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89%+ effective in treating herniated,
bulging or degenerative discs.
In the past, a patient suffering from disc problems may have been prescribed pain medications, instructed to refrain from physical activities, referred for physical therapy, or received injections.If they were not progressing, they were sent for spinal surgery.
Chiropractic Care has proved very helpful in many cases, yet there have been some cases when surgery seemed to be the only other option. UNTIL NOW! |
Today, you may not have to live with that pain anymore. The DRX9000™ was developed to
non-invasively treat lower back pain resulting from:
- Herniated Discs
- Bulging Discs
- Degenerative Disc Disease
Symptoms of:
- Sciatica
- Posterior Facet Syndrome
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A Herniated disc (also referred to as a protruding or extruded disc)
is a condition where a portion of the gel-like center of the disc has
migrated through the layers of the annulus fibrosus. This can cause
mechanical pressure on neighboring structures and trigger chemical reactions resulting in pain and inflammation. These changes will often irritate the nerves, producing numbness or tingling in the legs or feet. Left untreated, this condition may result in life-changing pain and physical disability. |
Degenerative disc disease is a state of dehydration and deterioration marked by the gradual erosion of the discs ability to distribute and resist mechanical loads. As discs deteriorate, they become more prone to injury from physical stress.
Degenerative disc disease may also play a contributing role in conditions such as disc bulges, disc herniations, and stenosis. |
Facet syndrome: Facets are the posterior joints of the spine that
aid in keeping the vertebrae aligned. Facet syndrome can result from injury or degeneration of the disc and is characterized by pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
The pain generally increases with motion and is relieved by rest. |
Sciatica is a condition often associated with a herniated or ruptured disc. When the injured disc compresses one of the spinal nerves leading to the sciatic nerve, it can produce a shock-like pain that travels through the buttocks and down one leg to below the knee. Tingling and numbness are common in this condition. Sciatica can occur suddenly, or develop gradually.
The pain and symptoms of sciatica can be intensified by coughing, sneezing, or sitting in the same position for prolonged periods of time.
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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 either a herniation or degeneration of the intervertebral disc. Degeneration is a result of wear and tear causing deterioration of the disc. Herniations, or bulging of the disc, are protrusions from the disc that press on surrounding nerves, causing pain or numbness.
The DRX9000™ True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression System™ provides a primary treatment modality for the management of pain and disability for patients suffering with incapacitating low back pain and sciatica. It is designed to apply spinal decompressive forces to compressive and degenerative injuries of the spine.
It has been found 89% effective in providing relief of pain and symptoms associated with herniated discs, bulging or protruding intervertebral discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome, and sciatica.
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The DRX9000™ specifically targets an individual disc, relieving pressure on the pain producing nerve.
The DRX9000™ repositions the disc and rehydrates it allowing water, oxygen, and nutirients to be absorbed. |
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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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Treatment sessions last 30 minutes. Protocol consists of 20 treatments over the course of 6 weeks. During your first 5-10 treatments, Dr. Green will reaccess your progress and make recommendations for future sessions.
 READ .Pdf: DRX9000 Overview/Treatment Plan
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While many patients will qualify for treatment on the DRX9000™, there are inclusion and exclusion criteria. |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Pain due to herniated and bulging lumbar discs that has lasted for more than four weeks.
- Recurrent pain from a failed back surgery that has lasted more than six months.
- Persistent pain from degenerated disc not responding to at least four weeks of therapy.
- Patients available for four weeks of treatment protocol.
- Patient at least 18 years of age.
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Exclusion Criteria:
- Appliances such as pedicle screws and rods
- Pregnancy
- Prior lumbar fusion less than six months ago
- 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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Most patients do not experience any side effects. In some instances, there have been some mild cases of muscle spasm for a short period of time. As with any rehabilitation program, there may be small set backs. This is typical. You will need time to heal and rest during your treatment program.
NO. The DRX9000™ is totally safe and comfortable for all patients. The system has emergency stop switches for the patient. These switches (a requirement of the FDA) terminate the treatment immediately thereby avoiding any injuries.
Traction cannot address the source of the problem. Spinal Decompression creates a negative pressure or a vacuum inside the disc. This effect causes the disc to pull in the herniation and the increase in negative pressure also causes the flow of blood and nutrients back into the disc allowing the body's natural fibroblastic response to heal the injury and re-hydrate the disc.
Traction and inversion tables, at best, can lower the intradiscal pressure from a +90 to a +30 mmHg. Spinal Decompression is clinically proven to reduce the intradiscal pressure to between a -150 to -200 mmHg. Traction triggers the body's normal response to stretching by creating painful muscle spasms that worsen the pain in affected area.
Many patients have found success with the DRX9000™ after a failed back surgery.
Please let Dr. Green know about any surgeries or planned surgeries during your consultation.
Contact our office to schedule an initial FREE consultation and complimentary first treatment to determine if you are a candidate for care with the DRX9000™. After carefully studying your case history and exam findings, we will sit down and explain our recommended plan of action for you.
Remember that the DRX9000™ is not intended for everyone who has low back pain. After answering any questions you may have about the recommended plan, and if you meet specific criteria, you may begin your care with the DRX9000™.
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Proven 88.9% success rate -
92% with Chiropractic Care
added to treatment program.
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READ .Pdf:
Your Back Pain & How
You Can Avoid Surgery
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