There is now a better solution for back pain than all the traditional pharmacological and surgical methods. If you are one of those suffering from chronic back pain caused by injury, degenerative disc disease, or a herniated disc then the best drug-free solution is spinal decompression therapy. This is a very non-invasive type of treatment for those who have been searching for relief of back problems. This particular therapy also reduces pain in the neck, arms, legs and even the sensitive lower back part. The treatment does not use any type of drugs and is of course non-surgical. It’s definitely a safe way to reduce and even treat several different spinal conditions.
How is this being done? Well, the treatment is being conducted through the use the latest machine innovation in the field of medical technology – spinal decompression machines where the patient will only need to lie down, relax and ease all the back muscles. This equipment has helped patients relieve the pain and increase their chances of recovery from herniated disc and other ailments resulting to chronic back or even neck pains. This is one of the newest medical treatments in years to help so many people suffering from severe back pain. The spinal decompression machine is widely used in chiropractic offices around the world and is completely painless.
There are two main types of spinal decompression namely the Vax-D and the DRX9000. The Vertebral Axial Decompression or known as VAX-D may be the safest and most effective treatment used to help restore the space between the intervertebral discs. This results to pain relief due to the pressure on discs and nerves which will disappear. This is the most recent and best option for herniated discs and degenerative disc diseases which is also known to be very precise. This particular treatment is provided to the patient daily or closely as possible. It may cause a positive and even permanent reaction. Those who are also experiencing frequent and chronic back pain that is longer than six months may also benefit from this VAX-D therapy.
The other type which is the DRX9000 is used for treatment of other types of spine troubles where there is less traction used to pull the spine than the VAX-D machine. This particular machine which has received a FDA approval is a computer controlled one that is used very slowly to reduce injury at all possible. The precision of this computer controlled machine is known to be extraordinary. It is being operated by the programming technician who can determine the specific area to be treated. The patient will usually visit the treatment center everyday for 2 weeks on this.
The spinal decompression machines maybe found effective to patients but may also be dangerous to those elderly patients suffering from osteoporosis or those with compression fractures in the spine. It is very important that the patient will be thoroughly screened for fractures before undergoing the said treatment or otherwise it may lead to paralysis.
