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Our website will give you the complete facts about Spinal Decompression Therapy including clinic trials that support its effectiveness. And we will also tell you the approximate treatment cost. We do that so you will be better able to make an informed decision about what you should do for your condition and because our fees are a fraction of what some other clinics charge. If you need any additional information,
please call our office at 806-797-4000. Frequently Asked Questions What is Spinal Decompression? 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. Who can benefit from Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Are there medical studies that document the effectiveness
of Spinal Decompression Therapy? 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. (This below will need to be linked to this study, or do we need to put
these study on the web site? Let
me know. http://www.buschchiropractic.com/images/research/emerging_technologies.pdf) Click here if you would like to review the studies yourself. The February 2007 issue of “To Your Health” Magazine features an article
about spinal decompression therapy authored by Dr. James Edwards, DC. He is a prominent chiropractor in How does this negative pressure affect an injured disc? 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.
What system is used for this purpose? After a significant amount of research, Helton Chiropractic chose the
Triton® DTS system manufactured by the Chattanooga Group, the premier
manufacturer of physical medicine equipment.
More importantly, our system has the brand new 2006 computerized
head which is the most sophisticated and technologically advanced unit
in the world. No office in In fact, the new 2006 Triton® head is so revolutionary that it son the
2006 Australian Design Award in the “Medical and Scientific” category. It is also the system that the We also selected the Triton® DTS systems due to their ability to treat discs and both the NECK and LOW BACK.
The award winning Triton® 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 dehydration. Are there conditions where Spinal Decompression Therapy
is not indicated? 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. Are the sessions painful? In almost all cases, their treatments are completely painless. In fact, some patients fall asleep during the
spinal decompression session. How many will be needed and what is the cost? Based on that most common protocol, the total cost of the spinal decompression
sessions would only be $1000…which is a small fraction of the $5000 plus
that some other doctors are charging.
We also offer Care Credit that will allow you to finance the entire cost and make 6 monthly payments with no interest. Or if you need more time, you can set up a repayment for up to 60 months. To apply for financing online and get instant approval in advance, just go to CareCredit.com. Do most patients receive therapy and rehabilitative exercises
in addition to Spinal Decompression Therapy? To reduce inflammation and assist the healing process, supporting structures are treated with passive therapies (ice/heat.muscle stimulation), chiropractic adjustments (as indicated) and/or active rehabilitation in order to strengthen the spinal musculature.
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You've
probably seen the newspaper ads that "hype" Spinal Decompression
Therapy telling you to call some unknown doctor's office or an “800” number
in order to receive a free report in the mail. We do not believe
anyone should have to do that!
How
is Spinal Decompression Therapy different from regular traction?
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you offer financing options?
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