If you’re like most patients we see today, you’ve suffered from back, hip, leg or neck pain for far too long–maybe decades. And you’ve tried virtually everything–bed rest, over-the-counter medications, prescription pain killers, physical rehab, chiropractic, injections, massage, acupuncture, traction and maybe even surgery. And so far, nothing has worked. You’re still in pain. And some days, you feel like your life is never going to get any better. You will never be able to golf again, play with your grandkids, water ski, or simply bend over and tie your own shoe.

And that’s not surprising since research shows that most pain-relieving tactics and procedures aren’t effective in treating chronic back or neck pain at all – especially long term. So several years ago Dr. Anthony Oberti, DC, a Chiropractor in Roseville, CA, began to look for an alternative – something more effective, something less reliant on chemicals, and something safer and less invasive.

He found Spinal Decompression Therapy with the DRX9000 spinal decompression system. Up until that time, he had never heard of the technology – until he went to a spine conference and heard the seemingly incredible results doctors were getting from the therapy. Beginning his own research, he soon became convinced that spinal decompression was an efficacious procedure and added the therapy to the practice.

“In the last 3 years alone, our program has helped hundreds of patients. Patients that were informed they would require surgery and never be the same, are now living a normal, pain-free life, all because of Spinal Decompression!”, Dr. Anthony J. Oberti, D.C.

The fact is, most back and neck pain is caused by herniated discs, bulging discs or degenerative discs. This leads to sciatica, back pain, leg cramps, neck pain, arm pain, and a host of other symptoms. The problem has always been finding a way to treat discs without doing something invasive like surgery. Prior to spinal decompression therapy there wasn’t a step between treatments like chiropractic, physical therapy, other non-invasive options and surgery. Now there is.
Unlike other structures in your body, discs don’t have a very good blood supply, so once they’re damaged they don’t heal very well. A disc gets its nutrition from the bones above and below it through a pumping motion that increases with movement and normal motion. But once a disc is damaged or torn, it loses its ability to maintain hydration and becomes dry and brittle. This leads to further damage and usually only gets worse with time.

The DRX9000 system used at our clinic is FDA-cleared and enables a doctor or therapist to gently, precisely and safely put tension(facilitated by a computer and monitoring device)on the lower back or neck and create a negative pressure inside the disc. This negative pressure creates a vacuum effect that actually draws the bulging or “slipped” material back into the center of the disc. It also draws fluids into the disc-helping it rehydrate and heal.

Unlike other treatments for back pain and neck pain, the DRX9000 technology actually heals the discs and
makes them healthier. Most other treatments like medication and injections only cover up the pain until it wears off or you aggravate it again. Not “spinal decompression”. In a recent study done on previous spinal decompression patients 4 years after their treatment, researchers found that over 91% continued to be pain free. And don’t be fooled by cheap gimics, home traction devices or other units. Unless you can isolate the involved vertebra, and overcome muscle contraction, you will never be able to address the disc. Traction, DOES NOT do this, and no other therapy outside of spinal decompression therapy does. To learn more about how this works, sign up for a copy of our informational DVD, or call our office at 916-781-2600 for a complimentary consultation to see if you qualify for care.

Medical

*Why is Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression at Roseville Back Center (RBC) better for me than other surgical options or epidurals? At RBC, we use technologically advanced, non-surgical procedures to treat spinal conditions with no blood loss, no scarring, no scar tissue, no prescribed pain injections and we do not use anything to cause any potential problems such as hardware.

*What are the risks of your Non-surgical Decompression procedures? There are no risks for neck or back procedures. Our procedures are non-surgical and require no small incisions, there is no general anesthesia used which can be high risk in some patients and there is no risk of infection associated with non-surgical spinal decompression.

*I have spinal stenosis or foraminal stenosis, can I be helped? Yes, our procedures work well for these conditions. RBC can remove impingements to the spinal or forminal canal and remove pressure from the nerve, thereby relieving the pain and symptoms.

*How many SD treatments will I require to solve my back or neck pain? Back and neck pain is very individualized as to how many procedures will be needed. During the initial evaluation, it will be determined how many levels of damage you have that are causing symptoms. In most cases, problems are found at multiple levels, but only one or two of them may be causing symptoms. Those patients who have multiple pathologies occurring at once may require a combination of techniques that include, for example, spinal decompression, progressive rehabilitation and chiropractic. These procedures can be done concurrently by Dr. Oberti at RBC so that your ability to saving time and costs are kept to a minimum.

*Can you help me if I have had failed open back surgery? Yes, we typically can—in fact, a large number of our patients have had failed back or neck surgery in the past or have a new spine condition due to fusions. Dr. Oberti can correct most spinal conditions. Scar tissue development from a previous open back surgery can also cause new and painful spine conditions and can be worked around at RBC.

GENERAL

*What do I have to do to find out if I am a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression? After you have completed the first step of your initial consult and exam, Dr. Oberti will review your MRI or CAT Scan and correlate them with your consult and exam findings to determine if you are a candidate for the non-surgical decompression procedure. If you are interested in a Complimentary Consultation, simply fill out the form to receive your Free DVD, and the information will be mailed to you. For those that have a serious, and urgent condition, simply call our office and ask to meet with Dr. Oberti immediately.

*What are my limitations after SD Treatments and how long will I be out of work? Dr. Oberti recommends that a patient returns to normal activities gradually to allow maximum healing. Patients that have desk jobs can normally return to work without restrictions. Patients with physically strenuous jobs, should wait two weeks depending on their job. You may return to work with restrictions for those first two weeks and then return to normal activity thereafter.

*Why don’t more chiropractors use this type of procedure? This is a sophisticated procedure and it takes many hours of learning and training. Dr. Oberti is on the cutting edge of chiropractic procedures and non-surgical spinal decompression technology and RBC is at the forefront of this movement. Dr. Oberti sees this changing in the future as this will become the standard of practice for non-surgical intervention of spinal conditions throughout the world. Until then, RBC is here to relieve the pain and suffering of people with spine conditions with the most effective, efficient and gentlest methods possible.

*Why aren’t more chiropractors around the area using this type of procedure? Due to the nature of the procedure and the costs, it takes a highly skilled and well trained chiropractor to utilize the non-surgical procedure. A chiropractor should be professionally trained by a certified doctor in the specialty of non-surgical spinal decompression in order to master the technique.

*Is this procedure considered experimental? No. This is a FDA cleared procedure and has been performed by certified doctors for over a decade with an incredible success rate.

*Is my bulging disc or herniation going to be removed? No. In most cases we are able to open or widen the disc spaces to alleviate the pressure on the nerves without removing the disc. However, there have been cases where a Post MRI was done after SD and the bulge was gone and the disc returned to normal.

*What is done to help the small percentage of patients that do not get any relief? After appropriate plan of care is followed for each patient not experiencing relief over a period of time at the re-evaluation, it will be determined if a patient needs to be released from care. This is rare as we have a strict screening process to see if a patient will be a good canidate for care. Patients are not accepted for care unless we are certain that they will have success with their treatment.

INSURANCE

*What are the costs of non-surgical spinal decompression procedures? Each case is different depending on the numbers of levels involved and the extent of treatment required. Upon acceptance of your case, we will verify your level of coverage for your individual benefit to clarify what your maximum responsibility will be.

Roseville Back Center
Twin Creeks Chiropractic
584 N Sunrise #130
916-781-2600

Why do we push through the pain?  In life, in a workout, at work, at home, with the kids, out with friends.  We push through the physical and emotional pain that is inevitable in our lives because it’s a basic instinct for human survival. We slap on our smiles when we are sad, pick up the barbell again even when our arms have lost their ability to function, face adversity because we want to stand up for what we believe in, and we love even when we are not loved in return.  These human qualities are why we progress and these qualities make us warriors.

So I ask you, when do we need to stop pushing through the pain?  When do we need to sit quietly with our thoughts and actually feel our pain and accept it, process it, and be ok with it?  I ask you this question because this question is one that I am learning to ask of myself.  I am a fighter, I refuse to give up, I tend to be one of those folks who freakishly enjoys pushing through the pain BUT if I refuse to face my pain, I start to crumble.

Last night, I let myself cry and I hate to cry – I’m a stubborn woman and often hide my heart to “be strong” and “push through” but last night I was like an overflowing well.  I told my husband why I was sad, just saying out loud what I have to push through gives life’s hardships validity and gives a voice to why we keep going and why it’s hard; I miss my mom, I feel like I’m doing too much, I can’t figure out how to make it all work, and I am afraid that time is going so quickly that I’m missing out on some of those precious little moments.  Does this mean that I want to give up, that I’ve lost my strength, that I am weak?  No, it was a moment of being real in the safety of my own room, in the arms of someone who loves me, and it was what needed to happen because today, I’m ready again to push through the pain – and I can do so happily, with confidence, and even with joy!!

The moral of the story?  It’s ok to admit that life is not always a bed of roses, in fact, we are all better off for it.  Maintaining a constant strong persona is not a bad thing but really feeling your pain and honoring that pain every now and then is a healthy way to continue to live your best life with your head held high, knowing that you are human with real emotions and real challenges.

Now I’ll go cook something and post a recipe soon because food is so much more darn fun.

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A Complete Dinner: Steak, Veggie Stir Fry, Grilled Artichokes & Garlic Lemon Butter

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Sarah

I have every intention of doing another “Week in The Life” post, and plan to start tracking our food as of today but in the meantime, here is another complete meal post that I hope will be fun and helpful.  Dinner last night was a family project and a nice way to return home after our most recent Paleo Talk seminar in Clackamas Oregon.  I’ll be posting tomorrow about that event.  In the meantime, here’s dinner!

Easy Grilled Steaks

As many steaks as you will need to feed  your family, bring to room temperature, sprinkle each side with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper and grill over medium high heat. We like our steak rare to medium rare so for thinner cuts of meat it only takes about 5 min. per side on the grill.  Let your meat rest for at least 10-15 minutes before you slice into it so that you do not lose all those precious juices!!

Veggie Stir Fry

1 yellow onion, sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

4 zucchini squash, diced

1 cup fresh basil, diced

1/4 cup jullian cut sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil

2 tablespoons coconut oil

Sea salt and pepper to taste

A splash or two of balsamic vinegar

Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the onions and peppers and saute until the onions just start to carmelize.  Add the remaining ingredients and saute together for about 4-5 minutes or just until the zucchini become tender but not mush.

Grilled Artichokes

3-4 large artichokes (or as few or as many as you need to feed your family)

I first cooked the artichokes in the pressure cooker.  Cut off most of the stem, leaving about 1-2 inches.  Place in the pressure cooker with 2 cups of water, lock the lid, bring to pressure and cook for 10-12 minutes.  You can also boil artichokes by placing them in a large soup pot, add enough water to cover the artichokes, bring to a boil and let them boil for 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of your artichokes.  You will know they are done when a leaf easily pulls away from the artichoke.  Once the artichokes are tender, cut them in half, scoop out the feathery insides but make sure to leave the heart of the artichoke intact, lightly brush the cut side of the artichoke with melted butter or olive oil, and grill cut side down for about 5 minutes or until they are nicely browned.  Serve with the following recipe of  Garlic Lemon Butter

Garlic Lemon Butter

6 tablespoon grass fed butter

1 tablespoon crushed garlic

Juice from 1/2 a lemon

Sea salt (optional) and black pepper to taste

Melt the butter in a small sauce pan, whisk in the crushed garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper.  Bring to a simmer for 1-2 minutes.  Use as a dip for the artichokes and the steak. You can sub olive oil for the butter if you wish.

We also made sweet potatoes for the kids in the pressure cooker.  Peal and cut into even sized pieces (about 2 inches thick).  Place in the pressure cooker with 1 cup of water. Bring up to pressure and cook for 7 minutes.

This meal served 5 with only some of the veggie stir fry and sweet potatoes left over.

Enjoy!

 

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