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.

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Since I began using the Spinal Decompression spinal disc decompression unit, I’have been inundated with questions from both doctors and patients as to which cases it will best help. Obviously proper patient selection is essential to favorable outcomes, so let me explain to you of the Inclusion and Exclusion criteria so you may make the right decision since not everyone qualifies for Spinal Decompression treatment. See similar questions...

Traction is helpful at treating some of the conditions resulting from herniated or degeneration. Traction cannot address the source of the problem. The 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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Most patients report a reduction in pain after the first few sessions. Typically, significant improvement is obtained by the second week of treatment. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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

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. See similar questions...

Spinal Decompression is a non-surgical and drug-free answer for disc related syndromes of the lumbar or cervical spine. Many people across the country have found relief from the pain associated with herniated discs, bulging discs, facet syndrome, degenerative joint disease, pinched nerves, and other spinal afflictions. See similar questions...