NOTHING ELSE WORKED AND SURGERY
WAS NOT AN OPTION
- Shane Adams,
70 years old
I’ve been struggling with pain for over 50 years. And you
loose hope. At least I did. The pain was so bad, unbearable really.
There was times I couldn’t stand up right, couldn’t
sit right. I had trouble getting up, I had trouble getting down.
In fact sometimes I’d fall down and had to get down on all
fours. I’ve gone to many chiropractors. Especially when it
was really bothering me to the point where I couldn’t hardly
walk. I’d go and get a treatment here and there, and maybe
a series of treatments, mostly it was a series of treatments. And
it did help briefly. But it’d never get any better after
just a few treatments. Then they tell me I’m supposed to have
some surgery on my back. Not me. They’re not cutting on me.
I already had open-heart surgery. I know what that hurt. You’re
never as good as you were before.
I saw an ad for VAX-D® and didn’t want to take the chances
at first. But I talked it over with the wife, and finally I said,
well let’s give it a try, heck nothing else has worked, I
said it can’t hurt. The relief came after about a week of
treatment. And then week after week it seemed to get progressively
better. Every once in a while there’d be a little let down,
but not that bad. At the end of the six weeks, I was sorry to see
the treatments end, because they felt so good. I’m living
proof, I can tell you what VAX-D® did for me. And if it did it for
me, I’m sure it can help you. No surgery, no drugs, and no
pain anymore. It’s great.
VAX-D® RESTORED MY LIFE!
- Tammy Seal
On September 12, 2000, Tammy Seal lay on the floor of her home in
pain. With hot tears of pain streaming from her eyes, she slowly
pulled on her telephone cord, inching the receiver closer and closer.
Tammy was desperate for help. Over the last two years, Tammy hurt
every day. “My back problem was very bad,” says Tammy.
“I was becoming paralyzed on my left side. I had no feeling
in my feet. They were cold and blue. I couldn’t work. All
I could do was lay flat on my back on the floor in pain. I had to
try something. That day I saw an ad in the newspaper describing
a new back treatment that could help relieve the pain of herniated
and degenerated discs. I called to see how soon I could get in.”
“The reason that my disks were ruptured was due to a fall
I had taken down cement steps in 1998,” says Tammy. “Not
only had I ruptured my lower lumbar discs, I also broke my tailbone.
The doctor diagnosed me and confirmed
that I had herniated disks in my lower back.”
According to Robert Hoffman, M.D., “These disks are normally
filled with fluid and flexible. In Tammy’s case, they had
become dry and were degenerating and herniations were putting pressure
on the nerves in her back and legs. She appeared to be an ideal
case for VAX-D®.”
“I began VAX-D® treatments immediately. VAX-D® allowed my disks
to decompress so they could be rejuvenated with fluids and heal
themselves,” says Tammy. “It’s a self-healing
process with the help of a machine. As I progressed with the treatments,
I started feeling better. The feeling was back in my legs. It was
a miracle. I had been to over 15 doctors in three different states
trying to find a solution to my back pain.
"While the doctors knew from MRIs that I had herniated disks,
none of them were treating that problem. They saw my symptoms and
told me that I either had osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia or rheumatoid
arthritis. I felt like no one was listening to me. I was taking
the same tests each time I saw a new doctor. The tests never confirmed
that I had any of these problems. I became so depressed from my
inability to take care of myself and to function that one doctor
even said my symptoms were a result of my depression. I was given
anti-inflammatory medicine which left me barely able to eat causing
my weight to drop. I thought I was dying without knowing why or
what from.”
“When I arrived at the clinic, I hadn’t
worked for many months. VAX-D® has given me my life back. If you
have been told nothing can be done for your back problem you should
reconsider VAX-D®. The treatment may be able to help
you put your life back together. Don’t wait until you are
incapacitated. I don’t want anyone to suffer like I did. I
believe this treatment saved my life!”
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End Frustration Caused by
Back Pain
- Laura Keller
It can happen to anyone at any time. It happened to Laura Keller. “The pain was incredible. I couldn’t walk, sit, stand,
or even lie flat. The nerves from my lower back down to the tip
of my left toes felt as if they were contracting, flexing, tingling,
and twitching all at once.”
Back pain strikes over 18 million people a year. The majority of
back pain is caused by either degenerative disc or disc herniations,
causing the back pain sufferer tremendous discomfort and frustration.
Back pain not only afflicts the back, but it affects ones entire
life. Simple everyday tasks turn into challenging obstacles. Going
to the grocery store, walking from work to the car, driving, preparing
meals, interacting with other people all require the use of ones
back.
“The physical pain was misery, but it is not what affected
me the most. The most difficult aspect of my L4/L5 disc herniation
was the loss of mobility. The same mobility that I had taken for
granted. I pride myself on my independence. I am 25 years old and
my back was limiting my ability to take part in life’s pleasures,” states Laura.
Until recently the only options for Laura and other back pain
sufferers were physical therapy, pain medication and surgery.
However, now there is an advanced back treatment therapy that can
reduce pain and repair damage in the lower lumbar spine. This
treatment is called VAX-D® and it is scientifically proven to work.
VAX-D®, short for Vertebral Axial Decompression, is an FDA approved,
non-surgical, mechanized decompression system that was developed
by a leading physician in Canada. Clinical research has shown outstanding
results, even when surgery and other types of treatment have failed.
VAX-D® has proven to be 70% effective in the treatment of herniated
discs, degenerated discs, facet syndrome and sciatica. VAX-D® creates
a vacuum effect within the disc drawing the herniation back into
place and drawing fluids back into the disc so they can heal. VAX-D®
not only stops the pain but can also significantly improve the mobility
of one’s back.
“I was cynical at first, but I felt as if VAX-D® was the best
option. I was too young to have back surgery and did not want to
live on pain killers for the rest of my life. Once I began treatment,
the staff really impressed me. They made my
health their top priority. My clinic's staff
not only performed the VAX-D® procedure with technical expertise,
but they also expressed the care and compassion that I needed.”
“It is a joy to see a patient recover. To watch patients go from
having difficulties walking in the door on their first appointment
to smiling and telling you about their recent vacation is uplifting.
I am happy that we can help people return to an active, healthy
lifestyle,” explains Angie, one of the staff members at a VAX-D®
provider.
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"VAX-D® was 100% effective
at eliminating my back pain."
- Elan Recca
It can happen to anyone at any time. It happened to Elan Recca. " The back pain was unbearable. The easiest chores in my everyday
life became nearly impossible to do. I could barely even go to the
bathroom, let alone lie down in bed."
Back pain strikes over 18 million people per year. The majority
of back pain is caused by either degenerative disc disease or disc
herniations, causing the back pain sufferer tremendous discomfort
and frustration. Back pain affects one's entire life.
"The physical pain was miserable, but what bothered me the
most was the fact that I could not properly care for my son. I pride
myself on my independence and I was off work from January to July.
I am only 24 years old and my back was causing me to walk with a
limp," states Elan.
"I had tried physical therapy, ultrasound treatment, heat therapy,
stretching, and pain medication. I had seen the disastrous results
of the back surgery performed on my father and I did not want to
spend the rest of my life on pain killers or chance surgery."
"My physician recommended that I try VAX-D®." VAX-D® is
short for Vertebral Axial Decompression, a system developed by Dr.
Alan Dyer, the inventor of the heart defibrilator. Clinical analysis
has shown outstanding results, even when surgery and other types
of treatment have failed.
VAX-D® has proven to be over 70% effective in the treatment of herniated
discs, degenerative discs, facet syndrome and sciatica. VAX-D® creates
a vacuum effect within the disc drwaing the herniation back into
place and drawing the fluids into the disc so that they can heal
without the cost and risk of surgery. The procedure is non-invasive
and offers patients a choice that is safe and without complications. "After about 12 sessions I noticed a big difference. I could
sleep without pain, bathe on my own and I was walking without a
limp. The staff at my local VAX-D® Institute not only performed
the VAX-D® procedure with technical expertise but they were really
kind and made me feel very comfortable. I have returned to work
full time. I thank VAX-D® for making my life happen again."
If you are suffering from back pain and want to know more about
the VAX-D® decompression treatment, please visit
vax-providers
to find a treatment facility near you.
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“No More Low Back Pain
or Leg Pain, Thanks to VAX-D®”
- Dominic
Scaglinoe
“The pain got so intense I had to go to the hospital,”
says Dominic Scaglione, a Missouri resident and recent VAX-D®
patient. “I had severe low
back pain, pain shooting down my left leg and I had a difficult
time walking because I couldn’t control my left foot. The
doctors called it foot drop.”
Everyone has experienced pain in their lives. But when one’s
back and leg hurts, it can affect his or her entire body. This was
the case with Dominic. Poor posture, lack of exercise and overexertion
caused Dominic’s condition.
“I had a herniation in my L4/L5 disc and a degenerated disc
at L5/S1, “says Dominic. The MRI showed that the disc was
pushing on my spinal cord and that caused the back pain and foot
drop.” After Dominic’s visit to the hospital, they wanted
him to undergo surgery right away. His neurosurgeon told him he
had one of the worst herniated disc cases he had ever seen and there
was a chance after undergoing surgery, his condition may still remain.
“I was really upset,” says Dominic. “My wife,
who is an advocate for non-invasive procedures, talked me into holding
off on the surgery and check out this new procedure called VAX-D®.”
VAX-D®, short for Vertebral Axial Decompression, is an FDA approved,
non-surgical, mechanized decompression system that was developed
by a leading physician in Canada. Clinical research has shown outstanding
results, even when surgery and other types of treatment have failed.
VAX-D® has proven to be over 70% effective in the treatment of herniated
discs, degenerated discs, facet syndrome and sciatica. VAX-D® creates
a vacuum effect within the disc moving the herniation back into
place and drawing fluids back into the disc so they can heal. After
the comprehensive treatment, VAX-D® not only stops the pain but can
also significantly improve the mobility of one’s back.
“Dr. Ferris turned this whole experience into a positive thing”,
says Dominic. “He explained that if I decided on VAX-D® and
it didn’t help, I could always have the surgery. But if I
had the surgery first and it didn’t help, I might not be able
to be helped with VAX-D®. I started VAX-D® the week of Thanksgiving
and continued through the second week in January. I could feel myself
getting better after the first treatment. I was able to continue
working. Now all my pains are gone and I no longer have the problem
with my foot. I have full mobility and my whole body feels wonderful.
I’ve actually started working out again. It was a wonderful
experience from the moment I walked in.”
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Dear Dr. Rosenthal:
Were it not for your treatment, I would still be in pain and unable
to enjoy a normal active lifestyle. As you know, I was diagnosed
with degenerative disc disease and saw many doctors over the years.
None of the previous treatments were successful in improving my
condition.
Thank God I found you. I was really very pleasantly surprised to
find that I felt
much better after just three visits. After completing the program,
all of the pain was gone.
What a relief to be able to be rid of that persistent pain that
I endured for much too long.
If someone in physical pain similar to mine spoke with me about
it, I would refer that
person to you without hesitation. With great appreciation for you
and respect for the
powerful tool of VAX-D®, I thank you.
Sincerely,
David Ivancic
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Lower Back Pain Finally Fixed!
- Duane Brissell
“I can now go shopping in stores with my wife, Martha Jo,”
says Duane Brissell, of Tennessee. “Just a few weeks ago,
I was in a wheelchair. I’ve had back pain for the last 30
years. My back got so bad in the last 6 months that just standing
to take a shower caused excruciating pain! I considered surgery
but put it off because I had friends who were still in pain after
having back surgery.”
“While we were visiting my son in Illinois, Martha Jo saw
an article in the local newspaper for a new type of lower
back pain treatment called VAX-D®. We called about it, and I went
over to the facility and talked to them. I then checked
it out on the internet and decided to try VAX-D®. I’ll be honest
with you—I’m glad I did.”
“I could feel improvement after the first treatment,”
says Duane. “It decompressed the discs which took off the
pressure that was causing the pain. Now I can walk,” says
Duane. “I get up in the morning pain-free. It’s really
amazing. I’m sure I felt like this before my back problems
started but it’s been a long time. The other day I was out
throwing a baseball with my grandson.”
Most patients regain full range of motion and are able to resume
normal lives. After X-rays and an MRI, they found that Duane’s
spine was not in proper alignment and that the L4 and L5 discs were
putting pressure on his nerve trunk, which caused swelling and pain.
VAX-D® is proven to be over 70% effective in the treatment of disabling
low back pain, associated leg pain and numbness and doesn’t
involve surgery or drugs. For all chronic back pain sufferers, this
may be the alternative of choice.
VAX-D® is short for Vertebral Axial Decompression, and achieves its
remarkable effects through decompression of vertebral structures.
It relievs pressure on the discs and joints and allows the herniation
to begin healing. In the FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness,
it was stated that VAX-D® “relieves the pain associated with
herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome
and radicular pain.”
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Robert Channey M.D.
Assistant Surgeon General of the United States
Testimonial on VAX-D® Therapy
I had a back problem in 1977. We found that the discs had deteriorated
at the L4-L5 and L5-S1 area. In July of 1993, I ended up with excruciating
pain in my back, and this time all of the way down the left leg
to my toes. It wasn’t until the latter part of September in
1993 that I found a program on TV about VAX-D®. It looked like just
the thing, but I was suspicious. I called the office and made an
appointment for the next day. At that time they did an extended
exam on me and recommended that I have an MRI. The MRI showed deterioration
at the L4-L and L5-S1 areas. They recommended that I start on VAX-D®
and stay on it for 15 straight days, missing my weekends at the
beach and on the boat.
I said, well it’s worth a try, so I started. I was there one
Saturday morning and was talking to another gentleman who was also
a physician, and I said I thought this was doing well for my back
but I was doubtful about the sciatic pain in my left leg. He was
of the same opinion but we were going to continue on anyway. On
the 27th of September, being my birthday, my family (which I have
a large one), took me for a seafood dinner down by the bay. All
the way down and all the way back I could not get any relief from
the aches in my back and particularly in my left leg.
I continued on with treatment and after the fifteenth session I
only had a slight twinge occasionally. Since that day on, I am completely
free of the pain in my back and my left leg. I jog the same as I
used to, as I did last evening, not a very long one, down to the
park and back. I cut the lawn, I’m back without any pain at
all, and I’ve got to say that VAX-D® was the thing that did
it for me.
-Robert
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Pamela Dill --
32 year old nurse
I have had low back pain due to 2 herniated
discs for 3 years. After having surgery on my lowback, taking
steroids, going to a physical therapist, taking several different
types of pain medications, and loads of bedrest, I was desperate.
I knew I didn't want to have surgery again, so I decided to
try the VAX-D® treatment.
I started feeling better after the 6th treatment.
Now, after having 22 treatments, I am completely relieved of any
pain and I know I don't have to have surgery ever again or live
on pain pills.
I would most definitely advise others with a similar
condition to do it! I know that once you've been hurting for so
long and nothing helps that it is hard to believe in this type of
treatment, but it works.
-Pamela Dill
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I'm Troy Gibbons, a 42 yr. old truck driver.
I've suffered from lower back pain for many years, even prior to
becoming a truck driver. I'm not sure what initially brought on
the problem, but over the years I have been treated by numerous
chiropractors who all gave me temporary relief of my pain, but the
pain always returned within a short time.
Then I heard on the radio about the VAX-D® treatment.
I decided to give it a try. After an interview with the doctor I
was sent for an MRI test which revealed that I had two protruding
discs that were creating pressure against my spinal cord. The doctor
said VAX-D® could remedy this problem. I began my treatment of 12
consecutive treatments and after only two visits had noticeable
positive results. After my 12 treatments the doctor recommended
a maintenance program of one visit per week for four weeks. After
completion of this my lower back pain was gone and now I feel great.
I believe that VAX-D® has worked for me and I recommend
anyone with lower back pain to look into this program to see if
it will work for them.
-Troy Gibbins
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Donna Westray - 38
year old housewife
Before my sister told me about VAX-D® treatment, I suffered with
lower back pain on and off for about 6 months due to a herniated
disc. Then, it started hurting all the time for about a month. That's
when I decided that a heating pad wasn't enough. I decided to try
VAX-D®.
After about the 5th or 6th treatment I started
to feel better. Now, after about 25 treatments, I have little or
no pain in my low back. When I go out, I don't have to worry about
being uncomfortable by having to change positions when I'm sitting
and standing.
I highly recommend anyone with similar conditions
to at least try VAX-D®. It definitely worked for me and I am grateful
to have found a remedy for my condition.
-Donna Westray
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My name Is Eric Taylor,
I am 54 years old, and I am an attorney.
I have suffered with low back pain for approximately 25 years. I
have had everything from physical therapy to acupuncture, and surgical
procedures from Chemopapain Injections to a Laminectomy.
Finally, the doctors who were treating me told
me that my choice was to either try further treatment, (which would
involve steel rods surgically implanted in my spine to stabilize
it), or to put up with the pain and live my life as best as possible.
I have done so for the last 20 years, and I have
found that chiropractic manipulation gave me some relief . Lately,
though, I noticed increasing pain and numbness in my left thigh
and right foot.
I have now had close to 40 treatments, and it took
about 6 weeks for me to start feeling better. Then I noticed a sudden
improvement revolving around a decrease in the pain in my legs,
and a lessening of the numbness In my right foot.
As a result of this treatment, I have been able
to continue working as an attorney and enjoing recreational activities
outside of my work with my wife and friends.
I believe that the VAX-D® has made a significant
improvement in the quality of my life. Without the VAX-D® treatments,
I believe I would have had to consider further surgery as a result
of the pain and numbness that I was experiencing. It was that
uncomfortable.
I would certainly recomend to other people suffering
with back pain who could be treated by VAX-D®, to try it before trying
any other procedures. There are no drugs involved, no surgery, and
the upside would seem to far outweigh any downside risks.
- Eric Taylor
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Don Dohrmund
51 years old - Truck Driver
Before I received these treatments I had lower back
pain and a pinched sciatic nerve. I had trouble walking for 9 weeks.
I went to a chiropractor, a physical therapist and a orthopedist.
After two treatments, I started feeling better.
I had no pain and could walk and stand without any pain. My life
has changed by having no pain and not worrying about having surgery.
The VAX-D® treatment is a better way to go than
surgery, its painless and has less down time.
The treatment makes you feel better each time you
have one.
-Don Dohrmund
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Troy Baldwin - 36 year old Compter Consultant
I have suffered with stabbing pain in my low back, off and on for
years. I have tried
Chiropractic care, which alleviated some of the pain, but did not
eliminate it.
I decided to try VAX-D® and try something different
that could result in a permanent
cure.
After the first week, I started feeling better.
I have much less pain in my low back, and I can lift more weight
and be more active without experiencing any pain.
I would definitely tell anyone with similar or
the same condition to try VAX-D® treatments.
-Troy Baldwin
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Lance Castellana, D.D. (Family
Practice)
I wanted to bring you up to date on how
I have been doing since I received VAX-D®. In addition,
I would like to outline my case, which you may use as you see
fit for any patients considering VAX-D® or for physicians
who are considering sending patients for VAX-D®.
I initially began to have low back pain and left leg pain at
the end of January 2000 which I believe occurred after lifting
some heavy suitcases. The back pain and leg pain became progressively
worse over the next month. I had numerous visits to the local
emergency rooms. I had an MRI, which revealed three very herniated
discs. Over the next three weeks, the pain became worse and
I had to lay down on the floor in between patients to try and
ease the pain. The pain became so excruciating, I had to go
to the emergency room and receive an injection. After no relief,
I was admitted and placed on IV medication. Physical therapy
was started in the hospital and I continued as an outpatient.
Although the pain improved slightly, I was unable to sleep through
the night, having to get up every two hours because of the pain.
At the end of April, I knew I would be unable to go back to
work and had exhausted all conservative treatments. Physical
therapy and the epidural steroid injection did not seem to be
helping me at that point. I felt that my only alternative would
be surgery. I began to feel some leg weakness and had difficulty
rising from a kneeling position. I then became aware of VAX-D®
and after reviewing the literature, I was convinced that the
research was good and theory behind it made eminent sense. My
neurosurgeon and neurologist agreed.
After three VAX-D® treatments, I was
able to sleep through the night without any pain. At this point,
I am pain free and strength in the left leg is near normal.
I essentially feel the same as I did before I sustained the
back injury. Had I not gone through VAX-D® treatment, I
am quite sure that I would have needed surgery, which certainly
would have been a more involved surgery given the fact that
I had three very lateral herniated discs.
As a physician who has experienced this ordeal of having three
herniated discs and the severe pain associated with it, and
given the fact that it had essentially incapacitated me, I was
very grateful to find this FDA approved procedure. It is quite
clear to me that this is a very under-utilized procedure, which
more physicians should know about.
In those patients with chronic low back pain with the diagnosis
of extruded herniations, multiple herniations, single herniations,
degenerative disc disease and facet joint syndrome, who are
candidates for VAX-D® and have no contraindications, I would
certainly advocate this treatment before moving onto more invasive
treatments. In fact, I would feel almost unethical not sending
a patient to VAX-D® prior to an invasive surgical procedure
if he or she was a candidate for VAX-D® and had failed other
conservative treatments.
Sincerely,
Lance Castellana M.D. (Family Practice)
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