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Question: What kind of conditions does Spinal Decompression Therapy treat? Answer: Disc problems such as bulging discs, herniated discs or ruptured and protruding discs of the cervical and lumbar spine, degenerated discs, joint facet syndrome, sciatica mild spondylolisthesis and stenosis.
Question: What are my chances for success? Answer: Very high, Genesis Spine Associates 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: 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: Yes, we can provide several flexible payment plans to accommodate most peoples needs.
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, 4 days a week for 5 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. We may recommend periodic follow up maintenance fore some severe cases.
Question: Can I continue to work while I'm under therapy? Answer: Many patients are able to maintain a work schedule. If you undergo any 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.
Question: What is the cost for the spinal decompression therapy? Answer: The cost is reasonable and we provide everyone with opportnity 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 incurred. If it is felt that you are not a candidate for care, the doctor will tell you and there will be no charge.

Question: What kind of conditions does Spinal Decompression Therapy treat?
Answer:

Disc problems such as bulging discs, herniated discs or ruptured and protruding discs of the cervical and lumbar spine, degenerated discs, joint facet syndrome, sciatica mild spondylolisthesis and stenosis.

Question: What are my chances for success?
Answer:

Very high, Genesis Spine Associates 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: 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:

Yes, we can provide several flexible payment plans to accommodate most peoples needs.

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, 4 days a week for 5 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. We may recommend periodic follow up maintenance fore some severe cases.

Question: Can I continue to work while I'm under therapy?
Answer:

Many patients are able to maintain a work schedule. If you undergo any 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.

Question: What is the cost for the spinal decompression therapy?
Answer:

The cost is reasonable and we provide everyone with opportnity 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 incurred. If it is felt that you are not a candidate for care, the doctor will tell you and there will be no charge.