Vertebral Axial Decompression Reduces Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain  –  4 Year Study

Anaesthesiology News, (VOL. 29, NO. 3, MARCH 2003)

Abstract

Excellent four-year results have been reported in a small series of patients with chronic discogenic low back pain treated with a spinal decompression device, VAX-D (Vertebral Axial Decompression). ‘Of the 23 patients who responded, 52% had a pain level of zero, 91% were able to resume their normal daily activities, and 87% were either working or were retired without having back pain as the cause for retirement.’

Summary

Among 23 patients, 71% showed more than 50% reduction in pain immediately after treatment, and 86% showed a 50% or better pain reduction at four years. “After four years, 52% of respondents reported a pain level of zero. Thus, pain relief not only lasted but improved,” reported Robert H. Odell Jr., MD. Ph.D.

https://spinalrelief.ca/patients_guide/8%20_Four_Yr_study.pdf