| How does the DRX 9000 work? |
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The DRX9000 Spinal Decompression system has the ability to isolate lumbar vertebrae (L1,L2, L3, L4 or L5) and distract the vertebrae surrounding an injured disc 5 to 7 mm. The treatment provides cycling forces on structures that may be causing low back pain. |
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| Has any research been done to prove the effectiveness of Spinal Decompression Therapy ? |
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Yes. In a recent outcome study by T. Gionnis (submitted to the Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine), 500 potential patients with low back pain and pain radiating into the lower extremities were treated on the DRX 9000. With treatment success defined by a reduction of pain to 0 or 1 on the pain scale, the DRX 9000 treatment was successful for 86% of the 219 patients included in the study. Click here to read this study . Other studies that have been performed include |
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How does the DRX 9000 separate each vertebra and allow for decompression at a specific level? |
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Decompression is achieved by using a specific combination of lumbar positioning and varying the degree and intensity of force. The key to producing this decompression is the gentle pull that is created by a logarithmic curve. When distractive forces are generated on a logarithmic curve the typical proprioceptor response is avoided. Avoiding this response allows decompression to occur at the targeted area. |
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| Is there any risk to the patient during treatment on the DRX 9000? |
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No. The DRX 9000 is totally safe and comfortable for all subjects. 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 any injuries |
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| Are the treatment results permanent? |
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The DRX 9000 has an impressive success rate in treating herniated and degenerative discs with a 4% reoccurrence rate after one year. Typically additional treatments are not required after the completion of the treatment protocol. However, as with any treatment there are always severe cases that involve particular job/lifestyle activities that may require re-evaluations |
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| Can the DRX 9000 be used for patients that have had spinal surgery? |
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In most cases the DRX 9000 treatment is not contraindicated for patients that have had spinal surgery. In fact many patients have found success with the DRX 9000 after a failed back surgery. |
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| What is the difference between traction and spinal decompression therapy ? |
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Traction is helpful at treating some of the conditions resulting from herniation or degeneration but traction is unable to address the source of the problem. Research has shown that Spinal Decompression therapy 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. The DRX 9000 is the premier spinal decompression therapy unit to accomplish this.
Traction and inversion tables, at best, can lower the intradiscal pressure from a +90 to a +30 mmHg. The DRX 9000 is clinically proven to reduce the intradiscal pressure to between a -150 to -200 mmHg. Traction triggers the body's normal response to stretching by creating painful muscle spasms that worsen the pain in affected area.
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| What is Intervertebral Disc Disease ? |
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 Intervertebral disc disease is among the most common causes of neck and low back pain. Cervical (neck) disc herniations are less common than lumbar (low back) herniations. Low back herniations affect an estimated 80 % of patients complaining of back pain. Many things can cause a herniated disc including: poor posture, work-related strain, traumatic injuries due to falls or blows in the back, improper weight lifting, obesity, and sport-related muscular strain. A Disc herniation can also occur because of age-related degenerative processes that cause progressive loss of disc elasticity. Other risk factors associated with disc hernias are lack of regular physical exercises, inadequate nutrition, smoking, and genetic factors.
Causes and symptoms
Degenerative disc disease, usually related to aging, is more common in the lumbar area, where much of the wear-and-tear of a lifetime of activity is exerted, resulting in chronic back pain. However, in the cervical area the disc degenerative process usually starts with a traumatic twisting of the disc space that leads to chronic inflammatory pain in the neck, and may result in arm pain and numbness. The degenerative process may also be associated with occupational repetitive movements such as those required in construction, farming, mining, and other professional activities where workers are required to handle heavy loads. A herniated disc can cause pain that is incapacitating, and the condition accounts for a major cause of work disability and health care expense in the United States. Lumbar disc hernias are commonly associated with sciatica (inflammation of the sciatic nerve in the lower back) due to disc protrusion or herniation that compresses the spinal nerve root radiating to the femoral or sciatic nerve. A sensation of sharp, painful electric-like shock is felt during acute sciatica both in the back and along the involved limb. Other symptoms are a burning pain in the back, numbness or tingling sensation in the related leg, and weakness in one or both legs.
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| Can you explain what a "slipped disc" is ? |
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An intervertebral disc can be thought of as soft tough pads that separate the bones (vertebrae) of the spine from one another. The disc is made up of three basic structures: the nucleus pulposus, the anulus fibrosus, and the vertebral end-plates. A disc has three functions:
• they act as a ligament by holding the bones of the spine together
• they act as a shock absorber which carries the downward weight of the body (axial load) while in an up right position
• they act as pivot point, which allows the spine to bend and twist.
The disc itself is a circle of cartilage between each vertebra in the spine that acts as both a shock absorber, sponge and a shock distributor. Without discs, the spine simply could not function properly.
Discs don't exactly "slip". Instead, they bulge, herniate, or rupture. Saying a disc has "slipped" does suggest that something has "slipped out" and is not where it's supposed to be, which is what happens in disc injuries. Discs are made up of concentric circles or rings of fibrous material with a tough gelatinous center. When cracks or fissures occur in the fibrous rings, the gelatinous material in the center can begin to push out
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I have a herniated disc and would like to try this non-surgical
treatment. What do i have to do ? |
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Unfortunately, we do turn patients away. Not everyone is a candidate for this treatment. Please call at +91 120 2466666 (Ext. 194) and speak to us. We will ask you some questions to see if you qualify for spinal decompression therapy using the DRX 9000. We will ask you about your pain, the severity and some other health related questions to see if you are candidate for this non surgical procedure. We have had great success rate in our office, but the treatment is not for everyone and there are contra-indications. If you are are a candidate, then you can schedule for a consultation and examination (if you have had a recent MRI, then make sure you bring this with you to your appointment). If you are not a candidate, we will tell you that as well, and offer some alternative treatment choices if possible. If you have not had an MRI, that is okay. If Dr. Kali Mishra and Dr. Ritesh Gupta feels that you are a good candidate for this treatment, then he will refer you out for the MRI. |
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