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6. WHAT CONDITIONS ARE CONTRA-INDICATED FOR DECOMPRESSION THERAPY?
IDD Therapy® on the Accu-SPINA® machine is an inherently safe procedure that can be used, without complications, for a wide variety of anatomical dysfunctions of the lumbar spine which are commonly associated with back pain. However, patients with the following conditions should NOT be treated with decompression therapy:
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Severe Osteoporosis
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Spondylolysis
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Vertebral Fractures
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Unstable Post Surgical Conditions
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Spondylolisthesis (Grade 2 or higher)
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Any kind of surgical hardware
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Contraindications are pathological lesions or congenital deformities of the vertebral column that disrupt the integrity of the vertebral and ligamental structures, such as fractures, neoplasm, gross osteoporosis or spina bifida. Progressive pathological or inflammatory processes of the spinal joints or muscles are also contraindicated.
7. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SPINA SYSTEM™ AND TRACTION?
Traction disperses the energy of weights between the majority of spinal segments thus reducing the actual amount of pull necessary to create negative pressure. Following IDD Therapy® protocol, the Spina System™ isolates the specific problem disc by its unique angle of distraction (or pull). Traction does not create high negative intradiscal pressure like the Spina System™. Distraction is done on a logarithmic rate eliminating a proprioceptor response commonly found in traction. The Spina System™ also focuses on overcoming intrinsic muscle responses of the spine by relaxing the patient.
8. WHAT RESULTS CAN I EXPECT?
Most patients are scheduled for 20 twenty-five minute treatments over a 6-week period. The typical patient feels relief as fast as the first 5 to 8 treatments. Pre and post treatment MRIs have shown 50% reduction in the size and extent of herniations after 6 weeks of treatments. Clinical Studies confirm 86% of patients with disc problems reported relief with the Spina System™.
9.WHAT CLINICAL STUDIES HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED ON THE SPINA SYSTEM™?
Several Clinical Studies and Practice Case Studies have been published. They may be reviewed in the Clinical Studies section of this website.
10. IS THE SPINA SYSTEM™ CLEARED BY THE FDA?
Yes, the Spina System™ has received FDA Clearance as a Class II Medical Device with 510(k) listing.
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