South Coast Spine Center - Spinal Decompression - San Diego

Before seeing Dr. Bell, my severe lower back pain had stopped me from skiing and playing golf, and I was on the verge of giving them up for good.

After discovering Dr. Bell and the DRX9000, my severe pain proved to be treatable. The treatment process on the DRX9000 was so beneficial and actually pleasurable, that I looked forward to each of my visits.

After completing my treatment, I am now pretty much pain free and I have resumed my skiing and golf. I highly recommend Dr. Bell and his DRX9000 program.

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Before my treatment with Dr. Bell, I arrived with intense pain, walking with much difficulty, barely able to stand up. I would go to sleep with pain, could only sleep for 3 hours, and would wake up with pain. If I walked only 1 block, I would have to rest for a week afterward. The pain was constant.

After starting my DRX treatment, I was able to stand and walk without pain. I could go to bed and wake up without pain. There was a very minor pain, but very minor, and only with certain movements, that continued to diminish.

Now I feel well and happy as a result of having no further pain. The days of sleepless nights and constant pain are now only a memory. I continue taking care of myself as instructed by Dr. Bell, taking the supplements he gave me which also help relieve my arthritis. I feel better each time I come to his office. "Thank You" to Dr. Bell for changing my life and for your caring attention.

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"Before coming to see Dr. Bell, I was not able to stand for any length of time. The pain in my lower back was excruciating and I would have to sit down.

After starting decompression therapy with Dr. Bell, I could see an improvement by the second week of treatment. I was able to stand for about half an hour without pain.

Now I can stand as long as I choose. The treatment made a huge difference in my life. I also believe I grew an inch!"

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"I came to Dr. Bell's office a few months ago. Before coming to his office, I had chiropractic care for 1-1/2 years, but still had neck pain and headaches almost every day. I couldn't sleep. My life was miserable.

I saw the information about the DRX9000 on TV and I made a decision right away. I knew it's the therapy I was looking for; non-surgical and non-painful treatment.

The results came very fast. After a few weeks, everything changed. My life became once again pain free. I feel great now! I can sleep all night long. My muscles are stronger. I feel wonderful and I really enjoy my life!

Thank God for people like Dr. Bell and his staff. They did a wonderful job. Being around people like them is a blessing. I would like to recommend them for everyone who has spine problems. They are the best!!! I can't explain how much I appreciate that!"

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"I was treated by Dr. Bell at the South Coast Spine Center for a herniated disk. I had been suffering with pain for about a year and a half. I could not sit, stand, walk or play with my children without a sharp pain running down my leg and having to contort my body in different directions to get some pain relief. The pain began to get unbearable. I tried other treatments like acupuncture, spinal injections and a chiropractor, but none of these seemed to work. Dr. Bell was my last resort before I would make a final decision of reluctantly having back surgery.

After 10 sessions with Dr. Bell I began to get some pain relief and after every treatment afterwards, the pain started diminishing. After 20 sessions I am now PAIN FREE.

I would undoubtedly recommend Dr. Bell to anyone and everyone who is considering having or has had a spinal surgery. In fact, I already have. I am very grateful to Dr. Bell for giving me my life back and for this my family and I say Thank You!

(6 months after treatment completion) Now I feel great!! I'm able to work out 3 times a week, play racquet-ball 3 times a week, and play soccer and baseball with my kids whenever I want. I'm able to do all the simple things that I was not able to do before this treatment. I give God thanks that through Dr. Bell and his staff, He has healed me."

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"I was originally injured in an automobile accident in the early 1980's. The accident damaged the disks in my lower back causing pain in the back, right buttocks and leg and numbness in the right foot. At the time I was working as a surveyor as well as remodeling two homes, so this aggravated my condition.

By 2003 I was in considerable pain and decided to finally get the disk surgery. I had a the disk bulge trimmed and the disk opening enlarged at the nerve to try to relieve the leg pain. The surgery helped for about six months and then I started to have pain again. During this period I lost my home in the Cedar fire and I was so discouraged with my condition that when I rebuilt I planned extra wide hallways and wheelchair access into my new home, under the assumption that eventually I would be unable to walk.

Over the next two years my condition became progressively worse. I spent long hours in the Jacuzzi, and came to dread bedtime. I would stay up till midnight, then take pain pills and sleep a couple of hours before the pain would wake me. On average I slept about 4 hours a night and was in constant pain.

In late 2005 I was told by my Doctor that I should try cortisone injections in hopes of putting off a second surgery for a few years. I went through 3 weeks of injections and felt good for about a month, then the pain returned. Since my injury I have tried everything I could find to get relief. I've had acupuncture, magnetic therapy, I've been hypnotized and done yoga. I've taken herbs and natural remedies and I have purchased every chair, bed and sleep system available. (I highly recommend the adjustable Thermapedic) I spent over $8000.00 on a spa and have gone through four chiropractors, which gave me minor relief for a day or two. On a good day I was taking 1200 mg of ibuprofen, the rest of the time I was on Vicodin, sleeping pills and other pain killers.

Then I was introduced to Dr Bell. As you can imagine I was highly skeptical, but my only other option was another surgery so I figured I had nothing to lose. I cannot express the difference this treatment has had on my life. After 3 treatments on the DRX I slept for a full 8 hours without waking. I have enjoyed a good night's sleep ever since. I have virtually no pain, except for minor muscle pain from doing exercises I haven't been able to do for 15 years. I am walking a mile per day with my son and I feel wonderful.

I know that Dr. Bell will attribute all my progress to the DRX, however I think a great deal of the credit should go to Dr. Bell and his staff. The care I received at their facility is second to none. They are dedicated to their patients and spend whatever time is necessary to make the treatment a success. I can't stress how important that factor is, I once had an appointment with a leading orthopedic surgeon, who entered the room speaking into a recorder, during the exam he never once addressed me directly, he completed the exam, recorded his results and left the room.

With Dr. Bell I was treated with compassion and care by people who believed in their treatment and did everything in their power make sure I left each appointment not only feeling better than when I arrived, but with a comprehensive plan for future care. They took the time to explain not only the goals for my situation, but told me what to expect and how best to accomplish it. I have given Dr. Bell permission to give out my telephone number or email to anyone who would like to talk to me about having this incredible treatment!

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"I was told by a prominent San Diego Orthopedic Surgeon that surgery was my only option for relieving my severe neck pain. I had tried virtually every type of treatment available and was seriously considering surgery . . . until I found Dr. Bell.

After completing my treatment on Dr. Bell's DRX9000C, the chronic pain in my neck, shoulder, arm, and hand is GONE! Next to the word "miracle" in the dictionary should be a picture of Dr. Bell and his DRX9000C! His treatment changed my life. Thank you Dr. Bell."

Cliff G., San Diego

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