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November 2005

Dr. Brenda Woods, owner of Progressive Spine Care and Rehabilitation (PSCR) in Columbia , Missouri , is pleased to announced the installation of Accu-Spina IDD (Internal Disc Decompression) Therapy equipment. The addition of the IDD makes PSCR a complete non-operative care of the spine clinic using pain relief, core strengthening, and therapeutic massage.

IDD is a non-surgical treatment capable of significantly reducing or eliminating the pain and dysfunction of many spinal disorders. Select protocols include:

  • Herniated Discs
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Posterior Facet Syndrome
  • General Back Pain
  • Sciatica

IDD Therapy protocols use controlled vertical distraction of specific spinal segments through a computer directed cable-harness system. The IDD works to release and re-educate spasming and guarding muscles, decrease pressure within the disc by unloading, and creates a spinal pumping effect promoting diffusion of fluids and nutrients into the disc.

The IDD is a passive treatment machine that reduces back pain to a point where most patients can then begin strengthening exercises using our MedX equipment. The MedX is a vigorous active treatment system which isolates and strengthens specific core muscles that support the spine and neck for long-term spinal health.

September 2005

Progressive Spine Care and Rehabilitation, a non-operative spine clinic, is pleased to announce that Chris Alvarado will begin offering therapeutic massage on Fridays by appointment only. Alvarado is a nationally certified massage therapist licensed in Missouri and Florida. He currently teaches massage classes in Columbia and has worked in the area for several years.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment for a massage, please contact 573.442.2442.

July 2005

Progressive Spine Care and Rehabilitation, a non-operative spine clinic that utilizes pain relief, core strengthening, and therapeutic massage, has added a new program to help its patients stay well. PSCR Wellness is a unique exercise facility designed especially for individuals who do not want to join a traditional health club or for whom a health club may not be appropriate.

Wellness clients undergo a complete health assessment and orientation, during which the trained staff design a personal exercise program for each client. Clients receive instruction on using the MedX equipment, and are taught how to incorporate a regular exercise routine into their busy lifestyles. Once this process is complete, clients are free to exercise on their own during PSCR’s operating hours.

For more information, or to schedule a wellness health assessment and orientation, please contact 573.442.2442.