Dr. Robert Hanson

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What is Decompression Therapy?
Are the effects of Decompression Therapy permanent?
What is the cost of Decompression Therapy?
What will my insurance cover? I have "XX insurance.
How do I qualify for treatment?
How effective is Decompression Therapy?
Can I have Decompression Therapy if I've had surgery?
Can Decompression Therapy help arthritis?
Can someone with a hip replacement be treated with Decompression Therapy?
Is Decompression Therapy the same as traction?
Does Decompression Therapy hurt?
Does Decompression Therapy have any risks associated with it?
Will I be able to continue working?
How soon will I feel better?
Who invented Decompression Therapy?
What should I expect on my first visit?

Question: What is Decompression Therapy?

Answer:Decompression Therapy is a clinically-tested, computerized, and FDA approved treatment with an 85-90% success rate for a number of low back or neck ailments. This non-surgical, non-invasive treatment has helped thousands become pain free.

The most common conditions spinal decompression treats is: low back, buttock, hip or leg pain (sciatica) with or without associated tingling or numbness in the leg or foot. Also, neck, shoulder or arm pain with or without associated tingling or numbness in the arm or hand. These conditions are usually due to bulging, herniated or degenerated discs, facet syndrome or failed back or neck surgery.

Decompression therapy effectively treats protruding, bulging or herniated discs by creating a vacuum effect within the disc therefore repairing the disc and repositioning them to heal naturally. It gets to the cause of pain by repairing the damaged disc and gently taking the pressure off the pain producing nerves. It can also treat degenerative disc disease (thinning of the discs) by taking pressure off the disc and allowing the fluid to go back into the disc. Most importantly, it is pain free and there are no side effects.

Question: Are the effects of Decompression Therapy permanent?

Answer:Yes, in most cases. Decompression Therapy is 86% effective.

Question: What is the cost of Decompression Therapy?

Answer: Decompression Therapy treatments are given in a series of 20-40 treatments (40 treatments for severe cases). Treatment sessions last only 25-30 minutes. Your cost will depend upon your condition, diagnosis, x-rays and/or MRI's, treatment plan and your payment arrangements. We do offer a consultation to determine whether Decompression Therapy is right for you.We can provide treatment costs at that time.

Question: What will my insurance cover? I have "XX insurance.

Answer: Most insurance policies cover a portion of Decompression Therapy. Bring your insurance card during your consultation time and we will be glad to check your benefits for you. The most important part is to determine if we can help you, after determining that we can help you, we will explain your treatment plan in detail, what is included in your treatments, add up the cost, explain your insurance benefits and offer you some additional savings plans. We also have no-interest monthly payment options.

Question: How do I qualify for treatment?

Answer:Dr. Hanson will evaluate your condition. If you have had x-rays, MRI’s or CT scans please bring them with you.

Question: How effective is Decompression Therapy?

Answer:Decompression Therapy has proven to be 86% effective and FDA approved.

Question: Can I have Decompression Therapy if I've had surgery?

Answer:Decompression Therapy has had excellent success in treatment of patients who have had spinal surgery but continue to have low back or neck pain.

Question: Can Decompression Therapy help arthritis?

Answer:Yes, in many cases. Dr. Hanson can determine if Decompression Therapy is right for you.

Question: Can someone with a hip replacement be treated with Decompression Therapy?

Answer:Yes, in most cases. Of course, Dr. Hanson will have to evaluate the individual to determine whether Decompression Therapy is right for them.

Question: Is Decompression Therapy the same as traction?

Answer:No, Decompression Therapy is a decompression procedure and produces a vacuum like effect within the disc, while traction does not. Traction only stretches muscles.

Question: Does Decompression Therapy hurt?

Answer:No, in fact most people notice a reduction of pain during treatment. Some even sleep during treatment.

Question: Does Decompression Therapy have any risks associated with it?

Answer:No, the patient is in full control. The design of the equipment allows you to stop the treatment at any time.

Question: Will I be able to continue working?

Answer:Patients are encouraged to remain at work during treatments providing that work activities do not aggravate their condition. Such activities include high-impact forces (i.e. running), competitive sports (i.e. football and basketball), heavy repetitive lifting, twisting, or bending and exercise where weight is pressed or pushed up overhead compressing the spine (i.e. leg presses and overhead presses).

Question: How soon will I feel better?

Answer:Although some patients are very lucky and experience significant improvements in their low back or neck condition almost immediately, most patients will follow a course of slow, gradual improvements over time. Some patients report increased muscle soreness following the first couple of treatments. This is to be expected (movement in that area may not have been used in a long time). Others describe small changes during the second week of treatment. In general, patients begin to feel small changes by the second week. A healthy course of treatments follows a gradual progression that takes time for all the changes to occur and symptoms to resolve.

Question: Who invented Decompression Therapy?

Answer:It was developed by Dr. Allen Dyer, a world-renowned medical researcher who invented the cardiac defibrillator that went around the globe to revive heart attack victims. Dr. Dyer holds an M.D., a Ph.D. and a pharmaceutical degree. He is the former deputy minister with the Ministry of Health in Ontario, Canada.

Question:What should I expect on my first visit?

Answer:Your first visit will last 1-1.5 hours. Dr. Hanson will ask you specific questions about your condition. He will review all of your MRI's, x-rays and past medical records, so please bring those in with you. This will help us determine if you qualify for care. Dr. Hanson will also demonstrate how the table works so that you can understand how decompression can help you. If you qualify for care, Dr. Hanson will sit down with you and go over a treatment plan and finances. Dr. Hanson will go over several payment options to make are affordable to you.

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