A Non Invasive Approach to Living Pain Free.

Dr. Eric S. Kaplan, D.C., F.I.A.M.A.

Disc Centers of AmericaSpecializing in the treatment and

management of severe disc injuries

Dr. Eric S. Kaplan, D.C., F.I.A.M.A.Dic Centers of America– Owner and Clinic

Director Experience

-35 years in Private Practice -Nationally Certified in Spinal Decompression -Over 10,000 Spinal Decompression

Treatments PerformedPresident of Disc Centers of America – A

National group of doctors who specialize in the treatment and management of severe disc injuries.

To offer PALM BEACH patientssuffering from chronic disc disease a safe, non–surgical, non-invasive solution to their chronic back and neck pain resulting in a better quality of life.

A Non Invasive Approach to Living Pain

Free.

How many of YOU have

Lower Back Pain?Neck Pain?Radiating pain down your arms / legs?Tingling/ Numbness in your hands /

feet?Weakness in Arms/Hands - Legs /

Feet?Unable to stand or walk for long

periods?

How many of YOU have been told you HAVE:

Disc HerniationsDisc BulgesSciaticaDegenerated Disc DiseaseSpinal Canal Stenosis

How Many of YOU have had:MRI’s or X-rays of current complaint?Chiropractic / Acupuncture?Epidurals/ Cortisone Injections?Physical Therapy?

Have even had Surgery???

How many of you are still suffering from the

same Chronic Pain???

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!

Why are incidents increasing despite new drug and surgery options?

Is it possible we are notdoing the right thing?

Many Specialists believe that 75- 80 % of Lower Back AND Neck pain comes from THE DISCS

2 Main Causes of Disc Problems Disc Degeneration Disc Herniations aka Bulging Disc,

Slipped Disc

What is a Disc?Nucleus Pulposus & Annulus FibrosisA disc is like a Sponge; acts like a “shock absorber” in the spineA functional joint – they make up1/3 of the spineAbsorbs pressure and vibrationAllows for motionActs as a spacerIt is dynamic and necessary!

Have no blood supply Does NOT have any internal nerves. The disc itself is an ACTIVE tissue that

contains SIGNIFICANT mechanisms for self-repair.

Has a Natural Pump Mechanism which keeps the disc hydrated and healthy.

Is made up of 86% water

It is a condition when a tear allows the disc material to push the annulus out against the nerve.

Colorado University study in the mid 1990s showed 10mm mercury will reduce the effective functionality of a nerve by more than 60%...that is only the weight of a dime.

HEALTHY

UNHEALTHY

A herniated disc or slipped disc irritates the nerves in the lower back causing:Pain NumbnessTinglingMuscular WeaknessMuscular spasms

When symptoms travel down the leg this is known as: SCIATICA

They have lost their innate ability to keep itself healthy and hydrated: Their pump mechanism has failed:

Movement-driven pump mechanism alternately compresses and relaxes pressure on disc, pumping water and waste products out and water and nutrients in.

Failure of the pump mechanism results in biochemical changes causing disc conditions like bulging, herniated and degenerative discs and varied symptoms

Failed Pump = Loss of Circulation

Failed pump

Condition

Symptom

Stress Physical: Trauma, Aging, MVA, Sports Injuries Chemical: Smoking, drinking, Rx Meds, Emotional: finances, romance, kids, jobs

Sitting too long Poor posture Overweight

Every extra pound of weight can add up to 8 extra pounds of force on our joints

What is the current approach?

Is it working?

Pills: Muscle relaxers, pain pills Physical Therapy: Stretch and Strengthen Chiropractic: Adjust and Align spine Acupuncture: Aligning Chakras/PNS Epidurals/Cortisone Injections: Strong

Anti-Inflammatory -Temporary Fix Surgery: Invasive/Risky/Low Success Rates

What do ALL of these have in Common???

WARNING:The following picture shows what

spinal surgery looks like…

Nearly 1 of 50 BACK Surgery Patients dies within 3 years of surgery.

The Death rates are significantly higher when analgesics are involved.

The Mortality Rate increases SEVEN FOLD when CAGE devises are used in conjunction with analgesics.

Dr. Eugene Carragee, MD of Stanford University performs spinal surgery only on a select group of patients whom he carefully screens. His conclusions: Less than 25% will be completely successful (even

after carefully screening them). For the majority of the patients, the surgery does

not have a dramatic impact on their pain or mobility.

That a patient’s prospect for a future free from back pain is “fairly poor.

Source: “Deaths after Back Surgery Often Related to Analgesiss,” http://www.thedoctorschannel.com/video/1762.html?specialty=2

The cost for Back Surgery in the USA $6,000-$8,000 with an Endoscopic Surgery $60,000 for a SPINAL FUSION $85,000 for Laminectomy

Additional costs include: Prescription Meds: $ Physical Therapy: $$ Hospital wages/ Fees: $$$ Lost wages: $$$$ Post Surgical Complications including additional

SURGERIES…$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

How much does your health and your future

mean to you?

Yes, that is partially true BUT Here’s the part that isn’t true:

When you factor in your copay, additional expenses, such as medications, rehab (PT)

Your out of pocket expense can become Very costly

More Importantly, you are wasting TIME! Time with your family, friends, golfing, traveling, doing all the things you enjoy because you are recovering.

(* Estimated expenses)

Spine Surgeons Frequently Claim 95-98% SUCCESS Rate

Success Rates range from 25% to 50%. With a HIGH Risk of many complications:

Infection, Nerve Damage, Permanent Disability Coma, Paralyzation, Death Failed Back Surgery, Additional Surgery Pain Medication addiction, Depression

After reviewing all the options and statistics, one has room to believe that the current approach to treating BACK PAIN is ineffective and in fact leading to more pain, disease and death.

So what else can we do???

Our Alternative Approach is to Reduce or Eliminate

your Neck or Lower Back Pain WITHOUT the

Use of DRUGS or SURGERY!

A 5 STEP “SPINE” APPROACH TO HEALING

AND RESTORING FUNCTION TO THE DISCS: The TDC 5 step Method:

Step 1: Spinal Decompression Step 2: Physiotherapy: Laser, EMS etc. Step 3: Intersegmental Mobilization Step 4: Nutritional Wellness Step 5: Exercise Rehabilitation

STEP 1: SPINAL DECOMPRESSION What is Spinal Decompression:

Was Developed by Dr. Allen Dyer, M.D..Health Minister in CanadaDr. Dyer also developed the Defibulator

Dr. Norman Sheely, MD developed the protocol for Spinal Decompression Grandfather of the TENS unit

Spinal Decompression is Spinal Distraction Without Muscular Contraction.

Specialized Decompression Tables Can target 1 specific disc at a time Senses muscle contraction 4000 times per

second resulting in less muscle spasm and guarding

Creates a negative pressure within the disc which causes a vacuum effect to suck in water, oxygen, nutrient and disc material back into the disc

Allows the disc to heal from the inside out

Decompression of the spinal discs produces a Negative Pressure

In a Study Published by The Journal of Neurosurgery, Researchers Placed a Pressure-Sensor in a Disc While undergoing Decompression and Found that the Disc Pressure Dropped to

-160 mm Hg

800 mmHG – Bent over picking up heavy box/item 300 mmHG – squatting pick up heavy box

100 mmHG – Standing straight up

75 mmHG – Lying face up on the surface

40 mmHG – Lying face down on table

-160 mmHG!!! – SPINAL DECOMPRESSION Provides NEGATIVE Pressure on the disc

Fix Pump

Circulation

Heal/Repair

•WATER•OXYGEN•NUTRIENTS

Spinal Decompression can make a physical change to the disc and a true change in your condition

Re-hydrates the disc and increases disc height Reduces disc herniation size Takes pressure off compressed spinal nerves Re-creates the Pumping Mechanism of the disc

Less Pain – Increased Motion & Function

A Better Quality of Life

So safe that Mom goes on it!

How long does treatment take: On decompression table for 25-30 minutes 20-25 visits 6-8 weeks Total treatment in office anywhere from 60-90

minutes. Most patients see results within 2-4 weeks.

Step 2: Physiotherpy Electric Muscle Stimulation

Generates Blood flow to the area to begin a healing process

Reduces muscle tightness and spasm Cold Laser Therapy (MR4 Laser)

Increases energy within the cell Speeds up tissue healing Reduces pain and inflammation

Step 3: Intersegmental Mobilization Restores proper movement and alignment

to the spine to allow for proper biomechanical function to all joints.

Step 4: Nutritional Wellness Supplementation with specific products

we believe to help accelerate your healing Omega 3’s, Vitamin B6, Spine Revitalizer,

Curaphen Removing Inflammatory foods from your

diet

Step 5: Exercise Rehabilitation Power Plate Rehab (Accelerated Training)

30 muscle contractions per second Program exercises designed specifically for you Strengthen and stabilize the back/neck to support structural changes.

Physical therapy – No

Chiropractic – No Exercise – No Drugs – No Acupuncture – No

Massage – No Surgery – Yes

Weakens the Disc Invasive & Risky Low Success Rates

NON SURGICAL SPINAL DECOMPRESSION…YES!!!!

What conditions will our TDC METHOD and Spinal Decompression Successfully Treat:

Herniated DiscsBulging DiscsDegenerative Disc DiseaseSpinal StenosisFacet SyndromeSciaticaBrachial NeuritisChronic Neck and Back Pain

PRE POST

219 Patients with Herniated and Degenerated Discs

86% Showed Improvement Only 2% relapsed within 90 Days

PRESENTED AT : American Academy of Pain Management AAPM 18th Annual Clinical Meeting

Prior to Treatment: Average pain score was 6.4 out of 10 Pain for more than 6 months 20 Treatments were given over 6 weeksSept 27-30, 2007 | Las Vegas, Nevada and New York State Society of Anesthesiologists -

61st Post Graduate Assembly in Anesthesiology December 7-11, 2007 | New York, NY

Significant pain relief in 88.9% of patients Average pain decreased from 6.4 to .8

Out of 10 Required fewer analgesics after treatment No Safety Issues No Adverse Effects

91% resumed Normal, Daily Activities Over 80% showed 50% or Better Pain

Reduction at the End of the 4 Year study. Greater than 50% Still Had a Pain Level of Zero!

The Anesthesiology News (2003)

Comprehensive Consultation & Examination

Thorough Orthopedic and Neurologic testing

Radiographs (X-rays) MRI (If necessary)

Report of Findings

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