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Innovative I.D.D. therapy offers low back pain relief

Our I.D.D. Therapy® (Intervertebral Disc Decompression) is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment program that has relieved some common problems that are related to the vertebral disc including: sciatica, posterior facet syndrome and spinal stenosis/arthritis. The symptoms of these conditions may include pain down the back of the thigh, groin pain, calf and foot pain or numbness and tingling of the feet and toes. The key to successfully treating an injury to the vertebral disc is proper diagnosis and a proven treatment protocol so true healing can occur. The following information provides a brief overview of our treatment program.

What is I.D.D. Therapy®?

I.D.D. Therapy® helps draw the ailing vertebral disc back into the proper position, while simultaneously increasing nutrition to the disc. Lumbar decompression is achieved by delivering decompressive forces to the lumbar spine in a safe, progressive manner that begins conservatively and increases incrementally to provide maximum benefits with minimal discomfort to the patient.

Patients are positioned comfortably on their back as decompressive forces are applied that feel like stretching of the lower back. This decompression gently separates the vertebrae several millimeters, creating a negative force in the disc space. This negative pressure creates a suction effect, which pulls the disc back into the proper space. In addition to helping the disc to return to its proper place, the negative pressure in the disc space causes fluids from surrounding tissues to enter as well. These fluids provide the disc with the proper blood and nutrition required for the disc to heal successfully.

As the disc increases its fluid content, it regains its vertical height (about 2 mm) that had been lost through trauma and degeneration. As hydration continues, the height is increased and the pressure is decreased from the spinal nerves, which relieves the original symptoms.

How soon will relief begin?

I.D.D. Therapy® allows patients to receive maximal benefits from a conservative technique. Many people with serious problems will see significant benefits in as few as six to eight visits, with many experiencing no symptoms by their twentieth visit, although results will vary. Treatments are safe, comfortable, and effective. Many patients are so relaxed during their therapy sessions, they fall asleep. Similar to an orthodontist who requires time to work with teeth out of alignment, it takes time to correct a condition within the back, especially when this condition has progressed for a long time without treatment.

Who can benefit from I.D.D. Therapy®?

I.D.D. Therapy® has successfully been used to treat patients from ages 16 to 96 with a wide variety of conditions. Conditions commonly treated include, but are not limited to: disc bulge and herniation, disc degeneration, sciatica, spinal stenosis/arthritis and facet syndrome. I.D.D. Therapy® holds great potential in treating a large population of people who might not otherwise be able to regain health and the ability to enjoy pain-free living, without the restrictions and risks associated with back surgery. If you suffer from chronic, agonizing low back pain and aren’t finding relief from traditional treatments, contact us to see if you could benefit from I.D.D. Therapy. Chances are good you will be glad you did.

Clinical Studies: Downloadable PDF files. If you dont have acrobat reader, click the link below for a free download.

MTG Newsletter (124k PDF file) Special Report -The DRS System - October 1998

Pain Management: A Practical Guide for Clinicians (104k PDF file) Fifth Edition, Chapter 20: New Concepts in Back Pain Management: Decompression, Reduction, and Stabilization

Emerging Technologies: Preliminary Findings (124K PDF file) Decompression, reduction, and stabilization of the lumbar spine: a cost-effective treatment for lumbosacral pain

Distraction Techniques for Lumbar Pain (428k PDF file) Inter-vertebral decompression utilizing distraction techniques widens disk spaces, lowers intradiscal pressure and promotes disk recovery. By Alan E. Ottenstein, MD

The Spina System, in conjunction with IDD Therapy (Internal Disc Decompression), is an innovative approach to healthcare treatment and is bringing non-surgical spinal decompression into the 21st century. IDD Therapy brings with it an advanced level of medical engineering for those with a high level of patient care. With the advent of IDD Therapy, we now offer multiple non-surgical decompression protocols on the Spina System so you are equipped to offer an advanced level of care for your patients. There are no gray areas in medical treatment, you are either cured or you are not. With an up to 86% success rate with the Spina System assures patients the opportunity to rid themselves of back pain and at the same time spurn traditional surgical treatments. New Spina System owners quickly discover that offering this procedure gives their practice the peace of mind that they are providing the highest level of medical competence.

Designed with medical practices and multidisciplinary practices in mind, IDD Therapy now offers each practice the ability to treat specific spinal abnormalities with the pre-designed protocols. This allows the treating physician to expand the current scope of decompression therapy into a more highly refined process. Low back pain is the problem. Waldo Rehabilitation and Wellness, and the Spina System are the solution. Contact out office for more information.