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DRX 9000

Non-surgical spinal decompression is a clinically proven treatment for individuals experiencing lower back and sciatic pain caused by herniated or bulging discs.

Spinal decompression with the DRX9000™ is one of today's most advanced technologies.  We were one of the first to offer the DRX9000 in the Central Valley of California.  With all of our experience we still find the time to improve upon our Spinal Decompression Techniques.  Lumbar decompression involves the application of distraction forces to relieve nerve compression often associated with lower back pain and sciatica. Most often, patients have been unsuccessful when using traditional methods such as physical therapy, medication and even surgery.  Many of our patients come to us seeking an alternative to more invasive surgical solutions.

 

Decompression patients receive 30 minute DRX treatments within a relaxing environment. During treatment, clients can listen to their own music on CD or watch DVD movies. Immediately following treatment, our trained practitioners provide manual traction, muscle stimulation and ice . Patients also gain personalized home-care coaching, with noticeable relief typically attained within a few weeks.

 

Lumbar decompression with the DRX9000 is a safe, FDA-cleared treatment program that has been proven successful in numerous clinical studies since its introduction in 2002. The Back Institute works with you to devise a holistic approach encompassing regular decompression, nutrition, exercise and relaxation strategies geared toward obtaining optimal results. As a result, a very high percentage of our patients find the solution successful.

 

To learn more about our DRX9000 spinal decompression program, please call 800-788-7454. For no-wait treatment, visit our office in the heart of the Central Valley. 

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Erchonia Cold Level Laser

Cold laser therapy is a form of medical treatment which involves the use of a low intensity laser to address pain and inflammation.The underlying science behind cold laser therapy is sound. Studies have shown that light of certain wavelengths can reduce pain and inflammation. Lasers can offer very focused beams of light which can be used to target specific areas, which means that in theoretical use, a low intensity laser calibrated to emit light of a specific wavelength can be used very effectively to treat areas of inflammation on the body. 

A number of terms are used to refer to cold laser therapy, including low power laser therapy (LPLT), low level laser therapy (LLLT), biostimulation, soft laser, and laser acupuncture. In all cases, the technique involves exposing the skin to targeted laser beams for set periods of time and at set intervals. The light in the laser is supposed to stimulate damaged cells to promote healing and a reduction in inflammation and pain. The “cold” refers not the temperature of the laser, but to the fact that the laser is of low intensity, rather than high intensity lasers, which can burn the skin.

Some practitioners of acupuncture have suggested that cold laser therapy could be used much like acupuncture, with the beams of the laser targeting specific points on the body. Laser Practitioners rely on training and experience to support their beliefs about the use of cold laser therapy. Stimulation of pressure points can be used to treat a number of conditions treatable with acupuncture.

Doctors generally recommend cold laser therapy as part of an overall pain management program. For people dealing with chronic pain, cold laser therapy is an option which is used to reduce the pain, while people with persistent inflammations also benefit.

ATM2

The Nervous System controls posture and movement.  When the body is healthy, posture and movement is at its best.  When pain is present, posture and movement is altered.  The ATM2 is a clinical tool that allows the physician to correct your posture.  Amazingly, when in correct posture, you can perform exercises without pain.  The patient will than perform a series of exercises into the motion that was previously painful.  Than the patient is removed from the machine and is able to perform the motion that the patient could not perform prior to treatment.  This pain free state is usually accomplished after only one treatment.  

Research has found:

            1.  Immediate increase in ROM:  Increases efficiency and usage of the core stabilization muscles (multifidus/transverse abdominus) causes immediate relaxation of global movement muscles which result in immediate increase in ROM, with out ever doing inefficient and potentially harmful stretching exercises.

            2.  Immediate increase in strength:  The ATM2 causes muscle sequencing to become more efficient in that less muscle activity achieves stronger more sustained outputs.

            3.  Immediate reduction in pain:  Inefficient and wasteful noise related to the human body being inherently unstable (in the upright, functional position) is significantly diminished - thus more efficiency of movement which leads to more strength and better movement across joints.  Furthermore, the ATM2 causes muscle activity to balance out with in the body and facilitate painful movement to become totally pain-free by transition the CNS from a painful movement strategy to one that is free of pain.

The Back Institute never charges for a consultation.  Call today for your free consultation and a tour of our facility.  

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INTERSEGMENTAL

TRACTION

Intersegmental traction gently reestablishes the normal ranges of the spine by placing the spine into a gentle extension.  The spine rarely is placed in extension; therefore, stretching soft tissues that rarely get stretched.  This extension of the spine gently stretches the muscles and ligaments.  This extension position helps facilitate muscle relaxation and reduce muscle spasm. Research has shown that regular use of traction greatly accelerates recovery from a back injury by increasing blood flow and oxygen to discs, ligaments and muscles, thereby improving balance, strength and mobility.

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ELECTRICAL

STIMULATION

Electrical Stimulation uses an electrical current to cause a single muscle or a group of muscles to contract. By placing electrodes on the skin in various locations we recruit the appropriate muscle fibers. By contracting the muscle via electrical stimulation, we strengthen the affected muscle. We can change the current setting to allow for a more forceful or gentle muscle contraction. Along with increasing muscle strength, the contraction of the muscle also promotes blood supply to the area that assists in healing. When a muscle is in spasm, we can increase the force of the current to a point that fatigues the spasm.

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PERCUSSION

Percussion is a very effective method of releasing the tension or restriction of the fascia in the body. The fascia is like a giant sheet that covers the entire body and every organ. Imagine plastic wrap vacuumed sealed around every organ and every muscle.  When you tangle saran wrap, what do you do? Throw it away.  The fascia tangles just like saran wrap when injured.  The percussor releases these tangles releasing the pressure cause by the tangles and the pain associated with fascia tension.

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ARTHROSTIM

Arthrostim make totally gentle adjustments to your bones, joints, muscles and nervous system without any forceful body twisting or cracking sounds. The arthrostim instrument is so very gentle and specific. We mostly utilize it for adjusting the shoulders, arms, forearms, hands, fingers, legs, feet and toes. We also use it to adjust the jaw (TMJ) and the cranial bones.

Arthrostim is a totally gentle adjusting instrument. The arthrostim consists of a small rubbertipped stylus that is placed on a bone or joint. The doctor presses a button on the hand held arthrostim and the stylus gently taps the bone or joint. The amazing health results achieved with the arthrostim are due to: The arthostim taps with a soothing totally gentle frequency at 12 times per second. Because of this, the body does not go into any guarding or resistance. The frequency at which the arthrostim pulsates is healing and soothing to the body and the repeated quick gentle taps help the brain reset its commands to the nervous system. The repeated input helps produce an accumulative, healing, snowballing effect at neural receptors (both motor and sensory) without activating undesirable pain receptors.

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IMPULSE

Catch the New Wave in Instrument Adjusting

From The Leading Authorities and Most Published Authors in the Field of Instrument Adjusting Today, We Proudly Introduce the Impulse Adjusting Instrument. 

Now You can Benefit from 15 Years of Engineering and Research that has Created New Wave Technology for More Effective Adjustments that are Easy on Your Hands.

 

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2813 Coffee Rd. Ste. F

Modesto CA 95355

 

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11875 Dublin Blvd. Ste. D-270

Dublin CA 94568

 

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248 West Main St.

Los Gatos 95030

 

 

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