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Has anyone had herniated disc treatment with the DRX9000 decompression
I have a herniated disc (L3 left side) and had laparoscopic surgery in 1999 with good results until 2005 when it herniated again. The MRI showed scar tissue along with the herniation and I was advised that surgery would be risky due to scar tissue and nerve tissue looking similar to a surgeon and resulting in accidental nerve damage. I read about the DRX9000 spinal decompression treatment and decided to have treatments. I had 27 half-hour treatments over 2 months' time and the pain is completely gone. Today, March 2025, no return of pain. I hope this helps somebody else with severe debilitating pain.
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I have an inversion table that has kept my back in good condition since disc surgery in 1988. Good to hear about this.
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1 ReactionYes, I had it too with good results. My disc was badly herniated into the nerve root. It affected down my Lt outside leg and strong thigh spasm that was pulling my knee out. It worked for me and I never had any surgery.
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1 ReactionI have had 14 such treatments. Felt good at time but back pain, L4-L5, back next day. No long term improvement.
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1 ReactionSorry to hear that it didn't work for you. In my case, I had 27 half hour sessions and it left me very weak. After my treatments I immediately started healthy back sessions at the gym which employs a machine that stabilizes your body during back exercise. I go there once every 3 weeks for 15 minutes each time and it strengthened the back muscles. I am 84 years old and there is no limitation to physical activities. I know others who have had the treatments and, most of them, had good results. But, back trouble is nasty and "one size fits all" regarding treatment is not the rule. I hope you find something that gives you relief.
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I am getting drx9000 decompression now for L4-5 numbness mid thigh. Doing 10 sessions... hopefully it will help.
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During my DRX9000 treatments, I had sciatic pain return during the first 4 or 5 sessions. After 7 sessions the pain was less and then by 10 or 11 sessions it was gone. However, I still had foot pain which was not helped until the practitioner adjusted the machine settings to affect another disc area (L2 I believe). The new settings worked after another 10 sessions. His reasoning for the new settings was that my MRI results showed only L3 disc herniation because I was lying flat on my back during the MRI. He reasoned that my foot pain most likely was the result of L2 herniation which would possibly have shown up if I was scanned standing. (I don't know if that type of MRI is possible but, anyhow, his theory resulted in my complete recovery.)
I'm guessing that this procedure is offered by a chiropractor, is not covered by insurance, and cost ranges from $7000 to $10,000. No refunds. Am I close?
I know it is not covered by Medicare. I know two persons that had partial coverage from private insurance, in that the number of sessions was limited. I paid completely out of pocket, and it was about $3000 at the time back in 2005. For me, this was a lot of money, but my life was totally limited by pain and inability to sleep. I was willing to take the risk and that's a hard decision for folks like me who have limited income. Looking back, I'm so glad I took the risk. My back pain was caused by a herniated disc. I would guess that today's cost for the same number of treatments might be about what you estimate. (It depends on how many sessions you might need, also). I hope this helps you make a good decision.