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As non-surgical spinal decompression therapy gains recognition in the chronic low back pain community, more and more upper back pain sufferers may want to learn if they qualify for the DRX9000 treatment. So what kind of information would you need as a patient researching this type of treatment? Take a look next and you may find several of the most important questions a patient could have.

Who qualifies for the DRX9000™ treatment?

Back pain sufferers that may benefit most from non-surgical lumbar decompression may be those with: Pain from a disc bulge that is more than 4 weeks old. If six months post surgery, chronic mid back pain due to a failed back surgery continues. Continual pain from degenerated disks and have not responded well to four weeks of conventional therapy. Patients with four weeks availability for treatment protocol. Patients 18 years or older.

What can I expect throughout therapy?

Throughout each 30-minute treatment session the patient rests comfortably on a heavily-padded bed. After being secured into position by an upper and lower body harness, the mid back pain patient may completely relax by viewing a DVD, listening to music, or simply taking a nap. Usually, each 30-minute session is split into 18-phases where spinal decompressive forces rotate between a maximum and minimum therapeutic level. The cycling of forces in this method appears to produce a pumping action that simulates the natural processes responsible for nourishing the intervertebral disc.

What could I experience throughout the course of therapy?

Several patients may experience light side effects with this form of treatment. Mild muscular discomfort throughout therapy may occur. The feeling would be comparable to what a person may feel at the commencement of a new exercise regimen. Most patients find this treatment rather comfortable and relaxing. For the period of thirty minute sessions, many patients sense a gentle stretch in the lumbar spine and have a tendency to go to sleep. Adjunctive therapies to non-surgical decompression therapy normally involve electrical stimulation and cold therapy. A lumbar support belt and/or exercise are often prescribed to maintain the benefits of non-surgical decompression therapy and advance patient compliance.

Am I able to receive treatment on the DRX9000 if I have had back surgery?

Yes. It truly depends on the kind of surgery you had. If you’ve had plates, screws, cables, and/or any sort of metal implant inserted in your spine you would not be a candidate for therapy.

Are there any exclusions why someone may not be treated on the DRX9000™?

The DRX9000™ cannot help patients with: compression fractures, pelvic or abdominal cancer, prior lumbar fusion, severe osteoporosis, spondylolisthesis (unstable), pars defect, Pathologic Aortic aneurysm, disc space infections, severe peripheral neuropathy, hemiplegia or cognitive dysfunction

May I be treated throughout my pregnancy?

No. Patients who are pregnant cannot be treated throughout any stage of pregnancy.

While under DRX9000™ therapy, will my daily activities be restricted?

During the initial two weeks of treatment, patients are instructed to limit daily activities and may placed on light duty at work. After the second week of treatment, commencement activity is permitted. Patients which have improved by 50% are instructed on several lumbar stretching exercises to be performed in combination with treatment.

After completing my 20 treatments, will I ever need to be treated again?

Patients may be put on a strengthening and rehabilitation program for about 4-6 weeks to help strengthen paravertebral musculature. Patients are to revisit one month after treatment for evaluation and follow-up to see if maintenance DRX9000 treatments are needed.

If you are suffering from mid back pain and would like to learn more about non-surgical decompression therapy and the DRX9000, please contact your local DRX9000 physician.

This information is not intended nor should be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Speak with your physician before considering any medical treatment method available.