• If your lifestyle is affected by any of the following conditions: back or neck pain/discomfort, sciatica, herniated and/or bulging disks, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, a relapse or failure following spinal surgery, you may be a candidate for success with the DRX 9000™.
• If you have tried numerous forms of treatment for you back or neck condition, without success, including physiotherapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, repeated spinal injections or epidurals, are on a waitlist for spinal surgery, you may be a candidate for success with this treatment.
• If you have been suffering from a back or neck condition for more than 6 weeks, have symptoms of numbness, tingling, weakness, sharp, or shooting pains in your arms or legs, you may be helped by non-surgical spinal decompression with the DRX 9000™.
• If you have had X-rays and even a MRI or CT scan, that show you have a back or neck condition mentioned above, DRX 9000™ may be able to help you.
• If you are looking for another option to surgery, want to stop or decrease the amount of pain medication you are taking, would like to get back to your daily activities you aren’t able to do because of your back or neck condition, this treatment may be for you!

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Find out what how the doctors and staff at CSDC may evaluate your spine at your consultation.

How does the DRX work?

How does the DRX work? The DRX 9000™ targets specific areas in your spine, and reduces the pressure within the disc to help improve the exchange of fluids in the disc. The disc in your spine doesn’t have a blood supply, so once proper fluid exchange is re-established, the disc and its surrounding tissues are able to begin being nourished and healed naturally. Once the disc begins healing, the pain should also decrease.

Watch a 3D Animation on how the DRX 9000™ works.

How is the DRX different from a traction machine?

The DRX is new state-of-the-art spinal technology! It is FDA and Health Canada approved for non-surgical spinal decompression. It works by pulling gradually, following a logarithmic curve, and gradually builds up in tension, and pulls through 18 different cycles, over 30 minutes. The gradual increase in pull is able to relax the muscles in your back so they do not contract against the machine allowing the DRX to specifically target the areas in your spine that are causing pain/discomfort.

How many treatments will I need?

Every client is different. Some clients respond after 5 treatments, and others take more than 20. The research is based on a 20 treatment protocol, which is spread out over 6 weeks. For the low back, you have 5 treatments a week for 2 weeks, then 3 treatments a week for 2 weeks, then 2 treatments per week for 2 weeks. If you have a neck condition, the treatments occur 3 days per week for 6 weeks. There will be subsequent follow up visits, and more treatments scheduled based on your success. Your care will be individualized to achieve the best results for you.

See what the American Spinal Decompression Therapy Association recommends.

How long is each treatment?

From the time you arrive to the time you leave, it is approximately an hour appointment. You are on the actual DRX machine for 30 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of ice and therapeutic laser. Depending on your symptoms, some soft tissue therapy may also be included in the treatment, to help reduce muscle spasm, as well as chiropractic adjustments to help improve the mobility of the joints in your back and improve your nervous system function.

Is this treatment covered by AHC/WCB?

It is not currently covered by the provincial health plan, however, some extended health benefits do consider non-surgical spinal decompression chiropractic care, and a certain amount may be covered. WCB currently does not cover this treatment.

Once starting the DRX treatment program, can I discontinue my treatments?

We constantly monitor your progress so appropriate changes can be made to achieve the best results for you. If you do plan on taking a vacation in the middle of treatment, we recommend starting after the vacation, or completing the treatment before leaving. To achieve the best results, the treatment protocol schedule should be followed as closely as possible.

Is there anything that prevents me from being a good candidate for treatment?

Like many other forms of therapy, you must find something that is suitable for you. The staff at CSDC want you to have the best opportunity for success without being at risk. According to the recommendations of Axiom Worldwide and the American Spinal Decompression Therapy Association, if you have any of the following conditions, you may not be a candidate for treatment on the DRX 9000™:

Tumors, abdominal aortic aneurism, fractures, metal implants/screws/plates in the spine, advanced osteoporosis, pregnancy, other condtions/diseases that compromise the structural integrity of the spine and discs (eg. rheumatoid arthritis, Down’s syndrome, paraplegia/quadriplegia).

How can I prevent my back condition from recurring?

The staff at CSDC have networked with several well trained medical exercise specialists, personal trainers, and physiotherapists to be able to provide you with several options to properly rebuild your back health. Once you have completed the DRX program, we would refer you to one of our specialists for assessment and we would continue to follow up and monitor your care to help you achieve long-term quality results.

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At Calgary Spinal Decompression Centre (CSDC) we understand painful spinal problems. DRX9000™ offers a valuable, potentially life-changing therapy for people with significant back or neck problems.

Is a disc problem slowing you down? At CSDC we understand and treat spinal disc problems.

We are here to provide our clients with excellence in care for you, the individual and to provide the best in current technology for non-surgical spinal decompression. Safe and clinically effective, treatment with the DRX 9000™ can relieve symptoms associated with bulging or herniated discs such as sciatica, chronic pinched nerve(s) causing arm or leg pain and/or numbness and tingling.

The DRX 9000™ is new and state-of-the-art spinal technology that is FDA and Health Canada approved. The DRX 9000™ targets specific areas in the spine, and reduces the pressure within the disc to help improve the exchange of nutrients to the disc. Spinal discs do not have a blood supply. Proper fluid exchange is essential for healthy discs.

At CSDC we start each new client with a thorough clinical assessment to determine if they can be helped with one of their technologically advanced treatments such as the DRX 9000™, a true non-surgical spinal decompression system, or therapeutic laser and chiropractic care. Acute and corrective care programs are interactive, always personalized and customized to a client’s activity level and need for care. Patient centered and positive results guide the need for further care. Friendly, helpful staff can often have you in for a 30-minute initial consultation in the same week you contact the office.

For more details about non-surgical spinal decompression and DRX 9000™ technology, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions section of our website.

See if DRX 9000™ non-surgical spinal decompression can help you.

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At Calgary Spinal Decompression Centre we understand and treat spinal problems. Our staff are interested in restoring the normal function and alignment of the spine and nervous system, in turn helping clients return to their activities of daily living and improving their overall quality of life for lasting improvements.

Dr. Chong is the founding director of CSDC and is a practicing chiropractor since 1987. He has over twenty years of clinical experience combined with two certificate courses, one in sports chiropractic and the other in occupational health. Dr. Chong accepts new patients through CSDC for DRX 9000™ and for chiropractic care through his affiliate offices at Centre for Chiropractic Care. He is committed to helping people recover from common but significant spinal problems with safe, effective, non-invasive approaches and techniques. He is a wellness-orientated chiropractor integrating various alternative treatments to help clients achieve their best results.

Dr. Alan Chong is accepting new patients for spinal consultations for neck and back problems, to evaluate their appropriateness for DRX 9000™ non-surgical spinal decompression and other potentially effective treatments.

Links

Centre for Chiropractic Care
American Spinal Decompression Association
Axiom Worldwide – Makers of the DRX9000 & DRX9000C

Press Releases & Articles of Interest

Surgical Alternatives — Spinal Decompression