You've
probably seen the newspaper ads that "hype" Spinal Decompression
Therapy asking 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 Therapy including clinic
trials 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 715-720-9911 and ask to talk to the doctor.
That's right, I'll talk to you personally in order to
help you make the right decision.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal
decompression therapy is a non-surgical traction
based treatment outcome for herniated or bulging
discs in the neck and lower back. Anyone who has
back, neck, arm or leg pain may be helped by spinal
decompression therapy.
How many spinal
decompression sessions will be needed and are they painful?
The
number of sessions needed and your specific
treatment plan will be determined by the
doctor after your examination.
In
almost all cases, the treatments are completely
painless. In fact, some patients fall
asleep during the spinal decompression session.
What
type of decompression system is used?
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. We also selected
the Triton® DTS systems due to its ability
to treat discs in both the neck and the low
back.
In
regard to clinical skills, Dr. James Appel completed
the Kennedy Decompression Technique course work
and passed the qualifying examination to achieve
the status of "Certified Practitioner"
in spinal decompression therapy.
What
Makes Spinal Decompression Therapy so Effective?
The
computerized traction head and doctor skill
are the keys. Proper assessment and
the use of preprogrammed patterns of distraction
and relaxation may permit disc material to
be pulled back within the normal confines
of the disc and allow healing to occur.
Who
can benefit from Spinal Decompression Therapy?
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 even failed surgery.
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 an article about spinal decompression that
appeared in "To Your Health" Magazine.
Are
there conditions where Spinal Decompression Therapy
is not indicated?
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.
Are
the sessions painful, how many will be needed and what
is the cost?
Our
customary fee for each spinal decompression session
is about $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?
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.
How
do I get started?
.
We
want to make it easy for you to learn if you
are a candidate for spinal decompression therapy.
Just call our office at 715-720-9911 to arrange
a consultation with Dr. Appel.
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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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.
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