..Orange
County, CA Spinal Decompression | Dr Barry Marks | Orange, CA 92868
"How to Choose a Spinal
Decompression Office in Orange County, CA..."
Spinal
Decompression using the DRX9000 is responsible for getting thousands
of Orange County back pain and sciatica sufferers out of pain and
back to their active lifestyles, quickly, safely and without
acupuncture, chiropractic, drugs, shots, or surgery.
There is no shortage of spinal decompression facilities in Orange
County, CA these days. The problem many back pain and sciatica
sufferers face is which office to choose. Who will honestly evaluate
me and tell me whether or not this will work for me? Who has the
most experience? How much does it cost? Does insurance cover my
treatment? Lastly, who can I trust?
First, who is a good candidate for spinal decompression?
Let's face it, spinal decompression may be very successful, but it
isn’t for everyone. So, right up front you need to know if you are a
good prospect for this new procedure.
The only way to know is for you to be carefully evaluated by a
doctor who specializes in spinal decompression therapy. If your
doctor doesn’t specialize in this area, then they have no idea. And
a good specialist worth his or her salt can’t honestly tell you
unless he or she has actually examined you. So a specialized exam
and a review of your x-rays and MRI films are crucial.
What kind of experience should a decompression doctor have?
Next, before you put your painful back into the hands of a doctor,
you need to be certain he or she has the experience and training
necessary to help you. They should be able to cite some form of
certification or training that qualifies them to treat you. They
must be well trained, but also have a lot of procedures under their
belt. What’s more, they must have a lot of “successful” procedures
under their belt.
But how would you know that? Can’t a doctor just make up statistics?
Yes, they could. So you need to look at other sources of validation
such as testimonials. Does the doctor have numerous testimonials
specifically from successful spinal decompression cases? Another
form of validation would be to look for books, articles, seminars,
etc produced by the "expert." Face it, on the internet there is a
lot of hype--marketing. Look for someone who has posted lots of
actual educational materials. It's likely this person knows his or
her stuff.
How much does it cost?
In today's current economic climate, cost is a big factor. But is it
the only factor? The most expensive programs are around $9,000. Are
these programs better? Not necessarily. In fact the more expensive
programs are being pushed by heavy marketing by persons with less
training, less experience and less sophisticated equipment than some
of the more moderately priced programs. These
higher priced programs often include ancillary services that do not
necessarily add more real life benefits, but do add cost to the
program.
And what about the really cheap programs? Some offer lower prices,
below $3,500, but these are oftentimes
offices using very low tech methods and equipment and re-branding it
as "spinal decompression." Some have hidden language in
their ads so once you're in the door, you are presented with a much
higher fee. Or they are offices that are using spinal
decompression as a passing fancy to make a quick buck and are not
wholly committed to providing this service. They may be around
today, but what about tomorrow?
The bottom line on cost is, it should be a reasonable fee and it
should be freely given to you on paper listing all the services and
the cost of each service for you to review.
Does insurance cover my treatment?
This is intimately related to cost. Most decompression offices in
Orange County, CA will tell you insurance does not cover at all or
claim that it is covered very well even by Medicare. These are
statements that clearly shade the truth.
Here's the truth. A spinal decompression program includes the
decompression itself, which is generally not covered by insurance
since there really is no accurate insurance code for it yet. There
are other services such as physical therapy modalities such as heat,
ice, EMS, exercises, office visits, etc. that are included as part
of a program that are a necessary and beneficial part of spinal
decompression. These are typical services that ARE covered by most
PPO insurance policies to varying degrees.
The amount your insurance will cover is all up to your individual
insurance policy. If it has many limitations on physical medicine
there is little an office can do to change that. For example, if you
have an HMO (or a PPO that has very restrictive coverage for
chiropractic; in essence the chiro coverage is HMO coverage, even
though your medical is PPO) then you will have very little to no
coverage unless your provider is an HMO provider. Good luck finding
and HMO provider offering the latest medical technology like spinal
decompression. That just doesn’t fit in with the cost cutting
philosophy of managed care plans.
An important note about Medicare: 99% of decompression
programs are delivered by DC's (Chiropractors). Under Federal
Medicare rules DC's are only reimbursed for spinal manipulation
(adjustments) and only at about $30 each. They will not pay for
exams, x-rays, or therapy of any kind. So if an office says "Yes,
Medicare covers our program..." run. It is quite likely they are
engaging in monkey business to get paid.
Lastly, who can I trust?
You need to know who to trust. That’s a question for your gut to
answer. Yep, the good ol’ gut check is probably your best tool to
know who to use for this important medical procedure. Your gut tells
you when something seems right. It will also tell you when something
is wrong.
As with any complex medical procedure, you should check out the
office, doctor and staff prior to engaging their services. You
should feel comfortable there. After all, the average spinal
decompression program is between 20-24 sessions. Since you will be
spending so much time there you must feel comfortable.
Orange County, CA spinal decompression facilities are on the rise.
The question is, which one to choose?
For the answer to that question, please keep reading...
A Letter from Dr. Barry L
Marks, Chiropractor, Spinal Decompression Specialist in Orange, CA
“Dear Back Pain or Sciatica Sufferer,
My name is Dr Barry Marks. If you are considering which office to
use in Orange County, CA for your spinal decompression, then please
consider me. My office, Orange Spine & Disc rehabilitation Center in
Orange, CA is centrally located to all of Orange County.
While I can’t promise you that I can help you, I can promise that I
will provide you with an expert spinal severity evaluation that is
quite possibly the most thorough in all of Orange County, CA -- Free
of charge. I will perform a careful evaluation, review your imaging
studies and give you a written report detailing my findings.
It all comes
down to a “yes” or “no.”
If you are not a good candidate, I will not waste your time. I will
tell you right up front. And I don’t take chances. If I’m not 99.9%
certain this procedure is safe for you or I'm uncertain if it will
work for you, I will not take your case.
Of course if you ARE a good
candidate, I will tell you and give you all the details on how we
will help you. It will be a complete written plan with all the
details: what's included, how much each item costs, etc.
If you’re looking for an experienced doctor, then allow me to tell
you about my credentials. I’ve been in practice since 1986. I have 3
years post-doctorate specialty training in spinal orthopedics and
I’m a former Associate Clinical Professor at a leading Chiropractic
College. I’ve written a very well received book on back pain (Cure
for Lower Back Pain) and numerous articles. My office was among
the first DRX9000 spinal decompression offices in Orange County. I
have hundreds of successful cases under my belt. You can read about
some of my Spinal Decompression Patient Success Stories to your
right.
I invite you to call me (714) 938-0575 so that we can sit down
together and discuss your
problem. I’ll examine you, perform a couple of painless computer
tests and review your x-ray and/or MRI results. The visit will take
about an hour and is worth well over $347, but I won't charge you a
penny. Together, we’ll see if there is anything I can
do to help you.
If you have insurance, my staff will verify your insurance coverage and we will be able to
tell you exactly what your coverage will be and what your out of
pocket costs will be. You will know what your costs will be up front,
to the penny, with no hidden surprises later.
And for those without
insurance, my programs are affordable and we offer cash discounts
and flexible financing plans, including "0% Interest"* and "No Out
of Pocket"* plans. (*OAC)
And if you
don't have an MRI and need one, we can put together a financing
program that includes an MRI at one of our facilities that could
save you over $1,000 or more, on your MRI.
After this meeting, I am confident you will come away fully
understanding your problem and your treatment options. I’m also sure
that your gut will tell you that I am the "real deal" and someone you
would want to work with.
Call (714) 938-0575 right now to make your appointment.”
Warmest regards,
Dr. Barry L. Marks, DC
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P.S.S. Here's a video I created so that you can see what my
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decompression success stories, Michelle, undergoes treatment.
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Orange County Spinal Decompression Success Stories -Praise for Dr
Marks
“Before
finding Dr. Marks I was receiving chiropractic care for over a year
from a previous auto accident. The adjustments would only help me
for a few days and then I was in pain again.
The one thing I couldn’t do anymore was to get down on the floor and
play with my young grandchildren, or to pick them up without having
pain. I had almost given up hope that I would be able to do those
things again.
After treating with Dr. Marks with the DRX machine and adjustments
I am now able to play with my grandchildren on the floor and pick
them up with no pain, which gives me so much joy! Thank you Dr.
Marks for being the professional expert you are in understanding
what treatment I needed to be able to have my life back again!”
- Kathy Osborne, Real Estate Agent, Orange, CA
“Can
this pain-free bliss continue? Bearing five children left me with
such sciatic nerve pain, I didn’t know how to function without pain.
After my treatment, I have been pain free and enjoying every minute
of it. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
- Dee Mader, Self-Employed, Orange, CA
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(714) 938-0575 NOW FOR A FREE BACK PAIN & SCIATICA EVALUATION
“Lower
back problems started about 3 years ago. I am a very active person
competing in Masters Track and Field, golf, and going to the gym 4
days a week. I went to an orthopedic doctor who sent me to a
physical therapist. Visited my chiropractor many times as well as
acupuncture treatments. While it all helped (slightly), I still had
to take Advil and other anti-inflammatories for minor relief. I
didn’t want to give up my activities but was strongly considering it
until I heard about the DRX 9000 treatment. After completing the
program, I am about 75% better. I have started my activities (shot
putt, golf) and have no pain in my legs. I’m a happy camper!”
- Henry Ross, Masters Athlete, Garden Grove, CA
“Thank
you so much for making my treatments on a daily basis so pleasant. I
feel truly blessed to have met all of you. I could feel from the
very beginning the good energy in your office. What a wonderful
experience. I will gladly recommend you to all I come in contact
with. Thanks again.”
- Connie Pinckard, Retired, Anaheim Hills, CA
“Words
cannot describe what the Orange Spine & Disc Rehabilitation Center
has done for me. I am only 24 years old and was crying at least once
a day because of my bulging/herniated discs. All my doctors did was
suggest surgery and give me pain pills. After the treatments, I am
living a pain-free normal life. I have a smile now instead of tears.
I am so grateful that God lead me to Dr. Marks and his wonderful
staff. Thank you all!”
- Michelle Wichlac, 24, Marketing Assistant
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(714) 938-0575 NOW FOR A FREE BACK PAIN & SCIATICA EVALUATION
"I had a
labor accident and by consequence I was diagnosed with a disc
herniation in L5. I talked to my doctor and he told me that the only
solution was to have back surgery. Then I talked to a friend of mine
who told me about the DRX9000 machine.
I went to Dr. Marks clinic and after 3 treatments, I noticed that
the pain went down. Now, I have finished my treatment and the pain
in my lower back and leg is gone. I am doing my normal work and
activities again. My experience with the DRX9000 has been great, and
that’s why I will recommend Dr. Marks and his treatments. Thanks Dr.
Marks for your time and attention toward me, thanks for being such a
nice person.
- Mauricio Delgado, Anaheim, CA
“This
procedure was the best thing I could have done for myself and my
back. It is safer, less expensive and less painful than if I had had
surgery and I am so happy I went through with it. I truly feel it
has changed my life and I am pain-free and enjoying every minute.
Thank you!
-Michelle Kane, 28, Insurance Adjuster, Anaheim, CA
I
have had lower back-leg-1 foot pain for years. I have tried pain
pills, chiropractors, acupuncture, massages and many mattresses.
Generally received little or no relief. The DRX-9000 has greatly
improved my quality of life - though I'm not where I was hoping to
be, I would still recommend the DRX-9000 to others. I have no pain
or tolerable pain that I can acupressure away 90+% of the time vs.
pretty much constant pain before DRX-9000 treatments. I continue to
have the DRX-9000 treatments about every 6wks. I'm back to hiking
and doing household chores with little or no pain. Dr Marks and his
Staff are great and caring people. Thanks to Dr. Marks & Staff
-Debbie Jones, Self-Employed, Placentia, CA
I
suffered with lower back pain for over thirty years. I visited
chiropractors regularly and was told I had three herniated discs and
arthritis. Several doctors wanted me to have back surgery, but I did
not want to take the risk of making my situation even worst.
My wife found an advertisement for Orange Spine Center and a new
DRX9000 treatment. I was reluctant to believe it would really work,
but I was at the point I would try most anything before irreversible
surgery. I started the treatment, abided by the Dr. Mark’s
instructions and within about six months I was 99% pain free. It is
now has been a couple years and I have chosen to have a
“maintenance” treatment every 6-7 weeks. I am basically pain free as
long as I do not abuse by myself. I highly recommend this state of
the art therapy to anyone with back pain.
-David Atkinson, Plumbing Contractor, Long Beach, CA
“The DRX-9000 was my answer to many
prayers! I struggled with lower back pain for many years. I felt at
times unable to care for my daughter, and little things like
sneezing used to cause tremendous pain. After only 5 weeks of
treatment – I AM PAIN FREE! Thank you Dr. Barry and Christy and Anna
– You are awesome! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!”
- Sandra Wickham, Stay-at-Home Mom, Anaheim, CA
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(714) 938-0575 NOW FOR A FREE BACK PAIN & SCIATICA EVALUATION
My
wife found an advertisement for Orange Spine Center and a new
DRX9000 treatment. I was reluctant to believe it would really work,
but I was at the point I would try most anything before irreversible
surgery. I started the treatment, abided by the Dr. Mark’s
instructions and within about six months I was 99% pain free. It is
now has been a couple years and I have chosen to have a
“maintenance” treatment every 6-7 weeks. I am basically pain free as
long as I do not abuse by myself. I highly recommend this state of
the art therapy to anyone with back pain. -David Atkinson, Plumbing Contractor, Long Beach, CA
“When I came to you back in May I was in awful shape. My back pain
had become so severe that I began using a wheelchair for the first
time in my life. On good days I would limp around with a walking
stick. As a dentist my job requires many movements that damage my
lower back. I was so desperate that I began planning my retirement
from dentistry and began looking into other jobs I could do.
After my first week of treatment I didn’t need my wheelchair anymore
and after about three weeks of DRX therapy/treatment at your office
I was walking normally again. It was so amazing not to have to use
that dreaded walking stick again. To me this was nothing short of a
miracle and was a life changing experience.
Your office staff was absolutely amazing also!
I had been working reduced hours because of my disabling pain but I
am now working my usual busy schedule. You will always have my
undying gratitude for the astounding results your office gave to me.
I know a lot of dentists who have varying degrees of back pain and I
am more than happy to tell them about my experience with you and
refer them to your office. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!” -Dr. Robert Karr, Dentist, Fullerton, CA
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(714) 938-0575 NOW FOR A FREE BACK PAIN & SCIATICA EVALUATION
“Words
cannot describe what the Orange Spine & Disc Rehabilitation Center
has done for me. I am only 24 years old and was crying at least once
a day because of my bulging/herniated discs. All my doctors did was
suggest surgery and give me pain pills. After the treatments, I am
living a pain-free normal life. I have a smile now instead of tears.
I am so grateful that God lead me to Dr. Marks and his wonderful
staff. Thank you all!”