IDD
Therapy® treatment stands for Intervertebral
Differential Dynamics Therapy, a non-surgical medical
protocol for the effective treatment of painful back syndromes.
Developed by a broad spectrum of specialists in the field, the
treatment method has evolved into a comprehensive disc therapy approach
capable of reducing a herniation with up to 86% success rates.
Extensive clinical studies (not all published) have been conducted to
validate IDD Therapy® treatment. Thousands of back pain
patients have been successfully treated using this protocol.
Prescription drugs are not a mainstay of this treatment, although some
IDD Therapy® providers do use pharmacology to manage their back
patients' initial pain syndrome. A significant component of this
medical regimen incorporates the use of advanced intervertebral
decompression equipment. IDD Therapy® treatment must be
performed on an IDD Therapy® factory labeled machine.
How does this
therapy work?
Intervertebral Differential
Dynamics™ Therapy is a highly precise computer applied
regimen which utilizes treatment forces to manipulate and mobilize
specific spinal segments. When properly administered, the treatment is
able to achieve several objectives. First, unloading compressed spinal
segments helps reduce built-up pressure on the affected disc. The
nature of the cyclical graduating waveform also creates a spinal
pumping effect inducing a vacuum within the disc and oxygen flow
essential to disc health. Finally, a secondary modality called
oscillation is delivered to the surrounding muscle tissue working to
release and re-educate guarded spasmed muscles. All this is performed
while you rest comfortably in a soothing glow of light, listening to
relaxing music. A heated massage bed feature assures that you will
complete your treatment session feeling refreshed.
Is the SPINA
System Cleared By The FDA?
Yes. The SPINA System is not only cleared to
provide treatment for relief from pain and disability for those
patients suffering with low back pain, but it is also cleared to
provide treatment for relief from neck pain associated with herniated
discs, degenerative disc disease, and posterior facet syndrome. The
Spina System™ has received two (2) FDA clearances as a Class
II Medical Device: One is for providing decompression to the lower
lumbar portion of the back and the other is for providing decompression
to the cervical portion of the back.
Who can
benefit from using Spina System™ equipment?
The following would be inclusion criteria for
the Spina System units: (1) Pain due to herniated and bulging lumbar
discs that is more than four weeks old; (2) Recurrent pain from a
failed back surgery that is more than six months old; (3) Persistent
pain from degenerated discs not responding to four weeks of therapy;
(4) Patients available for four weeks of treatment protocol; and (5)
Patient at least 18 years of age.
These indications are ideal candidates for enrollment into the Spina
program and have the potential of achieving quality outcomes in the
treatment of their back pain: (1) Nerve Compression; (2) Lumbar
Disorders; (3) Lumbar Strains; (4) Sciatic Neuralgia; (5) Herniated
Discs; (6) Injury of the Lumbar Nerve Root; (7) Degenerative Discs; (8)
Spinal Arthritis; (9) Low Back Pain w/ or w/o Sciatica; (10)
Degenerative Joint Disease; (11) Myofascitis Syndrome (12) Disuse
Atrophy; (13) Lumbar Instability; (14) Acute Low Back Pain; and (15)
Post-Surgical Low Back Pain.
Lastly, the Spina System should be utilized with patients with low back
pain, with or without radiculopathy who have failed conventional
therapy (physiotherapy and chiropractic) and who are considering
surgery. Surgery should only be considered following a reasonable trial
of the Spina System IDD Therapy® protocols.
What
conditions can be treated with IDD Therapy® treatment?
IDD Therapy® treatment has been
extremely effective in treating bulging or herniated discs, sciatica,
degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome, and chronic back
pain.
What Result
Can My Patients Expect?
Many patients with lower back syndromes may
experience pain relief as early as the third treatment session.
Comparison of pre-treatment MRI's with post-treatment (IDD
Therapy® regimen for 4 weeks) MRI's has shown a 50% reduction
in the size and extent of herniation. In clinical studies, 86% of
patients reported relief of back pain with the Accu-SPINA™
system. Within the past five years, some private practice clinicians
have reported success rates as high as 90%.
IDD,
which
stands for “Intervertebral Differential Dynamics”,
is a specialized therapy that provides relief for people with internal
disc decompression. Today, many people in Georgia and
surrounding areas are turning to IDD therapy in Atlanta in that this
particular treatment is completely non-surgical while providing the
patient with great relief from a number of painful and debilitating
back conditions.
IDD
therapy was developed by a broad team of specialists who understood the
need for a non-invasive means of providing pain relief. What
doctors have found is that patients with a herniated disc who were
given IDD therapy, as many as 90% of the cases were completely
successful. While IDD therapy in Atlanta and other parts of
the country is considered a “new” option, medical
professionals and patients alike are hopeful this will quickly become a
first line of defense for back pain.
For
people who use IDD therapy in Atlanta, they are being provided with an
exciting and innovative approach to help with all types of lower back
problems. This means that individuals who suffer from a
herniated disc, as well as bulging disc, sciatica, posterior facet
syndrome, degenerative disc disease, and ongoing back pain can actually
experience long needed relief. This allows the person to
regain control over his or her life!
For
people with a herniated disc, the negative pressure that is being
applied helps to retract the disc. In return, the patient
begins to experience pain relief. Then, for individuals who
have degenerative disc disease, not only is there decompression but
water, nutrients, and oxygen are also promoted in the area, which aids
in the healing of the discs.
The
way in which IDD therapy in Atlanta and other states is conducted is by
using a special device called the Spina System. This device
helps by decompressing the spine, which in turn helps to stabilize and
reduce vertebral structures. The device itself is Food and
Drug Administration approved and listed as a Class II medical device.
Unlike
former treatment options, IDD therapy in Atlanta has the ability to
concentrate on concise areas of the lumbar spine. This allows
the treatment to be absolute so the outcome is substantial.
The professional conducting the treatment can distract the space in the
intervertebral spine anywhere from five to seven millimeters.
The result of this is a dramatic elimination of pressure.
Not
only is the IDD therapy in Atlanta precise, it is a gradual procedure
so there is no force on the body. By providing the patient
with treatment coupled with period of relaxation, there is no pain and
muscle spasms are alleviated. The professional conducting the
therapy will maintain constant negative pressure so the treatment is
100% effective. In fact, most patients who go through IDD
therapy say they feel calm and relaxed during the procedure.
If
you have back pain due to any of the listed problems and are tired of
living in pain and with limitation, IDD therapy in Atlanta may be the
ideal solution. With this treatment, you avoid going through
a difficult and painful surgery, one that requires significant recover
time. Instead, you would be provided with therapy for 35 days
and in no time, be back to a life of normalcy.