Has anyone tried “Spinal Decomression” for back pain relief…? I saw an infomercial on the DRX9000 system today and it looks interesting but i never trust infomercials, plus I dont’ know if it is covered under medical insurance…
Anyone know more about this… real experiences?
Thanks.
The only thing that I remember about it is that it only works on a small percentage of people and the problem is they charge you for like a couple months of service or something so even if it doesn’t work or causes more pain you are still stuck paying for the rest of the costly sessions. I would look into other back related forums and remember if it sounds too good to be true…
What kind of back problems are you having?
my wife tried it,did not work for her,there is a lots of info about how its a waste of time.
i have tried this, and i can say that it does work:
http://www.comfortrac.net/html/lumbar.html
its pretty cheap, it works, you use it in your house, you can use it as much as you want, you can use it when you want, you can control it, and it even uses bike technology. you can’t ask for much more than that.
what the price on that greg?,i did look at the web site but did not see a price
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about $425, and worth it:
http://www.bannertherapy.com/ProductInfo.aspx?comfortrac-home-traction-unit&number=95-050
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thanks greg
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The DRX9000 is an over priced winch. Chiro’s and PT’s are upside down in the leases for these over complicated contraptions and to make things worse, insurance companies have caught on and are refusing to reimburse for the ridiculous fees they are charging…not to mention state boards are coming down on the slimy marketing tactics used by the suckers who bought into this junk. Pretty much all the marketing comes from one guy who gets about $25K for every machine he suckers someone into buying. Expect to pay cash and then get sold some “back end” treatment like PT or chiro adjustments. Almost forgot, these things do nothing for structural alignment which is usually why you have the HNP in the first place…but that’s a whole other issue. Good luck! Sorry if my opinion made anyone cry, but seriously, if you have one in your practice…unload it on some other sucker before it drowns you. Of course, I might be wrong.
i have tried this, and i can say that it does work:
http://www.comfortrac.net/html/lumbar.html
its pretty cheap, it works, you use it in your house, you can use it as much as you want, you can use it when you want, you can control it, and it even uses bike technology. you can’t ask for much more than that.
I know that everyone’s back is different. My back pain was getting to where I had tingling in my feet. I finally went to a chiropractor. I probably went to him a dozen times, and his treatments helped a lot. But the best thing he did for me was to set me up with simple stretches. Some are just on the floor. The best ones use a simple exercise ball. I haven’t been back to the chiro in years, as long as I stay up on my exercises.
I have no idea how to explain them to you, but my basic rule with back stretches is kind of the opposite of training: if it feels good, do it.
Has anyone tried “Spinal Decomression” for back pain relief…? I saw an infomercial on the DRX9000 system today and it looks interesting but i never trust infomercials, plus I dont’ know if it is covered under medical insurance…
Anyone know more about this… real experiences?
Thanks.
Used the search, and found this thread. I’ve had a couple decompression sessions so far, and no relief yet. I just learned today that my health plan won’t pay either. At $100 a treatment, it’s not cheap. I’m not sure what model of machine my chiro uses. Has anybody had any success with this form of back treatment?
My last MRI (May 2012) says: "Degenerative disc disease at L4-5 with small posterior disc bulge indenting the ventral thecal sac, mildly narrowing the lateral recesses. Similar abnormalities are described in the previous MR report (2002). Small shallow left paracentral disc protrusion at L5 - S1, mildly indenting the descending left S1 nerve root. "
The burning tingling lower extremity pain is starting to get a little worse. I first hurt my back 20 years ago, and developed the nerve issues around 10 years ago. Is it too late for this kind of treatment? I ruled out surgery a long time ago.
Bump. Nothing?
I would try home traction first with the use of an inversion table. The best of the best are ~$300 and once you buy it, it’s yours. Doing that for a while will give you a solid indication of what spinal decompression may/may not do for you.
Also, sitting is the worst thing you could do for something like that. So if you do a lot of it, stop it. If you won’t stop sitting, then you’re taking a few steps forward and a few back. You’ll never get anywhere.
I had severe L4/5 disk degeneration with progressive back stiffness and pain for a good 10 years. Fortunately I happened upon a spinal surgeon doing a stem cell study at one of my back physical therapy sessions. I had bone marrow drawn from my pelvis, centrifuged to concentrate the stem cells and other factors, and the cell concentrate was injected directly into my L4/5 disc. It’s been over a year now and I am literally 90% pain and stiffness free. It is the best thing I have ever done for my back. I don’t know that it has been as successful for all other users of the technique, but I know it was a miracle for me. The physician in charge of the study is Dr. Pettine from the Spine Institute in Loveland, CO. I don’t think they are enrolling more study participants, but if you have the cash, you can get it done regardless. Some may think this is hocus pocus, but as a scientist myself, I can assure you this is not a placebo effect!
Thanks for the replies.
I did have an inversion table at one time - the Ironman version actually. It was a cadillac model, but it didn’t do much for me. I think it was because once I was upside down, I couldn’t relax and it was difficult to get a good stretch. I eventually sold it.
I sit at a desk all day during the week. I try to take frequent breaks, but it’s tough when your tied to computer all day. I’ll give it a try.
Diana: Interesting stuff about the stem cell injections. I’m not sure what a treatment like that would cost, but I’m pretty sure I don’t have the cash. I also live in Canada, and I would have to research whether that type of treatment is even available up here.
I would try home traction first with the use of an inversion table. The best of the best are ~$300 and once you buy it, it’s yours. Doing that for a while will give you a solid indication of what spinal decompression may/may not do for you.
Also, sitting is the worst thing you could do for something like that. So if you do a lot of it, stop it. If you won’t stop sitting, then you’re taking a few steps forward and a few back. You’ll never get anywhere.
I had severe L4/5 disk degeneration with progressive back stiffness and pain for a good 10 years. Fortunately I happened upon a spinal surgeon doing a stem cell study at one of my back physical therapy sessions. I had bone marrow drawn from my pelvis, centrifuged to concentrate the stem cells and other factors, and the cell concentrate was injected directly into my L4/5 disc. It’s been over a year now and I am literally 90% pain and stiffness free. It is the best thing I have ever done for my back. I don’t know that it has been as successful for all other users of the technique, but I know it was a miracle for me. The physician in charge of the study is Dr. Pettine from the Spine Institute in Loveland, CO. I don’t think they are enrolling more study participants, but if you have the cash, you can get it done regardless. Some may think this is hocus pocus, but as a scientist myself, I can assure you this is not a placebo effect!
The inversion table works better if one spends most of the time rocking back and forth and not upside down. One does not have to have a complete inverted position to benefit. What works for one person, may not work for another.
Unfortunately, and like many TV related therapies, this has little to no proven medical benefit and is likely a placebo in those where relief has been found. Physical therapy and adaquate stretching are the most effective (and conservative) first steps with low back pain. If the pain interferes with your daily life you need to see a spine specialist for a diagnoses.
LBP is the cash cow for many unscrupulous companies and “professionals” as it is difficult to find a true pain generator and this patients can become desperate for a quick fix and thus all the ads you see about contraptions such as this or “laser back surgery.”
Bottom line is get a proper diagnoses if you can’t live with the pain and follow their instructions. The worst thing you can do is make a decision based on marketing vs. a true medical opinion. You will toss more money than typical co-pays and be no closer to resolution of your symptoms.
Hope you feel better soon.