The Only True Non-Surgical, Non-Invasive
Spinal Decompression System™ 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!
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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The DRX9000™ was developed to non-invasively and non-surgically
Treat LOWER BACK PAIN resulting from:
Herniated Discs
Bulging Discs
Degenerative Disc Disease Symptoms of:
Sciatica
Posterior Facet Syndrome
What are Symptoms of a herniated, bulging or degenerative disc?
Numbness or Tingling in the legs or feet.
Pain, Stiffness, and Inflammation in back.
Shock-like Pain that travels through the buttocks and down one leg to below the knee.
What Is A Herniated or Degenerative Disc?
If left untreated, these conditiond may result in life-changing pain and physical disability.
A Herniated disc (also referred to as a protruding or extruded disc)
each disc of the spine is designed much like a jelly donut. As the disc degenerates from age or injury, the softer central portion can rupture (herniate) through the surrounding outer ring.This abnormal rupture of the central portion of the disc is referred to as a disc herniation.
The most common location for a herniated disc to occur is in the disc at the level between the fourth and fifth lumber vertebrae in the low back. This area is constantly absorbing the impact of bearing the weight of the upper body. This is especially important when we are standing or sitting.
The lower back is also critically involved in our body's movements throughout the day, as we twist the torso in rotating side to side and as we hinge the back in flexion and extension while bending or lifting.
These changes will often irritate the nerves, producing numbness or tingling in the legs or feet.
Degenerative disc disease
As we age, the water and protein content of the cartilage of the body changes. This change results in weaker, more fragile and thin cartilage. Because both the discs and the joints that stack the vertebrae (facet joints) are partly composed of cartilage, these areas are subject to wear and tear over time (degenerative changes). The gradual deterioration of the disc between the vertebrae is referred to as degenerative disc disease. Wear of the facet cartilage and the bony changes of the adjacent joint is referred to as degenerative facet joint disease or osteoarthritis of the spine.
Degeneration of the disc is medically referred to as spondylosis. Spondylosis can be noted on x-ray tests or MRI scanning of the spine as a narrowing of the normal "disc space" between the adjacent vertebrae.
Degeneration of the disc tissue makes the disc more susceptible to herniation. Degeneration of the disc can cause local pain in the affected area. Any level of the spine can be affected by disc degeneration
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.
What causes low back pain?
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.
How Does the Spinal Decompression provide Relief?
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.
The doctors may also use chiropractic, electro therapy, massage therapy and/or stretching to your treatment plan.
It is advised to following your treatment as your rehabilitation may take longer if not followed.
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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.
How long does it take to see results?
Most patients report a reduction in pain after the first few sessions. Typically, significant improvement is obtained by the second week* of treatment.
*Results may vary. If treatment is followed completely, results are more effective. Follow the doctors directions.
How long does it take to complete treatment?
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.
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.
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.
Can Spinal Decompression be used for patients that have had Spinal Surgery?
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.
Are there any side effects to the treatment?
NO.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.
Are there any risks to me as a Patient during my treatment?
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.
How does the DRX9000™ Spinal Decompression treatment differ
from ordinary Spinal Traction?
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.
How do I Get Started?
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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