Guy Terry PT, OCS

Archives for July 2007

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Evaluation and Management of Back and Neck Pain – Divide and Conquer, Part 1

How do we treat back pain? That question, as simple as it sounds, can be one of the most controversial and divisive questions that anyone could ask a physical therapist. There are millions of people out there with low back pain (about 80% of adults have an episode of significant low back pain during their lifetime) and, it seems, a million different ways to treat it. Published research over the past 15 years or so (I’m speaking of serious research, peer-reviewed by experts in content and statistical analysis) has trended in a few general directions: [Read more…] about Evaluation and Management of Back and Neck Pain – Divide and Conquer, Part 1

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Spinal Decompression – What Is It?

This is a big question these days! Everywhere me and my patients look (or listen) we hear about “Spinal Decompression” and it’s 85% to 95% (the number varies from commercial to commercial) success rate. I thought I knew what it was all about, but decided to do some research over the past couple of days.Spinal Decompression mostly refers to a type of spinal traction device called the DRX 9000, but can refer to other devices such as the Vax-D, DRS, and even the Chattanooga Triton Spinal Traction machine. [Read more…] about Spinal Decompression – What Is It?