For Chiropractic & Holistic Center of Tampa patients dreading the surgery conversation
Avoid Surgery With DRX9000 Decompression
Shooting pain down your leg. Can’t sit through a workday. Maybe you’ve already tried a pill, an injection, or a round of PT, and you’re still stuck. The DRX9000 is an FDA-cleared, non-surgical system that takes the pressure off the disc and nerve that’s actually causing your pain, with an 86-90% success rate as a proven alternative to surgery. Dr. Pav has helped patients like Kathy avoid the operating table — and she’ll walk you through exactly what’s going on in your back before any plan starts.
Find out if decompression fits your back
Tell us where it hurts and when you’re free — we’ll get your free quote back to you and take it from there.
This is what decompression looks like: gentle, controlled, and monitored the whole time.
You know this story better than anyone
It started as stiffness. Then one day you couldn’t stand, walk, or sit without pain. Maybe you ended up in the emergency room and they handed you muscle relaxants and ibuprofen. They wore off in a few days, and the pain came right back.
You got an MRI. It showed a bulging or herniated disc — but nobody explained what that actually meant for you, or what to do about it. So you went from your primary doctor, to imaging, to physical therapy, and you still don’t have a plain answer. Every provider hands you the same three options: a pill, an injection, or a surgery conversation. Nobody offers you a middle option.
And underneath all of it is the fear that this is permanent. That bending over once could be the last time you do it without thinking twice.
There is a middle option
Spinal decompression gently takes pressure off a disc and the nerve it’s pinching. The DRX9000 is FDA-cleared and completely non-surgical — it works on the actual pressure that’s causing your sciatica, instead of just covering up the pain like a pill does.
“I’ve already tried things that didn’t work”
If you’ve already spent money on PT and injections that didn’t hold, we get why “non-surgical decompression” sounds like one more thing that won’t work. Here’s the difference: PT and injections manage the symptom. DRX9000 targets the actual pressure on the disc and nerve, and it’s often paired with FDA-cleared laser and shockwave therapy to calm inflammation and speed up healing at the same time.
And if you’re one of the people who reads “chiropractor” and thinks of the stroke stories you’ve seen online — DRX9000 isn’t a manual neck adjustment. It’s a controlled decompression system, a different technique entirely. Before any of it starts, Dr. Pav explains exactly what’s happening in your spine, in plain English, so you’re never guessing what you agreed to.
Get your questions answered directly
Share your info and Dr. Pav’s team will reach out to walk you through what fits your back.
What actually happens, step by step
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Evaluation with Dr. Pav
You tell her where it hurts, how long it’s been going on, and what you’ve already tried. She reviews any imaging you already have.
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A plain-English explanation
Before any plan starts, you learn exactly what’s happening in your back and why it’s causing the pain down your leg.
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DRX9000 decompression sessions
The FDA-cleared system gently takes the pressure off the disc and nerve that’s causing your sciatica, built into a plan made for your back.
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Laser or shockwave, added where it helps
These FDA-cleared therapies reduce inflammation and speed up healing, paired with decompression when your case calls for it.
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Check-ins as you go
Your plan is adjusted as you improve, so you always know what’s next and why.
What you get when you come in
Evaluation with Dr. Pav
A real look at your back and your history, not a five-minute once-over.
A plain-English diagnosis
You find out what’s actually wrong before you agree to anything.
DRX9000 spinal decompression
FDA-cleared, non-surgical sessions built around your case.
Laser & shockwave therapy
Paired in where it speeds up your healing, at no extra guesswork.
Recovery therapies
Infrared sauna, cold plunge and massage are there to support your recovery.
Real patients, in their own words
“Dr Pav ordered an MRI, showing disc injuries in my neck. I didn't want surgery. Dr Pav devised a treatment plan that included the DRX9000 True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression treatments, heat therapy, EMS treatment, and adjustments.”
“I was 36 weeks pregnant and my baby was breech - I was really nervous to have a c-section & to not be able to have the natural birth I wanted. My midwife suggested I try seeing a chiropractor and after reading Dr. Pav’s reviews I decided to give her a try.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Pav after being involved in a car accident, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From the very first visit, Dr. Pav took the time to thoroughly assess my condition, explaining everything in detail and addressing all of my concerns.”
“I came here for just a chiropractic adjustment when things had gotten to a breaking point, and what I found was so much more than a chiropractic office. TK is the best masseuse I’ve ever had. She listens to what you need and adjusts the massage...”
“I am 38 weeks pregnant and have been consistently seeing Dr. Pav for over 3 months. She has been a lifesaver for my back pain, pelvic pain and mobility this pregnancy!”
Is this the right fit for you?
| This is likely a fit | This isn’t the right fit yet |
|---|---|
| Herniated or bulging discs | Red-flag neurological emergencies needing immediate surgical referral |
| Sciatica and shooting leg pain | Inflammatory disease (like RA or ankylosing spondylitis) that needs rheumatology first |
| Chronic low-back pain | |
| People trying to avoid surgery |
Questions people ask before booking
Is DRX9000 surgery?
No. It’s an FDA-cleared, non-surgical spinal decompression system. There’s no incision and no operating room.
Is this the same as a chiropractic adjustment?
No. DRX9000 is a decompression system, not a hands-on manual adjustment. It’s a different technique, built to gently reduce pressure on the disc and nerve.
Is it combined with anything else?
Often, yes. It’s paired with FDA-cleared laser and shockwave therapy, which reduce inflammation and help your tissue heal faster.
What does it actually treat?
Herniated and bulging discs, sciatica, and chronic low-back pain, especially for people trying to avoid surgery.
Will you explain what’s wrong with my back?
Yes. Dr. Pav walks you through what’s actually going on in your spine, in plain English, before any care plan starts.
What will it cost, and is it covered?
It depends on your case and your coverage, so we’d rather tell you straight than guess. Ask us at your evaluation and we’ll walk you through it plainly.
How many visits will I need?
That comes out of your evaluation. Dr. Pav builds a plan around your back, not a one-size-fits-all schedule.
Find out if decompression fits your back — before surgery is the only conversation left
Compassionate, affordable care, supporting your health through every phase of life. Get your free quote and let Dr. Pav tell you straight whether DRX9000 is right for you.
A real middle option, explained in plain English
We’re committed to offering comprehensive, compassionate, affordable care for you and your family through every phase of life — so you have something real to try before surgery becomes the only conversation left.
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