DRX 9000 NYC-How does the DRX 9000 work to treat Herniated discs?

We have used the DRX 9000 spinal decompression system in our NYC practice for over 7 years to treat Sciatica,Herniated disc, and Chronic Low back pain. www.livingwellnewyork.com

The Theory of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression

The DRX9000 True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression System provides a primary treatment modality for the management of pain and disability for patients suffering with incapacitating low back pain and sciatica. It is designed to apply spinal decompressive forces to compressive and degenerative injuries of the spine. Non-surgical spinal decompression treatment involves a series of stretching/relaxation cycles aimed to relieve the pain and symptoms associated with herniated discs, bulging discs, sciatica and facet syndrome through unloading due to distraction and positioning.

Nested Closed-Loop Feedback Technology

The entire DRX line of products feature Closed-loop feedback which is defined as an automatic control system that can adjust and self-correct its operation according to differences between the actual and desired output. Closed-loop feedback systems improve overall system performance.

The effectiveness of closed-loop feedback systems vary based on the variables measured, how they are measured, and how often they are measured. With respect to spinal decompression or traction systems, the measured variable is most often force, which is the amount of tension used to distract the intervertebral segments of the spine.



High-Speed Nested Closed Loop Feedback

Sophisticated Servo Motion Control

Custom Dynamometer and Feedback Electronics

Windows / PC-based Treatment Algorithms and Application

Forces applied to maximize spinal elongation

Floating Lower Mattress (Split Table Design)

Hardened Steel Shafting and Steel Bearings to reduce friction as much as possible
Adjustable Treatment Angle

Treatment angle adjusted to target various intervertebral spaces.



The DRX 9000 device series incorporates a closed-loop feedback system within a closed-loop feedback system, referred to as nested closed-loop feedback. As illustrated above, one of the three stops on the closed-loop feedback path in the DRX 9000 devices is the servo-amplifier and servo-motor. The servo-amplifier receives corrective force commands from the treatment computer 13 x per second. The servo-motor itself contains very accurate measurement devices that measure position, speed, and power consumption. The servo-amplifier monitors these variables, correcting the actions of the servo-motor 4,000 x per second. This explains the nested closed loop feedback difference that separates the DRX 9000 series from all other decompression devices. The nested closed-loop feedback system is one of the technological hallmarks of the DRX 9000 device series.
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Spinal Decompression In New York City, DRX 9000

Spinal Decompression question

Spinal decompression in Manhattan,New York City,NYC for herniated discs, Sciatica, Chronic back pain call (212) 645-8151 or visit www.drshoshany.com

I wanted to posted a couple of questions that I received below and answers.


Is Spinal decompression safe on someone that already had a back surgery?

There defintley is a time and place for back surgeries, when it comes to treating Chronic back pain, Sciatica, and herniated discs.

BUT I believe that all Non-surgical treatment options should be tried first before rushing to get a surgery.

Subject: spinal decompression treatment

Question:

I had a discectomy in Feb/09 as I had herniated my L5-S1 disc and it was pushing on the S1 nerve. I had been pain free for two months post recovery period but I have reinjured myself as I am feeling the same pain again radiating down my leg and in my ankle.
As I am not able to persue surgery, I was hoping this may be an effective treatment but is it advisable so soon after surgery?
Spinal decompression treatment should be considered a safe alternative to a second discetomy.

4-5 months after a microdisectomy you should of healed tissues in that area. In our NYC spinal decompression practice we have successfully treated patients that have had failed back surgeries.

I would be sure to seek out a experienced spinal decompression specialist that has at least several years of experience on top notch equipment. I favor the DRX 9000 and I feel it offers the patient the most comfort and safety with a proven track record.

As you go through treatment be sure to gradually increase pull and avoid bending lifting and twisting during the treatment protocol.
I would also consider looking in Cold laser therapy, this has been helpful in reducing swelling and decreasing pain.
Soreness is normal throughout treatment,the pain radiating down the leg should get better when pressure is removed from the nerve root.

Only you and your doctor can decide if this treatment is right for you, but consider spinal decompression treatment if far less invasive then a surgery.
Physical therapy should definitely be integrated into your treatments during and after spinal decompression treatments.

Disc Herniation? Before Surgery Consider Non surgical spinal decompression in Manhattan, NYC

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Disc herniation? Before committing surgery consider Non-surgical spinal decompression in Manhattan,NYC.
Why?
Non-surgical spinal decompression is not invasive and provides excellent results.
I found this recently while doing a Medline search on herniated discs.

Recurrent disc herniation and long-term back pain after primary lumbar
discectomy: review of outcomes reported for limited versus aggressive
disc removal

OBJECTIVE: It remains unknown whether aggressive disc removal with
curettage or limited removal of disc fragment alone with little disc
invasion provides a better outcome for the treatment of lumbar disc
herniation with radiculopathy. We reviewed the literature to determine
whether outcomes reported after limited discectomy (LD) differed from
those reported after aggressive discectomy (AD) with regard to long-term
back pain or recurrent disc herniation.

METHODS: A systematic MEDLINE search was performed to identify all
studies published between 1980 and 2007 reporting outcomes after AD or
LD for a herniated lumbar disc with radiculopathy. The incidence of
short- and long-term recurrent back or leg pain and recurrent disc
herniation was assessed from each reported LD or AD cohort and the
cumulative incidence compared. RESULTS: Fifty-four studies (60
discectomy cohorts) met the inclusion criteria, reporting the outcomes
of 13 359 patients after lumbar discectomy (LD, 6135 patients; AD, 7224
patients). The reported incidence of short-term recurrent back or leg
pain was similar after LD (mean, 14.5%; range, 7-16%) and AD (mean,
14.1%; range, 6-43%) (P < 0.01). However, more than 2 years after
surgery, the reported incidence of recurrent back or leg pain was
2.5-fold less after LD (mean, 11.6%; range, 7-16%) compared with AD
(mean, 27.8%; range, 19-37%) (P < 0.0001). The reported incidence of
recurrent disc herniation after LD (mean, 7%; range, 2-18%) was greater
than that reported after AD (mean, 3.5%; range, 0-9.5%) (P < 0.0001).

CONCLUSION: Review of the literature demonstrates a greater reported
incidence of long-term recurrent back and leg pain after AD but a
greater reported incidence of recurrent disc herniation after LD.
Prospective, randomized trials are needed to firmly assess this possible
difference.


Japanese study reports 76% of patients were satisfied after treatment on the DRX-9000!

A study titled, “The treatment of lumbar disc disease using DRX-9000” is published in the December issue of the Nigata University Journal of Health and Welfare. After treating fifty patients on the DRX-9000, Dr. Noriaki Yamamoto and others reported that 76% of patients were satisfied with the treatment. The patients received 30-minute sessions every week or 2 weeks, for 3 months and revealed a decrease in pain of 4.91 ± 0.93 to 2.69 ± 1.02 (p<0.01). Although the treatment program used by Dr. Yamamoto did not follow Axiom’s published protocol, positive results were still demonstrated. A previous study following Axiom’s protocol which was published in the December 2008 issue of the Journal of Medicine revealed a mean patient rating of 7.61 (0-10 scale) at the mid point of treatment and 8.1 after the final week of treatment. To review additional clinical studies please go to www.axiomworldwide.com/research.aspx.

If you suffer with chronic back pain or have a herniated disc and live in Manhattan contact the NYC spinal decompression specialist