WHAT IS VAX-D®?

Vertebral Axial Decompression (VAX-D®) is a non-surgical procedure developed for the treatment of painful and disabling low back disorders caused by disc herniations (subligamentous and extruded), degenerative disc disease, sciatica and posterior facet arthrosis. VAX-D® is designed to relieve pressure on structures that cause low back pain. The VAX-D® procedure relieves the pressure by achieving decompression of intervertebral discs and facet joints scientifically managed by a programmable logic controller.

BENEFITS OF VAX-D®

The effectiveness of the VAX-D® Treatment has been the subject of published clinical studies which highlight the following benefits achieved in the majority of patients:

Relief of acute or chronic (long term) low back pain and/or associated leg pain or numbness, generally within 1 month
Successful in over 70% of patients
Early return to work
Non-invasive and safe
No patient hospitalization
"Vertebral axial decompression therapy for pain associated with herniated or degenerated discs or facet syndrome: An outcome study" University of Illinois at Chicago, published in The Journal of Neurological Research, Volume 20, April 1998

HOW IS VAX-D® TREATMENT APPLIED?

Patients with low back pain are first examined and then evaluated in accordance with the indications for VAX-D® Treatment. Patient medical histories, x-rays and CT/MRI scans are carefully reviewed to determine whether the individual patient qualifies for the procedure. If a patient qualifies for VAX-D® Treatment, an individual treatment plan is developed to meet their specific needs. Each session is carefully monitored and reviewed in order to maximise the potential benefits to the patient.

Each session, which consists of 15 continuous cycles of distraction/relaxation, takes about 30 minutes. The fully automated process of VAX-D® treatment is managed by a programmable logic controller located in the computer programmed console that is continuously monitored by the technician. A continuous chart recording is made of the parameters achieved during each and every cycle. The chart recording is printed to form a permanent record for the patient's chart and is available for review by the treating physician. So call (423)587-0044 to see if this is right for you.