Question 1

Is the DBC program for me?

Accepted Answer

If you are suffering from chronic or general back & neck pain, the DBC program is for you.
Our team of general practitioners, physiotherapists and biokineticists have seen a 90% success rate with our patients’ recoveries - allowing for long term results.

Question 2

What is the key focus of DBC?

Accepted Answer

The key focus of the DBC program is to conservatively treat back and neck pain as a way to prevent unnecessary surgeries, mitigate the need for pain medications and improve overall mobility.

Question 3

Does DBC accept medical aid patients?

Accepted Answer

Yes, medical aid patients are more than welcome here at DBC. We work with majority of medical aids and medical schemes. Our treatment program is covered under your Group Risk Benefits.
Please reach out to your service provider for further details.

Question 4

Does DBC accept cash paying patients?

Accepted Answer

Yes, cash paying or private paying patients are more than welcome here at our centres.
Payment plans are available upon request, please enquire at your nearest DBC centre.

Question 5

What are DBC program’s steps?

Accepted Answer

The program can be simply broken down in 5 steps:
Initial Assessment
Exercise Prescription
Treatment
Final Assessment
Maintenance Routine
For more information, please refer to the “Our Program” page.

Question 6

What is the DBC program timeline?

Accepted Answer

Each program is catered to your individual needs. Based on your condition, you may require anywhere between 1-12 active treatment sessions over the course of 1-6 weeks.
Sessions are typically booked twice per week with at least one recovery/break day between sessions.

Question 7

What can I expect during a DBC treatment session?

Accepted Answer

A treatment session lasts up to one hour. You will typically see both your physiotherapist and biokineticist for a 30 minute session each.
These sessions involve specific exercises & training on specialised equipment as well as cognitive behavioural therapy. This is done to recondition your understanding of your pain as well as to help strengthen certain muscles associated with your neck and spine.

Question 8

Is the DBC program an alternative to surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the DBC program takes on a conservative approach to treat back and neck pain in order to prevent unnecessary surgeries. The program has been scientifically proven to be an alternative to surgery as well as a pre-requisite to surgery.

However, it is always case specific - dependant on your individual condition. The program improves your general spinal column flexibility and strengthens your back and neck muscles to treat pain and mitigate the need for pain medication.

Question 9

Can DBC help me with post-surgery recovery?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DBC takes on a holistic rehabilitation approach. We are able to aid you in your recovery journey & help you regain your full pain-free range of movement & improve your mobility. Regardless if you are a pro-athlete, occasionally work out or live a sedentary lifestyle; we are able to help you fully recover.

Question 10

What is the background of DBC?

Accepted Answer

DBC (also known as Document Based Care) was developed in Finland in the 1990’s through extensive scientific research and clinical trials. Over the years it has developed a modern, yet cost effective treatment approach utilising state of the art training equipment to reduce back & neck pain, mitigating the need for pain medication as well as a form of surgery prevention.

To find out more, please see our “Document Based Care” page.

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