The DRX9000 True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression System was created to provide relief of LBP (low back pain) caused by herniated discs, degernerative disc disease, sciatica, and facet syndrome.

In August 2008, Axiom Worldwide, the manufacturerer of the DRX9000 reported that there was a new case report underwritten with a grant from them that was featured in Volume 3, Issue 1 of the US Muscoskeletial Review 2008.  The case study was entitled “Management of Discogenic Low-Back Pain with a Non-surgical Decompression System (DRX9000).

The case report reveals the pre-MRI and post-MRI findings of a 31 year old male with a history of low back pain.  Prior to treatment with the DRX9000, an MRI of the lumbar spine revealed a left paracentral disc extrusion at L5-S1 that was compressing and displacing the left S1 nerve root.  In addition, degenerative disc disease was noted at L4/L5 and L5/S1.  The patient also reported an overall pain level of 9 on a 0-10 scale.

The patient underwent 27 treatments on the DRX9000 over a seven-week period and at his final treatment he reported a pain level of 3 that occurred only 30% of the time.  Follow-up MRI “demonstrated a dramatic decrease in the size of the disc lesion as well as the compression place on the left S1 nerve root”.

The authors conclude “Clinical and imaging data continue to emerge providing further validation of the safe and effective treatment of disc-related Low back pain utilizing the DRX9000.”

They do note that the case study was underwritten by a grant from the manufacturer, Axiom Worldwide and state that the presentation of the study should not be construed to mean that Axion Worldwide represents that the study establishes any conclusive success rate or the efficacy of the device.  The information is offered simply to demonstrate the exciting activity ongoing with the DRX9000.    Individual patient’s experiences with the DRX9000 may vary and patients should always consult with their physician to determine whether treatment on the DRX9000 makes sense for them.  If you want to know if your condition qualifies for non-surgical spinal decompression, do not hesitate to call my office at 648-7987 for an appointment for a consultation.