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How Does SpineMED® Decompression Work?
Damaged intervertebral discs seldom heal because they remain under constant pressure, even while a person is at rest. SpineMED® Decompression is designed to reduce pressure inside the discs by gently separating or distracting the injured spinal segments.
Under distraction, pressure on the disc is relieved; allowing fluids, nutrients and oxygen to flow back into disc. This nutrient exchange helps the body’s natural rebuilding process and can accelerate the repair and eventually heal damaged spinal discs.
In addition, a reduction of intradiscal pressures may help draw the nucleus of a building or herniated disc back into the center, thereby relieving pressure on a compressed nerve root—alleviating the problem and the pain or numbness.
Is SpineMED® Decompression for Me?
SpineMED® is a non-surgical, drug-free procedure for patients suffering discogenic pain caused by:
- Bulging disc
- Herniated disc
- Degenerative disc disease
- Posterior Facet syndrome
- Sciatica
- Post-surgical patients
- Spinal Stenosis
- Non-specified mechanical low back or neck pain
SpineMED® is designed to help patients whose pain is caused by a damaged lumbar or cervical spinal disc.
You’re not a candidate for SpineMED® if you have:
- Instabilities of the spine, such as recent fractures
- Bilateral pars defects
- Gross osteoporosis
- Cancers or tumors of the spine
- Surgical hardware fixation (pins, screws, woots, etc...) in the region of the spine being targeted.
- Pregnancy
- Patients under the age of 15
Disc fragmentation, calcification, severe arthritis and any surgical spinal appliances are all relative contraindications.
Post surgical patients are NOT contraindicated unless they have surgical hardware fixation in the region of the spine being targeted. In fact, failed back patients may respond well to SpineMED®.
If you have an current MRI, please bring the report and CD to your personal consulation with Dr. Flynn. Dr. Flynn will explain your options and treatment plan so you will then have a better understanding to get your life back on tract! Call today!
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What’s a SpineMED® Session Like?
For Low Back Pain, the patient is comfortably positioned lying down face upward, knees bent and resting on the bolster. The Patented Pelvic Restraints are adjusted to comfortably secure the patient's pelvis. The upper torso is secured to the fixed section of the table using velcroed upper restraint. The doctor then keys in session parameters. The Patented Pelvic Tilt section electronically tilts the pelvis to target the specific injured spinal segments. Then with precise computer controlled tension, the specific disc segment is gently distracted.
For cervical procedures, the cervical unit is first electronically tilted to the angle required to target specific segments of the cervical spine. The patient is then placed on the table with their head positioned in the cervical cradle unit. The patented Cervical Restraints are designed to comfortably capture the base of the patient's skull for controlled distraction.
The SpineMED® protocol consists of 20-25 sessions that are 30 minutes each in duration. SpineMED® sessions are typically administered 3-5 times per week over a 4-6 week period. The procedure is performed with the patient fully clothed and has been described as safe, painless and extremely effective. In fact, it is not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during the procedure. Each session has a cumulative effect, designed to significantly reduce pain and improve function as patients progress through the SpineMED® program.
SpineMED® Decompression continues to show encouraging success rates for patients suffering with lumbar and cervical disc pathologies, both alone and in conjunction with spinal rehabilitation therapies such as Osteopathic Medicine, Physical Therapy or Chiropractic care.
Why is SpineMED® Better?
SpineMED® is the most advanced decompression system in the world. Our patented design represents the latest evolution in decompression technology.
SpineMED® is engineered to overcome the limitations and side effects of previous decompression devices. Cumbersome nylon harnesses, antiquated traction components and outdated tower designs have been replaced with advanced electronic controls designed to precisely target and decompress injured spinal segments with a significantly lower distractive force.
Lower force can reduce negative side effects, increase patient comfort, and allow doctors to offer SpineMED® decompression to acute, frail, or elderly patients who cannot tolerate the higher forces of older decompression devices.
Here are just some of the benefits of SpineMED® Decompression:
- Overcoming Reflex Contractions
- Targeted Distraction
- Focused Distraction
- Lower Forces
- Wider Patient Sustainability
- Accommodate Any Size Patient with No Harnesses
- Repeatable Sessions
- More Comfortable
- Built-in Entertainment
Overcoming Reflex Contractions
It is commonly recognized that achieving decompression depends upon the ability to distract the spine without eliciting reflex muscle contractions or spasms. SpineMED®
monitors tension applied to the patient every 2.5 milliseconds and can make adjustments every 20 milliseconds. This ability to almost instantly sense and adjust tensions is a key difference that distinguishes SpineMED® Decompression from other devices and conventional traction.
Targeted Distraction
Get better results with better technology. SpineMED®’s patented pelvic tilt feature is designed to adjust patient positioning to accurately isolate and decompress specific spinal segments. With increased specificity and a more efficient capture, SpineMED® is engineered to achieve optimum decompression. The ability to achieve positive outcomes using lower forces greatly increases patient comfort and suitability, particularly with acute patients and the growing geriatric population.
Focused Distraction
Zero-in and accurately isolate damaged discs. SpineMED®’s pelvic tilt feature rotates the pelvis between 0–25 degrees during lumbar sessions, while the cervical section positions the head between 0–30 degrees of flexion for cervical sessions. Adjustable patient positioning is designed to accurately move the focal point of distraction, allowing SpineMED® to target specific spinal segments. Older technologies attempt this by raising or lowering the traction box within their tower design.
Lower Forces
Reduce the pressure on your patients. With the elimination of outdated harnesses and direct capture of the pelvis with the patented restraints, SpineMED® decompression protocols call for a fraction of the force required with previous devices. For example, the average protocol for a 200lb patient on SpineMED® is 60lbs of force, compared with over 110lbs on older devices. SpineMED®’s lower force requirements dramatically increase patient comfort and tolerance while virtually eliminating any risk of exacerbations or other negative side effects.
Wider Patient Suitability
Attract more patients. SpineMED®’s ability to achieve results using lower forces also increases the scope of suitable patients, especially with acute to sub-acute patients, frail patients, and the growing geriatric population.
Accommodate Any Size Patient with No Harnesses
Help more patients. SpineMED®’s pelvic restraints comfortably secure patients of virtually any size (70 to 500 lbs.). The restraints effectively displace adipose tissue to capture the skeletal structure without having to rely on different-sized harnesses.
Call Today: 630-627-5555 to talk with Dr. Flynn.
350 Yorktown Center Lombard, IL 60148
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