Spinal Decompression

NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT FOR LOW BACK PAIN

In the past, a patient suffering from disc problems may have been prescribed pain medications, instructed to refrain from physical activities, referred for physical therapy, received injections, and when they weren't progressing, they were sent for spinal surgery. Conservative chiropractic care proved very helpful in many cases, yet there have been some cases when surgery seemed to be the only other option... until now.

Today, you may not have to live with that pain anymore. Spinal Decompression was developed to non-invasively treat lower back pain resulting from herniated, bulging, or degenerative discs. Spinal Decompression enables patients to return to more active lifestyles.

We are dedicated to improving the health and function of our patients. We do this by combining traditional chiropractic care with modern technology to deliver an unprecedented level of service. Our commitment to offering the highest quality of care resulted in the addition of the True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression System™ for the treatment of back pain due to:

• Herniated Discs
• Bulging Discs
  
• Degenerative Disc Disease
  
• Symptoms of:
  
• Sciatica
  
• Posterior Facet Syndrome

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression System™ provides a primary treatment modality for the management of pain and disability for patients suffering with incapacitating low back pain and sciatica. It is designed to apply spinal decompressive forces to compressive and degenerative injuries of the spine. It has been found to provide relief of pain and symptoms associated with herniated discs, bulging or protruding intervertebral discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome, and sciatica.

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

Contact our office to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Troy Allam to determine if you are a candidate for care. After carefully studying your case history and exam findings, we will sit down and explain our recommended plan of action for you. Remember that Spinal Decompression is not intended for everyone who has low back pain. After answering any questions you may have about the recommended plan, and if you meet specific criteria, you may begin your care.

Non-Surgical Treatment for Neck Pain...
Marks another breakthrough in Axiom Worldwide's commitment to providing the most effective solutions for medical practitioners worldwide. Our cervical system provides a comprehensive approach to the successful treatment of neck pain, including treatment of herniated discs, bulging discs and degenerative disc disease.

We often take moving our neck for granted, until we begin experiencing pain. Our neck is capable of moving the head in many directions: 90 degrees of flexion (forward motion), 90 degrees of extension (backward motion), 180 degrees of rotation (side to side), and almost 120 degrees of tilt to either shoulder. Neck pain can be caused by a variety of culprits including injuries and accidents, as a result of getting older, and the things that we do every day. Poor posture, stress and tension will all affect our body, and possibly result in pain and stiffness.

Although neck pain is commonly caused by strain, prolonged pain may be an indication of something more serious. These symptoms should not be ignored. It is wise to seek medical attention promptly to receive diagnosis and treatment.

You should seek medical care when your neck pain is:

• Continuous, persistent and severe.
  
• Accompanied by pain that radiates down the arms
  
• Accompanied by headaches, numbness, tingling or weakness.
  Treatments
  
• Protocol includes 6 weeks of treatment with each session lasting 30 minutes.
  
• A cold pack and/ or electrical muscle stimulation is applied post session to help muscles consolidate and strengthen.
  

WHAT CAUSES LOW BACK PAIN?

Low back pain can be caused by a number of factors from injuries to the effects of aging. The spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae, which are made of bone. Between each vertebra are soft discs with a ligamentous outer layer. These discs function as shock absorbers to protect the vertebra and the spinal cord. Many of the problems that cause back pain are the result of either a herniation or degeneration of the intervertebral disc. Degeneration is a result of wear and tear causing deterioration of the disc. Herniations, or bulging of the disc, are protrusions from the disc that press on surrounding nerves, causing pain or numbness.

IF I UNDERGO TREATMENT, HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SEE RESULTS?

Most patients report a reduction in pain after the first few sessions. Typically, significant improvement is obtained by the second week of treatment.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE TREATMENT?

Treatment sessions last 30 minutes. Protocol consists of 20 treatments over the course of 6 weeks, as determined by the physician.

DO I QUALIFY FOR TREATMENT?

While many patients will qualify for treatment there are inclusion and exclusion criteria.

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

• Pain due to herniated and bulging lumbar discs that has lasted for more than four weeks.
  
• Recurrent pain from a failed back surgery that has lasted more than six months.
  
• Persistent pain from degenerated disc not responding to four weeks of therapy.
  
• Patients available for four weeks of treatment protocol.
  
• Patient at least 18 years of age.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

• Appliances such as pedicle screws and rods
  
• Pregnancy
  
• Prior lumbar fusion less than six months ago
  
• Metastatic cancer
  
• Severe osteoporosis
  
• Spondylolisthesis (unstable)
  
• Compression fracture of lumbar spine below L-1 (recent)
  
• Pars defect
  
• Pathologic aortic aneurysm
  
• Pelvic or abdominal cancer
  
• Disc space infections
  
• Severe peripheral neuropathy
  
• Hemiplegia, paraplegia, or cognitive dysfunction.
  

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS TO THE TREATMENT?

Most patients do not experience any side effects. In some instances, there have been some mild cases of muscle spasm for a short period of time.