Re: Spinal decompression

April 16, 2007

,

I started treatment on one of those machines. It was okay at first, then I

got horrific spasms from one end of my spine to the other. Little did I know

that my thoracic spine was damaged beyond repair and the decompression on the L5

woke it up! Before you start this (you know it is very expensive and not

covered by insurance, right?), be sure the rest of your spine is up to it.

Annie

nwohiopma <nwohiopma@...> wrote:

Hi,

I suffer from severe degenerative disk disease. I was in a car

accident a year ago, which caused L4 to collapse on L5 on the right

side. It's causing severe right groin pain.

I've been to an orthopedist, neurosurgeon and pain doctor. I don't

want to take narcotics or have a risky fusion surgery that probably

won't work.

Has anyone here had success using chiropractic spinal decompression

machines? I have an appt. with a chiropractor with one of these

machines on Thursday and wondering if I'm wasting my time and money.

Thanks.

Candace

We become wiser by adversity.

- Seneca

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April 16, 2007

Hi Candace,

I'm sorry to hear about the car accident. I don't have any experience to share

with you on this, but I am very curious about this and would be interested to

hear how it goes for you.

I hope it brings you some relief.

Take care,

nwohiopma <nwohiopma@...> wrote:

Hi,

I suffer from severe degenerative disk disease. I was in a car

accident a year ago, which caused L4 to collapse on L5 on the right

side. It's causing severe right groin pain.

I've been to an orthopedist, neurosurgeon and pain doctor. I don't

want to take narcotics or have a risky fusion surgery that probably

won't work.

Has anyone here had success using chiropractic spinal decompression

machines? I have an appt. with a chiropractor with one of these

machines on Thursday and wondering if I'm wasting my time and money.

Thanks.

Candace

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April 17, 2007

Hi ,

I have a consultation with the chiropractor on Thursday, so I'll post

my experience with the decompression machine. I'm desperate for relief.

Candace

>

> Hi Candace,

> I'm sorry to hear about the car accident. I don't have any

experience to share with you on this, but I am very curious about this

and would be interested to hear how it goes for you.

> I hope it brings you some relief.

> Take care,

>

April 17, 2007

Hi Annie,

Thanks for the information about your experience, I'm sorry it made

you worse. I'm going to try the decompression machine for a few

visits and see how it goes. Our insurance covers it as long as it's

medically necessary, and I have the blessing of my other doctors to

try it. What a tragedy that some people don't have the coverage to at

least try it. Most people probably can't afford it if they have to

pay for it themselves.

I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks again for your reply.

Candace

>

> ,

>

> I started treatment on one of those machines. It was okay at

first, then I got horrific spasms from one end of my spine to the

other. Little did I know that my thoracic spine was damaged beyond

repair and the decompression on the L5 woke it up! Before you start

this (you know it is very expensive and not covered by insurance,

right?), be sure the rest of your spine is up to it.

>

> Annie

April 17, 2007

Hi Candace,

Good luck with it. I was recently asking about it.

There was a woman on this board who said her husband did it and felt great.

Her post is still here if you go to the search bar of the group and type in

decompression therapy. She was also going to try it. I wrote her but didn't get

a reply.

You are fortunate that you are covered for it. I'd try it in an instant

myself. There's one in walking distance to my house.

Let us know how it goes and the best of luck to you!

Barbara

nwohiopma <nwohiopma@...> wrote:

Hi Annie,

Thanks for the information about your experience, I'm sorry it made

you worse. I'm going to try the decompression machine for a few

visits and see how it goes. Our insurance covers it as long as it's

medically necessary, and I have the blessing of my other doctors to

try it. What a tragedy that some people don't have the coverage to at

least try it. Most people probably can't afford it if they have to

pay for it themselves.

I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks again for your reply.

Candace

>

> ,

>

> I started treatment on one of those machines. It was okay at

first, then I got horrific spasms from one end of my spine to the

other. Little did I know that my thoracic spine was damaged beyond

repair and the decompression on the L5 woke it up! Before you start

this (you know it is very expensive and not covered by insurance,

right?), be sure the rest of your spine is up to it.

>

> Annie

April 17, 2007

Candace,

I truly pray that the decompression works for you. I just wasn't the proper

candidate for the procedure. Yes, please let us all know how it goes for you.

God bless,

Annie

nwohiopma <nwohiopma@...> wrote:

Hi Annie,

Thanks for the information about your experience, I'm sorry it made

you worse. I'm going to try the decompression machine for a few

visits and see how it goes. Our insurance covers it as long as it's

medically necessary, and I have the blessing of my other doctors to

try it. What a tragedy that some people don't have the coverage to at

least try it. Most people probably can't afford it if they have to

pay for it themselves.

I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks again for your reply.

Candace

>

> ,

>

> I started treatment on one of those machines. It was okay at

first, then I got horrific spasms from one end of my spine to the

other. Little did I know that my thoracic spine was damaged beyond

repair and the decompression on the L5 woke it up! Before you start

this (you know it is very expensive and not covered by insurance,

right?), be sure the rest of your spine is up to it.

>

> Annie

We become wiser by adversity.

- Seneca

---------------------------------

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April 18, 2007

Hi Barbara,

I found the post, and it seems encouraging. I'm going to give it a

try. Thanks.

Candace

>

> Hi Candace,

> Good luck with it. I was recently asking about it.

> There was a woman on this board who said her husband did it and

felt great.

> Her post is still here if you go to the search bar of the group

and type in decompression therapy. She was also going to try it. I

wrote her but didn't get a reply.

> You are fortunate that you are covered for it. I'd try it in an

instant myself. There's one in walking distance to my house.

> Let us know how it goes and the best of luck to you!

>

> Barbara

April 18, 2007

Hi Annie,

I do hope I'm a good candidate - I don't want to trade groin pain for

back pain. I'm going to give it two weeks and see if I have

improvement or worsening. But I don't know how my pain could get any

worse, at this point. I'll let the list know if it helped. Thanks.

Candace

>

> Candace,

>

> I truly pray that the decompression works for you. I just wasn't

the proper candidate for the procedure. Yes, please let us all know

how it goes for you.

>

> God bless,

> Annie

May 28, 2009

Hi Dianne,

Does this Spinal Decompression with DRX equipment has any side effects like does

it increase the pain?

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From: Dianne <dianne12315@...>

spinal problems

Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 8:31:13 AM

Subject: Re: Spinal Decompression

Yes...I tried it on my cervical spine with no relief.

Dianne

>

> Has anyone tried spinal decompression on the DRX9000?

>

May 28, 2009

I did 34 treatments without any relief. I paid over $5000.00 in a loan to get

this as my insurance does not cover it. I would not recommend it at all. I did

it for L5 and L4..

Dawn E.

(540) 664-3004

I would rather be hated for who I am

than to be like for who I am not ~Author Unknown

From: Maheshwar Reddy G <gmr78@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Spinal Decompression

spinal problems

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 6:00 PM

Hi Dianne,

Does this Spinal Decompression with DRX equipment has any side effects like does

it increase the pain?

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From: Dianne <dianne12315>

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Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 8:31:13 AM

Subject: Re: Spinal Decompression

Yes...I tried it on my cervical spine with no relief.

Dianne

>

> Has anyone tried spinal decompression on the DRX9000?

>

May 28, 2009

Hey Dawn,

Sorry to hear it didn't work for you. It almost helped me and I did alot better

for awhile but then I started downhill again. I believe I waited too long to

begin the therapy. My opinion is that you should start it long before you get

real bad. I was too far gone but it did help but in the long run it didn't

prevent my back surgery. I think it bought me some time tho. My insurance paid

for mine, thank God. It was over $6000 and I only had to pay the first $200. I

was lucky. Hope you are doing better. The best thing for my pain is electrical

stimulation and lots of it.

Good luck with whatever helps.

May 28, 2009

Thanks for all your replies. I guess if it sounds too good to be true, it

is.

May 28, 2009

Thanks for the replies with detailed information.

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From: Dianne <dianne12315@...>

spinal problems

Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 6:34:40 PM

Subject: Re: Spinal Decompression

I tried it for my cervical spine and found it to be very uncomfortable

because of the positioning. It hurt the back of my neck (nape area)

terribly. That pain was worse than the herniated disc. I don't think it

has any side effects but then again I didn't stick with it. 8 treatments

was enough for me. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone. I haven't heard

of too many people who actually found relief with it. The Dr's office

will give you plenty of testimonials saying how happy other people were

with it but other patients I talked to were not happy with it.

Dianne

> >

> > Has anyone tried spinal decompression on the DRX9000?

> >

>

May 28, 2009

I have to agree.. I have found no relief at all by this method. As a matter

of fact, pain becomes worse after

using equipment, and doctor's answer is , take meds before using equipment.

DM

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Thanks for the replies with detailed information.

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