean NO OFFICE - has more "state of
the art" spinal decompression systems.
In fact, the new 2006 Triton®
head is so revolutionary that it won the 2006 Australian Design Award in the
"Medical and Scientific" category. We also selected the Triton®
DTS systems due to their ability to treat discs in both the neck and the low
back.
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How is Spinal Decompression Therapy different from regular
traction?
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computer is the key. It controls the variations in the traction pull allowing
for spinal decompression and eliminating muscle guarding that is typical in
conventional traction devices. The preprogrammed patterns for ramping up and
down the amount of axial distraction allows for higher levels of spinal
decompression and disc rehydration. |
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Who can benefit from Spinal Decompression Therapy?
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Anyone who has back pain or neck
pain caused in whole or in part by a damaged disc may be helped by spinal
decompression therapy. These conditions include herniated, protruding or
bulging discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica or radiculopathy (pinched nerves).
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Are there medical studies that document the effectiveness of Spinal
Decompression Therapy?
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Yes! One study documented by MRI up to 90%
reduction of disc herniations in 10 of 14 cases and other studies reported that
the majority of ruptured disc patients achieved "good" to "excellent" results
after spinal decompression therapy.
Click here if you would like to review the
studies yourself.
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Are there conditions where Spinal Decompression Therapy is not
indicated?
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Spinal decompression therapy is not recommended for pregnant women, patients who
have severe osteoporosis, severe obesity or severe nerve damage.
Spinal surgery with instrumentation (screws, metal plates or "cages") is also
contraindicated. However, spinal decompression therapy after bone fusion
or non-fusion surgery, can be performed.
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Are the sessions painful, how many will be needed and what is the
cost?
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treatments are completely painless. In fact, some patients fall asleep
during the spinal decompression session.
The specific treatment plan will be determined by the doctor after your
examination. Based on current research, the
best results have been achieved utilizing 25 sessions
($125.00 each)
over a 6 to 8
week period.
Based on that most common protocol, the total cost of the spinal deccompression
sessions would only be
$3000...which
is a small fraction of the $5,000+ amounts that some other doctors are
charging.
We also offer payment options. You can
pre-pay
your treatment and
save 15%.
This option
reduces the total cost to $2125
(YOU SAVE $375).
We also offer monthly auto-debit payments of $415/mo. for 6 months.
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Do most patients receive therapy and rehabilitative exercises in
addition to Spinal Decompression Therapy?
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To reduce inflammation and assist
the healing process, supporting structures are treated with passive therapies
(ice/heat/muscle stimulation) and/or active rehabilitation in order to
strengthen the spinal musculature. |
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How do I get started?
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| We want make it easy for you to
learn if you are a candidate for spinal decompression therapy. Just print
out any part of this webpage and bring it on your first visit and you will
receive a complete evaluation - including consultation, history,
orthopedic/neurological testing, X-rays (if indicated) and report of
findings...FOR ONLY
$59.00. |
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To Schedule a Complimentary Consultation, Call
(937) 291-1077
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