Hello all. A while back I posted that I was undergoing VAXD therapy (which is a type of non-invasive traction) for my back. (3 herniated discs, lower lumbar, with degenerative disease (dessication) and two annular tears). I had constant pain for a year, and when the sciatica started I got scared.
This therapy is a godsend. After the 4-week 20 session course of therapy, I have been pain free now for about 2 weeks. I went from 8-10 Ultracet pills and 50 mg of Vioxx a day to an occasional ALeve. I now have 4 more weeks of post-therapy no workout time, then I can go back to all my normal workout actvities except heavy lifting (bodypump type).
I can only say this is the best thing that ever happened to me and it so simple and painless I can't believe insurance companies don't MAKE people do this before going to surgery. Unfortunately, mine did not cover it. It was $4000. I understand many now do because this procedure is now FDA approved.
If you are interested,check out www.vaxd.com. Please e-mail me if you want to chat about it.
Can't wait to work out again pain free!!!
This therapy is a godsend. After the 4-week 20 session course of therapy, I have been pain free now for about 2 weeks. I went from 8-10 Ultracet pills and 50 mg of Vioxx a day to an occasional ALeve. I now have 4 more weeks of post-therapy no workout time, then I can go back to all my normal workout actvities except heavy lifting (bodypump type).
I can only say this is the best thing that ever happened to me and it so simple and painless I can't believe insurance companies don't MAKE people do this before going to surgery. Unfortunately, mine did not cover it. It was $4000. I understand many now do because this procedure is now FDA approved.
If you are interested,check out www.vaxd.com. Please e-mail me if you want to chat about it.
Can't wait to work out again pain free!!!