BACK CARE NETWORK FAQ’s
What is the Back Care Network?The Back Care Network is an organization of medical, business and marketing professionals who are committed to connecting people with acute or chronic back pain, with providers of the latest break-through therapy called spinal decompression therapy .
Who should go to a Back Care Network member facility?Anyone who has continuous low back or neck pain. Most patients who have a bulging, herniated disc or disc degeneration come to decompression clinics for help.
Is there any incentive for patients to go through the Back Care Network to find a spinal decompression therapist?There most certainly is. All Chiropractors and Physical Therapists found through the Back Care Network member directory are in good standing with their respective governing professional organization, and have all been certified to administer spinal decompression therapy by the manufacturer of the spinal decompression table they use to administer this break-through therapy program. Patients also receive preferred pricing and special patient finance options.
What is the best way to make an appointment with a Back Care Network health professional?By finding a spinal decompression therapy provider in the BackCareNetwork.com’s directory and filling out the patient information form. Click here
SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY FAQ’s
What is spinal decompression therapy?Spinal Decompression Therapy is a FDA Cleared treatment that medical research shows to be 86-92% effective. Additional recent studies showed over 91% of successful patients were pain-free 4 years after treatment. Spinal Decompression Therapy is performed by alleviating pressure on spinal vertebrae, discs, and nerves by decompressing the spine. A computerized device slowly alleviates pressure from joints, discs, and nerves. Decompression therapy causes a change in pressure or "vacuum effect" that sucks any bulging material back into place.
How does spinal decompression therapy work?Spinal Decompression Therapy is performed by alleviating pressure on spinal vertebrae, discs, and nerves by decompressing the spine. A computerized device slowly alleviates pressure from joints, discs, and nerves. Decompression therapy causes a change in pressure or "vacuum effect" that draws back in any protruding disc (off the nerve) and helps to re-hydrate the disc which is made out of over 80% water.
Who is a good candidate for spinal decompression therapy?Patients with acute and chronic lower and cervical back pain can benefit from Spinal Decompression Therapy treatments. Specifically, the system provides a program of treatments for relief from pain for those patients suffering with lumbar and cervical pain. Each treatment consists of a physician prescribed program designed to provide distraction forces (slow stretching) to relieve pressures on structures that may be causing back pain, through non-surgical decompression of discs; that is, unloading, due to distraction and positioning. It relieves pain associated with herniated discs, protruding discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome, and sciatica.
How successful is spinal decompression therapy?Most patients are scheduled for 20, twenty-five minute treatments over a 4 to 6 week period. The typical patient may feel relief between the 5th and 8th treatment. Pre and post treatment MRIs have shown 50% reduction in the size and extent of herniations after 4 weeks of treatments. In initial clinical studies, a full 86% of patients with disc problems reported relief with the machine. Results will vary with each patient because every one is different, with different back grounds and life styles. A patient who follows the advise of the Doctor will have better outcomes.
I was told I need back surgery, is spinal decompression therapy a viable alternative to having back surgery?Yes it may be, depending on your diagnosis, MRI results, symptoms and physical exam. It is best to make an appointment and be evaluated by one of our Back Care Network physicians to determine if you are an appropriate candidate.
I previously had back surgery but still experience lower back pain, should I try spinal decompression therapy?It is best to make an appointment and be evaluated by one of our Back Care Network physicians to determine if you are an appropriate candidate. In all cases, any hardware that has been implanted from previous surgeries is a contra-indication (does not qualify) for spinal decompression therapy.
What’s the best way to make contact with a health professional who administers spinal decompression therapy?By finding a spinal decompression therapy provider in the BackCareNetwork.com’s directory and filling out the patient information form. Click here
Once I complete spinal decompression therapy and I’m feeling better, will I need maintenance therapy?The patient may require maintenance therapy depending on their diagnosis and the severity of their original condition. The treating physician will determine if maintenance therapy is necessary.
How much does spinal decompression cost?The cost for Spinal Decompression Therapy usually is in the range of $2,500 to $5,000. The difference is usually the length of the prescribed program. Most programs are usually 20 + treatments within a 30-35 day period.
Do I save any money by using a spinal decompression therapist who is a member of the Back Care Network?Yes, all health professionals who perform spinal decompression and who are part of the Back Care Network, have agreed to offer spinal decompression patients who sign-up through the Back Care Network, up to 10% off the normal spinal decompression therapy program cost.
Why doesn’t insurance cover spinal decompression therapy?This has been a question patients and clinics have asked for years. Talk with your Back Care Network Doctor about any concerns you have here.
Can I finance my spinal decompression therapy program?Yes, the Back Care Network and its member health professionals have partnered with several patient financing organizations.
Are there any advantages to financing my spinal decompression therapy through the Back Care Network finance partners?Yes there are. The Back Care Network patient finance partners have agreed to extend no interest or low interest special finance programs to patients who go through BackCareNetwork.com.
