Released on: August 3, 2008, 4:43 pm

Press Release Author: Dr. Gary Staub, D.C.

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Tips for back pain relief using spinal decompression in
Northwest Indiana

Press Release Body: Dr. Gary Staub's goal is to provide his patient's back pain
relief and get them back to a full and productive life. He does this by offering a
pain free non-invasive treatment alternative for low back pain called non-surgical
spinal decompression. Almost three years ago Dr. Staub brought non-surgical spinal
decompression to Valparaiso. After months of research on the procedure and the
technology available, he chose the DRX9000 made by Axiom Worldwide. Dr. Staub
states that after reviewing the research and clinical and case studies he felt that
the DRX9000 would give his patients the best possible chance for pain relief.
After all this time, Dr. Staub states he continues to be amazed at the life
changing results he see's with his patients. He treats patients with both acute
and chronic lower back pain. Patients with long standing back pain have found
relief undergoing this procedure. Dr. Staub states there is nothing more
satisfying than seeing the changes in his patients after the pain they have been
experiencing starts to subside. We can tell by the changes in their facial
expressions, demeanor and outlook on life just what we have accomplished.
Pain can be very devastating and can affect every aspect of a person's life.
Oftentimes even family and friends do not realize the burden this places upon a
loved one. Just because outwardly there is no blood or visible injury this does
not mean they do not have truly debilitating pain. It is not in their head, using
the proper diagnostic studies we can identify the internal changes that result in
the pain and discomfort that a person experiences. To help put the pain into
perspective, we also give our patient's a back pain evaluation called an Oswestry
rating. This helps put a patient's pain into an objective form to see the affects
that the pain has on their life. Many patients don't realize that pain can result
in a true disability. We have seen patient's who have come in with ratings of
moderate/severe to crippling disability who have undergone treatment and ended with
minimal or no disability.
Some tips for patients looking for back pain relief alternatives include:
1. Take the time to find out whether spinal decompression is a treatment alternative
for you. Some patient's are a candidate and some are not. Proper patient selection
is crucial. Dr. Staub offers a free personalized consultation to let patients know
whether spinal decompression is a viable treatment alternative. Many patients'
state that after Dr. Staub's consultation that it is the first time they truly
understand what is causing their back pain. Patient's then can understand why
spinal decompression may or may not benefit their particular situation. They can
then make an informed decision about their health.
2. Look at the spinal decompression technology being offered. Are their studies and
case reviews being done with the technology? As with any product, quality really
does matter. In his trade journals Dr. Staub see's many different technologies
tauted and he say's it's important to read the small print to make sure they are
providing true spinal decompression and not just traction or distraction. It is
important that patients are getting what they are paying for.
3. Just like any medical procedure know who is providing your care. Even though
this is a non-invasive procedure there are high forces being applied to the body
resulting in internal biomechanical changes. What we tell our patients is that this
procedure is surgery without surgery. Before undergoing any procedure ask your
provider how many patients' they have personally treated. Make sure that the
treatment is supervised by a doctor at all times. Dr. Staub has found that his
patient's best chance for success requires his personal hands on attention. It is
imperative that the patient is properly positioned and that the proper loads and
angles are used. Daily education and instruction by a seasoned practitioner is
required to assure the best possible patient outcomes.

Lastly, Dr. Staub suggests that patients obtain treatment early. In his years of
experience he has found that individuals that take care of their spine before they
become acutely debilitated have the best chance of success with this procedure.
Besides the improved chance of success they also have the opportunity to get back to
a normal life without wasting years of their life due to back pain. Patients
ranging in age from 18 to 91 have benefited from this procedure, for more
information go to www.FreedomFromDiscPain or contact Dr. Staub's office at
219-464-7117. Dr. Staub brought spinal decompression to Northwest Indiana in 2005.
He treats patients from Porter, Lake, LaPorte and bordering counties in Northwest
Indiana including the towns of Valparaiso, Merrillville, Schererville, Crown Point,
Portage, Hobart, St. John, Dyer, Munster, Hammond, Gary and Whiting.



Web Site: http://FreedomFromDiscPain.com

Contact Details: Dr. Gary Staub
2600 North Roosevelt Road, Suite 200-3
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-464-7117