Clinical studies have shown Decompression Therapy to be extremely effective in treating back pain -- read research results.

Answer:Decompression Therapy is a clinically-tested, computerized, and FDA approved treatment with an 85-90% success rate for a number of low back or neck ailments. This non-surgical, non-invasive treatment has helped thousands become pain free. The most common conditions spinal decompression treats is: low back, buttock, hip or leg pain (sciatica) with or without associated tingling or numbness in the leg or foot.

Answer:No, Decompression Therapy is a decompression procedure and produces a vacuum like effect within the disc, while traction does not. Traction only stretches muscles. Answer:No, in fact most people notice a reduction of pain during treatment. Some even sleep during treatment.

Answer:It was developed by Dr. Allen Dyer, a world-renowned medical researcher who invented the cardiac defibrillator that went around the globe to revive heart attack victims. Dr. Dyer holds an M.D., a Ph.D. and a pharmaceutical degree. He is the former deputy minister with the Ministry of Health in Ontario, Canada.

According to recent research, over 86% of patients have good pain relief. This success rate is far better than surgical results, with NO side effects. (Research also indicates 70-83% of spinal surgeries are failures, meaning the patient has the same or worse pain afterward.)

Answer:Decompression Therapy has had excellent success in treatment of patients who have had spinal surgery but continue to have low back or neck pain.

Answer:Yes, in most cases. Of course, Dr. Hanson will have to evaluate the individual to determine whether Decompression Therapy is right for them.

Answer:No, the patient is in full control. The design of the equipment allows you to stop the treatment at any time.

Find out what is done during treatment, how many decompression treatments are needed and how is spinal decompression is different from traction..

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Anyone who has recent spinal fractures, surgical fusion or metallic hardware, surgically repaired aneurysms, infection of the spine, and/or moderate to severe osteoporosis.

Spinal Decompression Therapy is designed to unload the spinal disc. Any back pain or neck pain caused in whole or in part by a damaged disc may be helped by Spinal Decompression Therapy. These conditions include herniated, protruding or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica or radiculopathy (pinched nerves).

To see if Spinal Decompression Therapy is appropriate for you or a loved one, simply call our office at 410-877-8077 and tell the receptionist that you are interested in our Decompression program. An initial consultation can usually be scheduled within 48 hours. If you qualify for care, treatment may begin as soon as a week in most cases.

Decompression therapy is a comprehensive program designed to relieve certain spinal dysfunctions. The patient is placed on a special computerized table specifically designed to separate and distract spinal bones.

Spinal decompression studies indicate between a 71%-90% success rate with one study reporting an immediate resolution of symptoms in 86% of the participants. Results will vary depending on your particular condition, how long you have had this for and your willingness to adhere to your recommended treatment plan. Our program is designed to bring lasting relief so as not to necessitate ongoing therapy.

In most cases YES unless hardware such as screws, rods, plates and cages are present or a recent fusion.

Decompression combined with specific positioning takes pressure off structures in your back and neck that are causing pain. After just one treatment, patients have reported less pain and more mobility. No, in fact most of our patients fall asleep at the table. We have created a comfortable and soothing environment for you to relax and enjoy your treatments.

Yes Spinal Decompression Therapy is FDA approved. In fact, the first Spinal Decompression Therapy table was FDA approved in 1989.

Most patients report a reduction in pain after the first few sessions. Typically, significant improvement is obtained during the second week of treatment. The rate of recovery is usually dependant upon the severity of the condition, and the age and health of the patient, and the patient's compliance to the doctor's recommendations and treatment protocol.

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Spinal Decompression Therapy is an accepted physical therapy procedure. It is covered by most medical insurance. Your medical insurance may have constraints with regarding co-payments and prior authorization for therapy. These constraints would apply to Spinal Decompression as well. We will help you file these treatments with your insurance.