www.drshoshany.com
I am not sure if everyone saw the article in Chiropractic Products if not I posted it below.
http://www.chiropub.com/issues/articles/2008-03_02.asp
Issue: March 2008
Normal Version
New York DC Pioneers Nonsurgical Treatment
by Alan Ruskin
Steve Shoshany, DC, patents NYCDisc technique and turns decompression treatment into a practice success.
Steve Shoshany, DC, was concerned. After practicing for a while in the Greenwich Village area of New York City, he began losing patients, specifically those with the painful problem of herniated lumbar disks. "I wasn't able to help them using traditional chiropractic methods, so they were leaving for pain control specialists or surgery. didn't want to lose patients, and I wanted to help them."
Steve Shoshany, DC, explains that, in order for a lumbar disk to heal, it needs to open and expand so that blood, nutrients, and oxygen from surrounding tissue can reach it.
Shoshany, who opened his practice in 1999 after graduating from Life University in Atlanta in 1996, responded by exhaustively researching the problem, determined to come up with a solution. One of the most important results of his investigation was learning about the Axiom Worldwide DRX 9000, a table designed for spinal decompression. Shoshany calls the table "a benchmark, what other tables are compared to," and adds, "I only work with top-of-the-line equipment."
He noted that other chiropractors who were using less costly and what he considers inferior equipment were charging fees equal to his, but not getting the same good results. So Shoshany made use of the DRX 9000 a mandatory part of his treatment protocol. He also emphasizes correct analysis of the patient's MRI, a practice in which he is well skilled, having worked as an MRI technician for 6 years prior to beginning his chiropractic practice.
Steve Shoshany, DC, shown bracing a patient, has built a successful practice based around comprehensive decompression techniques.
Other key aspects in his treatment regimen are nutrition, neuromuscular reeducation (core stabilization and core strengthening), bracing, and follow-up with physical therapy. Another chiropractic table, the Cox Flexion Distraction, is also utilized.
Additionally, Shoshany is careful about which patients he selects to undergo treatment. "A key to getting excellent results is being picky with patients," he unabashedly declares. "If a patient has metal implants in their spine, or is morbidly obese, I don't take them. Instead I refer them to pain-management specialists, where they might get epidural injections or selective nerve blocks. In some extreme cases, when they have extruded or fragmented disks, I advise them to consider surgery. Being able to recognize whether patients should or should not have surgery is what makes a better clinician."
The Key Modality for Pain Relief
When treating patients, Shoshany makes frequent use of the H-Wave, a high-voltage patented wavelength that aids in fluid exchange. He also utilizes interferential therapy and the cold laser. But the central modality in his treatment plan is definitely the DMX 9000 table, which works by decompressing and unloading the lumbar spine, creating a vacuum that allows the disk to open up and expand so that blood, nutrients, and oxygen from surrounding tissue can reach it, thus allowing the disk to heal on its own.
Looking for a Pain-Treatment Niche?
Electrical stim, iontophoresis, and ultrasound, from manufacturers such as Amrex Electrotherapy Equipment, EMPI, and the Chattanooga Group, help activate patients’ bodies to relieve pain and promote healing, while giving chiropractors several methods to combine or use separately to build their practice niche.
"A lumbar disk," Shoshany explains, "is an avascular structure, meaning it doesn't have a good blood supply. So if the disk is injured, it will get progressively worse. Blood supply to the disks generally stops when the individual is about 19 to 20 years old. After that, it has to be rejuvenated, which stimulates the collagen to strengthen the fibers that contain the lesion. In time, with decompression, proper exercise, and nutrition, the disk will heal."
Citing one of his cases, Shoshany relates the testimonial of a female patient who was injured while performing duties on her job as a police officer. "Loretta" was thrown to the ground while making an arrest and suffered a severely herniated L5 disk, which put pressure on her S1 nerve root. "For 8 months she had shooting pain down both legs, couldn't sleep, could barely walk, and was taking Vicodin and Percocet like crazy, as well as epidural injections. She couldn't work and was on disability. She went to three different surgeons and all said they wanted to operate, recommending microdisectomy of the disk."
Steve Shoshany, DC, stands beside the DRX 9000 system, which works by decompressing and unloading the lumbar spine.
But Loretta, a mother to four children, didn't want to be further incapacitated by surgery, so she searched online and came across Shoshany's Web site at www.DrShoshany.com. After consulting with him, she decided to make the 250-mile round trip drive from Cold Springs, NY, three times per week. After just a few sessions, "I was able to straighten up and walk, sometimes with no pain at all." A month later she was sleeping through the night, and now, 4 months later, she is working again, walking 3 miles several times per week, and is totally off pain medication. She credits Shoshany with "quite literally restoring the quality of my life." Shoshany says that a post-treatment MRI showed a "dramatic 50% increase in the height of the disk."
Nutrition for Recovery
Shoshany believes nutrition is very important to recovery, but he doesn't make any stipulations regarding diet. Instead, he advises his decompression patients to drink 10 to 12 glasses of water per day and take supplements, especially Omega 3, as well as MSM, glucosamine chondroitin, calcium, and magnesium. The herbs Devil's Claw and Boswellia are also recommended for their anti-inflammatory effects.
Exercise is also an important part of Shoshany's rehabilitation regimen. Core stabilization is the key, and devices like the Powerplate (www.powerplate.com) and the "wobble chair" are excellent for helping to strengthen and stabilize the lumbar region. Shoshany describes the modality of the wobble chair as "similar to a physio ball, but with vibrations. The idea is to rehydrate the disk." Yoga-type exercises also are strongly recommended.
The Secret of Success
Interested in marketing decompression? Visit the August 2007 Archive.
When it comes to "turning lemons into lemonade," Shoshany must be regarded as a master. From being dismayed over being unable to help and subsequently losing patients with herniated disks, he has created a thriving practice, 50% of which is devoted exclusively to spinal decompression. He now heads a team of five chiropractors and in 2006 had his technique patented under the name "NYCDisc." His practice has become so busy that he recently added 4,000 square feet by acquiring the former New York University Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic, which he is in the process of remodeling and plans to open later in 2008.
Shoshany's stated goal is "to become the leader in spinal decompression in New York City." To judge not only by his practice, which has a "92% success rate," but also by the calls and inquiries he gets from other doctors, orthopedists as well as chiropractors, including those in foreign countries who visit his office to learn about his technique, he is already well on his way.
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Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
New York Chiropractor, DRX 9000 Manhattan,Graston Technique,Active Release technique
What is Active Release Technique?
ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.
This Technique really helped me with my left shoulder problem.
As a Chiropractor in NYC I continually re injure my shoulder adjusting patients.
www.drshoshany.com
The ART technique helped me so since then I began to study on how it can help my patients that suffer with shoulder, knee and other difficult to treat areas.
If you are seeking out ART treatment in NYC, Manhattan call (212) 645-8151.
www.drshoshany.com
ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.
This Technique really helped me with my left shoulder problem.
As a Chiropractor in NYC I continually re injure my shoulder adjusting patients.
www.drshoshany.com
The ART technique helped me so since then I began to study on how it can help my patients that suffer with shoulder, knee and other difficult to treat areas.
If you are seeking out ART treatment in NYC, Manhattan call (212) 645-8151.
www.drshoshany.com
Monday, March 10, 2008
DRX 9000 NYC
New York Chiropractor Pioneers Nonsurgical Treatment
by Alan Ruskin
www.drshoshany.com
Steve Shoshany, DC, patents NYCDisc technique and turns decompression treatment into a practice success.
Steve Shoshany, DC, was concerned. After practicing for a while in the Greenwich Village area of New York City, he began losing patients, specifically those with the painful problem of herniated lumbar disks. "I wasn't able to help them using traditional chiropractic methods, so they were leaving for pain control specialists or surgery. didn't want to lose patients, and I wanted to help them."
Steve Shoshany, DC, explains that, in order for a lumbar disk to heal, it needs to open and expand so that blood, nutrients, and oxygen from surrounding tissue can reach it.
Shoshany, who opened his practice in 1999 after graduating from Life University in Atlanta in 1996, responded by exhaustively researching the problem, determined to come up with a solution. One of the most important results of his investigation was learning about the Axiom Worldwide DRX 9000, a table designed for spinal decompression. Shoshany calls the table "a benchmark, what other tables are compared to," and adds, "I only work with top-of-the-line equipment."
He noted that other chiropractors who were using less costly and what he considers inferior equipment were charging fees equal to his, but not getting the same good results. So Shoshany made use of the DRX 9000 a mandatory part of his treatment protocol. He also emphasizes correct analysis of the patient's MRI, a practice in which he is well skilled, having worked as an MRI technician for 6 years prior to beginning his chiropractic practice.
Steve Shoshany, DC, shown bracing a patient, has built a successful practice based around comprehensive decompression techniques.
Other key aspects in his treatment regimen are nutrition, neuromuscular reeducation (core stabilization and core strengthening), bracing, and follow-up with physical therapy. Another chiropractic table, the Cox Flexion Distraction, is also utilized.
Additionally, Shoshany is careful about which patients he selects to undergo treatment. "A key to getting excellent results is being picky with patients," he unabashedly declares. "If a patient has metal implants in their spine, or is morbidly obese, I don't take them. Instead I refer them to pain-management specialists, where they might get epidural injections or selective nerve blocks. In some extreme cases, when they have extruded or fragmented disks, I advise them to consider surgery. Being able to recognize whether patients should or should not have surgery is what makes a better clinician."
The Key Modality for Pain Relief
When treating patients, Shoshany makes frequent use of the H-Wave, a high-voltage patented wavelength that aids in fluid exchange. He also utilizes interferential therapy and the cold laser. But the central modality in his treatment plan is definitely the DMX 9000 table, which works by decompressing and unloading the lumbar spine, creating a vacuum that allows the disk to open up and expand so that blood, nutrients, and oxygen from surrounding tissue can reach it, thus allowing the disk to heal on its own.
Looking for a Pain-Treatment Niche?
Electrical stim, iontophoresis, and ultrasound, from manufacturers such as Amrex Electrotherapy Equipment, EMPI, and the Chattanooga Group, help activate patients’ bodies to relieve pain and promote healing, while giving chiropractors several methods to combine or use separately to build their practice niche.
"A lumbar disk," Shoshany explains, "is an avascular structure, meaning it doesn't have a good blood supply. So if the disk is injured, it will get progressively worse. Blood supply to the disks generally stops when the individual is about 19 to 20 years old. After that, it has to be rejuvenated, which stimulates the collagen to strengthen the fibers that contain the lesion. In time, with decompression, proper exercise, and nutrition, the disk will heal."
Citing one of his cases, Shoshany relates the testimonial of a female patient who was injured while performing duties on her job as a police officer. "Loretta" was thrown to the ground while making an arrest and suffered a severely herniated L5 disk, which put pressure on her S1 nerve root. "For 8 months she had shooting pain down both legs, couldn't sleep, could barely walk, and was taking Vicodin and Percocet like crazy, as well as epidural injections. She couldn't work and was on disability. She went to three different surgeons and all said they wanted to operate, recommending microdisectomy of the disk."
Steve Shoshany, DC, stands beside the DRX 9000 system, which works by decompressing and unloading the lumbar spine.
But Loretta, a mother to four children, didn't want to be further incapacitated by surgery, so she searched online and came across Shoshany's Web site at www.DrShoshany.com. After consulting with him, she decided to make the 250-mile round trip drive from Cold Springs, NY, three times per week. After just a few sessions, "I was able to straighten up and walk, sometimes with no pain at all." A month later she was sleeping through the night, and now, 4 months later, she is working again, walking 3 miles several times per week, and is totally off pain medication. She credits Shoshany with "quite literally restoring the quality of my life." Shoshany says that a post-treatment MRI showed a "dramatic 50% increase in the height of the disk."
Nutrition for Recovery
Shoshany believes nutrition is very important to recovery, but he doesn't make any stipulations regarding diet. Instead, he advises his decompression patients to drink 10 to 12 glasses of water per day and take supplements, especially Omega 3, as well as MSM, glucosamine chondroitin, calcium, and magnesium. The herbs Devil's Claw and Boswellia are also recommended for their anti-inflammatory effects.
Exercise is also an important part of Shoshany's rehabilitation regimen. Core stabilization is the key, and devices like the Powerplate (www.powerplate.com) and the "wobble chair" are excellent for helping to strengthen and stabilize the lumbar region. Shoshany describes the modality of the wobble chair as "similar to a physio ball, but with vibrations. The idea is to rehydrate the disk." Yoga-type exercises also are strongly recommended.
The Secret of Success
Interested in marketing decompression? Visit the August 2007 Archive.
When it comes to "turning lemons into lemonade," Shoshany must be regarded as a master. From being dismayed over being unable to help and subsequently losing patients with herniated disks, he has created a thriving practice, 50% of which is devoted exclusively to spinal decompression. He now heads a team of five chiropractors and in 2006 had his technique patented under the name "NYCDisc." His practice has become so busy that he recently added 4,000 square feet by acquiring the former New York University Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic, which he is in the process of remodeling and plans to open later in 2008.
Shoshany's stated goal is "to become the leader in spinal decompression in New York City." To judge not only by his practice, which has a "92% success rate," but also by the calls and inquiries he gets from other doctors, orthopedists as well as chiropractors, including those in foreign countries who visit his office to learn about his technique, he is already well on his way.
www.drshoshany.com
by Alan Ruskin
www.drshoshany.com
Steve Shoshany, DC, patents NYCDisc technique and turns decompression treatment into a practice success.
Steve Shoshany, DC, was concerned. After practicing for a while in the Greenwich Village area of New York City, he began losing patients, specifically those with the painful problem of herniated lumbar disks. "I wasn't able to help them using traditional chiropractic methods, so they were leaving for pain control specialists or surgery. didn't want to lose patients, and I wanted to help them."
Steve Shoshany, DC, explains that, in order for a lumbar disk to heal, it needs to open and expand so that blood, nutrients, and oxygen from surrounding tissue can reach it.
Shoshany, who opened his practice in 1999 after graduating from Life University in Atlanta in 1996, responded by exhaustively researching the problem, determined to come up with a solution. One of the most important results of his investigation was learning about the Axiom Worldwide DRX 9000, a table designed for spinal decompression. Shoshany calls the table "a benchmark, what other tables are compared to," and adds, "I only work with top-of-the-line equipment."
He noted that other chiropractors who were using less costly and what he considers inferior equipment were charging fees equal to his, but not getting the same good results. So Shoshany made use of the DRX 9000 a mandatory part of his treatment protocol. He also emphasizes correct analysis of the patient's MRI, a practice in which he is well skilled, having worked as an MRI technician for 6 years prior to beginning his chiropractic practice.
Steve Shoshany, DC, shown bracing a patient, has built a successful practice based around comprehensive decompression techniques.
Other key aspects in his treatment regimen are nutrition, neuromuscular reeducation (core stabilization and core strengthening), bracing, and follow-up with physical therapy. Another chiropractic table, the Cox Flexion Distraction, is also utilized.
Additionally, Shoshany is careful about which patients he selects to undergo treatment. "A key to getting excellent results is being picky with patients," he unabashedly declares. "If a patient has metal implants in their spine, or is morbidly obese, I don't take them. Instead I refer them to pain-management specialists, where they might get epidural injections or selective nerve blocks. In some extreme cases, when they have extruded or fragmented disks, I advise them to consider surgery. Being able to recognize whether patients should or should not have surgery is what makes a better clinician."
The Key Modality for Pain Relief
When treating patients, Shoshany makes frequent use of the H-Wave, a high-voltage patented wavelength that aids in fluid exchange. He also utilizes interferential therapy and the cold laser. But the central modality in his treatment plan is definitely the DMX 9000 table, which works by decompressing and unloading the lumbar spine, creating a vacuum that allows the disk to open up and expand so that blood, nutrients, and oxygen from surrounding tissue can reach it, thus allowing the disk to heal on its own.
Looking for a Pain-Treatment Niche?
Electrical stim, iontophoresis, and ultrasound, from manufacturers such as Amrex Electrotherapy Equipment, EMPI, and the Chattanooga Group, help activate patients’ bodies to relieve pain and promote healing, while giving chiropractors several methods to combine or use separately to build their practice niche.
"A lumbar disk," Shoshany explains, "is an avascular structure, meaning it doesn't have a good blood supply. So if the disk is injured, it will get progressively worse. Blood supply to the disks generally stops when the individual is about 19 to 20 years old. After that, it has to be rejuvenated, which stimulates the collagen to strengthen the fibers that contain the lesion. In time, with decompression, proper exercise, and nutrition, the disk will heal."
Citing one of his cases, Shoshany relates the testimonial of a female patient who was injured while performing duties on her job as a police officer. "Loretta" was thrown to the ground while making an arrest and suffered a severely herniated L5 disk, which put pressure on her S1 nerve root. "For 8 months she had shooting pain down both legs, couldn't sleep, could barely walk, and was taking Vicodin and Percocet like crazy, as well as epidural injections. She couldn't work and was on disability. She went to three different surgeons and all said they wanted to operate, recommending microdisectomy of the disk."
Steve Shoshany, DC, stands beside the DRX 9000 system, which works by decompressing and unloading the lumbar spine.
But Loretta, a mother to four children, didn't want to be further incapacitated by surgery, so she searched online and came across Shoshany's Web site at www.DrShoshany.com. After consulting with him, she decided to make the 250-mile round trip drive from Cold Springs, NY, three times per week. After just a few sessions, "I was able to straighten up and walk, sometimes with no pain at all." A month later she was sleeping through the night, and now, 4 months later, she is working again, walking 3 miles several times per week, and is totally off pain medication. She credits Shoshany with "quite literally restoring the quality of my life." Shoshany says that a post-treatment MRI showed a "dramatic 50% increase in the height of the disk."
Nutrition for Recovery
Shoshany believes nutrition is very important to recovery, but he doesn't make any stipulations regarding diet. Instead, he advises his decompression patients to drink 10 to 12 glasses of water per day and take supplements, especially Omega 3, as well as MSM, glucosamine chondroitin, calcium, and magnesium. The herbs Devil's Claw and Boswellia are also recommended for their anti-inflammatory effects.
Exercise is also an important part of Shoshany's rehabilitation regimen. Core stabilization is the key, and devices like the Powerplate (www.powerplate.com) and the "wobble chair" are excellent for helping to strengthen and stabilize the lumbar region. Shoshany describes the modality of the wobble chair as "similar to a physio ball, but with vibrations. The idea is to rehydrate the disk." Yoga-type exercises also are strongly recommended.
The Secret of Success
Interested in marketing decompression? Visit the August 2007 Archive.
When it comes to "turning lemons into lemonade," Shoshany must be regarded as a master. From being dismayed over being unable to help and subsequently losing patients with herniated disks, he has created a thriving practice, 50% of which is devoted exclusively to spinal decompression. He now heads a team of five chiropractors and in 2006 had his technique patented under the name "NYCDisc." His practice has become so busy that he recently added 4,000 square feet by acquiring the former New York University Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic, which he is in the process of remodeling and plans to open later in 2008.
Shoshany's stated goal is "to become the leader in spinal decompression in New York City." To judge not only by his practice, which has a "92% success rate," but also by the calls and inquiries he gets from other doctors, orthopedists as well as chiropractors, including those in foreign countries who visit his office to learn about his technique, he is already well on his way.
www.drshoshany.com
Friday, February 29, 2008
What is Degerative Disc Disease?
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Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) occurs when the spinal disc...the shock absorber like pad in between the vertebrae...wear abnormally. This usually happens when the spine is out of alignment (degenerative disc disease video).
The same thing can happen to the tread on your tire when the front end of your car is out of alignment. Both a tire and a spinal disc require proper positioning in order to function at optimum levels.
However...unlike the tire on your car...the spinal disc is living tissue and is capable of healing and repairing itself to a certain extent. In fact, this is why spinal harnessing technology such as the DRX9000 lumbar decompression system was created.
With your car...you can align the front end and rotate or replace the tires. You can't do that with your spinal disc...you only have one set to work with. However, in many cases you can re-align the spine and re-position the disc. Once a degenerating cervical or lumbar disc is repositioned, it is better able to function as intended, often times regaining lost height and water content. We can certainly slow down the degenerative process.
The DRX9000 lumbar decompression and the DRX9000c cervical decompression systems were designed and built to do this. This type of nonsurgical treatment for chronic back and neck pain has become very popular lately...even within the medical community.
WARNING: This will not work for everyone. It just depends how bad the disc degeneration is. Other factors, such as multiple levels of involvement, disc herniations, spondylolisthesis, and osteoporosis, may actually disqualify a patient from spinal decompression therapy.
Each case needs to be looked at individually. Often times the patient and doctor will manage the expectations together so that even a little bit of improvement is considered a successful outcome in severe cases.
The age and overall physical condition of the patient plays a big roll as well.
Recently, there has been some exciting research that has come out. It is available in the new Spinal Decompression Special Report. This report highlights the benefits of spinal decompression with the DRX9000, and paves the way for double blind studies. The future looks bright for nonsurgical spinal decompression with the DRX9000.
If you are in New York City and have DJD and are interested in DRX 9000 visit www.drshoshany.com
DRX 9000 nyc
www.drshoshany.com
Call (212) 645-8151 for Chiropractic, Massage, Physical therapy, Pain management in Manhattan NYC.I was interviewed by Chiropractic Products magazine for the March issue.The topic was of course Spinal decompression.
I have not read it but once I get it I will post the link to the Chiropractic Products website. This is such a hot topic for Chiropractors. NYC Chiropractors are starting to add this modality into their practice. I often refer patients that come to me to Chiropractors that are closer to them, I am in Greenwich Village in Manhattan. I do not like for patients to spend to much time traveling to me because sitting is the worst position for the Low Back.
If you live or work near Midtown Manhattan or Lower Manhattan and have back pain or sciatica consider treatment like Chiropractic, Medical Massage, Spinal Decompression.
Medical massage is covered by most major medical plans.
Treatment on The DRX 9000 may be partially paid my most major medical carriers.
Chiropractic NYC is covered by BC/BS, Cigna,Aetna, United and many more.
If you want to be seen today call our office at (212) 645-8151 and we can verify if your insurance will cover Massage, Chiropractic, Physical therapy.
Monday, February 25, 2008
DRX 9000 Manhattan New York Chiropractor, DRX 9000 Manhattan
www.drshoshany.com
Patients always ask if the big companies have proof that the table can change the disc herniation, well below is a recent press release put out by the makers of the DRX 9000
Case Study reveals visual evidence of the positive hydrating effect that DRX9000™ Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression treatment has on the inter-vertebral disc.
Tampa, FL, FEBRUARY 20, 2008: The DRX9000 aims to relieve pain by enlarging intra-discal spaces, reducing herniation, and decreasing intra-discal pressure during treatment. A case report underwritten with a grant from Axiom Worldwide is now featured in issue 2 of US Musculoskeletal Review 2007. The case study titled, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings after Treatment with a Non-surgical Spinal Decompression System (DRX9000™)-Case Report reveals the pre- and post-MRI findings of a 33-year old male with a six year history of low back pain. Prior to treatment with the DRX9000 an MRI of the lumbar spine revealed moderate degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with loss of disc signal at most levels, as well as disc bulges at L3/L4, L4/L5, and L5/S1. The patient also reported an overall pain level of 6 on a 0-10 scale. The patient underwent DRX9000 treatment over a six-week period. At his final DRX9000 treatment, the patient reported a pain level of 0. Follow-up MRI showed an increase in intra-discal signal on T2-weighted sagittal images at L2/L3, L3/L4, L4/L5, and L5/S1, reflecting an improvement in disc morphology. The authors conclude, “Our case report demonstrates the positive hydrating effect that the DRX9000 treatment has on the inter-vertebral disc.”
If you have a herniated disc and work or live in NYC, Call my Manhattan Chiropractic office at (212) 645-8151
Axiom Worldwide manufactures and distributes its flagship products, the DRX9000 True Non-surgical Spinal Decompression System™, DRX9000C™, and DRX9500™ in medical markets around the globe. Axiom also manufactures a digital electroceutical device, the EPS8000™, for use in relieving pain and for use in muscular rehabilitation. Axiom prides itself on providing safe, non-surgical alternatives that patients should consider prior to undergoing surgery. For additional information or to receive a copy of the Case Report featured in Issue 2 of US Musculoskeletal
www.drshoshany.com
Patients always ask if the big companies have proof that the table can change the disc herniation, well below is a recent press release put out by the makers of the DRX 9000
Case Study reveals visual evidence of the positive hydrating effect that DRX9000™ Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression treatment has on the inter-vertebral disc.
Tampa, FL, FEBRUARY 20, 2008: The DRX9000 aims to relieve pain by enlarging intra-discal spaces, reducing herniation, and decreasing intra-discal pressure during treatment. A case report underwritten with a grant from Axiom Worldwide is now featured in issue 2 of US Musculoskeletal Review 2007. The case study titled, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings after Treatment with a Non-surgical Spinal Decompression System (DRX9000™)-Case Report reveals the pre- and post-MRI findings of a 33-year old male with a six year history of low back pain. Prior to treatment with the DRX9000 an MRI of the lumbar spine revealed moderate degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with loss of disc signal at most levels, as well as disc bulges at L3/L4, L4/L5, and L5/S1. The patient also reported an overall pain level of 6 on a 0-10 scale. The patient underwent DRX9000 treatment over a six-week period. At his final DRX9000 treatment, the patient reported a pain level of 0. Follow-up MRI showed an increase in intra-discal signal on T2-weighted sagittal images at L2/L3, L3/L4, L4/L5, and L5/S1, reflecting an improvement in disc morphology. The authors conclude, “Our case report demonstrates the positive hydrating effect that the DRX9000 treatment has on the inter-vertebral disc.”
If you have a herniated disc and work or live in NYC, Call my Manhattan Chiropractic office at (212) 645-8151
Axiom Worldwide manufactures and distributes its flagship products, the DRX9000 True Non-surgical Spinal Decompression System™, DRX9000C™, and DRX9500™ in medical markets around the globe. Axiom also manufactures a digital electroceutical device, the EPS8000™, for use in relieving pain and for use in muscular rehabilitation. Axiom prides itself on providing safe, non-surgical alternatives that patients should consider prior to undergoing surgery. For additional information or to receive a copy of the Case Report featured in Issue 2 of US Musculoskeletal
www.drshoshany.com
Monday, February 11, 2008
DRX 9000 Manhattan New York Chiropractor, DRX 9000 Manhattan
Medicare Provider partially funds study on back pain device, yet Still Calls treatment investigational and experimental! Why?
DRX 9000 NYC call (212) 645-8151 or visit or website www.drshoshany.com
A prospective study of 296 patients recruited between 2002 and 2005, and supported in part by a grant from Independence Blue Cross, a Medicare provider, was recently published in the February 2008 issue of Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The authors of the study titled, “Outcomes after a Prone Lumbar Traction Protocol for Patients with Activity-Limiting Low Back Pain: A Prospective Case Series Study” found that, “Patients reported significantly improved pain and RMDQ [Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire] scores after 16 to 24 visits of prone traction at discharge, and at 30 days and 180 days discharge.” On average pain intensity decreased from a score of 5.8 at preintervention to a score of 3.7 at discharge. The authors go on to state that, “Arguments can be made that if outcomes after prone traction using the VAX-D are superior to those after conventional traction or other equivalent interventions, investing in and reimbursing for traction provided by the VAX-D system may be cost effective.” Although the pain reduction data in this study represents a lower percentage than recent data published on a competitive supine device, it does indicate, “…the likelihood that these measures reflected clinically detectable improvement.” Yet, regardless of this positive outcome, the study clearly states that, “Independence Blue Cross does not endorse any findings from this study.” In fact, per Independence Blue Cross’s current medical policy number 07.08.01b, they consider this treatment modality to be, “experimental/investigational.” To review this policy go to:
http://medpolicy.ibx.com/policies/mpi.nsf/e94faffabc7b0da68525695e0068df65/85256aa800623d7a8525725e006b0727!OpenDocument
This is not the first time that Blue Cross has demonstrated that its medical reimbursement polices are inconsistent. On September 3, 2007 Alice Dembner of the Boston Globe reported on the controversy surrounding the innovative surgical procedure vertebroplasty. In her article, Ms. Dembner writes,
“Although Medicare pays for the procedures in most of the country, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Massachusetts’ largest private insurer does not. The Blue Cross decision is based on a 2005 analysis that found there was not enough evidence to show that vertebroplasty was effective and beneficial. An expert committee convened by Medicare the same year also found evidence lacking, but committee members were convinced that both procedures would eventually be determined to work better than basic treatment for reducing pain and improving mobility. Last year, Medicare spent more than $600 million on the procedures. “If we stopped paying for everything that had no evidence of benefit, we would be a very unpopular organization, “said Dr. Steve Phurrough, director of Medicare’s coverage and analysis group. “Back pain is an increasing problem in our country and people … want something done.”
To view this article visit:
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/health_science/articles/2007/09/03/spine_tuning/
DRX 9000 NYC call (212) 645-8151 or visit or website www.drshoshany.com
A prospective study of 296 patients recruited between 2002 and 2005, and supported in part by a grant from Independence Blue Cross, a Medicare provider, was recently published in the February 2008 issue of Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The authors of the study titled, “Outcomes after a Prone Lumbar Traction Protocol for Patients with Activity-Limiting Low Back Pain: A Prospective Case Series Study” found that, “Patients reported significantly improved pain and RMDQ [Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire] scores after 16 to 24 visits of prone traction at discharge, and at 30 days and 180 days discharge.” On average pain intensity decreased from a score of 5.8 at preintervention to a score of 3.7 at discharge. The authors go on to state that, “Arguments can be made that if outcomes after prone traction using the VAX-D are superior to those after conventional traction or other equivalent interventions, investing in and reimbursing for traction provided by the VAX-D system may be cost effective.” Although the pain reduction data in this study represents a lower percentage than recent data published on a competitive supine device, it does indicate, “…the likelihood that these measures reflected clinically detectable improvement.” Yet, regardless of this positive outcome, the study clearly states that, “Independence Blue Cross does not endorse any findings from this study.” In fact, per Independence Blue Cross’s current medical policy number 07.08.01b, they consider this treatment modality to be, “experimental/investigational.” To review this policy go to:
http://medpolicy.ibx.com/policies/mpi.nsf/e94faffabc7b0da68525695e0068df65/85256aa800623d7a8525725e006b0727!OpenDocument
This is not the first time that Blue Cross has demonstrated that its medical reimbursement polices are inconsistent. On September 3, 2007 Alice Dembner of the Boston Globe reported on the controversy surrounding the innovative surgical procedure vertebroplasty. In her article, Ms. Dembner writes,
“Although Medicare pays for the procedures in most of the country, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Massachusetts’ largest private insurer does not. The Blue Cross decision is based on a 2005 analysis that found there was not enough evidence to show that vertebroplasty was effective and beneficial. An expert committee convened by Medicare the same year also found evidence lacking, but committee members were convinced that both procedures would eventually be determined to work better than basic treatment for reducing pain and improving mobility. Last year, Medicare spent more than $600 million on the procedures. “If we stopped paying for everything that had no evidence of benefit, we would be a very unpopular organization, “said Dr. Steve Phurrough, director of Medicare’s coverage and analysis group. “Back pain is an increasing problem in our country and people … want something done.”
To view this article visit:
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/health_science/articles/2007/09/03/spine_tuning/
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
DRX 9000 Manhattan New York Chiropractor, DRX 9000 Manhattan
For Treatment of Chronic Low back pain call the Dr. Steven Shoshany at (212) 645-8151
or visit www.drshoshany.com
If you have a herniated disc and if you suffer from Sciatica and have been told you need a back surgery and are not sure, call or visit the website to learn more about this technique.
SPECIAL REPORT on Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression to treat chronic low back pain now in the January issue of Pain Medicine News.
In most industrialized countries, chronic low back pain is recognized as a widespread condition. However, a Special Report supported through a grant from Axiom Worldwide is now featured in the January issue of Pain Medicine News. The Special Report was first featured in the December 2007 issue of Anesthesiology News and was then presented on-line at: www.painmedicinenews.com in early January. The article has since become the most read article on this website. The Special Report highlights exciting research on a medical device that offers patients a non-surgical treatment option in treating chronic low back pain. The device is called the DRX9000™ and is manufactured by Axiom Worldwide of Tampa, FL. The authors of this Special Report are from the prestigious institutions of Duke University School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. They conclude their Special Report by stating, “The DRX9000™ computerized nonsurgical spinal decompression systems were designed to provide maximum patient benefits with the use of a noninvasive approach that may help minimize health care resources and offer a potentially optimal therapeutic approach to the treatment of LBP [low back pain].”
Manhattan's top Chiropractor has combined the DRX 9000 treatment with the Cox flexion distraction decompression table to provide the most comprehensive treatment for low back pain due to herniated disc's in NYC.
This protocol has provided the best non surgical treatment of the herniated disc.
Dr. Shoshany has combined Chiropractic, Physical therapy and Pain management to provide the best treatment options for patients in New York that are suffering with Chronic low back.
www.drshoshany.com
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Spinal Decompression using the DRX 9000 and the Cox technic
www.drshoshany.com
I was recently contacted and asked about the safety of the DRX 9000 spinal decompression machine. In my NYC spinal decompression practice I carefully screen patients for contra-indications and if they are not a candidate for the procedure I do not put them on the machine. In addition to spinal decompression using the DRX 9000 I also combine use of the Cox technic. This technic has been proven to open the IVF or intervertebral foreamen by 28%.
Call (212)645-8151 for spinal decompression in NYC or visit www.drshoshany.com
This past weekend I attended a post graduate seminar on the Cox technic.
I recently added the seventh generation Cox table to my practice.
I wanted to add some information on my blog about what I learned and a description of why I think this techic will improve patient outcomes.
Cox® Technic (aka flexion-distraction or F/D) relieves back and leg pain and neck and arm pain. Disc herniation and/or stenosis may be the cause of pain. Or simple arthritis or a back sprain may be the culprit.
Cox® Technic is a gentle, non-surgical, chiropractic spinal manipulation adjustment procedure.
95% of back pain and neck pain patients DO NOT require surgery.
Cox® Technic is a safe alternative to back surgery. It is also appropriate for failed back surgery patients who still suffer after surgery.
Cox® Technic is a well-researched (with research studies completed and underway), well-referenced (with over 90+ articles in medical and chiropractic journals) chiropractic spinal adjusting manipulation
Cox® Technic drops intradiscal pressures to -192 mmHg and increases the foraminal area by 28%.
Cox® Technic stops pain, realigns the spine and restores ranges of motion inherent to the spine while reducing low back pain, especially in radiculopathy (extremity pain--leg pain or arm pain) patients, better than active exercise therapy.
Innovated by James M. Cox, DC, DACBR, in the 1960's, Cox® Technic is a marriage of osteopathic and chiropractic manipulation principles. It is an accepted and widely used form of spinal manipulation.
THE RESEARCH SAYS...
The Biomechanics Study
Federally Funded Research has thus far proven the following about Cox® Flexion Distraction:
Reduces intradiscal pressures (on nerve roots to relieve pain)
Increases intradiscal height
Increases foraminal size up to 28% (more room for nerve roots and spinal cord)
CLINICAL APPLICATION IS...
The following is presented as a general overview of the treatment.
Cox® Technic is DOCTOR-APPLIED, DOCTOR-CONTROLLED, HANDS-ON, SPECIFIC CONTACT, PATIENT-FOCUSED care. During a treatment on this instrument, the patient lies prone while the treating physician concentrates on one vertebral motion segment at a time. The goal is to reduce stenotic effects by dropping intradiscal pressure to allow disc reduction, increasing the size of the intervertebral foramen, and lowering pressure on the dorsal root ganglion and the exiting nerve roots. While concentrating on the low back, the doctor may use the instrument's caudal (the part the legs lie on) section to allow lateral and circular motion which returns normal motion to the spine with reduced pain. The cervical spine can be treated similarly using a specially designed table.
The Lumbar Spine Adjustment
After undergoing a thorough examination which leads the doctor to a diagnosis of the back condition to be treated, the patient lies on a table that is built to traction the spine and also to produce motions that are normal for the spine. To attain these motions, the table goes "up and down" (flexion and extension), goes "side to side" (lateral flexion), or moves in a circular motion (circumduction). All movements are slow.
The doctor will hold a spinous process (the back part of the vertebra that feels like a "bump" on your spine) to isolate a single segment for treatment. The distraction manipulation is applied manually by the doctor to the patient's low back at the levels of the spine to be treated or that are painful. Tolerance testing is performed prior to the application of distraction manipulation to be sure it causes no pain to the patient. This technic is designed to help patients with low back pain and leg pain.
The Cervical Spine Adjustment
The patient will lie prone (face down) on the table whose headpiece moves in motions that are normal for the cervical spine (Flexion, Extension, Rotation, Lateral flexion, and Circumduction). This headpiece also allows traction to be applied to the cervical or thoracic spines alone or while these motions are being administered. The doctor will hold the appropriate spinous process (back of the vertebra) of the cervical spine to isolate the level of pain or the level of vertebra to be adjusted.
This recent study was posted on the DRX 9000 site.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Treatment of 94 Outpatients With Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain with the DRX9000:
A Retrospective Chart Review
Alex Macario, MD, MBA**Departments of Anesthesia and Health Research & Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California; Alex Macario MD, MBA, Professor of Anesthesia and Health Research & Policy, Department of Anesthesia H3580, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305-5640, U.S.A. Tel: +1 650 498 6810; E-mail: amaca@stanford.edu. ; Charlotte Richmond, PhD††Biomedical Research & Education Foundation, LLC, Miami Beach, Florida; ; Martin Auster, MD, MBA‡‡Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, ; Joseph V. Pergolizzi, MD§§Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.*Departments of Anesthesia and Health Research & Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California; †Biomedical Research & Education Foundation, LLC, Miami Beach, Florida; ‡Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, §Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.
Alex Macario MD, MBA, Professor of Anesthesia and Health Research & Policy, Department of Anesthesia H3580, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305-5640, U.S.A. Tel: +1 650 498 6810; E-mail: amaca@stanford.edu.
Reprints will not be available from authors.
■ Abstract
Background: This study's goal was a retrospective chart audit of 100 outpatients with discogenic low back pain (LBP) lasting more than 12 weeks treated with a 2-month course of motorized spinal decompression via the DRX9000 (Axiom Worldwide, Tampa, FL, U.S.A.).
Methods: Patients at a convenience sample of four clinics received 30-minute DRX9000 sessions daily for the first 2 weeks tapering to 1 session/week. Treatment protocol included lumbar stretching, myofascial release, or heat prior to treatment, with ice and/or muscle stimulation afterwards. Primary outcome was verbal numerical pain intensity rating (NRS) 0 to 10 before and after the 8-week treatment.
Results: Of the 100 initial subjects, three withdrew their protected health information, and three were excluded because their LBP duration was less than 12 weeks. The remaining 94 subjects (63% female, 95% white, age = 55 (SD 16) year, 52% employed, 41% retired, LBP median duration of 260 weeks) had diagnoses of herniated disc (73% of patients), degenerative disc disease (68%), or both (27%). Mean NRS equaled 6.05 (SD 2.3) at presentation and decreased significantly to 0.89 (SD 1.15) at end of 8-week treatment (P < 0.0001). Analgesic use also appeared to decrease (charts with data = 20) and Activities of Daily Living improved (charts with data = 38). Follow-up (mean 31 weeks) on 29/94 patients reported mean 83% LBP improvement, NRS of 1.7 (SD 1.15), and satisfaction of 8.55/10 (median 9).
Conclusions: This retrospective chart audit provides preliminary data that chronic LBP may improve with DRX9000 spinal decompression. Randomized double-blind trials are needed to measure the efficacy of such systems. ■
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Intra-articular Application of Pulsed Radiofrequency for Arthrogenic Pain—Report of Six Cases
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The Prevalence of Facet Joint-Related Chronic Neck Pain in Postsurgical and Nonpostsurgical Patients: A Comparative Evaluation
Laxmaiah Manchikanti, MD; Kavita N. Manchikanti, BA; Vidyasagar Pampati, MSc; Doris E. Brandon, CST; James Giordano, PhD
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Late Whiplash Syndrome: A Clinical Science Approach to Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Management
Keith Poorbaugh, PT, ScD, CSCS, FAAOMPT; Jean-Michel Brismée, PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT; Valerie Phelps, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT; Phillip S. Sizer Jr, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
Pain Practice, Volume 8, Issue 1, Page 65-89, Mar 2008, doi: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2007.00168.x
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A Review of the Epidemiology of Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Postherpetic Neuralgia, and Less Commonly Studied Neuropathic Pain Conditions
Alesia Sadosky, PhD; Anne M. McDermott, ScD; Nancy A. Brandenburg, PhD; Marcie Strauss, MPH
Pain Practice, Volume 8, Issue 1, Page 45-56, Mar 2008, doi: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2007.00164.x
Abstract| References| Full Text HTML| Full Text PDF (114 KB)
www.drshoshany.com
So in conclusion I am confident in my ability to provide patients that have herniated discs, failed back surgery and chronic low back pain a effective means to end their pain and return them to a pain free lifestyle.
I was recently contacted and asked about the safety of the DRX 9000 spinal decompression machine. In my NYC spinal decompression practice I carefully screen patients for contra-indications and if they are not a candidate for the procedure I do not put them on the machine. In addition to spinal decompression using the DRX 9000 I also combine use of the Cox technic. This technic has been proven to open the IVF or intervertebral foreamen by 28%.
Call (212)645-8151 for spinal decompression in NYC or visit www.drshoshany.com
This past weekend I attended a post graduate seminar on the Cox technic.
I recently added the seventh generation Cox table to my practice.
I wanted to add some information on my blog about what I learned and a description of why I think this techic will improve patient outcomes.
Cox® Technic (aka flexion-distraction or F/D) relieves back and leg pain and neck and arm pain. Disc herniation and/or stenosis may be the cause of pain. Or simple arthritis or a back sprain may be the culprit.
Cox® Technic is a gentle, non-surgical, chiropractic spinal manipulation adjustment procedure.
95% of back pain and neck pain patients DO NOT require surgery.
Cox® Technic is a safe alternative to back surgery. It is also appropriate for failed back surgery patients who still suffer after surgery.
Cox® Technic is a well-researched (with research studies completed and underway), well-referenced (with over 90+ articles in medical and chiropractic journals) chiropractic spinal adjusting manipulation
Cox® Technic drops intradiscal pressures to -192 mmHg and increases the foraminal area by 28%.
Cox® Technic stops pain, realigns the spine and restores ranges of motion inherent to the spine while reducing low back pain, especially in radiculopathy (extremity pain--leg pain or arm pain) patients, better than active exercise therapy.
Innovated by James M. Cox, DC, DACBR, in the 1960's, Cox® Technic is a marriage of osteopathic and chiropractic manipulation principles. It is an accepted and widely used form of spinal manipulation.
THE RESEARCH SAYS...
The Biomechanics Study
Federally Funded Research has thus far proven the following about Cox® Flexion Distraction:
Reduces intradiscal pressures (on nerve roots to relieve pain)
Increases intradiscal height
Increases foraminal size up to 28% (more room for nerve roots and spinal cord)
CLINICAL APPLICATION IS...
The following is presented as a general overview of the treatment.
Cox® Technic is DOCTOR-APPLIED, DOCTOR-CONTROLLED, HANDS-ON, SPECIFIC CONTACT, PATIENT-FOCUSED care. During a treatment on this instrument, the patient lies prone while the treating physician concentrates on one vertebral motion segment at a time. The goal is to reduce stenotic effects by dropping intradiscal pressure to allow disc reduction, increasing the size of the intervertebral foramen, and lowering pressure on the dorsal root ganglion and the exiting nerve roots. While concentrating on the low back, the doctor may use the instrument's caudal (the part the legs lie on) section to allow lateral and circular motion which returns normal motion to the spine with reduced pain. The cervical spine can be treated similarly using a specially designed table.
The Lumbar Spine Adjustment
After undergoing a thorough examination which leads the doctor to a diagnosis of the back condition to be treated, the patient lies on a table that is built to traction the spine and also to produce motions that are normal for the spine. To attain these motions, the table goes "up and down" (flexion and extension), goes "side to side" (lateral flexion), or moves in a circular motion (circumduction). All movements are slow.
The doctor will hold a spinous process (the back part of the vertebra that feels like a "bump" on your spine) to isolate a single segment for treatment. The distraction manipulation is applied manually by the doctor to the patient's low back at the levels of the spine to be treated or that are painful. Tolerance testing is performed prior to the application of distraction manipulation to be sure it causes no pain to the patient. This technic is designed to help patients with low back pain and leg pain.
The Cervical Spine Adjustment
The patient will lie prone (face down) on the table whose headpiece moves in motions that are normal for the cervical spine (Flexion, Extension, Rotation, Lateral flexion, and Circumduction). This headpiece also allows traction to be applied to the cervical or thoracic spines alone or while these motions are being administered. The doctor will hold the appropriate spinous process (back of the vertebra) of the cervical spine to isolate the level of pain or the level of vertebra to be adjusted.
This recent study was posted on the DRX 9000 site.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Treatment of 94 Outpatients With Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain with the DRX9000:
A Retrospective Chart Review
Alex Macario, MD, MBA**Departments of Anesthesia and Health Research & Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California; Alex Macario MD, MBA, Professor of Anesthesia and Health Research & Policy, Department of Anesthesia H3580, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305-5640, U.S.A. Tel: +1 650 498 6810; E-mail: amaca@stanford.edu. ; Charlotte Richmond, PhD††Biomedical Research & Education Foundation, LLC, Miami Beach, Florida; ; Martin Auster, MD, MBA‡‡Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, ; Joseph V. Pergolizzi, MD§§Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.*Departments of Anesthesia and Health Research & Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California; †Biomedical Research & Education Foundation, LLC, Miami Beach, Florida; ‡Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, §Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.
Alex Macario MD, MBA, Professor of Anesthesia and Health Research & Policy, Department of Anesthesia H3580, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305-5640, U.S.A. Tel: +1 650 498 6810; E-mail: amaca@stanford.edu.
Reprints will not be available from authors.
■ Abstract
Background: This study's goal was a retrospective chart audit of 100 outpatients with discogenic low back pain (LBP) lasting more than 12 weeks treated with a 2-month course of motorized spinal decompression via the DRX9000 (Axiom Worldwide, Tampa, FL, U.S.A.).
Methods: Patients at a convenience sample of four clinics received 30-minute DRX9000 sessions daily for the first 2 weeks tapering to 1 session/week. Treatment protocol included lumbar stretching, myofascial release, or heat prior to treatment, with ice and/or muscle stimulation afterwards. Primary outcome was verbal numerical pain intensity rating (NRS) 0 to 10 before and after the 8-week treatment.
Results: Of the 100 initial subjects, three withdrew their protected health information, and three were excluded because their LBP duration was less than 12 weeks. The remaining 94 subjects (63% female, 95% white, age = 55 (SD 16) year, 52% employed, 41% retired, LBP median duration of 260 weeks) had diagnoses of herniated disc (73% of patients), degenerative disc disease (68%), or both (27%). Mean NRS equaled 6.05 (SD 2.3) at presentation and decreased significantly to 0.89 (SD 1.15) at end of 8-week treatment (P < 0.0001). Analgesic use also appeared to decrease (charts with data = 20) and Activities of Daily Living improved (charts with data = 38). Follow-up (mean 31 weeks) on 29/94 patients reported mean 83% LBP improvement, NRS of 1.7 (SD 1.15), and satisfaction of 8.55/10 (median 9).
Conclusions: This retrospective chart audit provides preliminary data that chronic LBP may improve with DRX9000 spinal decompression. Randomized double-blind trials are needed to measure the efficacy of such systems. ■
Users who read this article also read:
Intervertebral Disc: Anatomy-Physiology-Pathophysiology-Treatment
P. Prithvi Raj, MD, FIPP, ABIPP
Pain Practice, Volume 8, Issue 1, Page 18-44, Mar 2008, doi: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2007.00171.x
Abstract| References| Full Text HTML| Full Text PDF (1300 KB)
Intra-articular Application of Pulsed Radiofrequency for Arthrogenic Pain—Report of Six Cases
Menno E. Sluijter, MD, PhD, FIPP; Alexandre Teixeira, MD, FIPP; Vicente Serra, MD; Susan Balogh, MD; Pietro Schianchi, MD, FIPP
Pain Practice, Volume 8, Issue 1, Page 57-61, Mar 2008, doi: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2007.00172.x
Summary| References| Full Text HTML| Full Text PDF (229 KB)
The Prevalence of Facet Joint-Related Chronic Neck Pain in Postsurgical and Nonpostsurgical Patients: A Comparative Evaluation
Laxmaiah Manchikanti, MD; Kavita N. Manchikanti, BA; Vidyasagar Pampati, MSc; Doris E. Brandon, CST; James Giordano, PhD
Pain Practice, Volume 8, Issue 1, Page 5-10, Mar 2008, doi: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2007.00169.x
Abstract| References| Full Text HTML| Full Text PDF (79 KB)
Late Whiplash Syndrome: A Clinical Science Approach to Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Management
Keith Poorbaugh, PT, ScD, CSCS, FAAOMPT; Jean-Michel Brismée, PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT; Valerie Phelps, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT; Phillip S. Sizer Jr, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
Pain Practice, Volume 8, Issue 1, Page 65-89, Mar 2008, doi: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2007.00168.x
Abstract| References| Full Text HTML| Full Text PDF (267 KB)
A Review of the Epidemiology of Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Postherpetic Neuralgia, and Less Commonly Studied Neuropathic Pain Conditions
Alesia Sadosky, PhD; Anne M. McDermott, ScD; Nancy A. Brandenburg, PhD; Marcie Strauss, MPH
Pain Practice, Volume 8, Issue 1, Page 45-56, Mar 2008, doi: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2007.00164.x
Abstract| References| Full Text HTML| Full Text PDF (114 KB)
www.drshoshany.com
So in conclusion I am confident in my ability to provide patients that have herniated discs, failed back surgery and chronic low back pain a effective means to end their pain and return them to a pain free lifestyle.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sciatica? DRX9000 Lumbar Spinal Decompression May Be The Answer
Sciatica? DRX9000 Lumbar Spinal Decompression May Be The Answer.
Sciatica treatment in NYC call (212) 645-8151 or visit www.drshoshany.com
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. The nerve roots that exit the lumbar spine to form the sciatic nerve are very sensitive. Even the weight of a pencil erasure can irritate them and cause pain that travels down into the buttocks or leg.
In fact...sciatica is pain in the buttocks or leg (radicular pain) from irritation of the sciatic nerve.
So, how does the sciatic nerve become irritated?
Well, this can happen several different ways, here are most of them:
1. A Herniated Lumbar Disc (most common cause of sciatica).
2. Spinal Stenosis or Foraminal Stenosis.
3. Vertebral Subluxation.
4. Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD).
5. Piriformis Syndrome.
6. Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction.
7. Spondylolisthesis.
8. Trauma (auto accident, skiing injury, sports, etc)
There are a few other causes...but this list covers most of them. The big question here is what can be done to get rid of the symptoms? In my NYC Chiropractic practice I utulize the DRX 9000 along with Cox flexion distaction and Cold laser therapy
Friday, January 11, 2008
DRX 9000 Manhattan New York Chiropractor, DRX 9000 Manhattan
Call 212 645-8151 for DRX 9000 treatment in Manhattan.
I recently purchased the Cox flexion distraction with long axis traction to complement my spinal disc decompression protocol.
This table will allow me to get even better results with patients that medial disc herniations in the lower lumbar spine.
If you suffer from Failed Back Surgical Syndromes
Disc Herniation / Ruptured Disc / Bulging Disc / Herniated Disc
Sciatica / Leg Pain
Stenosis
Arm Pain
Neck Pain
Failed course of Steroid Injections
Chemical Radiculitis
Spondylolisthesis
Synovial Cyst
Headache
"Hip Pain" due to sciatic nerve irritation
Transitional segment
The combination of the DRX 9000 spinal decompression table and the Cox technique is tremendously effective in treating these conditions without surgery.
I am the only Chiropractor in New York city that combines these two amazing tools to give the most complete Non-surgical approach to treat these difficult conditions.
I recently purchased the Cox flexion distraction with long axis traction to complement my spinal disc decompression protocol.
This table will allow me to get even better results with patients that medial disc herniations in the lower lumbar spine.
If you suffer from Failed Back Surgical Syndromes
Disc Herniation / Ruptured Disc / Bulging Disc / Herniated Disc
Sciatica / Leg Pain
Stenosis
Arm Pain
Neck Pain
Failed course of Steroid Injections
Chemical Radiculitis
Spondylolisthesis
Synovial Cyst
Headache
"Hip Pain" due to sciatic nerve irritation
Transitional segment
The combination of the DRX 9000 spinal decompression table and the Cox technique is tremendously effective in treating these conditions without surgery.
I am the only Chiropractor in New York city that combines these two amazing tools to give the most complete Non-surgical approach to treat these difficult conditions.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
herniated disc DRX 9000 treatment
Call (212) 645-8151 for DRX 9000 treatment in NYC.
First off Happy New Year to everyone!
I have had doctors from across the world contacting me about my spinal decompression protocols.The one thing I tell them is Be picky with who you accept.
I turn down more patients than I accept. This is usually due to the fact that they are not the ideal candidate.
To get great results with spinal decompression I believe the equipment you use is crucial.
I do not work for any table manufactures but I have used many tables and I prefer the DRX 9000 table. It is the workhorse of the industry and is in my opinion the most comfortable to the patient and the most sturdy and reliable table. I have to agree that some of the marketing that went along with was questionable but the table does provide excellent results when combined with proper PT and rehab it is a tool not the end all.
I highly urge any doctor looking to buy a table to test drive different table and decide not only on price.
I know to many "cheap chiropractors" to but DTS tables only to sell them 2 months later because they do not get the results they expected and patients get upset about results.
www.drshoshany.com
First off Happy New Year to everyone!
I have had doctors from across the world contacting me about my spinal decompression protocols.The one thing I tell them is Be picky with who you accept.
I turn down more patients than I accept. This is usually due to the fact that they are not the ideal candidate.
To get great results with spinal decompression I believe the equipment you use is crucial.
I do not work for any table manufactures but I have used many tables and I prefer the DRX 9000 table. It is the workhorse of the industry and is in my opinion the most comfortable to the patient and the most sturdy and reliable table. I have to agree that some of the marketing that went along with was questionable but the table does provide excellent results when combined with proper PT and rehab it is a tool not the end all.
I highly urge any doctor looking to buy a table to test drive different table and decide not only on price.
I know to many "cheap chiropractors" to but DTS tables only to sell them 2 months later because they do not get the results they expected and patients get upset about results.
www.drshoshany.com
Monday, December 17, 2007
Manhattan Chiropractor granted Patent
Manhattan Chiropractor Granted Patent for His Spinal Decompression Group -- First Chiropractor in New York to Receive Patent for Non-surgical Spinal Decompression Treatment
NYC Chiropractor is granted a Patent for his spinal decompression group. This group is dedicated to Non Surgical treatment of bulging/ Herniated discs, Sciatica, spinal stenosis,and Chronic low back pain. This group has the highest success rate in New York.
(PRWEB) December 17, 2007 -- Manhattan Chiropractor Dr. Steven Shoshany has been recently granted a Certification of registration from the United States of America for a Patent Service Mark for his Spinal decompression group NYCDISC which stands for New York Spinal Decompression specialists. This group was formed over three years ago and is comprised of the best trained and equipped spinal decompression doctors in New York City. To be a service provider the doctor must meet certain criteria and utilize special equipment like the DRX 9000.
The DRX9000™ computerized nonsurgical spinal decompression systems were designed to provide maximum patient benefits with the use of a noninvasive approach that may help minimize health care resources and offer a potentially optimal therapeutic approach to the treatment of LBP (low back pain).
In order to be considered you must have a DRX 9000 table or a comparable table, sorry not DTS tables or modified traction tables allowed. This group was formed out of necessity as spinal decompression grew in its popularity more chiropractors are offering this service and the goal of NYCDISC is to maintain a level of excellence in providing spinal decompression services.
Dr. Steven Shoshany is the founder of this group and has consulted with doctors nationwide on the principles and protocols of spinal decompression. This non surgical procedure has been shown to be 89% effective in resolving disc herniation, sciatica spinal stenosis and disc degeneration.
Spinal decompression when combined with a targeted Physical therapy and nutritional program can help many patients that have been suffering needlessly. In the United States, low back pain is the second most common reason for physician visits and the third most common indication for surgery. However, a special report published in the December issue of Anesthesiology News highlights exciting research on a medical device that offers patients a non-surgical treatment option in treating chronic low back pain. The device is called the DRX9000™ and is manufactured by Axiom Worldwide of Tampa, FL. The authors of this special report are from the prestigious institutions of Duke University School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. They conclude their special report by stating, "The DRX9000™ computerized nonsurgical spinal decompression systems were designed to provide maximum patient benefits with the use of a noninvasive approach that may help minimize health care resources and offer a potentially optimal therapeutic approach to the treatment of LBP (low back pain)." The report is attached.
NYC Chiropractor is granted a Patent for his spinal decompression group. This group is dedicated to Non Surgical treatment of bulging/ Herniated discs, Sciatica, spinal stenosis,and Chronic low back pain. This group has the highest success rate in New York.
(PRWEB) December 17, 2007 -- Manhattan Chiropractor Dr. Steven Shoshany has been recently granted a Certification of registration from the United States of America for a Patent Service Mark for his Spinal decompression group NYCDISC which stands for New York Spinal Decompression specialists. This group was formed over three years ago and is comprised of the best trained and equipped spinal decompression doctors in New York City. To be a service provider the doctor must meet certain criteria and utilize special equipment like the DRX 9000.
The DRX9000™ computerized nonsurgical spinal decompression systems were designed to provide maximum patient benefits with the use of a noninvasive approach that may help minimize health care resources and offer a potentially optimal therapeutic approach to the treatment of LBP (low back pain).
In order to be considered you must have a DRX 9000 table or a comparable table, sorry not DTS tables or modified traction tables allowed. This group was formed out of necessity as spinal decompression grew in its popularity more chiropractors are offering this service and the goal of NYCDISC is to maintain a level of excellence in providing spinal decompression services.
Dr. Steven Shoshany is the founder of this group and has consulted with doctors nationwide on the principles and protocols of spinal decompression. This non surgical procedure has been shown to be 89% effective in resolving disc herniation, sciatica spinal stenosis and disc degeneration.
Spinal decompression when combined with a targeted Physical therapy and nutritional program can help many patients that have been suffering needlessly. In the United States, low back pain is the second most common reason for physician visits and the third most common indication for surgery. However, a special report published in the December issue of Anesthesiology News highlights exciting research on a medical device that offers patients a non-surgical treatment option in treating chronic low back pain. The device is called the DRX9000™ and is manufactured by Axiom Worldwide of Tampa, FL. The authors of this special report are from the prestigious institutions of Duke University School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. They conclude their special report by stating, "The DRX9000™ computerized nonsurgical spinal decompression systems were designed to provide maximum patient benefits with the use of a noninvasive approach that may help minimize health care resources and offer a potentially optimal therapeutic approach to the treatment of LBP (low back pain)." The report is attached.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
DRX 9000 nyc
DRX 9000 nyc
www.drshoshany.com
I received several good questions from a Chiropractor overseas and i wanted to post his questions and my answers. I hope that will answer his questions and if anyone has any questions please feel free to email me at drstevenshoshany@yahoo.com
drx 9000 nyc (212) 645-8151
Ballinalee Rd. Killoe, Longford, Co.Longford, EIRE
Discussion points re. DRX9000C Spinal Decompression experience – JUL 2007 to date:
1. How many treatments would you define as optimal requirement for both Cervical and Lumbar - we are following 18 and 20 Axiom recommended with inconsistent results and therefore continuing some patients for several weeks – is this normal? It depends sometimes 20-24 times, no real magic number. Depends on patient I have had patients that respond great with 20 visits some patients need more. The protocol calls for 20 visits but some patients that present to your office may be in horrible case and may need 30-35 visits.
2. We note from your website that you also utilise the Power Plate and Cold Laser Therapy & exercises – is this a standard part of your rehabilitation protocol following Spinal Decompression? We are using a mix of deep tissue work and MEDX Core Fitness and exercises but are finding symptoms aggravated for some patients and are in the process of eliminating each element to understand more the impact. I utilize the power plate to stimulate deep spinal muscles and cold laser is great in reducing swelling and pain in fact the cold laser has been an incredible tool when dealing with patient that are in extreme pain.
Do you find it necessary to adjust the level of degrees angle part way through treatment to get the correct angle of pull for some patients? If so, what proportion? This depends on disc level affected, In some cases I have adjusted the disc angel to help with patient comfort. I tend to want to stick with the disc that is affected and diagnosis is made from a recent MRI.
3. How soon do you get results? I note from the wealth of information on your website and blog that many patients respond after a few days of treatment. Do you generally find that if they are not responding by week 3 the treatment will not be successful? Would you recommend stopping treatment if this happens and using other pain management techniques? I have had patients that completed 24 visits and after a week or so they felt better and some patients that feel better after the first visit. Symptom reduction is fantastic but some patients have such a severe case that symptom reduction should not be their only goal. I base my results on if the patient can work without pain and return their normal activities and on post MRI changes, I usually do not refer for an MRI till 2-23 months following the last decompression visit.
4. I note the charge for Spinal Decompression is noted on your site as $1000- $5000. Do you offer spinal decompression as an alternative to permanent pain management and surgery (i.e. 6 weeks protocol) or as a temporary pain relief system also (i.e. a few sessions on the bed for short term relief for those not able to afford the more permanent solution). I am concerned if we do this it will devalue the sophistication of the treatment? What is your view following your excellent experience? This is a great question, It truly depends on the patient and the extent of their problem and if surgery is an option. I have had patients that I have consulted with that are not candidates for spinal decompression and need a surgery but did not want a surgery. I have had patients that where scheduled for surgery and tried a couple of visits on the table only to change their mind after 5 visits. I believe that care should be situational every patient is unique and can not be lumped into 20 visits.
5. Do you ever pull more than ½ body weight + 15lbs to achieve result? I have had conflicting advice from Axiom and feel the wisdom of first hand experience the most beneficial.
This depends on the persons build and their level of pain, had a pro wrestler that could handle the max the machine could pull and then some, also some patients if you add more then 5lbs. over their body weight are very sore the next day. I believe that it can be done but gradually and depending on patient comfort levels. I do not want the patient to be uncomfortable throughout the process but they will be a bit sore until decompression stops. Also make sure that they are drinking plenty of water and supplementing with omega 3’s.
THANK YOU AGAIN for any support you can provide. I would welcome the opportunity to talk with you subject to you having time. I truly believe the DRX9000C Spinal Decompression will be instrumental in helping many people in Ireland live a better quality of life and am keen to learn as early as possible to ensure it’s success and reputation.
DR.HICKEY Bsc. (Chiro) DC MMCAI, Chiropractor (Registered)
www.drshoshany.com
I received several good questions from a Chiropractor overseas and i wanted to post his questions and my answers. I hope that will answer his questions and if anyone has any questions please feel free to email me at drstevenshoshany@yahoo.com
drx 9000 nyc (212) 645-8151
Ballinalee Rd. Killoe, Longford, Co.Longford, EIRE
Discussion points re. DRX9000C Spinal Decompression experience – JUL 2007 to date:
1. How many treatments would you define as optimal requirement for both Cervical and Lumbar - we are following 18 and 20 Axiom recommended with inconsistent results and therefore continuing some patients for several weeks – is this normal? It depends sometimes 20-24 times, no real magic number. Depends on patient I have had patients that respond great with 20 visits some patients need more. The protocol calls for 20 visits but some patients that present to your office may be in horrible case and may need 30-35 visits.
2. We note from your website that you also utilise the Power Plate and Cold Laser Therapy & exercises – is this a standard part of your rehabilitation protocol following Spinal Decompression? We are using a mix of deep tissue work and MEDX Core Fitness and exercises but are finding symptoms aggravated for some patients and are in the process of eliminating each element to understand more the impact. I utilize the power plate to stimulate deep spinal muscles and cold laser is great in reducing swelling and pain in fact the cold laser has been an incredible tool when dealing with patient that are in extreme pain.
Do you find it necessary to adjust the level of degrees angle part way through treatment to get the correct angle of pull for some patients? If so, what proportion? This depends on disc level affected, In some cases I have adjusted the disc angel to help with patient comfort. I tend to want to stick with the disc that is affected and diagnosis is made from a recent MRI.
3. How soon do you get results? I note from the wealth of information on your website and blog that many patients respond after a few days of treatment. Do you generally find that if they are not responding by week 3 the treatment will not be successful? Would you recommend stopping treatment if this happens and using other pain management techniques? I have had patients that completed 24 visits and after a week or so they felt better and some patients that feel better after the first visit. Symptom reduction is fantastic but some patients have such a severe case that symptom reduction should not be their only goal. I base my results on if the patient can work without pain and return their normal activities and on post MRI changes, I usually do not refer for an MRI till 2-23 months following the last decompression visit.
4. I note the charge for Spinal Decompression is noted on your site as $1000- $5000. Do you offer spinal decompression as an alternative to permanent pain management and surgery (i.e. 6 weeks protocol) or as a temporary pain relief system also (i.e. a few sessions on the bed for short term relief for those not able to afford the more permanent solution). I am concerned if we do this it will devalue the sophistication of the treatment? What is your view following your excellent experience? This is a great question, It truly depends on the patient and the extent of their problem and if surgery is an option. I have had patients that I have consulted with that are not candidates for spinal decompression and need a surgery but did not want a surgery. I have had patients that where scheduled for surgery and tried a couple of visits on the table only to change their mind after 5 visits. I believe that care should be situational every patient is unique and can not be lumped into 20 visits.
5. Do you ever pull more than ½ body weight + 15lbs to achieve result? I have had conflicting advice from Axiom and feel the wisdom of first hand experience the most beneficial.
This depends on the persons build and their level of pain, had a pro wrestler that could handle the max the machine could pull and then some, also some patients if you add more then 5lbs. over their body weight are very sore the next day. I believe that it can be done but gradually and depending on patient comfort levels. I do not want the patient to be uncomfortable throughout the process but they will be a bit sore until decompression stops. Also make sure that they are drinking plenty of water and supplementing with omega 3’s.
THANK YOU AGAIN for any support you can provide. I would welcome the opportunity to talk with you subject to you having time. I truly believe the DRX9000C Spinal Decompression will be instrumental in helping many people in Ireland live a better quality of life and am keen to learn as early as possible to ensure it’s success and reputation.
DR.HICKEY Bsc. (Chiro) DC MMCAI, Chiropractor (Registered)
Monday, November 26, 2007
nyc chiropractor DRX 9000 treatment
www.drshoshany.com
Clinical results to be presented at the 2007 annual New York State Society of Anesthesiologists PGA meeting.
Tampa, FL November 13, 2007: The clinical results of an IRB-approved prospective, multi-center, phase II, non-randomized pilot study utilizing the DRX9000™ will be presented by three of its authors at the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists PGA meeting in New York, NY December 7 – 11, 2007. The study, authored by Dr. John Leslie of The Mayo Clinic and others, was designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the DRX9000 in the treatment of chronic lower back pain. Patients enrolled in the study had suffered an overall average of ten years of chronic back pain. After two weeks of treatments on the DRX9000 there was a 50% reduction in pain scores and upon completion of the entire six week protocol an amazing success rate of 88.9% was documented. The patients also reported an improvement in their Oswestry Disability score. Abstracts and copies of the presentation will be made available following the presentation at the New York State society of Anesthesiologists PGA meeting.
I plan on attending this confernece, I will have abstracts and copies of this study to present to patients if they are interested.
If you suffer with a disc herniation in NYC and are considering surgery, please call me first at 212 645-8151
Clinical results to be presented at the 2007 annual New York State Society of Anesthesiologists PGA meeting.
Tampa, FL November 13, 2007: The clinical results of an IRB-approved prospective, multi-center, phase II, non-randomized pilot study utilizing the DRX9000™ will be presented by three of its authors at the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists PGA meeting in New York, NY December 7 – 11, 2007. The study, authored by Dr. John Leslie of The Mayo Clinic and others, was designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the DRX9000 in the treatment of chronic lower back pain. Patients enrolled in the study had suffered an overall average of ten years of chronic back pain. After two weeks of treatments on the DRX9000 there was a 50% reduction in pain scores and upon completion of the entire six week protocol an amazing success rate of 88.9% was documented. The patients also reported an improvement in their Oswestry Disability score. Abstracts and copies of the presentation will be made available following the presentation at the New York State society of Anesthesiologists PGA meeting.
I plan on attending this confernece, I will have abstracts and copies of this study to present to patients if they are interested.
If you suffer with a disc herniation in NYC and are considering surgery, please call me first at 212 645-8151
nyc chiropractor DRX 9000 treatment
www.drshoshany.com
Clinical results to be presented at the 2007 annual New York State Society of Anesthesiologists PGA meeting.
Tampa, FL November 13, 2007: The clinical results of an IRB-approved prospective, multi-center, phase II, non-randomized pilot study utilizing the DRX9000™ will be presented by three of its authors at the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists PGA meeting in New York, NY December 7 – 11, 2007. The study, authored by Dr. John Leslie of The Mayo Clinic and others, was designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the DRX9000 in the treatment of chronic lower back pain. Patients enrolled in the study had suffered an overall average of ten years of chronic back pain. After two weeks of treatments on the DRX9000 there was a 50% reduction in pain scores and upon completion of the entire six week protocol an amazing success rate of 88.9% was documented. The patients also reported an improvement in their Oswestry Disability score. Abstracts and copies of the presentation will be made available following the presentation at the New York State society of Anesthesiologists PGA meeting.
I plan on attending this confernece, I will have abstracts and copies of this study to present to patients if they are interested.
If you suffer with a disc herniation in NYC and are considering surgery, please call me first at 212 645-8151
Clinical results to be presented at the 2007 annual New York State Society of Anesthesiologists PGA meeting.
Tampa, FL November 13, 2007: The clinical results of an IRB-approved prospective, multi-center, phase II, non-randomized pilot study utilizing the DRX9000™ will be presented by three of its authors at the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists PGA meeting in New York, NY December 7 – 11, 2007. The study, authored by Dr. John Leslie of The Mayo Clinic and others, was designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the DRX9000 in the treatment of chronic lower back pain. Patients enrolled in the study had suffered an overall average of ten years of chronic back pain. After two weeks of treatments on the DRX9000 there was a 50% reduction in pain scores and upon completion of the entire six week protocol an amazing success rate of 88.9% was documented. The patients also reported an improvement in their Oswestry Disability score. Abstracts and copies of the presentation will be made available following the presentation at the New York State society of Anesthesiologists PGA meeting.
I plan on attending this confernece, I will have abstracts and copies of this study to present to patients if they are interested.
If you suffer with a disc herniation in NYC and are considering surgery, please call me first at 212 645-8151
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Costs of DRX 9000
Manhattan's Back pain experts. Call (212) 645-8151 Stop sufffering today.
I recently had an inquiry regarding the fees associated with spinal decompresssion therapy.
Over my 9 years of treating severe chronic back problems, herniated disc and stenosis there has been a shift in some insurance companies thinking about treatment. When I first started there was no way, no how and insuranace company would even look at DRX9000 decompression therapy for reimbursement. Now I have had some insurances pay towards the care, and some have actually paid the entire amount. I had successful dealings with some medical inurance carriers and an auto accident insurance company.I have had two recent New York workers compensation cases pay for an entire spinal decompression protocol.
If someone suffering with chronic back problems, herniated disc(s) and stenosis has insurance that does not pay for spinal decompression or if they don't have any insurance coverage the entire fee could be financed for as little as $89 per month. This is another ancillary benefit you can not get from back surgery (which could run from $40,000 - $100,000). I use the company Carecredit what's nice about Care credit is they offer 18 months interest free payments.
If you do suffer with chronic back problems, herniated disc or stenosis I suggest you take advantage of our complimentary evaluation. At that time we can determine if you are a candidate for the DRX9000 spinal decompression treatment or not. If you are accepted as a patient, my staff will then verify any insurance coverage.
I have also added a medical doctor to my practice, this allows me to refer patients to him for pain management.
Manhattan Chiropractor.
Manhattan Chiropractic care.
www.drshoshany.com
If are considering spinal decompression in Manhattan contact me for a complimentary consultation and review of your MRI's.
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New York City Spinal Decompression
Saturday, November 10, 2007
EFFECTIVENESS & SAFET Y OF NON-SURGICAL SPINAL DECOMPRESSION
I recently obtained a recent study on the DRX 9000 spinal decompression table, it shows a 89% percent success rate. Of course we need randomized double blind studies, this is a start in the right direction.
I am confident that within a year we will have these studies and spinal decompression on the DRX 9000 will be the standard of care for management of disc herniations.
www.drshoshany.com
Effectiveness and Safety of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression as presented at the American Academy of Pain Management AAPM 18th. Annual Clinical Meeting September 27-30, 2007
John Leslie MD, Charlotte Richmond, PhD, Alex Macario, MD, Christian Apfel, MD, Frank Florio,DC, Darren Clair, MD, Joseph Pergolizzi, MD
Mayo Clinc, Universty of California at San Francisco, John Hopkins University
EFFECTIVENESS & SAFET Y OF NON-SURGICAL SPINAL DECOMPRESSION
OBJECTIVE :Prospective, multi-center, phase II, non-randomized clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the Axiom Worldwide DRX9000 for active treatment of chronic LBP utilizing a standardized clinical research multimodal protocol.
METHODS: 20 patients with chronic LBP based on a diagnosis of musculoskeletal or mechanical LBP, herniated discs bulging or protruding discs, degenerative disc, pain from failed back surgery more than 6 months previously, posterior facet syndrome or sciatica underwent a series of 20 DRX treatments (28 mins each) for 6 weeks with 5 sessions the first week tapering to 1 session/wk. Treatment multimodal protocol included ice after DRX sessions, lumbar stretching exercises, and adjunct analgesics as required. Assessments of pain, analgesic use, functionality, satisfaction, activities of daily living and safety were collected through examinations, questionnaires and patient diaries.
RESULTS: 18 evaluable subjects (33.3%female,83.3% white, mean age 44.6, 77.8% employed) had mean pain score 5.8 on a 0 to 10 scale(0 = no pain 10 = worst pain) at initial presentation that decreased to 2.9 after last DRX treatment. Patients reported a mean 88.9% (16 out of 18) improvement in back pain, and a better function as measured by activities of daily living. On a ) to 10 scale (0 = not satisfied 10 = very satisfied) patients rated the DRX9000 an 8.1 . No patient required any invasive therapies (e.g. , epidural injections, surgery).
CONCLUSION: Overall, patients’ pain improved immediately after DRX treatment, requiring fewer analgesics, with better function. There were no safety issues identified with multimodal treatment routine. Non-treatment or control groups were not included making efficacy outcome versus placebo or spontaneous recovery difficult to determine. Randomized double-blinded or comparative long-term outcome trials are needed to further prove the efficacy of the DRX9000 non-surgical spinal decompression system for the routine treatment of chronic LBP.
DISCLOSURE: This study was funded by Axiom Worldwide.
BACKGROUND
Paucity of literature on benefits of non-surgical spinal decompression over other non-surgical treatments
Previous studies are poorly designed
Results are descriptive in nature
Efficacy versus placebo or spontaneous recovery difficult to determine
Over 1,200 DRX9000 in use today
MATERIALS & METHODS
METHODS
Prospective, multi-center, Phase II , non-randomized clinical trial
3 free- standing clinics (2 MDs and 1DC)
Diagnosis: Low back pain > 12 weeks
Outcome measures assessed:
Daily Pain Diary
Verbal Rating Scale (VRS)
Oswestry Pain Questionnaire
Adverse Events
Satisfaction Survey
TREATMENT PROTOCOL
DRX9000 sessions
28 minute sessions for 6 weeks
Total of 20 treatments
5 sessions week 1&2
3 sessions week 3&4
2 sessions week 5&6
Additional Therapy
Ice therapy post DRX
Back exercises after week 2
FAILED THERAPY PRIOR TO DRX9000
PROCEDURE # PROCEDURE # PROCEDURE
CHIROPRACTIC 16 TENS 5 Facet injections 1
MUSCLE STIMULATION 10 ACUPUNCTURE 3 Ultra sound 1
ICE THERAPY 9 LUMBAR SUPPORT 3 Other Decompressive therapy 1
MASSAGE THERAPY 9 Epidural injections 3
ADVERSE EVENTS
ADVERSE EVENT RELATED TO DEVICE ADVERSE EVENT RELATED TO DEVICE
Neck Pain Possibly Shoulder pain No
Head cold (2) No LBP/flu like symptoms No
Sinus headache 2) No
Vertigo No
Sinus Infection No
Adrenal Insufficiency No
Week 3 Week 6 Would you recommend DRX9000 to anyone else?
7.6 8.1 Yes 88.9% No 11.1%
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If you suffer with chronic back pain or have been diagnosed with a herniated disc call (212) 645-8151 for Non surgical spinal decompression
Monday, November 05, 2007
Make Back Pain Disappear Without Drugs or Scalpel
Dr. Shoshany New York City's top Chiropractor contributed to this article that over 70,000 people subscribe to monthly
Make Back Pain Disappear Without Drugs or Scalpel
Spinal Decompression Is a Magical Cure for Some People
Call (212) 645-8151 in Manhattan www.drshoshany.com
reprinted from Daily Health News, November 1, 2007
URL: http://www.bottomlinesecrets.com/blpnet/article.html?article_id=43340
Luckily I've never suffered a serious bout of back pain -- and staying strong in the hope I won't have problems like that is one reason I am so committed to fitness. Even so, though, the truth is that most of us (80% by some estimates) will have back pain at some time or another -- whether from over-exertion, injury or simply a result of the aging process. Chronic back pain is frustrating, not only because of how badly it hurts but also because it can be difficult to cure. It is the fifth most common reason for doctor visits.
A particularly common cause of such pain is a herniated disk, also referred to colloquially as a "slipped disk." For a long time, the usual mainstream medical solutions were surgery, physical therapy and/or pain medication, all of which take a long time and may not work for everyone. So I was very interested to learn about a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment for herniated disks called spinal decompression.
Visualize the disks in your back as being like hard donuts filled with a jelly-like material in the center. With age, the strong fibrous cartilage (the donut) can weaken, allowing the jelly-like material (nucleus pulposus) to bulge, which in and of itself is not painful. But more seriously, with a herniated disk the hard tissue has actually torn or ruptured, causing this material to ooze and press on spinal nerves. This causes pain that can range from mild to horrible.
SPINAL DECOMPRESSION 101: A PRIMER
One of the first devices used for spinal decompression was approved by the FDA in 1995. Because spinal decompression requires special expertise and pricey equipment, few chiropractors have offered this treatment -- but numbers are growing as training and better insurance reimbursement becomes more commonplace, I was told by Steven Shoshany, DC, a New York City-based chiropractor who specializes in spinal decompression.
Here's how it works: The patient lies on a comfortable table made specifically for this purpose, comfortably strapped down with a pelvis and torso harness that resembles a girdle. Calling it a "high-tech traction device," Dr. Shoshany explained how it works. "Slowly and comfortably, almost imperceptibly, the machine creates traction by pulling and holding for one minute. Then, intermittently, it releases. It is believed that this creates a negative pressure, or a vacuum within the disk, which then draws back the herniated-disk material which was displaced." With less pressure inside the disk, and thus less on the spinal nerves, pain often decreases or might even disappear -- sometimes instantaneously. To "fix the hold," however, numerous sessions may be required.
This technique also allows nutrient-rich fluid to go to the area where there is less pressure, stimulating the healing process. Most patients either sleep or watch a DVD during the treatment, Dr. Shoshany told me. Each session takes about 30 minutes and a typical treatment program may take between 20 to 30 sessions.
Critics contend that there are no long-range, well-designed studies looking at efficacy over time, but there has been some research on the treatment and the results are promising. In one study published in 2001 in Neurological Research, researchers reported that a spinal decompression therapy called VAX-D produced a success rate of 68.4%, compared with 0% for a placebo therapy in treatment of chronic low back pain. Another study from a team of researchers at the University of Illinois and Rome found a 71% success rate for treatment of herniated disk and other causes of low back pain, with "success" defined as a reduction in pain to 0 or 1 on a scale of 0 to 5.
NOT FOR EVERYONE
Dr. Shoshany noted that some people get much more benefit from spinal decompression than others, and it is not an option for everyone. "It's not a good choice for a person who has metal implants in the spine," he warned. It's better for people with a single-disk herniation than those who have herniation in several or all of them. Also, people who are morbidly obese and/or who smoke likely won't find much relief from spinal decompression either.
The procedure is thought to be safe, though there is no hard science supporting its efficacy. If you do decide to seek out this somewhat unconventional form of treatment, it's safest and best to do so with the oversight of your orthopedic surgeon, who can help you ascertain whether it might work in your case. For more information on spinal decompression, go to http://www.drshoshany.com
Effectiveness and safety of Non Surgical Spinal Decompression reveals a 89% reduction on severity of chronic LBP once this article is converted to a text form i will post it.
Make Back Pain Disappear Without Drugs or Scalpel
Spinal Decompression Is a Magical Cure for Some People
Call (212) 645-8151 in Manhattan www.drshoshany.com
reprinted from Daily Health News, November 1, 2007
URL: http://www.bottomlinesecrets.com/blpnet/article.html?article_id=43340
Luckily I've never suffered a serious bout of back pain -- and staying strong in the hope I won't have problems like that is one reason I am so committed to fitness. Even so, though, the truth is that most of us (80% by some estimates) will have back pain at some time or another -- whether from over-exertion, injury or simply a result of the aging process. Chronic back pain is frustrating, not only because of how badly it hurts but also because it can be difficult to cure. It is the fifth most common reason for doctor visits.
A particularly common cause of such pain is a herniated disk, also referred to colloquially as a "slipped disk." For a long time, the usual mainstream medical solutions were surgery, physical therapy and/or pain medication, all of which take a long time and may not work for everyone. So I was very interested to learn about a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment for herniated disks called spinal decompression.
Visualize the disks in your back as being like hard donuts filled with a jelly-like material in the center. With age, the strong fibrous cartilage (the donut) can weaken, allowing the jelly-like material (nucleus pulposus) to bulge, which in and of itself is not painful. But more seriously, with a herniated disk the hard tissue has actually torn or ruptured, causing this material to ooze and press on spinal nerves. This causes pain that can range from mild to horrible.
SPINAL DECOMPRESSION 101: A PRIMER
One of the first devices used for spinal decompression was approved by the FDA in 1995. Because spinal decompression requires special expertise and pricey equipment, few chiropractors have offered this treatment -- but numbers are growing as training and better insurance reimbursement becomes more commonplace, I was told by Steven Shoshany, DC, a New York City-based chiropractor who specializes in spinal decompression.
Here's how it works: The patient lies on a comfortable table made specifically for this purpose, comfortably strapped down with a pelvis and torso harness that resembles a girdle. Calling it a "high-tech traction device," Dr. Shoshany explained how it works. "Slowly and comfortably, almost imperceptibly, the machine creates traction by pulling and holding for one minute. Then, intermittently, it releases. It is believed that this creates a negative pressure, or a vacuum within the disk, which then draws back the herniated-disk material which was displaced." With less pressure inside the disk, and thus less on the spinal nerves, pain often decreases or might even disappear -- sometimes instantaneously. To "fix the hold," however, numerous sessions may be required.
This technique also allows nutrient-rich fluid to go to the area where there is less pressure, stimulating the healing process. Most patients either sleep or watch a DVD during the treatment, Dr. Shoshany told me. Each session takes about 30 minutes and a typical treatment program may take between 20 to 30 sessions.
Critics contend that there are no long-range, well-designed studies looking at efficacy over time, but there has been some research on the treatment and the results are promising. In one study published in 2001 in Neurological Research, researchers reported that a spinal decompression therapy called VAX-D produced a success rate of 68.4%, compared with 0% for a placebo therapy in treatment of chronic low back pain. Another study from a team of researchers at the University of Illinois and Rome found a 71% success rate for treatment of herniated disk and other causes of low back pain, with "success" defined as a reduction in pain to 0 or 1 on a scale of 0 to 5.
NOT FOR EVERYONE
Dr. Shoshany noted that some people get much more benefit from spinal decompression than others, and it is not an option for everyone. "It's not a good choice for a person who has metal implants in the spine," he warned. It's better for people with a single-disk herniation than those who have herniation in several or all of them. Also, people who are morbidly obese and/or who smoke likely won't find much relief from spinal decompression either.
The procedure is thought to be safe, though there is no hard science supporting its efficacy. If you do decide to seek out this somewhat unconventional form of treatment, it's safest and best to do so with the oversight of your orthopedic surgeon, who can help you ascertain whether it might work in your case. For more information on spinal decompression, go to http://www.drshoshany.com
Effectiveness and safety of Non Surgical Spinal Decompression reveals a 89% reduction on severity of chronic LBP once this article is converted to a text form i will post it.
Monday, October 29, 2007
DRX 9000 Spinal Decompression
New York Spinal deccompression
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AXIOM WORLDWIDE RECEIVES NUMEROUS INQUIRIES REGARDING PROFESSIONAL GOLFER AND FORMER DRX9000™ PATIENT, FRANK NOBILO!
Tampa, FL October 17, 2007: Axiom Worldwide has received numerous inquiries regarding professional golfer Frank Nobilo’s return to the PGA Tour. Mr. Nobilo left the tour in 2003 because of serious back problems. On October 9, 2007 the Associated Press reported that he was making a comeback and had registered for the PGA Tour’s qualifying school. The report also went on to state that Mr. Nobilo was expected to play in this year’s New Zealand Open. The inquiries to Axiom Worldwide are in response to Frank Nobilo’s video testimonial regarding his treatment on the DRX9000™; specifically the teaser that he may play professionally again one day. A copy of the Frank Nobilo testimonial may be found at: www.axiomworldwide.com. View Frank Nobilo's Video Testimonial. In the video Mr. Nobilo is quoted as saying:
“Eventually after X-Rays and MRI’s I realized I had my last three vertebra which was L4, L5 as well as L3 just above there as well were almost touching each other, I had virtually no disc on those last three vertebra and effectively as a golfer you need the function of your whole spine to rotate and whatever and all the symptoms that I’d had, the pain, the lack of movement, stiffness, everything , and literally I was in agony, were caused through literally bone on bone; no disc.”
“So when I had an MRI, it shows disks again, so to me it’s like a modern miracle, so I am now a believer.”
“The only thing that’s missing in my life right now is that I don’t play competitive golf anymore but you know I can play with my daughter, I can play with my pets for example, you know, I can get out and play the odd game of tennis, I can play the odd game of golf, I can do that now, I can actually have a normal life that I never thought was possible.”
“I have seen players getting ready for the champions tour and I was nearing 50 years of age trying to get back into shape, for example using the DRX9000, and I’ve seen players in their 30’s that are perfectly healthy using the DRX9000 to stay perfectly healthy.”
“So for me the DRX9000, I can’t put a value on it. All the things that I thought I’d forgotten, I can do most of them again now. All of a sudden, my life is totally different, I really feel like I can achieve pretty much everything I wanted to do outside golf and maybe, you never know, when I reach 50 with the Champions tour these days and I keep using the DRX9000 on a regular basis, I might just, you never know, I might just compete once again.”
In an open letter found on his website: www.nobilo.com, Mr. Nobilo states, “I have not, nor did I have any intention of entering this year’s PGA Tour Qualifying School.” In the letter he goes on to state that there were conversations regarding his return to this year’s New Zealand Open to help support the event, but that there have been no further conversations and he has not arranged his schedule to participate. In summary, Mr. Nobilo states, “I am flattered with the response from many well wishers in the short period of time since the article was released. While never a day goes by when I wish I wasn’t back out on the golf course the reality of getting back to competitive golf, whether it be regular or Champions Tour, is extremely unlikely.” We at Axiom continue to wish Frank and his family the very best in all of his endeavors.
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Monday, October 15, 2007
Why Spinal decompression for my sciatica?
SPINAL DECOMPRESSION FOR MANHATTAN
BACK PAIN SUFFERERS:
Non-Surgical
100% Safe
100% Painless
FDA Approved
86% Patient Success Rate (“Good to Excellent”)
Corrects Underlying Problem—Doesn’t Just Relieve Symptoms
No Drugs, Incisions or Injections
Pre-determined Treatment Period
Relieves Leg, Neck & Back Pain
Covered By some Health Insurance
Proven Effective For Herniated Discs, Degenerative Discs, Sciatica, Facet Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Pre/Post Surgical Patients
call (212) 645-8151 or visit www.drshoshany.com
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Herniated Disc Treatments-What Works Best?
Herniated Disc Treatments-What Works Best?
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New York Chiropractor and Herniated Disc Doctor Comments on the benefits of Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000:
Have you been diagnosed with a herniated disc in the neck or low back?
Have you been told that surgery is the only way to repair your disc herniations?
Well...there may be a better way for you...a way that does not involve drugs or surgery. There is a technology that has been around for several years now called nonsurgical spinal decompression. There are several manufacturers...but the machine we use at our New York Chiropractic and Disc Herniation Center is the DRX9000, made by Axiom Worldwide.
I chose the DRX9000 over the other machines because it just seemed like it would be more comfortable for the patient...and I knew some doctor friends that had tried some of the other machines. I also flew in to the Tampa headquarters of Axiom Worldwide where they had all the machines side by side for comparison.
Anyway...I'm sure they all work fine, but the machines we use are the DRX9000 lumbar decompression system for herniated lumbar discs...and the DRX9000c for herniated cervical discs.
Before I offered decompression therapy at my New York chiropractic clinic, I would refer out chronic back pain patients with disc herniations if they did not respond to chiropractic care. Now we can offer a very safe and effective treatment in-house. Sure, the treatment does not help everyone...nothing does.
But...the treatments are very safe. To my knowledge, nobody has ever become paralyzed from the DRX9000, or sustained permanent bodily harm. This happens all the time with surgery. Some people get sore in the beginning because the treatment is physical...but that's about it. Either it works or it doesn't. The risks are time and money. It really is worth a shot if you feel you have nowhere else to turn. Chances are...you will be glad you did.
If you would like to find out if you are a candidate for nonsurgical spinal decompression with the DRX9000 at my New York Decompression Center...please call 212-645-8151 and ask for a complimentary DRX dvd
physical therapy in NYC
Call (212) 645-8151
New York Chiropractor and Herniated Disc Doctor Comments on the benefits of Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000:
Have you been diagnosed with a herniated disc in the neck or low back?
Have you been told that surgery is the only way to repair your disc herniations?
Well...there may be a better way for you...a way that does not involve drugs or surgery. There is a technology that has been around for several years now called nonsurgical spinal decompression. There are several manufacturers...but the machine we use at our New York Chiropractic and Disc Herniation Center is the DRX9000, made by Axiom Worldwide.
I chose the DRX9000 over the other machines because it just seemed like it would be more comfortable for the patient...and I knew some doctor friends that had tried some of the other machines. I also flew in to the Tampa headquarters of Axiom Worldwide where they had all the machines side by side for comparison.
Anyway...I'm sure they all work fine, but the machines we use are the DRX9000 lumbar decompression system for herniated lumbar discs...and the DRX9000c for herniated cervical discs.
Before I offered decompression therapy at my New York chiropractic clinic, I would refer out chronic back pain patients with disc herniations if they did not respond to chiropractic care. Now we can offer a very safe and effective treatment in-house. Sure, the treatment does not help everyone...nothing does.
But...the treatments are very safe. To my knowledge, nobody has ever become paralyzed from the DRX9000, or sustained permanent bodily harm. This happens all the time with surgery. Some people get sore in the beginning because the treatment is physical...but that's about it. Either it works or it doesn't. The risks are time and money. It really is worth a shot if you feel you have nowhere else to turn. Chances are...you will be glad you did.
If you would like to find out if you are a candidate for nonsurgical spinal decompression with the DRX9000 at my New York Decompression Center...please call 212-645-8151 and ask for a complimentary DRX dvd
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Monday, October 08, 2007
Spinal Decompression compared to home inversion
I have used hangups or inversion boots for as long as I can remember, I like them to stretch and do abdominal exercises.
I was up one evening and I saw a commercial on television about this product and it was convincing! The sales guy said it decompressed the disc and lengthed the spine.
The next day a patient came in with a herniated disc and was interested in doing spinal decompression on the DRX 9000. I told him that his insurance did not cover the procedure and it was $4,000.
Sure enough he asked about the home inversion table that was 200 dollars and he was sure that they did the same thing.
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Lets see a DRX 9000 costs 120,000 and the the inversion table costs $219 plus shipping and handling.
I have inversion boots in my office, and an inversion table these are not the same thing. The inversion table does not have the ability to pull and relax with a computer controlled logarithmic curve. Inversion tables are great to excercise your abdominal muscles and back muscles.
If you have a herniated disc it doesnt hurt to try this table but if you want long term relief and Non surgical disc decompression use the DRX 9000 table.
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Monday, September 17, 2007
DRX 9000 NYC
DRX 9000 New York
I continue to endorse Axiomworldwide,
I choose to use the DRX 9000 in my New York Chiropractic practice because it is the finest spinal decompression table on the market and also provides the best results.
I do not work for Axiom nor get paid to endorse their products. If you are interested in treatment on the DRX 9000 in Manhattan call (212) 645-8151
This table is the most comfortable to be on for patient.
Call (212) 645-8151 in New York for spinal decompression
AXIOM WORLDWIDE INTRODUCES ITS INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD!
Scientific experts provide guidance on clinical research endeavors.
Tampa, FL September 14, 2007: Since its inception, Axiom Worldwide’s DRX9000™ has shown promising anecdotal results in treating back pain caused by herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and facet syndrome. In response to these encouraging results, Axiom Worldwide established an International Medical Advisory Board in April 2006 to provide guidance on Axiom’s current and emerging technologies and their application in treating back pain. In addition, the International Medical Advisory Board is instrumental in developing and implementing short and long term clinical trials.
Even though anecdotal evidence continued to show promising results in treating back pain with the DRX9000™, in 2006 our International Medical Advisory Board concluded that the current available data in the peer-reviewed literature was too limited to determine conclusively whether non-surgical spinal decompression provided benefits to individuals with low back pain over other non-surgical treatments. Previous studies utilized inconsistent methodologies and less than adequate study designs that included inconsistent sample sizes, differing clinical patient inclusion criteria, different protocol lengths, and poor post-therapy follow-up. In addition, investigators did not always use appropriate endpoint measures and sometimes used poor outcome markers. Previous studies also reported negative results inadequately and neglected to include placebo controls. “A Systematic Literature Review of Spinal Decompression Via Motorized Traction for Low Back Pain” was authored by two members of the International Medical Advisory Board and published in the September 2006 issue of Pain Practice.
In 2006, several members of our International Medical Advisory Board conducted a chart review of 94 outpatients with chronic discogenic low back pain with results suggesting that low back pain improved after treatment with the DRX9000TM. While patients in this study required fewer analgesics and achieved better function, the study design was retrospective and did not include control groups. Though encouraging results were noted, the investigators of this study agreed that additional research was needed to make an unambiguous determination on the effectiveness of non-surgical spinal decompression. This retrospective chart review was presented at the annual conferences of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, September 2006 (Orlando), and the American Society of Anesthesiologists, October 2006 (Chicago). The data from this chart review has been submitted for publication.
Axiom’s International Medical Advisory Board has designed a standardized clinical research protocol to better understand the DRX9000TM technology and outcomes. This protocol takes into account a rigorous study design incorporating a stepwise testing approach. A small scale pilot study utilizing this protocol recently concluded and the data will be presented at the 2007 annual conference of the American Academy of Pain Management, September 2007 (Las Vegas). Future trials are scheduled to begin toward the end of 2007.
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INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
STEERING COMMITTEE
Our International Medical Advisory Board is administered by a Steering Committee comprised of the following members:
Joseph Pergolizzi, Jr., MD
Chairman
Joseph Pergolizzi, Jr., MD is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and a Senior Partner in the Naples Anesthesia and Pain Associates Group of South West Florida. Dr. Pergolizzi holds a BS in Physical Chemistry from St. Johns University, an M.D. with highest honors from Ross University School of Medicine, completed his residency in Anesthesia at Georgetown University School of Medicine, and a clinical research fellowship in the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Pergolizzi has over 100 scientific papers and projects either presented or published. He is an internationally recognized expert in Pain Medicine, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, Clinical Research and Drug Discovery. Dr. Pergolizzi is the Editor in Chief of the Clinical Researcher, Editor for The International Journal of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care, Editor for The Scientific World Journal of Anesthesia, Editor for International Journal of Nanomedicine, and an invited feature editor for Pain Medicine. Dr. Pergolizzi serves on the Board of Directors for the Coalition for Pain Education (COPE), is Co-Founder of the International Pain Research and Treatment Foundation, and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Pain. He is a faculty member of The Primary Care Institute’s pain medicine educational initiative, and Chairman of the Working Group in Pain Medicine (an international multi-disciplinary consortium of pain medicine experts).
Christian C. Apfel, MD, Ph.D.
Christian C. Apfel, M.D., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care at the University of California at San Francisco. He earned his medical degree from the University of Giessen, Germany, School of Medicine and his Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from the University of Giessen, Germany. He completed a Clinical Research Fellowship and a Clinical ICU Fellowship at the University of Wuerzburg. He held faculty positions at the University of Wuerzburg and the University of Louisville, Kentucky before he was recruited to build up and lead the Perioperative Clinical Research Core at UCSF. He has authored or coauthored numerous original articles, reviews, abstracts and other publications. His research is highly regarded through out the world as reflected by being invited to give refresher course lectures for all major anesthesia societies.
Martin Auster, MD, MBA
Martin Auster, MD, is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Radiology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Attending Radiologist, Vascular/Interventional Radiology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Auster earned his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine (formerly Hahnemann Medical College), Philadelphia, PA and obtained his MBA in Medical Management Sciences from The Johns Hopkins University School of Professional Studies in Business and Education. He is currently a member of the Credentials Committee, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Section Chief, Interventional Radiology, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Medical Director, Johns Hopkins White Marsh Outpatient Radiology Office.
John Bruce Leslie, MD, MBA
John Leslie, MD, is Professor of Anesthesiology of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, but spends his time at the Arizona facility where he is a Consultant in Anesthesiology at Mayo Clinic Hospital. Dr Leslie received his undergraduate education at Johns Hopkins University, medical training at Duke University Medical School, and his residency and fellowship training at Duke University Medical Center. Dr Leslie specialized in cardiothoracic anesthesia and spent an additional year in clinical pharmacology and drug development studies. While serving as Medical Director of Perioperative Services for Mayo Clinic Hospital, Dr. Leslie obtained an MBA specializing in Healthcare Management.
Dr. Leslie practices all aspects of clinical anesthesia, resident training, and is actively engaged in clinical research in several areas. His areas of research interest have included new drug development, antiemetics, opioids, TIVA, antihypertensives, anesthetics, computers in medicine, adult education, CAM, postoperative ileus, acute pain, and chronic low back pain. Dr. Leslie also serves on numerous departmental, institutional, national anesthesiology and national pharmaceutical industry association councils.
Alex Macario, MD, MBA
Alex Macario, MD, is Professor of Anesthesiology and, by courtesy, of Health
Research and Policy at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate, medical school, and business school training at the University of Rochester. He trained in anesthesiology at Stanford University and was chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in health services research. Dr. Macario has completed internationally recognized studies on the management of the operating room suite, as well as pioneering work on the cost-effectiveness of drugs and devices. He is director of a Fellowship in the Management of Perioperative Services, a postgraduate fellowship program which trains one to two physicians per year in leadership, entrepreneurship, and management science with special attention to the delivery of surgical care.
Charlotte Richmond, PhD
Charlotte Richmond, PhD, is the Director of Clinical Research for NEMA Research, Inc. and the CEO of Biomedical Research and Education Foundation. She is the chairperson of NEMA Research Institutional Review Board (IRB) and a member of the IRB and the Animal Care Research Committees at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL.
Dr. Richmond obtained her PhD from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees in Nursing from California State University, Fresno. Prior to working with NEMA Research, Inc., Dr. Richmond was the Director of Anesthesia Research at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL. Dr. Richmond specializes in developing and implementing clinical trial protocols and the creation of supporting research documents. She has conducted clinical trials for numerous pharmaceutical and investigational device companies. Dr. Richmond has presented her research at local, state, national and international conferences.
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INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Tong J. Gan, MBBS, FRCA, FFARCSI
T.J. Gan is Professor of Anesthesiology at Duke University Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from The London Hospital Medical College, University of London. Dr. Gan is a member of American Society of Anesthesiologists, International Anesthesia Research Society, Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia, Anesthetic Research Society United Kingdom and American University of Anesthesiologists, and International Society of Anesthetic Pharmacology. He is currently on the Board of Directors for International Society of Anesthetic Pharmacology and Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia. He is also on several committees for the American Society of Anesthesiologists and for the Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia.
Richard M. Langford, MD
Richard M. Langford, MD is currently a Consultant in Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, Barts and The London NHS Trust. He received his medical degree from The Middlesex Hospital Medical School, University of London. He is currently Director of Academic Anesthesia, Pain medicine and Critical Care Centre, William Harvey Research Institute, St. Bartholomew's and The Royal London Hospitals Medical School, Queen Mary College, University of London; Visiting Professor, City University, London; Director, Anesthetic Laboratory (Clinical Measurement Service), St. Bartholomew's Hospital; Clinical Director, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Barts and The London NHS Trust / Queen Mary College; Deputy Director, Research and Development, Barts and The London NHS Trust. He is also an Associate Editor (Europe) International Journal of Acute Pain.
Charles Edward Laurito, MD
Charles E. Laurito, MD is Professor of Anesthesiology and of Anatomy & Cell Biology in the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is certified in Pain Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiologists and much of his clinical work is devoted to providing relief for patients suffering from acute, chronic, and cancer related pain. His areas of research have focused on basic understandings of how noxious stimuli are perceived as being painful: what neurotransmitters are released at the spinal cord level. He has worked to develop methods to provide pain relief by blocking these molecules at their release site and by adding opioids specifically where needed. Dr. Laurito has served on the Faculty Senate, Committee on Student Promotions, Committee on Clinical and Adjunct Appointments and Promotions, and on the Medical Staff Executive Committee. He is an Editor of the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia and of The International Journal of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care and a Reviewer for several journals focusing on Pain Management and Anesthesiology. He helps to develop the Anesthesia Knowledge Test for residents nationwide and is a Senior Oral Examiner for the American Board of Anesthesiology.
Mark Thomas Matsunaga, MD
Dr. Mark Matsunaga did his undergraduate work at University of California at Santa Barbara, his medical school training at George Washington University Medical School, and his Anesthesiology residency at the University of Maryland. He is double-boarded in Anesthesiology and in Pain Medicine. He is currently the Director of the Comprehensive Pain Center in Howard County, Maryland. This center assists patients with the diagnosis, treatment and management of their pain issues in a multidisciplinary coordinated setting.
Spencer Serras, MD
Spencer Serras, MD is currently the Attending Neuroradiologist at Staten Island University Hospital in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Serras completed his fellowship in Neuroradiology at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. He received his undergraduate and post Baccalaureate from The City College of New York and his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. He is associated with the American Society of Neuroradiology, The Radiological Society of North America and the American College of Radiology.
Friday, September 14, 2007
DRX 9000 New York
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DATA FROM A RECENT MULTI-CENTER PILOT STUDY UTILIZING AXIOM WORLDWIDE’S DRX9000™ REVEALS A DRAMATIC SUCCESS RATE OF 88.9%!
Clinical results to be presented at the 2007 annual conference of the American Academy of Pain Management.
Tampa, FL September 5, 2007: The clinical results of an IRB-approved prospective, multi-center, phase II, non-randomized pilot study utilizing the DRX9000™ will be presented at the 18th Annual Clinical Meeting of the American Academy of Pain Management in Las Vegas, NV September 27- 30, 2007. The study, authored by Dr. John Leslie of The Mayo Clinic, was designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the DRX9000 in the treatment of chronic lower back pain. Patients enrolled in the study had suffered an overall average of ten years of chronic back pain. After two weeks of treatments on the DRX9000 there was a 50% reduction in pain scores and upon completion of the entire six week protocol an amazing success rate of 88.9% was documented. The patients also reported an improvement in their Oswestry Disability score. Abstracts and copies of the presentation will be made available following the release of the study data at the American Academy of Pain Management
I continue to post studies that show that the DRX 9000 spinal decompression table is an effective treatment for herniated discs
This is my focus in treating patients in my Manhattan Spinal decompression practice
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Monday, September 10, 2007
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
DRX 9000
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The DRX9000™
True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression System™ in New York
Axiom Worldwide, created the DRX9000™ to assist healthcare providers in their effort to treat back pain conditions. With treatment on the DRX9000™, your patients can non-surgically achieve relief from their debilitating back problems. By combining technology and science, physicians can utilize the DRX9000™ to offer patients an alternative to surgery.
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.
The DRX9000 True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression System™ is designed to provide pain relief for compressive and degenerative injuries of the spine. Through the application of spinal decompressive forces to these injuries, the DRX9000™ has given patients relief from back pain and has allowed them to resume the activities they love.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Advanced System Diagnostics
Constantly monitors the device’s critical subsystems.
Audio Headphones
Allows patient to listen to music, educational video, music, or a movie.
Automatic Shoulder Support System
Improves patient positioning and comfort.
Cervical Pillow
Provides patient comfort and allows patient to view DVD.
Floating Lower Mattress
Allows natural elongation of patient’s spine. Specially lubricated bearings incorporate X-1R certified space technology to improve life and performance.
Knee Rest
Improves patient comfort.
Lumbar Selector
Adjusts system to proper angle for specific lumbar disc treatment.
No-Slip Harness Tensioner
Effortlessly tightens and secures patient harness to bed.
Operator Remote Hand Control
Allows healthcare provider to easily position patient.
Patient Documentation
Prints treatment record for proper patient documentation.
Patient Media System
Provides healthcare provider a tool for advanced patient education through DVD/CD presentation.
Patient Safety Switch
Gives patient the ability to immediately stop treatment if necessary.
Platform Scale
Weight scale data transfers directly into treatment computer.
Power On Switch & Emergency Stop 15-amp circuit breaker rocker switch initializes system. Stop button immediately releases tension and pressure.
Table Positioner
Automated vertical & horizontal bed tilt positioning.
Touch Screen Computer
Easily select treatment parameters without the need of a separate keyboard and mouse.
Treatment Dynamics
Highly visible displays - monitor treatment from across a room.
Treatment Positioner & Tensioning Cable
Therapeutic forces are delivered to the patient through the tensioning cable, which can be raised and lowered by the treatment positioner.
This is what is different about the DRX 9000, I had a patient that went to another doctor that told him that his Triton table was better than the DRX 9000.
My response was that it is not even on the same playing field.
There will always be a leader, The DRX 9000 is clearly the leader when it comes to spinal decompression technology.
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