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Is there any risk to the patient during treatment on Spinal Decompression ?

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NO. Spinal Decompression is totally safe and comfortable for all subjects. The system has emergency stop switches for both the patient and the operator. These switches (a requirement of the FDA) terminate the treatment immediately thereby avoiding any injuries.
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Patients who qualify as candidates for our program have minimal to no risks of injury. Certain medical conditions may require specific adjustments to the individual's treatment protocol, which are discussed before treatment begins. Our DRX Spinal Decompression machines also have emergency stop switches (a requirement of the FDA) for both the patient and the operator for immediate termination of the decompression treatment at any time during treatment.
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NO. The Spinal Decompression is totally safe and comfortable for all subjects. The system has emergency stop switches for both the patient and the operator. These switches (a requirement of the FDA) terminate the treatment immediately thereby avoiding any injuries.
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Do I qualify for Spinal Decompression treatment?

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Only a qualified professional, trained to thoroughly examine your condition and interpret your diagnostic imaging findings, (MRI, CT, X-Ray) can determine if you qualify for our program of care. Obviously, proper patient selection is essential to favorable outcomes. The list of Inclusion and Exclusion criteria below are provided as a guideline to determine the primary factors Dr. Bell considers in the patient selection process.
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Is there any risk to the patient during treatment on the DRX9000™?

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NO. The DRX9000™ is totally safe and comfortable for all subjects. The system has emergency stop switches for both the patient and the operator. These switches (a requirement of the FDA) terminate the treatment immediately thereby avoiding any injuries.
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How long does it take to complete Spinal Decompression treatment?

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Each spinal decompression treatment, including pre and post decompression therapy lasts approximately 60-75 minutes. The complete course of care ranges from 20 to 30 spinal decompression therapy visits, depending on the individual needs of each patient, over a course of 5 - 7 weeks.
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How does Spinal Decompression treatment differ from ordinary spinal traction?

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Traction can be helpful for reducing, but not reversing pressure within the disc. As a result, traditional traction cannot address the source of most disc problems. DRX True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression creates a negative pressure or suction effect inside the disc. This effect pulls back the herniated or protruding inner disc material toward the center of the disc where it belongs.
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Who is a candidate for spinal decompression?

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Anyone who has been told they need surgery but wishes to avoid it, anyone who has been told there is nothing more available to help, anyone who failed to significantly respond to conservative options (medications, physical therapy, injections, chiropractic, acupuncture), or anyone who still has pain but wishes to obtain the type of care they want. Click on this link to claim your FREE copy of Dr.
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Is there any risk to the patient during treatment on the Spinal Health Elite?

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No. The Spinal Health Elite decompression therapy table and ABS table are both safe and comfortable for all subjects providing proper protocol is followed. The system has emergency stop switches for both the patient and the operator. These switches are a requirement of the FDA and terminates the treatment immediately, avoiding injuries.
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If I undergo Spinal Decompression treatment, how long does it take to see results?

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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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Patients remain on the system for 30-45 minutes, daily for the first 2 weeks, three times a week for the following 2 weeks, and followed up by two times a week for the last 2 weeks.
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Sessions times are between 30-45 minutes, daily for 5 weeks. Though, the number of sessions may vary depending upon the severity of the condition.
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Can Spinal Decompression be used for patients that have had spinal surgery?

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In most cases Spinal Decompression treatment is not contra-indicated for patients that have had spinal surgery. In fact many patients have found success with Spinal Decompression after a failed back surgery, including microdiscectomy, laminotomy, and laminectomy. However, recent spinal fusions, or any procedure involving screws or plates would preclude an individual from our care.
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What is the treatment for spinal stenosis?

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Spinal stenosis can be treated initially by decreasing the inflammation and the swelling on the nerves so that they fit a little bit better in the space that is still available. When there is no response to conservative treatment, then surgical treatment may be required. Surgical treatment for spinal stenosis consists of removing the material that is producing the stenosis, such as bone spurs or pieces of bone from fractures. Spinal stenosis is a slowly progressive condition.
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The treatment for spinal stenosis can be categorized into nonoperative and operative therapies. Nonoperative treatment includes medications, physical therapy, and epidural or nerve root injections. These treatments are often successful in relieving symptoms. In cases where conservative strategies fail, operative techniques have proven to be very effective. The goal of surgery is to decompress the nerve roots by removing bone and soft tissues that are narrowing the spinal canal.
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What is spinal decompression therapy?

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Spinal Decompression Therapy is a proven safe and effective means to treat severe and chronic cervical (neck) and lumbar (low back) conditions. The program consists of FDA-registered non-surgical Spinal Decompression equipment focusing on discal and arthritic conditions affecting the spine.
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What are the criteria for discharging a patient that has had spinal anesthesia?

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If it is to an in-house nursing unit, there are recent studies that suggest patients can be discharged when the following criteria are met: sensory blockade lower than T10, minimal movement of the lower extremities, and no need for fluid resuscitation. However, most of us are still following the standard discharge criteria of stable adult patients, able to stand, walk and void following spinal anesthesia if they are going home or to another nursing unit.
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Who is at the highest risk for a spinal cord injury?

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Of the 10,000-12,000 spinal cord injuries that occur in the United States every year, more than 80 percent of the injuries are suffered by young men between the ages of 16 and 30.
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Is there any risk to the patient during treatment on the DRX?

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NO. The DRX is totally safe and comfortable for all subjects. The system has emergency stop switches for both the patient and the operator. These switches (a requirement of the FDA) terminate the treatment immediately thereby avoiding any injuries.
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Can you describe the basic treatment of a patient with a spinal tumor?

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The first thing we have to accomplish is to obtain a diagnosis. Much of the information required can be obtained from radiographic studies. The standard work up could include plain x-rays, CT and MRI scans and occasionally bone scans. However, no matter how many x-rays we take there is no alternative to obtaining a tissue diagnosis. Many times this requires either a biopsy or an open surgical procedure to obtain tissue.
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How Does Non-Surgical Spinal Disc Decompression Compare to Other Treatment Methods?

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In relation to the spine, decompression is defined as “A procedure carried out to relieve pressure on the spinal discs, spinal cord or nerve roots.” In relation to the spine, traction is defined as “The application of tension or pulling to the spine.” Methods of applying traction may include Gravity Boots, Spinal Traction devices, SpineMed Traction, DTS (Dynamic Traction System), Accu-Spina, Chattanooga Traction, or Lordex.
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