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At Advanced Spine Care Center, our patients have experienced powerful results
with a combination of specialists and treatments modalities. Our staff
is dedicated to relieving pain and getting patients back to their active
lives as quickly as possible.
With that goal in mind, we take pride in being
the only facility in Tucson to offer VAX-D therapy.
VAX-D applies the clinical proven principles to
relieve pressure in the vital structure of the lumber spine that may
be causing low back pain and peripheral pain associated with
- Herniated lumbar discs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Sciatica
- Nerve compression
- Posterior facet syndrome
VAX-D is a safe and effective therapy aimed at treating symptoms and alleviating
the underlying problems that cause back pain. In fact, VAX-D has been proven
to be the equivalent to surgery in decompression of the lumbar spine in
both clinical and major hospital studies.
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How it works.
Patients
lay on the VAX-D table. A patented hand grip restrains the upper body while
a pelvic harness is secured on the patient and attached to a movable tension
meter housing.
Controlled parameters of progressive distraction are determined by
the computer logic-controlled system. Through these precisely controlled
adjustments along the natural anatomical lines of the spinal column, pressure
is relieved on the vital structures of the lumbar spine. Decompression
is achieved in the patient from the tenth thoracic vertebra through
the lumbar spine to the sacrum, thus relieving pain.
In addition. intradiscal pressure is reduced. creating a vacuum-like state within the discs
that helps the discs and joints move back into their normal positions. The back essentially
mends itself.
What makes VAX-D different from traction? With VAX-D, distraction occurs at computer-precise
timings that do not elicit reflex muscle spasms that can worsen the pain.
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How
many treatments are required?
The number of VAX-D sessions required
depends on the severity of the patient's underlying condition. For
example, patients with herniated discs generally respond with 20 to
25 visits. While patients with degenerated discs often achieve significant
relief with the same number of sessions, but all may need ongoing therapy
at regular intervals to remain free of pain.
A partner in patient care.
Many patients have probably
resolved to just live with pain, especially if surgery is their next treatment
option or if they're faced with the decision to have a second surgery.
Now there is another solution right here in Tucson.
For pain involving herniated lumber discs, degenerative
disc disease, sciatica, nerve compression or posterior facet syndrome,
VAX-D therapy should be part of an overall management strategy that also
includes self-care strategies and rehabilitation. The Advanced Spine Care
Center has vast experience working in concert with traditional physicians
and rehabilitation professional to manage the symptoms of lumbar disc herniation.
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