This site will help you make an informed decision when choosing services from chiropractors who perform VAX-D, like American Back Centers of Chicago.

The warning signs are apparent from the get go. You are sequestered and indoctrinated in a cult like atmosphere. There are videos, wierdly nice people,pages and pages of success stories in the binder in the waiting area. You HAVE to watch the indoctrination video-there's no choice on your part. Once you've succumbed to the high pressure sales tactics you will be charged $200 for vitamins and $60 for a $15 back support, then $3500 for treatments given by a high school grad making $12/hour.

This site will help you make an informed decision when choosing services from chiropractors who perform VAX-D, like American Back Centers of Chicago.
Vax-D can be dangerous because of un anticipated affect on your back and spine. All of the objective research points to either no or little beneficial effect from spinal decompression. There is NO credible research showing that your discs will be rehydrated or benefit in any way from spinal decompression. The claim that decompression allows nutrients and other body fluids to return to the decompressed disc is pure fabrication, period.
Too much "pulling" will result in your muscles pulling back and you may end up in worse shape than before.
Don't ignore the warning signs when you step into that VAX-D office. I did and ended up with over $4,000 in bills, a new case of sciatica. The Doctor apologized for the sciatica, but wasn't sorry enough to give me my money back.
Remember, the Better Business Bureau is a good source of information when looking into companies like American Back Center.