Frequently Asked Questions

Who is a candidate for the DRX9000?
Almost anyone with back, neck, arm, and/or leg pain.

Is it safe?
Very safe and non-invasive.

How does the pool fit into the decompression program?
The pool is used to provide aquatic decompression to the lumbar spine and to recondition the trunk and lower extremities.

What is decompression?
Decompression is traction. With the DRX 900,we can focus the traction stress on the disc that is likely creating the symptoms.

Are there any contraindications with the DRX 9000?
A few: advanced osteoporosis, metostatic disease in the spine, a recent lumbar fusion.

Are treatments on the DRX 9000 covered by insurance? Not normally, but the rest of the therapy is billable to insurance.

What is the difference between the DRX 9000 and the VAX -D?
Both machines provide lumbar decompression.The patient positioning on the tables in the main difference. On the DRX 9000 the patient is supine; on the VAX-D the patient is prone.