Will DTS Therapy treatments hurt?
Is it safe?
DTS
Therapy treatments are one of the
most gentle and comfortable
therapies available. The treatments
utilize equipment with proven safety
and efficacy. Most patients report
a mild sense of stretch on their
back or hips, and often fall asleep
during treatment sessions. The DTS
System is produced by the world’s
largest manufacturer of hospital
based rehabilitation equipment, with
over 58 years of experience.
Is
DTS Therapy new?
Although traction therapy has been
around for thousands of years,
Decompressive Traction is relatively
new. Advances in equipment and
procedures have dramatically
improved effectiveness. DTS Therapy
is the most comprehensive program
available, allowing the safe
delivery of this previously hospital
based therapy in our office.
Continual improvements in the
delivery system and regular updates
in protocol keep the DTS in the
forefront of non-invasive disc
therapy. Each year over 50,000
patients are treated with DTS
Therapy and that number is growing.
Why
is DTS Therapy more successful than
other treatment options?
DTS
Therapy is a comprehensive program
of the newest traction techniques
and targeted “core” stabilization
exercises with Biofeedback. In
addition, we use other adjunctive
treatments that have proven
effectiveness in back care. It is
this multi-faceted approach that
makes the overall treatment so
effective. Additionally, discs have
been shown to be a predominate site
of pain, so treating it as directly
as possible makes sense. The
blending of focused traction to the
site, rehabilitation to the
supporting structures, and overall
strengthening of global musculature
makes the treatment unique. DTS
Therapy affects the disc as directly
as possible without surgery.
Why
the need for exercises and other
therapies?
Along
with the damage in the disc we also
need to treat the supporting spinal
muscles. A complete program
targeting the function of the
stabilization muscles is a vital
part of DTS Therapy. Heat, muscle
stimulation, Ultrasound, and cold
laser therapy can offer an
additional benefit for inflammation
and spasm reduction. Our hope is
not only to help heal the disc but
enhance muscle control and support
of the low back. A gradual
breakdown of the foundational
support of your back is what puts
undue stresses on the discs and
leads to pain and loss of function.
Exercise and adjunctive therapies
will assist in rehabilitating these
structures.
Will my pain go away for good?
Although it is difficult to predict
the future, our experience is that
most patients do find long-term
relief or effective management of
their pain when they complete the
entire program of treatments.
Regular home exercise and periodic
visits to our clinic will help in
maintaining your spinal health and
reduce the probability of
reoccurrence. As with any
comprehensive rehabilitation program
your continued home care exercises
and discretion in some daily
activities is key to long-term
relief.
How
much will it cost?
Our
office visits vary as to the extent
of care needed, (DTS Therapy,
adjustments, muscle stimulation,
etc.). However, we promise to only
do those procedures necessary for
your fullest recovery. You always
have the choice as to the extent of
care. Our staff will review all
costs, payment options and insurance
coverage up front. We want to help,
and believe finances shouldn’t stand
in the way of you and good health.
Can
DTS Therapy help my pain?
Though
each patient is different and no
doctor can guarantee success, the
clinical results of this type of
therapy have been effective in over
75% of patients treated. Common
problems too many back conditions
are damaged discs and poor spinal
muscle control. Our treatment
program addresses both of these core
problems. The DTS System creates a
controlled unloading of the vertebra
to decrease disc pressure thus
increasing blood and nutrient
exchange. This exchange of fluids
is something the damaged disc
desperately needs to help it heal
from the inside out. Muscle
strength, control and endurance can
all be improved with other facets of
DTS Therapy that include specific
controlled exercises.
How
long will my treatment program be?
It
depends on the complexity and extent
of the rehabilitation needed;
however, we typically treat 3 times
a week for 1 month, transitioning
from passive to active treatments as
you respond. The treatment is
administered over a reasonable time
frame and your response is
continually evaluated. Further
treatments may be necessary or a
reduced frequency may be recommended
at that time. The rehabilitative
phase may include additional DTS
Therapy treatments, with spinal
adjustments to enhance the results.
Most patients are release from
treatments after 8 weeks. |
