Magnetic Molecular Energizing (MME) has been used effectively for Low Back Pain.

MME treatment is considered investigational and is utilized under the direction and auspices of an Investigational Review Board (IRB). The IRB complies with FDA requirements for investigational therapy usage and results review. MME therapy is safe and non-invasive. In some cases, patients may experience some tingling, however, most experience no ill effects and can talk, sleep, read or watch TV.

Low Back Pain/Neck Pain from Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated (ruptured) Disc, Facet Arthritis or Spinal Canal Stenosis

Facts

1. Degenerative Disc Disease
1. Age and injury causes loss of protein and water from the disc. This loss makes the disc more susceptible to injury and further narrowing and degeneration.
2. The loss of disc height causes increased motion at the area and can cause pain anywhere within the spine.
3. 30% of 30 years olds on MRI have degenerated disc and nearly everyone over 60, but not everyone has pain
2. Herniated or Ruptured Disc
   1. Degeneration of a disc is present and an accident such as a fall or a sudden lift can cause the fibers surrounding the central part of the disc to tear completely, allowing the disc to push backwards and compress a nerve
   2. This nerve compression can cause shoulder and arm pain if in the neck, or buttocks and leg pain if in the low back. Muscle weakness and numbness can also occur.
   3. Can occur at any age from 10 – 90
3. Facet Arthritis
   1. Degenerative arthritis of the small joints present at each vertebrae
   2. Pain and stiffness is present upon arising in the morning and approves with activity.
      It becomes worse in the evening after excessive activity.
   3. Age and injury are related causes.
   4. Predominantly present over 50 – 60 years of age.
4. Spinal Canal Stenosis
   1. Narrowing of the canal where the spinal cord is present in the neck and mid back and where the nerve filaments are present in the low back.
   2. Caused by any combination of thickened ligaments, bone spurs pushing into the spinal canal, herniated discs, facet arthritis and facet cysts.
   3. Occurs predominantly in people over 60.
   4. Symptoms vary depending on the severity of the compression within the canal.
      1. Within the neck, gradual worsening pain, numbness and weakness is present within the shoulders, arms and hands and can progress to weakness and numbness within the legs.
      2. Within the low back, gradual worsening pain, numbness and weakness is present within the buttocks, thighs and calves

Treatment and Case Results

All of the above conditions can be treated with physical therapy, epidural injections, anti-inflammatory medications and surgery. Although severe spinal canal stenosis requires surgery, mild or moderate may respond to other means such as MME.

J.S. is a 62 year old male retired teacher who was seen with a history of a back injury from gardening resulting in low back pain and pain and numbness down the left leg of 5 months duration. The discomfort was progressing. MRI revealed degenerative bone and disc changes with a bulging disc. He was treated to 100 hours of MME time to the lumbar spine with 80% improvement and 100% improvement within 3 weeks after MME. At 6 months and 12 months J.S. reported 100% symptom free and 100% full function.

J.S. is a 63 year old man with pain and numbness in the arm and into his thumb. His MRI revealed bulging discs at 3 levels in his neck (cervical spine). He was treated to the involved neck area for 89 hours with MME. He indicated 100% response in absence of pain in the arm and 90% in the thumb. He also reported 50 – 60% loss of numbness which continued to improve with time.

E.S. is a 36 year old male with an MRI report of low lumbar (L5-S1) disc herniation with nerve root impingement. He complained of back, buttocks and ankle pain. He was treated to 100 hours of MME time and reported 100% response with total loss of all pain and normalization of function.

K.G. is a 35 year old retired professional football quarterback with a complaint of severe pain in his lumbar spine and an MRI revealing a L4-L5 disc bulge. His football career noted several back injuries. His pain was severe when he exercised. After 94 hours of MME he reported significant improved status and at 6 months he stated to 100% improved pain and full normal function.

M.D. is a 21 year old female with a diagnosis of juvenile disc disease (Scheuermann’s Disease). She had prior surgery with microdiscectomy, laser and thermo annuloplasty therapy and steroid injections. She had also had chiropractic and massage therapy. She complained of severe pain in the back, buttocks, hips and legs. She was treated to 165 hours of MME and at that time reported 100% pain free status and full function. At 6 months the 100% status was maintained.

“Before this treatment I had severe pain in the lower back radiating to my right buttock, down the back of my leg all the way down and around the ankle. The leg felt weak and heavy. In general I felt weak and my body ached all over. It took more than a half hour to loosen up in the morning. Sometimes my back would get so distorted that I looked like “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”. Walking and standing aggravated the problem. Only sitting would relieve the pain. The simplest tasks took longer. This treatment has been the only treatment that has given me relief. Before this I went through physical therapy numerous times and I also went to a chiropractor. Neither one benefited me. Now a year after this magnetic treatment I still feel 75% better and sometimes 100% better. How I feel depends on how much I over do it in the course of the day. Also, the change in the weather sometimes does not make me feel 100%. I still feel tightness in my lower back but it is tolerable. I do not have pain radiating down the leg and in general I feel stronger and better all over. I can easily get out of bed in the morning. I can walk without resting every 10 minutes and best of all I can carefully pick up my new 8 month old grandson. This summer I was able to rejoin my golf league and was able to play 18 holes without difficulty. I recommend this treatment!” Signed, A.D. 10/20/04