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    DRX9000 Spinal Decompression in New Rochelle, NY

    True axial decompression, computer-controlled to the exact disc level that hurts.

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    Two DRX9000 non-surgical spinal decompression tables in the New Rochelle office
    Dr. Cossifos with the DRX9000 spinal decompression system in his New Rochelle office
    Patient lying comfortably on the DRX9000 spinal decompression table

    The DRX9000 is one of the most recognized non-surgical spinal decompression systems in the world, and it has been a cornerstone of our New Rochelle office for years. It applies a precisely measured, logarithmic pull along the axis of your spine — gently enough that your muscles never fight back, and specifically enough to target one disc level at a time.

    That distinction matters. When the body senses a fast or heavy pull, protective muscles guard and the pull never reaches the disc. The DRX9000's onboard computer ramps force in a smooth curve and adjusts continuously, so the decompression actually reaches the injured disc instead of stopping at the muscles.

    What a session looks like

    1. 1You lie down fully clothed and are fitted with a comfortable pelvic and thoracic harness.
    2. 2The table positions your spine at the angle that isolates your specific disc level.
    3. 3The DRX9000 runs its decompression cycle — alternating gentle pull and rest — for roughly 20 minutes.
    4. 4Many patients follow with laser therapy or ice to settle the area before heading home.

    See the DRX9000 in action

    DRX9000

    What makes this system different

    The details that decide whether decompression actually reaches the disc.

    Level-specific targeting

    Table angle and pull direction are set to the disc identified in your exam — L4-L5 is treated differently than L5-S1.

    Logarithmic force curve

    Force builds and releases in a smooth wave rather than a yank, which keeps protective muscle guarding from shutting the treatment down.

    Continuous feedback

    The system measures your response many times per second and adapts the pull in real time throughout the session.

    Comfortable positioning

    You stay fully clothed, lying on a padded table in a supported position. Most patients relax completely — some fall asleep.

    The evidence

    What the Research Says About the DRX9000

    The DRX9000 is one of the most-studied decompression systems in the world — from pressure sensors placed inside living discs to a 267-patient chart review published in 2025. Here are the findings that matter most, with links to read them yourself.

    90.5%of 267 patients reported improvement

    The largest decompression study in nearly 30 years

    Researchers reviewed 267 patient records across seven community clinics. Average pain fell from 6.9 to 2.5 out of 10 — a median 70% reduction. Reflexes improved in 61% of affected patients, sensation in 78%, and muscle strength in 75%. Typical course: about 20 sessions of roughly 28 minutes.

    Military Medicine, Vol. 190, September 2025 (Oxford University Press)

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    −160mmHg of pressure measured inside the disc

    The mechanism, measured directly

    Surgeons placed pressure sensors inside patients' lumbar discs and measured what happens during axial decompression. Resting pressure of 60–75 mmHg dropped as low as −160 mmHg. That negative pressure is the whole point — it's what's thought to draw herniated material back inward and pull fluid and nutrients into a disc that has almost no blood supply of its own.

    Ramos G, Martin W. Journal of Neurosurgery, September 1994

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    1.3 mmof disc height regained, with pain down 6.2 → 1.6

    Discs measurably taller — and the taller they got, the less they hurt

    Thirty patients completed 22 sessions over six weeks. Disc height rose from 7.5 mm to 8.8 mm and pain fell from 6.2 to 1.6 out of 10 (both p<0.001). Critically, the two tracked together: every additional 1 mm of disc height corresponded to roughly 1.86 points less pain — evidence that the relief is structural, not just a good week.

    Apfel C, et al. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, July 2010

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    77%showed visible change to the herniation on MRI

    Before-and-after imaging, not just before-and-after feelings

    A University of South Florida team compared MRIs before and after 20 sessions. 77% showed notable change in the herniated disc, disc height rose 1.4–1.6 mm, and the spinal canal opened 1.5–2.1 mm. Pain dropped a median 80% and disability scores improved 50%.

    Journal of Chiropractic Care, Vol. 8, March 2025

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    83%average improvement still holding months later

    94 chronic back pain patients, followed up long after treatment ended

    Pain fell from 6.05 to 0.89 out of 10 across the treated group. Patients reached for follow-up an average of 31 weeks later still reported a mean 83% improvement and rated their satisfaction 8.55 out of 10 — and none of them had gone on to need surgery or injections.

    Macario A, et al. Pain Practice, Vol. 8, 2008

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    0significant adverse events across the pilot study

    It works gently, and it is well tolerated

    In a multi-clinic pilot, 16 of 18 patients (88.9%) improved, with pain falling from 6.4 to 3.1 by week two and to 0.8 by the end of a six-week, 20-session course. No significant adverse events or safety issues were attributed to the treatment.

    MKT-0251 multi-center pilot study, presented at PAINWeek, 2008

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    Honest context: several of these are case series or chart reviews rather than large randomized trials, and follow-up was incomplete in some. Strong published numbers are a reason to consider decompression — they are not a promise about your spine. Dr. Cossifos will tell you plainly, after examining you, whether he believes you're a good candidate.

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    Good to know

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Traction applies a steady pull to a whole region. The DRX9000 applies a computer-controlled, continuously adjusted force aimed at a single disc level, with feedback many times per second. That's what allows real decompression without triggering muscle guarding.

    Plans are individual, but a typical course runs several weeks with visits multiple times per week, tapering as you improve. Dr. Cossifos will lay out the expected number of visits after your exam — before you commit to anything.

    Coverage varies by plan. Our office will verify your benefits and explain your options — including CareCredit financing — in plain numbers before treatment starts.

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    Wondering if the DRX9000 is right for your spine?

    A consultation and exam come first — we'll tell you honestly whether decompression fits your condition.

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