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January 15, 2009

Is Non-surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy Considered A Low Back Pain Treatment Alternative?

With millions of low back pain sufferers worldwide searching for alternative ways to find chronic low back pain relief, non-surgical decompression therapy therapy arises. Non-surgical spine decompression therapy has successfully treated many low back pain sufferers who received unacceptable results with conventional treatment methods such as bed rest, physical therapy, pain medications, acupuncture, surgery and traction. As new clinical research illustrating the positive outcomes of this form of treatment continues to arise, it may not be long before it is perceived by many to be an effective therapy option for chronic low back pain conditions.

In a study published in Pain Practice, patient outcomes indicated that chronic low back pain improved with treatment on the DRX9000 True Non-surgical Spinal Decompression System™.

The study titled, “Treatment of 94 Outpatients With Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain with the DRX9000: A Retrospective Chart Review,” indicated that patients with a mean pain duration of 535 weeks (Over 10 years) reported a mean verbal numerical pain intensity rating equal to 6.05 on a 0 to 10 scale prior to treatment with the DRX9000™.

Patients underwent therapy at four clinics throughout the United States. They underwent 30-minute DRX9000 sessions daily for the first 2 weeks tapering to 1 session/week.

After the finishing of the DRX9000 True Non-surgical Spinal Decompression System treatment, the mean verbal numerical pain intensity rating decreased to a statistically and clinically significant rating of 0.89.

Furthermore, patients also described a decrease in analgesic use and improvement in activities of daily living.

The authors were able to follow-up at a mean 31 weeks with 29 patients and reveal mean values of 83% improvement in back pain and satisfaction of 8.55 on a 10-point scale. None of these 29 patients reported requiring surgery. The authors also acknowledge that there are other spinal decompression tables available commercially. However, they suggest that the design difference between these devices, “may lead to differing physical responses to therapy, so studies of one type of apparatus should not readily be applied across all machines.”

As more peer-reviewed studies demonstrating positive results utilizing this form of therapy are disseminated, the question may no longer be whether it’s effective but rather who is currently offering it.

To learn more about non-surgical decompression therapy treatment and available research data, please visit AxiomPainSolutions.com

This data is not intended nor should be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your doctor before considering any medical therapy option available.

Filed under Diseases, Conditions and Treatments by Joshua

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5 Of The Most Popular Games For The Nintendo Ds This Christmas

The Nintendo DS Lite is a hugely popular handheld game console for both adults and children alike.One of the most popular games consoles around is the Nintendo DS Lite Chock full of amazing features such as dual-screen projection, exceptional 3-D graphic display and audio system, touch screen technology and being equipped with wireless technology, you can even challenge your family and friends to join in the fun

If you own one - or are looking for gift ideas for any DS owner, here’s the top five Nintendo DS Lite games of the moment.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Lookingf for action and advenure ? Then try Dragon Quest!Following traditional role-playing game (RPG) format, you control the Hero of the story in his quest to defeat the evil in the land. You need to finish different challenging quests and puzzles until you reach the final stage and defeat a boss. The graphics and sounds have been enhanced for the DS Lite release since the PS1 port, and the bottom screen is mostly dedicated to world map. You’ll be able to expand towns via Chance Encounter mode, available in local wireless connection.

Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Begin as a student ranger by capturing wild Pokemon and then solve puzzles to gain promotionCapture a Pokemon by using an item called Capture Styler, which is simply drawing a circle around it with the stylus. You’ll have to fight battles by partnering up variety of different Pokemon and finish many different missions in the world of Almia in order to reach the highest rank, the Top Ranger.

Mario Kart DS
Ready, Set, Go! Hop in your Kart of choice and race through more than 30 courses and battlefields from the Mario Kart series. Race through the track collecting coins and avoiding Koopa shells, as Mario, Luigi or one of the other characters. Choose to play in five modes: Grand Prix, Time Trial, VS, Battle and Mission Modes. There are three different versions of wireless games - two are available via the wireless network and alos the Nitnendo Wifi onlinegame

Brain Age: Test Your Brain in Minutes a Day
Don’t let your brain rot. Exercise your brain through this challenging puzzle video game. Although there’s no flashy graphics, you’ll find this game challenging via the memory quiz or Sudoku game.Players will be able to choose among four modes: Brain Age Check, Training, Quick Play, and Sudoku. Brain Age also supports multi-player mode, and can host up to 15 players with one cartridge. This is one game you won’t hear parents complaining their kids were addicted to.

Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force
Step inside the snow-covered virtual world of penguins.Become your favorite penguin character and join the secret serviceYou’ll be searching out clues and solving cases of the mysterious events that occur in the island, using various gadgets, accessories and vehicles to help you out. This game can use the Nitnendo Wifi connection, so you can connect and play with others if you wish.

That’s just a few of the many exceptional games available for the Nintendo DS Lite , so if you’re an avid games player - or looking for a gift fore someone who is - check them out. If you haven’t already a console, seriously consider it - the Nintendo DS Lite Colors are amazing!

Filed under Technology and Gadgets by Joshua

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