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You've probably seen the newspaper ads
that "hype" Spinal Decompression Therapy telling you to call some
unknown doctor's office in order to receive a free report in the
mail. We do not believe anyone should have to do that!
Our website will give you the complete
facts about Spinal Decompression Our website will give you the
complete facts about Spinal Decompression Therapy including
published studies and
actual case studies that support its
effectiveness.
And we will also tell you the approximate treatment cost. We do
that so you will be better able to make an informed decision about
what you should do for your condition and because our fees are a
fraction of what some other clinics charge.
If you need any additional information,
please call our office at 743-2364 and ask to speak to Doctor
Moellendorf about spinal decompression.
That's right, we'll talk to you personally in order to help you make
the right decision.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
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What is Spinal Decompression Therapy? |
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Spinal decompression therapy is FDA cleared and has a high
success rate for pain associated with herniated or bulging
discs...even after failed surgery. It is a non-surgical,
traction based outcome for the relief of back and leg pain or
neck and arm pain. During this procedure, by cycling through
distraction and relaxation phases and by proper positioning, a
spinal disc can be placed under negative
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How does this negative pressure affect an injured
disc? |
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decompression therapy, a negative pressure is created within
the disc. Because of that negative pressure, disc material
that has protruded or herniated can be pulled back within the
normal confines of the disc, and permit healing to occur.
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What
system is used for this purpose and are the doctors certified in spinal
decompression therapy? |
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After a significant amount of research, our office chose the
Triton ® DTS system manufactured by the Chattanooga Group, the
premier manufacturer of physical medicine equipment. More
importantly, we have the brand new computerized head which is
the most sophisticated and technologically advanced unit in
the world. No office - and we do mean NO OFFICE - has a more
"state of the art" spinal decompression system.
In fact, the new
Triton®
head is so revolutionary that
it won the Australian Design Award in the "Medical and Scientific" category.
It is also the system that the University of Texas purchased for the
treatment of its world-class athletes. We also selected the
Triton®
DTS systems due to their ability
to treat discs in both the neck and the low back.
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How
is Spinal Decompression Therapy different from regular
traction? |
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The award winning Triton ® computer is the key. It controls
the variations in the traction pull allowing for spinal
decompression and eliminating muscle guarding that is typical
in conventional traction devices. The preprogrammed patterns
for ramping up and down the amount of axial distraction allows
for higher levels of spinal decompression and disc rehydration. |
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Who
can benefit from Spinal Decompression
Therapy? |
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Anyone who has back
pain or neck pain caused in whole or in part by a damaged disc
may be helped by spinal decompression therapy. These
conditions include herniated, protruding or bulging discs,
spinal stenosis, sciatica or radiculopathy (pinched nerves).
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Are
there medical studies that document the effectiveness of Spinal Decompression
Therapy? |
Yes!
One study documented by MRI up
 to 90% reduction
of disc herniations in 10 of 14 cases and other studies reported that the
majority of ruptured disc patients achieved "good" to "excellent" results
after spinal decompression therapy.
Click
here if you would like to review the studies yourself or
click here to read case studies on actual patients.
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Are
there conditions where Spinal Decompression Therapy is not indicated?
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Spinal decompression therapy is not recommended for pregnant
women, patients who have severe osteoporosis, severe obesity
or severe nerve damage.
Spinal surgery with instrumentation (screws, metal plates or
“cages”) is also contraindicated. However, spinal
decompression therapy after bone fusion or non-fusion surgery,
can be performed. |
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Are
the sessions painful, how many will be needed and what is the
cost? |
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In almost all cases, the treatments are completely painless.
In fact, some patients fall asleep during the spinal
decompression session.
The number of sessions needed and your specific treatment plan
will be determined by the doctor after your examination.
Our customary fee for each spinal decompression session is
only $75 which means the total cost will be a small fraction
of the $5,000+ amounts that some other doctors are charging.
If your insurance company covers spinal decompression therapy,
reimbursement varies but your out-of-pocket expense for all
needed services could be as little as your co-payment.
If not covered by insurance, we offer CareCredit that will
allow you to make 6 monthly payments with no interest. To
apply for financing online and get instant approval in
advance, just go to
CareCredit.com. |
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Do
most patients receive therapy and rehabilitative exercises in addition to
Spinal Decompression Therapy? |
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To reduce inflammation
and assist the healing process, supporting structures are
treated with passive therapies (ice/heat/muscle stimulation),
Chiropractic adjustments (as indicated) and/or active
rehabilitation in order to strengthen the spinal musculature. |
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How
do I get started? |
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We want to make it easy for you to learn if you are a
candidate for spinal decompression therapy. Just call our
office to arrange a consultation with Dr. Moellendorf.
Please remember to bring any MRI reports so the doctor can
review them and best advise you about your treatment options.
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920-743-2364
EMAIL Moellendorf Chiropractic Office, Ltd.
1140 Egg Harbor Road , Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(next to McDonalds across from Family Video)
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