Is it painful?
No. Distraction force is always set within the patient’s pain tolerance. In fact, most patient’s comment that it “feels good.” There are cases where patients are sore after the treatment. This is usually temporary, and is a result of the necessary healing process. In the rare case that a patient is sore after treatment, this discomfort typically reduces with continued treatment and tissue healing.

Will it work?
Individual results vary based on the severity of each patient’s condition, however, distraction is effective in about 84% of patients.

How many times will I have to come?
Usually about 15 sessions are required to produce the desired results. Accomplishing the distractions in a relatively short period of time is important to appropriately heal the injured disc. This may mean that distractions are done 5 days a week for 3 weeks. This may seem frequent, but is sometimes necessary to produce the optimal results.

How much does it cost?
Your cost will depend on your response to care and insurance coverage. Please call our office for exact figures, but for your reference the typical cost for this therapy ranges between $700-$990. Remember, payment plans are always available.

Do I need an MRI ?
Maybe. It varies case by case, but having an MRI is preferred. If you’ve already had an MRI , bring copies with you to your first appointment. If you’ve never had an MRI , we’ll discuss your clinical need with you after your examination. (MRI ’s are not available at our facility, but are referred to local radiology centers.)