I would certainly get another opinion. It seems that I have read that those machines were a rip off. Did the doc "interview" you to see if you were a candidate and then say that you were? I think everybody finds that they are a candidate.

My chiro charges 60 bucks a visit of which I pay a 20 copay. I think he offers a cash discount for those without insurance because after my insurance cuts his fee he ends up with $34. Now think of how many visits you could get out of that 5000 bucks he wants.

I get gentle traction on my lower back when it gets too bad. I have been able to do that for over 2 years now. I only go maybe every 4-6 months for a few visits and I am good to go.

Remember that the MRI films are yours as you paid for them. Take them somewhere else and have another doc look at them.

Oh and welcome to the forum...Sue