Millions of people live with back problems whether due to injury, surgery or degenerative issues. Back problems make life very difficult with the pain and mobility limitations. One of the most common back problems is compression of the disc, also known as prolapsed, ruptured or slipped discs. When the integrity of the discs is compromised, the nerves develop a lot of pressure on them which can cause a great deal of pain and possibly permanent damage if not treated. One…
Where growing at CSA Medical Supply and it’s all because awesome customers like you! In order to show our appreciation we’ve just launched our brand new Customers Rewards Program. With our rewards program you save even more when you shop at CSA Medical Supply.com for your medical equipment and supplies. So What’s Our Rewards Program All About? With our rewards program you save big every time you shop, refer a friend, or share your purchase on Facebook or Twitter, you…
Due to hurricane Matthew our office’s will be closed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Our offices will reopen Monday October 10th. All orders will be shipped as soon as our offices re-open and please be aware if you live on the South East coast shipping may be delayed because of Hurricane Matthew. If you have any questions please email us as info@csamedicalsupply.com as our phones line may be temporarily down. We thank you for your understanding and to all of…
Product Reviews
Difference Between The DDS Cervitrac & DDS Max Cervical Traction Collar
September 1, 2016
Cervical traction is needed when a cervical injury occurs and is caused by degenerative disc changes, disc compression’s, whiplash or other disc issues occur. When one treatment doesn’t work, there are other options, including cervical traction collars. Cervical traction collars are designed to help relieve the pressure put on your nerve root by elongating the inter-vertebral disc space in the neck. Pain is relieved and mobility is increased, sometimes almost immediately. Two popular cervical traction collars are compared; the DDS…
Why exactly is posture so important… We hear about it all the time. Good posture allows your muscles and joints to move efficiently reducing the risk of muscular imbalance. If your posture at the keyboard is typically slumped forward, with rounded shoulders, a curved back and an extended neck, it will place a lot of strain on structures of the back, neck and shoulders. which, in turn can lead to problems in these areas. The glare from the computer and…
So your doctor recommended you or a loved one get a commode chair following an injury or illness to help in your rehab and recovery. But what the heck is a commode chair? The definition of a commode chair is”a portable toilet that can be placed at the bedside of a patient whose activity is limited; these are often used in the home when the patient is too debilitated to reach the bathroom. The receptacle for waste can be removed and emptied.” While…
This is a question I get asked a lot from Medicare patients that are interested in getting a back brace or support, and the simple answer is yes! Medicare does cover back braces and other medical equipment and supplies them deem medical necessary under Durable Medical Equipment coverage. Read that last sentence over again especially the part about “medical necessary“. In order to get Medicare to pay for your back brace it must be medical necessary so what does medical…
5 Tips For Protecting Your Investment In A Knee Walker By DME Library Knee walkers offer convenience and a piece of your life back after suffering from an injury. Crutches add another dimension of stress that you just don’t need in your life. Knee walkers allow you to support your injured leg safely, while still having some semblance of normal movement. When buying a knee walker, you want to make sure you protect your investment by knowing what you’re getting…
Every year thousands of seniors are injured by a slip and fall inside there bathroom, in fact according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA) more than one in three seniors over the age of 65 fall each year, and the National Institute on Aging says 80 percent of these falls occur inside the bathroom. I’ll will give you a minute to take that in, the sad part is that many of these falls could have been avoided by using proper…
Product Reviews
All Terrain Knee Walker Vs All Terrain Pro Knee Walker Whats The Difference
July 26, 2016
Knee walkers also called knee scooters are a convenient alternative to crutches. These come in handy when you are recovering from ankle, or foot injury. Using a knee walker instead of crutches means that you will not have to go through the uncomfortable hassle. Plus, knee walkers will allow you to get around quickly both indoors and outdoors. Which means that you will not have to limit your normal day to day activity. With that in mind, we are going to…