I’ve been recommended for neck/back surgery, but I’d like to avoid it if at all possible…Can this program improve my chances?
Yes: A research study published in January, 1999 in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation showed that 35 of 38 patients recommended for spinal surgery were able to forego surgery after MedX rehabilitation. Most orthopedic surgeons recommend trying all conservative treatments before undergoing spinal surgery, and some won’t even consider surgery until their patients have exhausted all conservative care. Regardless of your injury or condition, our primary focus at PDR is on treating the de-conditioning syndrome, or muscle weakness caused by months or years of inactivity, which is a normal response to tissue damage. To break the pain cycle and reverse the de-conditioning syndrome, it is important to gradually return to activity. Prolonged rest will promote even more stiffness and pain. Exercise breaks the pain cycle by increasing blood flow and providing nutrition to the joints so they may heal. Our program aims to reverse the de-conditioning syndrome, break the pain cycle, and
