Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression: A New Treatment Option for Low Back Pain Sufferers

Lower Back Pain According to the National Institutes of Health, low back pain (LBP) is one of the most significant health problems facing Americans, with an estimated 85% of us having back pain at some time in our lives. In fact, back pain is the most frequent cause of activity limitation in people less than 45 years old. But thanks to a new technology, Connecticut Slipped Disc Centers is able to offer lower back pain sufferers a highly-effective, non-surgical solution to this growing health concern.

Over ten years ago, NASA was the first to investigate the effects of spinal decompression on intervertebral discs during space travel. It found that astronauts were relieved of LBP in anti-gravity conditions, and that disc height actually increased during a space mission. The question then became how to successfully replicate these phenomena here on earth.

With state-of-the-art hardware and software, proven scientific principles and anatomical modeling, design engineers and physicians from Axiom Worldwide (Tampa, FL) collaborated to develop the DRX9000. DRX 9000 has been shown to be highly capable of relieving the compression on the spinal nerves caused by disc herniations, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and posterior facet syndrome.

Decompression is caused by distraction forces applied by the DRX onto a specially-designed pelvic harness that the patient wears. The automatic shoulder support and chest harness provide stabilization for the upper body, and help to distribute the applied forces evenly. The angle of pull (automatically controlled by the DRX) and a special air bladder acting as a fulcrum, allow the user to target a specific disc level for treatment. The split table design decreases friction and allows separation of the vertebra, thereby minimizing the effect of gravity.

The real key to this treatment however, is that the distraction forces are applied using a logarithmic approach to avoid the typical muscle-proprioceptor response (spasm) associated with traditional traction. Since more force is directed to the joint rather than the muscles, a significant negative pressure results, expanding the space between adjacent vertebra and enhancing fluid diffusion to the discs. Restoring nutrients and blood flow to the disc encourages the healing process. In the case of a herniation, the negative pressure may be sufficient enough to help the leaking nucleus retreat back into its intended home, while the annulus can seal its tear.

Patients typically undergo a series of 15 to 20 treatment sessions, each session lasting 35-40 minutes. The patient is seen daily for the first two weeks of treatment, then three times a week as needed.

Clinical research studies show up to an 86% success rate using the DRX. Those patients who fail to respond, usually don’t follow the prescribed treatment protocol. Once treatment is complete, patients are given back and abdominal strengthening exercises to help avoid future injury, and nutritional guidance if excessive body weight is an issue.

A successfully completed treatment is a win-win scenario for both the patient who avoided surgery and the insurance payor who would have faced a much larger bill if surgery was performed. (A complete DRX treatment protocol is roughly 1/10th the cost of a traditional spinal surgery used to repair a disc herniation.)

Contraindications for the treatment include pregnancy, fractures, diffuse osteoporosis, bone cancer, and the presence of spinal implants

Connecticut Slipped Disc Centers is currently accepting referrals from doctors and patients. To make a referral, call toll-free at 203-934-6066, send an email to referrals@SlippedDiscCenters.com or complete our brief referral form. Please include your name, address, phone number and whether you are a doctor or a prospective patient who is interested in learning more about this effective non-surgical treatment for lower back pain.

Connecticut Slipped Disc Centers
666 Campbell Avenue · West Haven, CT 06516
203-934-6066
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