What is the DRX9000 True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression System and how does it Work?

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.

"The DRX9000 True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Syste" provides relief of pain and symptoms associated with herniated discs, bulging or protruding intervertebral discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome, and sciatica.  The therapy is non-invasive and non-surgical.

How does the DRX9000 True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression System work?

The DRX9000 utilizes high-speed treatment computers to calculate the logarithmic spinal decompression treatment curve for each patient.  A servo-motor/servo-amplifier ("servo-motion system") takes the logarithmic curve and applies the forces to the patient.  The servo-amplifier constantly checks (several thousand times per second) and corrects the servo-motor's movement.  Measurement devices inside the DRX9000 monitor changes the decompressive force experienced by each patient.  

All of this data is constantly fed back into the treatment computers which constantly calculate corrections and ensure the therapy is true to each patient's logarithmic curve.  This constant monitoring, measuring, and correcting process is called a Nested Closed-Loop Feedback System.

This methodology is one of the hallmarks of the DRX technology suite.

Who are the best candidates for treatment?

Patients that will benefit most from the DRX9000 True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression System may be those diagnosed with herniated discs, bulging discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease or facet syndrome.

What can I expect during a treatment?

During each 30-minute treatment session the patient relaxes comfortably on a heavily-padded bed.  After being secured into position by an upper and lower body harness, the patient can completely relax by watching a DVD, listening to music or simply taking a nap.  Typically, each 30-minute session is divided into 18 phases where spinal decompressive forces alternate between a maximum and minimum therapeutic level.  The cycling of forces in this manner creates a pumping action that simulates the natural processes responsible for nourishing and re-hydrating the intervertebral disc.

What can I expect during the course of treatment?

Some patients may experience light side effects with this type of therapy.  Mild muscular soreness during treatment may occur.  The sensation would be similar to what a person might experience at the onset of a new exercise regimen.  Most patients find this therapy quite comfortable and relaxing.  During an average 30 minute session, most patients experience a gentle stretch in the lumbar spine and tend to fall asleep.  Adjunctive therapies to spinal decompression typically include ice therapy, stretching, and chiropractic adjustments.  Exercise and /or the use of a lumbar decompression belt are often prescribed to support the benefits of spinal decompression therapy and improve patient compliance.