FAQs about Spinal Decompression |
A good candidate would be almost anyone with back, neck, arm, and/or leg pain.Is spinal decompression safe?
Yes, spinal decompression is very safe and non-invasive.How do you use the pool in the decompression program?
We use the pool as part of our therapy protocol to provide aquatic decompression to the lumbar spine and to recondition the trunk and lower extremities.What is spinal decompression?
Decompression is highly controlled traction. With the VAX-D, we can focus the traction stress on the disc that is most likely the cause of the symptoms.What are the conditions that can be treated with Non-surgical spinal decompression?
Non-surgical spinal decompression can be used to relieve peripheral radiation/sciatica and pain associated with: protruding discs, bulging discs, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome, acute facet problems, radicular pain, prolapsed discs, spinal root impingement, hypomobility, degenerative joint disease, facet syndrome, compression fractures, joint pain, and discogennic pain.What are the contraindications for Non-surgical spinal decompression?
Spinal decompression is not recommended in cases of: advanced osteoporosis, metostatic disease in the spine, a recent lumbar fusion.Does insurance cover VAX-D spinal decompression treatment?
Not at this time, but the rest of the therapy is billable to insurance.
