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Back and neck painDRX9000 Spinal Decompression, A Nonsurgical Option
For disc related back and neck pain. An exam comes first.
Aiken Physical Medicine in Aiken, South Carolina offers spinal decompression on the DRX9000, a system that applies controlled, computer guided traction to the spine. It may be an option for some people with disc related back or neck pain. A consultation and exam with Dr. Philip Jordan, DC come first.
What Is It?
The DRX9000 gently stretches and releases the spine in a controlled way. It is used for certain disc related conditions in the low back or neck.
Who Is It For?
- Back or neck pain that has not gone away
- A disc bulge or herniation on your imaging
- Pain, tingling or numbness that travels into an arm or leg
- You were told surgery may be next, and want to know your options
How Do You Get Started?
With a consultation and an exam. We look at your symptoms, your history and any imaging you have. If decompression is not right for you, we will say so.
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Common Questions
What Is The DRX9000?
It is a spinal decompression system. It applies controlled, computer guided traction to the spine.
Who Is It For?
People with lasting back or neck pain, including some cases with disc bulges, herniations or pain that travels into an arm or leg. An exam decides whether it fits you.
Does It Replace Surgery?
Sometimes surgery is the right answer, and we will tell you if that is what we see. Decompression is one nonsurgical option that may be worth trying first for the right person.
Should I Bring My MRI?
Yes. Bring any imaging reports you already have.
How Do I Get Started?
Schedule a consultation and exam. We review your symptoms, your history and your imaging, then tell you plainly whether the DRX9000 belongs in your plan.
It Starts With A Conversation.
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