Americans spend approximately $50 billion a year on treatments, surgeries and remedies for lower back pain according to the National Institutes of Health (www.nih.gov), nearly 80% of people will suffer some sort of lower back pain in their lifetime. Common causes of lower back pain are herniated or bulging discs, facet syndrome or degenerative disc disease.

Your spine consists of 26 vertebrae bones. There are seven cervical vertebrae in the neck, twelve thoracic vertebrae in the middle back and five lumbar vertebrae located in the lower back. Between these vertebrae are intervertebral discs, which operate like shock absorbers in the spine. These intervertebral discs help stabilize and protect the spinal cord.

Neck and lower back pain is often caused by a compression or herniation of these intervertebral discs. Sports injuries, auto accidents, work related injuries, working around the house or any sudden movements or improper lifting can cause these herniated or bulging discs. These herniated discs can cause both acute pain and eventually chronic pain if it goes untreated for too long.

Spinal Decompression on the lower back with the DRX9000™ is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment to help reduce the herniation of the intervertebral disc. During treatment, negative pressure is exuded on the spine to gently elongate the spine. In theory, this elongation pulls the vertebrae apart and reduces pressure on the nerves that run through the spine, reducing pain and facilitating the flow of nutrients and fluids back into the disc. As the proper fluids are replaced back into the disc and ligaments are strengthened, they help to pull the herniation back into proper place.

Similar treatment is used on the neck with the DRX9000C™. Cervical decompression uses a detachable headrest to relieve the compression in the intervertebral discs in the neck. The DRX9000C™ continuously monitors the forces being applied to the cervical spine and adjusts in angle to properly target the specific herniated disc. Treatment produces the same negative pressure on the cervical spine as it does on the lower back, reducing pain and helping to heal the herniated disc.

Numerous clinical studies have been published providing promising results in treating back pain caused by herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and facet syndrome through the treatment with the DRX9000™. The DRX9000™ has given patients relief from back pain and has allowed them to resume the activities they love.
For more comprehensive information on spinal and cervical decompression with the DRX9000™/DRX9000C™, you can go to www.rhcpc.com or call (630) 942-1234.

Sources: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health (www. nih.gov); North American Spine Society (http://www.spine.org).

VAX-D - A Long-Term, Non-Surgical Relief for Chronic Back and Neck Pain
VAX– D treats back and neck pain caused by: bulging/herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, Facet Syndrome and failed back surgery without the use of surgery, drugs or injections.

• To date 10, studies have been published in medical journals. All report that VAX-D® was effective for 70-80% of patients treated.
• FDA-approved since 1989.
• Patients find the treatments to be comfortable and relaxing.

“I believe anyone with a herniated or degenerative disc should try VAX–D first, before surgery.”
- Robert Channey, M.D., Former Assistant Surgeon General of the United States

Source: To discuss the benefits of VAX –D and schedule a no charge consultation, contact Rebecca Maxwell at (312) 939.4121 or http://www.americanbackcenter.org.