Non-surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy with the DRX 9000

What is the DRX 9000? How does spinal decompression work?

Spinal decompression therapy is targeted specifically for those patients who are experiencing chronic back pain as a result of a herniated disc or ruptured disc which put pressure on the nerve roots beginning at the spine. The principle behind spinal decompression is to decompress or un-jam the vertebrae in the spine, making it possible for the spine to regain its mobility and relieving the pressure on nerves. As the decompression table gently adds force and pressure to various parts of the spinal column, it stretches and lengthens the spinal column allowing the herniated disc to return to its original shape within the cavity of the vertebrae.

All it may take is a few treatments for the disc to return to original shape, other times it may require several sessions or ongoing sessions over a period of a few months, as each person’s situation is different. Extreme cases such as in disc derangement may take longer for healing. The final results a patient obtains may depend on several factors, which can be discussed with each patient’s healthcare professional. One of the main advantages with this form of treatment is that there are few to no side effects or adverse reactions, and nerves, vertebrae and soft-tissues are aided in healing.

Learn if you’re a candidate for spinal decompression therapy?

To find out if you are a potential candidate for spinal decompression therapy, the best way is to just ask your chiropractor or doctor about the DRX9000 system.  Your doctor will most likely recommend you have an MRI examination, as that’s the safest and most reliable way for your doctor to find out what the source of your condition is. Once the root cause has been determined, and spinal decompression therapy recommended, it’s important to look into whether your healthcare or insurance provider will cover any procedures that are billed as S9090 CPT (according to ‘current procedural terminology’ code). Many insurance companies do not make a provision for this billing code, so once you’ve had a thorough chiropractor diagnosis and a suggested therapeutic plan, make sure to double check with your healthcare provider if this service is covered.