What
Causes low back pain?
If I undergo spinal decompression treatment, how long does it take to see results?
How long does it take to complete treatment?
Do
I qualify for Spinal Decompression Treatment?
Are there any side effects to the treatment?
What
causes low back pain?
Low back pain can be caused by a number of factors from injuries
to the effects of aging.The spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae,
which are made of bone. Between each vertebra are soft discs with
a ligamentous outer layer. These discs function as shock absorbers
to protect the vertebra and the spinal cord. Many of the problems
that cause back pain are the result of herniation and degeneration
of the intervertebral disc. Degeneration is a process where wear
and tear causes deterioration of the disc. Herniations, or bulging
of the disc are protrusions from the disc that press on surrounding
nerves, causing pain or numbness.
If I undergo spinal decompression treatment, how long does it take to see results?
Most patients report a reduction in pain after the first few sessions.
Typically, significant improvement is obtained by the second week
of treatment.
How long does it take to complete treatment?
Sessions times are between 30-45 minutes, daily for the first
2 weeks and 3 times per week for the following 2 weeks. Though,
the number of sessions may vary depending upon the severity of
the condition.
Do
I qualify for Spinal Decompression treament?
Since I began using Spinal Decompression spinal disc decompression unit,
I’ve 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.
Inclusion
Criteria:
- Pain
due to herniated and bulging lumbar discs that is more than
four weeks old
-
Recurrent pain from a failed back surgery that is more than
six months old.
- Persistent
pain from degenerated disc not responding to four weeks of
therapy.
- Patients
available for four weeks of treatment protocol.
- Patient
at least 18 years of age.
Exclusion
Criteria:
- Appliances
such as pedicle screws and rods
- Pregnancy
- Prior
lumbar fusion less than six months old
- Metastatic
cancer
- Severe
osteoporosis
- Spondylolisthesis
(unstable)
- Compression
fracture of lumbar spine below L-1 (recent).
- Pars
defect
- Pathologic
aortic aneurysm.
- Pelvic
or abdominal cancer
- Disc
space infections
- Severe
peripheral neuropathy
- Hemiplegia,
paraplegia, or cognitive dysfunction.
Are
there any side effects to the treatment?
Most patients do not experience any side effects. Though, there
have been some mild cases of muscle spasm for a short period of
time.
The most obvious differences between Spinal Decompression and the VAX-D
would be their success rate and the comfort levels while a patient
is being treated. Below are some side by side comparisons.
Spinal Decompression
- excellent
Success Rate
- Patient
lays on back (supine)
- Harnesses
prevent any stress to the shoulders or arms.
- The
amount of decompression can be targeted to the specific disc
level by varying the angle of traction.
VAX-D
- 72%
Success Rate
- Patient
lies face down (prone) which can be very uncomfortable
- Required
patients had to hold on with their hands causing severe shoulder/arm
problems
-
Nonspecific for disc levels with its straight-line traction
