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Spinal Decompression Therapy
Spinal Decompression Therapy is an Alternative to Surgery www.AIM4Health.lcdtherapy.com
You don't have to live in debilitating pain. Whether you have lower back pain, a pinched nerve, sciatica, neck pain, or a variety of symptoms related to damaged or degenerative discs, as well as syndromes of the lumbar and cervical spine, Spinal Decompression Therapy may be for you. Spinal Decompression Therapy is a non-invasive, non surgical procedure for chronic neck and low back pain. No surgery. No injections. And for a majority of patients, no more back pain. Spinal Decompression Therapyis a proven treatment for the relief of neck and low back pain. With an up to 86 % success rate, thousands of patients have experienced dramatic pain relief and healing. Spinal Decompression Therapy is an innovative approach for the relief of lower back syndromes, including:
The treatment is not only safe and painless, but also comfortable and relaxing. The treatment sessions are brief, lasting approximately 30 minutes. Each treatment consists of a physician prescribed treatment on Spinal Decompression Therapy. These effects are achieved through decompression of intervertebral discs, that is, unloading due to distraction and positioning. The gentle distractive forces of the Spinal Decompression therapy create a decompression of the spine with unloading due to distraction and proper positioning, to improve blood flow and nutrient exchange to the injured area. Studies have concluded that at some time 80% of all Americans suffer from back pain making Spinal Decompression Therapya much-needed component in the treatment of those conditions
A complete program targeting the function of the stabilization muscles is a vital part of Spinal Decompression Therapy. Exercise and adjunctive therapies such as heat, muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and massage therapy can assist in rehabilitation of these structures. Our goal is to not only help heal the disc, but to also enhance muscular control and support of the back and neck.
Clinical results of this type of therapy have been effective in over 86% of the patients treated and most patients find long-term relief or effective management of their pain when they complete the entire program of treatments utilizing Spinal Decompression Therapy.
Spinal Decompression Therapy Questions.
1. WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM SPINAL DECOMPRESSION TRACTION THERAPY?
Spinal decompression traction 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 traction therapy. These conditions include herniated, protruding or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica or radiculopathy (pinched nerves).
2. ARE THERE CONDITIONS WHERE SPINAL DECOMPRESSION IS NOT INDICATED?
Spinal decompression traction therapy is usually not recommended for pregnant women, or patients who have severe osteoporosis, severe obesity or severe nerve damage. It is not recommended for patients over 70. However, every patient is evaluated on an individual basis.
3. HOW OFTEN DO I TAKE TREATMENT SESSIONS? HOW LONG DOES EACH SESSION LAST?
Each session includes decompression traction therapy and spinal stabilization exercises and takes about 1 hour. Spinal decompression is usually performed 3-5 times a week for 15-20 sessions.
4. IS SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY COVERED BY MY MEDICAL INSURANCE?
Spinal decompression traction therapy is an accepted medical procedure. It is covered by most Health insurance companies. 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.
5. IF I DO NOT HAVE MEDICAL INSURANCE, HOW MUCH WILL THE TREATMENT PROGRAM COST?
The initial consultation with one of our Doctors is always free of charge. If he feels your case may be helped by decompression traction therapy a physical assessment and appropriate diagnostic testing will be performed (typical examination is $70-$120 and cost of diagnostic tests very according to type), 15-20 spinal decompression traction treatments ($100 per treatment) a final assessment ($25-$50). For those patients without medical insurance we offer cash discounts and no interest payment plans.
6. I HAVE HAD SPINAL SURGERY, BUT CONTINUE TO HAVE PAIN. CAN I TRY SPINAL DECOMPRESSION TRACTION THERAPY?
Spinal decompression traction therapy can help people with back pain after failed spinal surgery. It can be performed on most patients who have not been left with an unstable spine after surgery.
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