Orange County, CA Spinal Decompression Specialist Provides Discounted Back Pain Relief for Disc Herniation, Bulging Discs, Sciatica, Stenosis and More…

September 20, 2009

Spinal Decompression for Back Pain Special Offer
Orange, CA

back_pain_womanFor many severe low back pain sufferers, DRX9000 Spinal Decompression Therapy is a Godsend. Without the risks of shots or surgery, and with results proven out over several years with thousands of satisfied patients, back pain sufferers who’s past treatments have failed have New Hope.

But as with any new technology, Hope is hampered by the reality of the marketplace. This hot new therapy procedure carries a steep price tag. Making matters more difficult, many services are not covered by health insurance. So, with costs ranging between $5,000 and $9,000 and little help from insurance, many back pain and sciatica sufferers are priced out of the market.

One Orange County, CA Spinal Decompression specialist has, however decided to change his business model to allow greater access to this very successful back pain and sciatica treatment.

As a leader in DRX9000 Spinal Decompression therapy in Orange, CA since 2005, Dr Barry Marks has a strong following of happy patients who have been saved from surgery and nagging chronic pain.

“The DRX9000 has changed the lives of hundreds of my patients,” reports Dr. Marks. “The problem is that during these tough economic times there are more people who cannot afford this treatment compared to those who can. The Orange County, CA economy is very grim. People are having a hard time making their financial commitments, so a high price tag service like decompression must take a back seat to essentials.”

Dr. Marks realizes many of the people who would benefit from this procedure need it to be able to get back to work or stay functioning at work so they can weather this economic down turn.

“I want to make sure that if there are people out there that need this, I want to lower the cost threshold enough so that they can take advantage of this powerful treatment.”

For a limited time and for a limited number of patients, Dr. Marks is offering his complete Enhanced DRX9000 Spinal Decompression program that regularly costs $5,297 for only $2,497. That’s more than half off. Offer limited to first 5 callers and expires on Oct 16, 2009 at 6 pm. For more details call (714) 938-0575 and ask about the “Fall DRX Special” or go to http://spinediscrehab.com/special.html

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Free Back Pain & Sciatica Teleseminar, Thurs 7 pm PST

August 18, 2009
Orange County, CA Disc bulge, Herniated disc, Degenerative disc disease, Sciatica, Stenosis, and Arthritis treatment information
Dr Barry Marks, Chiropractor, Orange, CA 92868

dr_marks_back_pain_teleseminarOrange County Chiropractor, Author and Back Pain Expert, Dr Barry Marks, DC invites you to attend his upcoming Free teleseminar, “New Hope for Back Pain & Sciatica” this Thursday at 7 pm PST.

During this important 60 min call you will learn:

  • Why your  back hurts
  • Why your past treatments have failed
  • Why your condition is likely to worsen if you don’t act soon
  • The truth about acupuncture, chiropractic, shots and surgery
  • And more!

As Dr. Marks’ guest, you will also be eligible for special “seminar-only” gifts and bonuses just for attending.

The Free back pain & sciatica seminar is filled with info every back pain sufferer must know before they make their problem even worse.

back_pain_teleseminar_thumbFor more details and your VIP PIN code go to: http://www.spinediscrehab.com/free-back-teleseminar.html


Lower Back Pain Stretches, More Exercises for Back Pain

July 17, 2009

Lower Back Pain Stretches and Exercises
Dr Barry L Marks, DC
Orange, CA

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Lower Back Arch

The lower back arch is good to stretch out and elongate your entire spine. This may relieve pain and tension from back strains, disc herniation, bulging discs, degenerative disc disease and arthritis.

  • Assume a hands and knees position
  • Arch your back up 
  • Tuck your tail and head downward and squeeze lightly while exhaling
  • Take a breath in and straighten your back then repeat

For more information on lower back pain exercsies and treatment go to http://orangespinaldecompression.com


DRX9000 Spinal Decompression in Orange, CA 92868

July 15, 2009

Spinal Decompression Therapy for back pain & sciatica
Dr Barry L Marks, DC
Orange County, CA

Severe back pain sufferers who have been diagnosed with disc herniation, bulging discs or degenerative disc disease have a viable option besides shots and surgery. Spinal decompression with a DRX9000 is quickly becoming a popular alternative to traditional medical treatment for lower back pain.

But many potential patients wonder what spinal decompression is all about. Is it safe? Is it painful? Who can recieve this therapy? What does the machine look like?

Here is a brief introductory video into Spinal Decompression…

For more information on spinal decompression and to see if it is the therapy for you, visit http://orangespinaldecompression.com


Severe Back pain in 22 year old mother

March 2, 2009

Severe back pain treatment information by back pain specialist Dr Barry Marks, DC, Orange, CA 

This is in response to a question posted by Carmen…

 Hello,
My name is Alicia, but you may call me Carmen.

I am 22 years old, I have had back pain on and off ever since I had my son who is now 6. I recently went to the doctor for it and I was told it was a muscle spasm. I went through therapy which did seem to help but I don’t know if they diagnosed the pain correctly.

I don’t know what could be causing it but I am in pain again only this time there is a new pain with it.

In the past the lower back pain has been so severe that I had to walk at a right degree angle. this was when I was pregnant a second time.

Aside from then the pain has come unexpectedly, I could be getting up or walking when a sharp pain almost puts me on my knees. It felt like my spine was about to collapse.

Sometimes it was just instant and went away just as fast as it came and then sometimes, like when I went to the doctor, it last for weeks.

I am more concerned now because for the past couple of days the back of my leg has been aching along with my back. The pain is a little different than usual but not substantially.

All the pain is on the left side of my lower back/hip and the back of my thigh.

If there is anyone who can shed some light, I would appreciate it.

Sorry to hear about your back pain. Back pain during and after preganacy are very common no matter what age.

Recurring severe back pain in a 22 year old is not though. The symptoms  you describe could easily be severe muscle spasm, and/or spinal misalignment as diagnosed by your other doctor, but there is always an underlying cause for this. Spasm is always secondary to something else. It is not a primary condition.

Common causes of severe spasm:

  • Joint sprain and/or muscle strain which would require a physical action or injury preceding the spasm by hours or a few days
  • Congenital (born with it) anomaly such as a short leg, malshaped vertebra or other structural defect of the spine or pelvis
  • Disc disease such as degenerative disc disease,  a bulging disc or a herniated disc which commonly occur during pregancy and/or on delivery

Here’s what you need to do:

  1. A thorough examination by a low back specialist who deals with disc disease such as a chirorpactor, not just your family MD
  2. X-rays to rule out any structural anomalies of the bones and to look for tell-tale signs of disc disease
  3. MRI lumbar spine to rule out disc bulge, herniation, etc which cannot be detected on x-ray

Once this evaluation is completed, your specialist should have enough information to render a “working diagnosis” and commence some type of care. After a period of time a re-eval should be done to assess whether the treatment is working or not.

Carmen, once the evaluation is done, please feel free to send me the results and I will review them and give you my opinion on what your next steps should be.

Warmest regards,

Dr Barry L Marks, DC
http://www.orangespinaldecompression.com


To: Back Pain & Sciatica Sufferers From: A Concerned Leprechaun

February 26, 2009

Back pain treatment information in Orange County
By back pain and sciatica specialist Dr Barry Marks, DC Orange, CA

“An Imporant St. Patrick’s Day Message to Back Pain & Sciatica Sufferers from a Concerned Leprechaun…”

leprechaunHello,

Let me introduce myself. My name is Shamus and as you can plainly see, I am a Leprechaun.

I’m writing to you for purely selfish reasons. See, with the economy getting a little soft…okay, yeah it stinks for lots of people out there. Well because of that, you would not believe how many people have resorted to looking for pots o’ gold. Namely, my pots o’ gold!

Think about it. Every time you see a beautiful rainbow across the sky it’s a direct road map to my pot! Then every hooligan in Orange County comes snooping around. A few years ago, nobody bothered. But nowadays everyone’s looking for my gold!

I’m tired! It’s hard to lug around that pot, find a hiding place and then dance around trying to distract gold seekers. So I had a great idea.

I know Dr. Marks, you know, “The Professor of Back and Leg Pain” guy? Well he did me a favor a while back and his spinal decompression machine did wonders for my sciatica, so I owe him. I used to be all hunched over and had a limp; some people actually thought I was a troll! Embarrassing…after Dr. Marks fixed my back and leg I can run, jump, carry heavy pots and even play tricks again. It’s great, but with all the gold seekers out there these days, I don’t want a relapse, so…

I decided to do something that will pay him back, help you out of pain and most importantly, help me take it easier.

It’s a “win-win-win…”

So here’s the deal; I gave some of my gold to Dr. Marks so that he can give you a discount on spinal decompression. That way less people will be chasing me around, Dr. Marks will stay busy and you’ll get rid of your back pain or sciatica like I did.

How much gold you ask? …

  • First, he’ll throw in his Complete Spinal Decompression Qualification Evaluation valued at over $250 for FREE to see if you qualify for care.
     
  • Then, $500 for each of you! That’s right; he’ll take $500 off any decompression program thanks to my generous donation.

But there is a catch…or two….hey what did you expect? I’m a Leprechaun!

Here they are:

  • The offer expires on St Patrick’s Day, March 17th at 6:00 pm. After that, poof! It goes away like a rainbow on a hot dry day.
     
  • And oh yeah, it is limited to only 7 patients. Number 8 goes home empty handed just like all those gold seekers.

So if you’d like some sage advice from a little green guy who knows what to do with money, I’d call Anna or Cecilia at Dr. Marks’ office right now at (714) 938-0575 and cash in on this offer before it goes away.  Just tell them Shamus sent you.

Maybe now I can get some rest… hey you kids get away from there, those are my Lucky Charms!!!

Shamus

P.S. Call (714) 938-0575 for your Free Evaluation and to redeem your $500 Discount


Lower Back Pain Treatment: Realistic Expectations

February 17, 2009

Lower back pain treatment with spinal decompression
Back pain and sciatica specialist Dr Barry Marks, Orange, CA

Realistic expectations…drxenjoytx

When it comes to lower back pain treatments one thing a good doctor must do is set realistic expectations for the patient.

Lower back pain, especially severe lower back pain and/or sciatica caused by disc bulging, herniation or stenosis is difficult to treat. And response to treatment can be a rocky road; up one day, down the next.

An important thing to keep in kind is that back pain caused by degenerative disc disease and bulging discs develops very slowly over a period of years, decades really. The treatment of this type of pain can take time.

Yes, I see lots of patients who have almost miraculous results in days or a few weeks within my severe back pain and sciatica center, but it’s important to realize there are others who will respond very slowly, sometimes erratically.

Another important thing to remember is that whatever treatment you are undergoing must be done in the manner in which it has shown to be most effective. Take for example DRX9000 spinal decompression. The manufacturer recommends 20 sessions over a period of about 6 weeks. Their research indicated that is took at least 20 sessions to see visible changes within the disc and see significant reductions in pain. Some patients, in my experience about 10%, will eventually get the desired results, but not until as many as 30 sessions.

That’s why when I hear of back pain sufferers discontinuing their DRX9000 care before 20 sessions, or worse hearing of a doctor who discontinues their care prematurely, I get upset. 20 sessions is a starting point. Yes, many will be done at 20, but others will require 24, 26 or 30 sessions.

If you have been on a DRX9000 spinal decompression machine and discontinued your treatment early, before 20 sessions, then you don’t know if you would have gotten better or not. I’ve had patients transfer care to my office after being prematurely released from their other doctor because the DRX “didn’t work” only to find relief after only a handful of visits with me.

If you have been prematurely released (prior to 20 visits) then I would suggest you contact your doctor and see if he or she is willing to complete the treatment. If not, find someone who is.

Trials of 3 visits or 2 weeks “to see if the DRX9000 will work” are useless. In my opinion you need to do the full 20 then evaluate. Keep in mind that you may require more than 20 visits to get the results that you and your doctor expected. Only then can you know that you’ve gotten the most out of the technology.

drx_michellew_and_drmarksSevere back pain treatment for disc degeneration, bulging discs and disk herniation can be complicated. It is important to work with your doctor and make sure that both of you are committed to seeing your treatment through to the end. With realistic expectations, neither one of you should end up disappointed.

For more about Severe Lower Back Pain treatment with the DRX9000 Spinal Decompression visit: http://www.orangespinaldecompression.com


Lower Back Pain Treatment Case Study Orange County, CA

January 21, 2009

Back Pain Treatment Orange County

Dr Barry L Marks, DC | Back Pain Specialist Orange, CA

 

 

DRX9000 Spinal Decompression Therapy Case Study

 

Albert S.spinal lumbar back pain

Male, 64 yrs old

Low back and leg pain with prior spinal surgery L1-2

DRX treatment in office from Dec 2007 thru Jan 2008

 

Here are the results of Albert’s pre-DRX and post-DRX MRI’s:

 

Pre-DRX 12/24/07

L4-5: Large right lateral herniated disc measuring 17 mm causing mass effect and displacement of the nerve root

 

Post-DRX 08/29/08

L4-5: There is a 4 mm central disc bulge, no displacement of nerve root indicated

 

Conclusion

The DRX9000 reduced the size of the disc herniation from 17 mm to 4 mm; further evidence that non-surgical spinal decompression is an effective tool in the treatment of bulging and herniated lumbar discs.

 

For more information on back pain and sciatica caused by disc bulge, herniated disc, stenosis or arthritis order the Free Consumer’s Guide to Severe Back Pain at www.orangespinaldecompression.com

 

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Back Pain Quick Check: Disc Pain vs Joint Pain

January 5, 2009

Back Pain Treatment Information from Back Pain Specialist,
Dr Barry L Marks, DC  Orange, CA

back_pain_female2Have back pain, but don’t really know what the basis of your problem is?

Been to the HMO doc only to have a clumsy exam (if any) and your doctor says “I think it’s sore muscles…” then hands you a prescription?

Here’s a quick back check that you can do at home to see what type of pain your are experiencing.

Back Pain Quick Check:

  1. Sit on the edge of a couch or your bed
  2. Site nice and straight with your shoulders back slightly and your head looking forward: note how your back feels
  3. Now slump your shoulders forward and lean slightly forward at the waist and strain down slightly: note how you feel
  4. Now get back to the erect position and then tighten your abs slightly and bend backwards at the waist: note how you feel

Analysis:

  • If your back pain was relieved by sitting erect and worsened by slumping forward and straining down, you are likely suffering from a disc bulge or herniation that is irritating your nerves
  • If however, your back was fine with bending forward, but was bothered by sitting erect and/or bending backwards, you are mostly likley suffering from a joint problem like  a misaligned spinal bone (subluxation) or facet syndrome (arthritis of the spine)

Disclaimer:

Of course this is a very rudimentary test, but it can give you insight into what is causing your pain. Obviously, you will want to consult with a competent back specialist to perform a thorough examination and take x-rays  and/or an MRI.

For more information on how you can receive a Free Back Pain Severity Exam by a noted Back Pain Specialist in Orange County, CA follow this link:
http://www.orangespinaldecompression.com


Severe Back Pain, Hip and Leg Pain, I’m Only 30, What’s Wrong With Me?

October 1, 2008

Dr Barry L Marks
Chiropractor, Spinal Decompression Specialist Orange County

I’d like to share this blog question I recently received because I think there are a few lessons to be learned from it if you too have back pain, sciatica, hip pain, Piriformis syndrome, etc that has not been relieved by acupuncture, chiropractic, drugs, physical therapy or shots.

DrM,

 

     I am a 30 year old male, 5′11″, and 180lbs.

 

      About 4 years ago one of my legs went completely numb (no feed back at all, I could move it and walk but I had no sensation).  It only lasted for a week but in that time frame I had an MRI and it showed a bulge at L5 S1.  Before I even got an appointment with a surgeon the feeling completely returned to my leg and all was fine. 

 

About 2 years ago I awoke with excruciating pain in my back/hip/leg/foot.  My doctor at the time told me to just take Advil/Tylenol as needed and that it would likely subside on its own within a few months or so.  I am still in pain but have gotten some slight relief (new doctor) with Celebrex in the morning and Tramadol at night so I can get a full night’s sleep.  I have tried every type of care (Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Inversion, Physical Therapy) but am still in continuous pain. 

 

 I am wondering if this pain is surely from the disk bulge.  Or if it could be some other malfunction/misalignment/swelling.  Just because I have a bulge doesn’t mean that it is definitely the cause of my pain. 

 

 Also, I don’t really understand why an analgesic would reduce the pain when I can’t imagine it shrinking a disk or nerve.  Any thoughts on this would be great.

 

Also, I am thinking of going to a different Chiropractor to see if maybe the one I am seeing just isn’t good at what is wrong with me.  Any advice on finding one that might be better at this?    

 

Thanks,
G
reg

My response…

Greg,

 A sudden loss of sensation in the entire leg is a serious symptom. It can occur from one of two things:

 

1. Nerve impingement from a disc, tumor, etc

2. Blockage of blood flow from the femoral artery (in the groin area)

 

Nerve is the most likely candidate.

 

A positive MRI that matches up with clinical symptoms and exam findings is a fairly high indicator that the disc bulge is the culprit.

 

My questions are: Does the bulge on MRI show a bulge more on the affected leg side than the other? Does the MRI show foraminal stenosis on the affected side? If yes to these, it is likely due to the disc bulge.

 

The fact that is starts as leg numbness or lack of sensation then later you develop back pain is not uncommon for a deteriorating disc. At first the disc bulges out and affects the nerves causing irritation. At that point you may or may not have back pain. That eventually subsides then you feel normal, but the problem is still brewing. Activity over time then causes the disc to deteriorate more until other tissues are involved and then you develop back pain.

 

It’s all part of a relentless cycle of deterioration.

 

In answer to your questions about drugs, you are right; there is no drug that will cause the disc bulge to go away. Meds can only remove inflammation to make you feel more comfortable but cannot fix the underlying issue. BTW, see this post I just finished regarding drugs for back pain

 

Don’t be too hard on your chiropractor if he or she cannot fix your problem. If you do have disc disease that is causing your pain, chiropractic may be able to relieve some pain, but it will not fix your disc. See “How to Choose A Chiropractor” here:

 

For that, you will need to look into another procedure that has been proven to repair bulging discs not only to relieve pain, but to make the disc better so that it will not continue to deteriorate rapidly over time. The procedure does not involve surgery, chiropractic, drugs or physical therapy per se. For more info, see this blog: Orange County Spinal Decompression.

 

Greg, it is likely you do have a disc related problem, read over the resources I’ve given you then return here and ask any further questions. I can make a referral for spinal decompression in your area.

 

 

Good luck, I look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

Dr. Marks

Here are the “take aways” from Greg’s dilema:

  • Disc problems and back pain in general affects young and old alike…he’s only 30. Many of my patients are in their 20’s and their discs are deteriorating or damaged.
  • Disc problems are relentless…they get worse over time…it’s possbile that if he would have been advised to continue looking for a disc repair solution even after his intial pain went away, he might not be suffering today.
  • Back problems evolve as different tissues are involved…many patients seek help because just the tip of their big toe is numb; no back pain, no leg pain, full function, just a little numbness. That “little” numbness can be a big problem tomorrow, next month or next year if uncorrected.
  • An MRI that shows a definite bulge or herniation AND can be clinically correlated with symptoms matching a  certain pattern and specialized exam procdures, indicates a disc that is a problem that must be fixed.
  • I am here to help. If you have any questions about back pain, disc disease or any other health related issues, please feel free to ask in teh form of a comment on my site and I will do my best to get information back to you. Depending on where you are and what type of health issue you have, I may be able to offer a referral for a physician near you.

For a Free Report on Severe Back Pain and Sciatica follow this link. 

Warmest regards,

Dr. Barry L Marks, DC
Medical Director, Orange Spine & Disc Rehabiltiation Center