Spine Decompression Center
Dr. Mark T. Elliott, DC
1621- F S. Melrose Drive
Vista, California 92081
WELCOME!
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You've probably seen the newspaper ads that "hype" Spinal Decompression Therapy telling you to call some unknown doctor's office in order to receive a free report in the mail. We do not believe anyone should have to do that!
Our website will give you the complete facts about Spinal Decompression Therapy including clinical trials that support its effectiveness.
And we will also tell you the approximate treatment cost. We do that so you will be better able to make an informed decision about what you should do for your condition and because our fees are a fraction of what some other clinics charge.
If you need any additional information, please call our office at (760) 598-1099 and ask to speak to Dr. Elliott. That's right, he will talk to you personally in order to help you make the right decision.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
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What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
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Spinal decompression therapy is FDA cleared and has a high success rate for pain associated with herniated or bulging discs...even after failed surgery. It is a non-surgical, traction based therapy for the relief of back and leg pain or neck and arm pain. During this procedure, by cycling through distraction and rehabilitation phases and by proper positioning, a spinal disc can be isolated and placed under negative pressure, causing a vacuum effect within it. |
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How does this negative pressure affect an injured
disc? |
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decompression therapy, a negative pressure is created within the disc.
Because of that negative pressure, disc material that has protruded
or herniated can be pulled back within the normal confines of the disc, and
permit healing to occur. |
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What
system is used for this purpose? |
After a significant amount of research, our office chose the 3D Active Trac system manufactured by The Saunders Group. The 3D ActiveTrac is the smoothest performing, most advanced traction/decompression and mobilization table ever made. Its all-in-one design and state-of-the-art features give you the widest range of therapeutic techniques for treatment.
Designed by H. Duane Saunders, the 3D ActiveTrac is a revolutionary breakthrough in clinical treatment. The 3D ActiveTrac table adjusts in flexion/extension, side bending and rotation. This allows the clinician to accommodate painful postural deformities that are difficult to treat with any other traction/decompression system.
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How
is Spinal Decompression Therapy different from regular
traction? |
| The 3D Active Trac controls the variations in the traction pull allowing for spinal decompression and eliminating muscle guarding that is typical in conventional traction devices. The preprogrammed patterns for ramping up and down the amount of axial distraction allows for higher levels of spinal decompression and disc rehydration. |
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Who
can benefit from Spinal Decompression
Therapy? |
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Anyone who
has back pain or neck pain caused in whole or in part by a damaged disc may
be helped by spinal decompression therapy. These conditions include herniated,
protruding or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica or radiculopathy (pinched
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How can I learn more about Spinal Decompression Therapy?
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To visit a website the that describes the spinal care system used by our office, and provides a video presentation of the system, please click on the video screen at the left. |
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Are
there medical studies that document the effectiveness of Spinal Decompression
Therapy? |
| Yes!
One study documented by MRI up to 90% reduction
of disc herniations in 10 of 14 cases and other studies reported that the
majority of ruptured disc patients achieved "good" to "excellent" results
after spinal decompression therapy.
Click
here if you would like to review the studies
yourself. |
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Are
there conditions where Spinal Decompression Therapy is not indicated?
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Spinal
decompression therapy is not recommended for pregnant women, patients who
have severe osteoporosis, severe obesity or severe nerve damage.
Spinal surgery
with instrumentation (screws, metal plates or “cages”) is also
contraindicated. However, spinal decompression therapy after bone fusion
or non-fusion surgery, can be performed. |
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Are
the sessions painful, how many will be needed and what is the
cost? |
| In almost all cases, the treatments are completely painless. In fact, some patients fall asleep during the spinal decompression session.
The number of sessions needed and your specific treatment plan will be determined by the doctor after your examination.
Our customary fee for each spinal decompression session is only $75.00, which means the total cost will be a small fraction of the $5,000+ amounts that some other doctors are charging.
We also offer
two finance options. With Chase Health Advance, we offer a 24 month no interest plan and an extended payment plan up to 48 months. With CareCredit you may finance the entire cost and make 6
monthly payments with no interest. Or if you need more time, you
can set up repayment for up to 60 months.
To apply for financing online
and get instant approval in advance, just go to ChaseHealthCareAdvance.com, or
CareCredit.com. |
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Do
most patients receive therapy and rehabilitative exercises in addition to
Spinal Decompression Therapy? |
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To reduce
inflammation and assist the healing process, supporting structures are treated
with passive therapies (ice/heat/muscle stimulation), chiropractic adjustments
(as indicated) and/or active rehabilitation in order to strengthen the
spinal musculature. |
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How
do I get started? |
| We want to make it easy for you to learn if you are a candidate for spinal decompression therapy. Just call our office to arrange a consultation with Dr. Elliott.
Please remember to bring any MRI reports so the doctor can review them and best advise you about your treatment options. |
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Spine Decompression Center
Dr. Mark T. Elliott, DC
1621- F Melrose Drive
Vista, California 92081
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