Chronic back pain is often due to serious spinal problems. In the past, back problems like sciatica and bulging discs were treated with addictive pain medications and uncomfortable braces. As a last resort, surgeons opened up the back to try to crudely repair problems, usually adding rods along the spine. Over the years, medicine and technology advanced allowing doctors to understand that there are many different issues a person can have. Degenerative disc disorder, herniated discs, bulging discs, and other problems require more targeted treatment. This is where decompression comes in.
Although there are surgical treatments, non-surgical treatment is much more popular for lower back and neck problems. To use this decompression method, computer controlled tables were designed by quite a few manufacturers, including Axiom Worldwide. In response to feedback, changes to designs were made to create a new model. By making these designs, the drx9000 decompression treatment has become popular.
In 2009, Axiom Worldwide released the drx9000. The most drastic change to this new decompression table is that there is not a video monitor. Many doctors and facilities stated that the video monitor was not used often enough to warrant the space or the extra cost. Patients are often asleep or deeply relaxed during treatments.
The drx9000 decompression treatment table uses state of the art features. The touch screen computer system reduces the need for a keyboard or mouse. The operator displays allow close monitoring of treatments without having to stand at the controls.
The drx9000 also has patient comfort in mind. The lower mattress floats to reduce friction. There is a DVD/CD player with headphones that can be used as relaxation aids. For safety, there is a patient switch that stops the tension if an emergency occurs. The table, tension harness, and supports are all padded to avoid discomfort.
There are other factors designed to help the patient and the operator as well. The drx9000 decompression treatment table can provide treatment information for each individual patient. It uses a person’s weight and the angle of the pull in each session. This information is used to determine the exact amount of distraction force and decompression that should be used.
Decompression is achieved by creating a vacuum. The vacuum that occurs around the disc helps reduce the symptoms of the spinal compression, like the pain. It also works to set the disc back into its proper position, along with important fluids needed for healing. The drx9000 can sense the body’s reaction to tension and adjust as appropriate. This causes a cycle during treatment of pulling to create the vacuum and then relaxing as the body starts to spasm.
Drx9000 decompression treatment has the same success rate as many other forms of spinal decompression therapy. The difference is that through the new designs, the drx9000 is less expensive for providers. This translates into a reduced cost for patients who are paying for their treatments. When it comes to the benefits of decompression therapy, the costs are well worth it but there are many people who will say that if they could reap those same benefits and come out spending less, they are happy.
