Frequently Asked
Questions about DRX 9000
Who is a candidate for the DRX
9000?
Almost anyone with back, neck, arm, and/or
leg pain.
Is it safe?
Very safe!! 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 an LE's.
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? Yes
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.