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DRX9000 VS TRACTION – WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? – SAN DIEGO, CA
Why Many Patients Are Confused About Spinal Decompression, Traction & Disc Treatment
One of the most common questions patients ask after researching spinal decompression is:
"Isn't DRX9000 just traction?"
It's a fair question.
Many websites use the terms:
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Traction
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Decompression
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Spinal Decompression
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Mechanical Traction
as if they mean the same thing.
However, there are important differences.
Understanding those differences may help patients make more informed decisions when evaluating treatment options for:
✔ Herniated Discs
✔ Sciatica
✔ Degenerative Disc Disease
✔ Spinal Stenosis
✔ Neck Pain
✔ Arm Numbness
✔ Pinched Nerves
Before discussing the differences, it helps to understand why traction was developed in the first place.
"I'VE BEEN TO OTHER PLACES WITH SUB PAR MACHINES"
“I have had a wonderful experience with Dr. Boelk and his staff at the Spinal Decompression and Chiropractic Center of San Diego. They have a great protocol and the best decompression machines. I’ve been to other places with sub par machines and didn’t get any benefit. Dr. Boelk is very attentive and cares about each person, you can see it in how he interacts with everyone. Been undergoing treatment for about 12 sessions now and the sciatica is gone and I’m almost back to normal, didn’t think it would ever heal but even after the first session I had tremendous relief and could sleep mostly pain free for the first time in months. Definitely worth the investment! Thank you!”
— Michael Langsdale, San Diego, CA
SCHEDULE A NO-CHARGE CONSULTATION TO SEE IF YOU MAY BE A CANDIDATE
A no-charge consultation with Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC may include:
✔ Review Of Symptoms
✔ MRI Review
✔ Discussion Of Previous Treatment
✔ Discussion Of Potential Treatment Options
✔ Determination Of Whether You May Be A Candidate
Because Dr. Boelk personally performs consultations and MRI reviews himself, availability is limited.
WHAT IS TRADITIONAL TRACTION?
Traction has been used for decades.
The basic concept is simple:
A pulling force is applied to the spine in an attempt to reduce pressure and improve mobility.
Traditional traction systems often:
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Apply A General Pulling Force
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Use Fixed Angles
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Have Limited Customization
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May Cause Muscle Guarding In Some Patients
Traction may provide temporary symptom relief for some individuals.
However, many patients seeking decompression have already tried various forms of traction without achieving lasting results.
WHAT IS DRX9000 SPINAL DECOMPRESSION?
The DRX9000 is a computerized spinal decompression system designed specifically for spinal disc conditions.
Unlike many traditional traction systems, DRX9000 treatment is designed to:
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Target Specific Disc Levels
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Utilize Computerized Treatment Parameters
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Reduce Muscle Guarding
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Improve Patient Comfort
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Allow More Precise Treatment Delivery
Many patients seeking DRX9000 treatment have been diagnosed with:
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Disc Herniations
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Disc Bulges
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Disc Extrusions
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Degenerative Disc Disease
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Sciatica
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Certain Cases Of Spinal Stenosis
WHY DOES THIS MATTER FOR DISC PATIENTS?
One of the biggest challenges with spinal discs is their limited blood supply.
Unlike muscles and many other tissues, discs rely heavily upon:
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Fluid Exchange
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Nutrient Diffusion
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Oxygen Diffusion
Think of a sponge.
When a sponge remains compressed, fluid movement becomes restricted.
Many clinicians believe a similar process may occur within injured spinal discs.
This is one reason disc injuries can become chronic.
Many decompression systems were developed with the goal of improving the environment surrounding injured discs and irritated nerves.
WHY SOME PATIENTS FAIL WITH TRACTION BUT IMPROVE WITH DECOMPRESSION
This is one of the most common stories heard in the office.
Patients often report:
"I tried traction before."
"I used an inversion table."
"Physical therapy traction didn't help."
That does not necessarily mean decompression is inappropriate.
The important question becomes:
What type of traction?
What diagnosis was being treated?
Was the patient an appropriate candidate?
Was the correct spinal level targeted?
Was the treatment delivered consistently?
Not all systems are identical.
Not all protocols are identical.
Not all patients are identical.
WHY EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Many offices offering spinal decompression have:
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One Table
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Limited Experience
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Limited Case History
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego is different.
Dr. Boelk currently operates:
7 DRX9000 Systems
Including:
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4 Lumbar Systems
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3 Cervical Systems
Over the years, Dr. Boelk has personally performed:
More Than 100,000 Spinal Decompression Treatments
Many doctors now travel to San Diego to learn his protocols through:
The Spinal Decompression Training Academy
"I AM EXTREMELY HAPPY I DID NOT HAVE SURGERY"
(Insert Calder Pearce Testimonial Verbatim Here)
WHO MAY BE A CANDIDATE FOR DRX9000?
Potential candidates may include patients suffering from:
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Herniated Discs
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Bulging Discs
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Sciatica
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Degenerative Disc Disease
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Certain Cases Of Spinal Stenosis
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Cervical Disc Herniations
However, not every patient qualifies.
This is why proper examination and MRI review are important.
WHY PATIENTS SEEK OUT DR. CASSIDY BOELK DC
✔ Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
✔ Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
✔ Nearly 22 Years Of Clinical Experience
✔ Founder, Spinal Decompression Training Academy
✔ Founder Of One Of California's Largest Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Practices
✔ Founding Member, American Spinal Decompression Society
✔ Member, International Disc Education Association
✔ California X-Ray Radiation Supervisor & Operator
✔ More Than 100,000 Spinal Decompression Treatments Performed
✔ Operates 7 DRX9000 Systems
✔ Trains Doctors Nationwide
SCHEDULE A NO-CHARGE CONSULTATION
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center Of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
📞 619-298-0800
If you are researching DRX9000 spinal decompression and wondering how it differs from traditional traction, a no-charge consultation may help determine whether you may be a candidate for treatment.