Q and A
Question: What is the SpinalAid program?
Answer: SpinalAid is an effective spinal rehabilitation program for conditions of the lumbar spine (low back), with focus on chronic and severe cases. The program consists of FDA cleared non-surgical spinal decompression therapy focused on decompressing the discs to reverse high amounts of pressure built up in the discs to take the pressure off of the nerves. Ancillary care is available in the form of braces, nutrition, home care, orthotics, tens units and will be prescribed on an “as needed” basis.
Question: What kind of conditions does the SpinalAid program treat?
Answer: Disc problems of many varieties as bulging
discs, herniated discs or ruptured and protruding discs of the lumbar spine (low back) , degenerated discs, joint facet syndrome, sciatica mild spondylolisthesis and stenosis.
Question: What are my chances for success?
Answer: Very high actually, SpinalAid Clinics only accept patients we truly feel we can help. The treatment aids patients suffering from herniated or bulging intervertebral discs, sciatica, stenosis, deterioration and arthrosis.
Question: What is the cost for the decompression therapy?
Answer: Good news! The cost is reasonable and we provide everyone the opportunity to receive decompression therapy by eliminating the worry of finances by offering flexible payment plans. During your consultation, the doctor will determine if you are a candidate, and fully explain to you how much it will cost before any charges are posted. If it is felt that you are not a candidate for care, the doctor will tell you and there will be no charge. Fair enough?
Question: Does insurance cover the cost?
Answer: Different types of insurance cover different costs associated with the therapy. We are happy to verify your benefits when you come into our office and give you an idea of what you will need to pay out of pocket before any services are performed.
Question: If I don’t have insurance, are payment plans available?
Answer: Absolutely! We can provide several flexible payment plans to accommodate most peoples needs. But more importantly, we are pleased to offer "Enhanced Patient Financing" to allow everyone the opportunity to receive care they can afford.
Question: How long does the treatment take?
Answer: Each session requires 45 minutes on average. The average length of time a person is under therapy ranges from 4-6 weeks.
Question: How often do I need treatment?
Answer: In most cases, it is recommended that you receive therapy on a daily basis, 5 days a week for 4 weeks.
Question: Does the treatment offer a permanent relief?
Answer: Our approach is to go bring you long lasting relief so you do not have to return. In some severe cases, we may recommend periodic follow up maintenance.
Question: Can I continue to work while I’m under therapy?
Answer: Many patients are able to maintain a work schedule. If you undergo a physically stressful activities, we may prescribe a brace or limit your work activities in the beginning of your care program.
Question: What kinds of conditions are not treatable or contraindicated?
Answer: Osteomalacia (severe osteporosis), myelitis, anklyosing spondylitis, fractures, and unstable spondylolisthesis with pars defects, post surgical conditions where metal implants (rods, cages and screws) have been used, cancer or tumors.
Question: I have had surgery on my low back, can I still be treated?
Answer: Yes, in most cases, as long as metal implants haven’t been used.

"Over the last several years, I have suffered with lower back pain that was so bad that I was unable to stand for any length of time without a severe pain shooting through my entire back area. As time went on, I found myself having to put my arm behind my back, just trying to get a little more support from a back that felt like it might give out at any moment.

After years of pain and discomfort, my mobility was so significantly limited I had to have something close by to hold onto just to bend over at all.

After many years of physical therapy and visits to my doctors, nothing was giving me relief for more than a couple of days…I was MISERABLE!

I was introduced to Decompression Therapy through my daughter who had known other people that were living with severe low back pain and had gotten better after completing the treatment.

After going through the Decompression Therapy I have made AMAZING progress. I can now load and unload my dishwasher without experiencing pain. I can even wash my car by hand with little to no pain…something I thought that I would never be able to do again!

I know that my treatment is working since I hardly use my walker anymore.

To all of you at SpinalAid thank you for making my life easier. I am eternally grateful!" - Pat