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What are the success rates for spinal decompression therapy?

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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.
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Studies show that PUVA therapy clears psoriasis in 84% of the patients who undergo it and that it induces long remission times, even without maintenance therapy.1,5
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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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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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Who is not a candidate for spinal decompression therapy?

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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.
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WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY?

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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).
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HOW CAN I BE SCHEDULED FOR SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY?

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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.
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Can I receive spinal decompression therapy if I had surgery?

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In most cases YES unless hardware such as screws, rods, plates and cages are present or a recent fusion.
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How does Spinal Decompression Therapy work?

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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.
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Is Spinal Decompression Therapy FDA approved?

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

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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.
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Question: Is Decompression Therapy the same as traction?

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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.
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Question: Who invented Decompression Therapy?

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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.
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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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I HAVE HAD SPINAL SURGERY, BUT CONTINUE TO HAVE PAIN. CAN I TRY SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY?

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Spinal Decompression Therapy can help people with back pain after failed spinal surgery. It can be performed in most patients who have not been left with an unstable spine after surgery.
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IS SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY COVERED BY MY MEDICAL INSURANCE?

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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.
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What conditions does spinal decompression therapy treat?

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Spinal decompression therapy can effectively treat: Disc Herniations (Low back pain and/or leg pain/numbness & Neck pain and/or arm pain/numbness ), Degenerative Disc Disease, Arthritis, Facet Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Failed Back Surgery/Post Surgical Pain Syndrome.
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Is Spinal Decompression Therapy the same as traction or inversion tables?

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Traction and inversion tables can help but don’t get to the root of the problem like Spinal Decompression Therapy tables. Most back pain sufferers have a process that develops over time. Trauma to the muscles, vertebrae or discs occurs either by small microtraumas or actual injuries producing joint stiffness. The joint stiffness leads to disc dehydration which is termed degenerative disc disease causing the disc to crack and then tears can develop producing bulges or herniations.
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I've heard about Spinal Decompression Therapy - what is it?

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Spinal Decompression Therapy is a remarkable new technology for treatment of sciatica and herniated discs. It works by gently relieving pressure on the spine, which eases pain and speeds up the healing process. The treatment is completely comfortable, and can be effective in even the most severe cases. We're pleased to be able to offer Spinal Decompression Therapy in our office. Your doctor may recommend it as part of your treatment plan if he feels you are a candidate.
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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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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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Question: What kind of conditions does Spinal Decompression Therapy treat?

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Disc problems such as bulging discs, herniated discs or ruptured and protruding discs of the cervical and lumbar spine, degenerated discs, joint facet syndrome, sciatica mild spondylolisthesis and stenosis.
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