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Spinal Decompression Therapy

1. What is Spinal Decompression and how does it work?
Spinal Decompression is a sophisticated form of computerized traction. Spinal Decompression Therapy produces a negative gravity at the disc level. A negative gravity causes a kind of suction or vacuum effect of the disc material causing disc material that may be protruded outward to be pulled or sucked in away from the nerve. With some of the more advanced systems patients are strapped onto a table facing upward or downward. These advanced systems also allow the therapist or Doctor to decompress the disc using 54 different table positions maximizing the chances of the disc material returning to a normal position.

2. Who will benefit from Spinal Decompression?
Spinal Decompression Therapy is designed for the rehabilitation of the spinal disc. Patients with the following diagnosis and/or symptoms may be candidates for the Spinal Decompression Therapy.

• Herniated Disc
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Spinal Stenosis
• Sciatica
• Tingling or Numbness in arms or legs
• Spondylosis

3. Are there any contraindications or side effects with Decompression Therapy?
Patients with fused low backs or who have metal screws or plates in their spines should not have Spinal Decompression Therapy. Extreme caution should be used with patients with advanced osteoporosis.

Patients receiving Spinal Decompression Therapy may experience some discomfort in their back area following the Therapy. This may last up to 24 hours. This is a normal part of Spinal Decompression Therapy.

4. How many Spinal Decompression sessions are needed?
The recommended program for disc rehabilitation can vary from patient to patient, depending on the severity of the disc problem. Most patients begin to experience relief within the first five sessions. After the fifth Decompression visit Patient treatment is reevaluated to determine how many, if any, Decompressions are necessary. Candidates for Spinal Decompression Therapy are first given the opportunity to experience the minimal constraints of the procedure prior to making any decision to starting the procedure. It is recommended that patients with chronic conditions such as Degenerative Disc Disease and/or Spinal Stenosis stay on a maintenance Decompression program of once a week to once a month depending on the severity.

5. Is Spinal Decompression Therapy all the care that is needed?
As stated above, Spinal Decompression rehabilitates the disc itself which produces fast results for back and leg pain sufferers. However, pre and post therapy such as stretching and core strengthening is necessary to stabilize and achieve maximum and lasting results.

6. Are there different types of Spinal Decompression Systems?
Yes, there are many different types of Spinal Decompression Systems. All successfully create a negative gravity at the disc level. The most well known is the DRX9000. However, with some of the newer and more sophisticated tables, patients can now be treated facing upward or downward while incorporating 54 table positions.

In addition, the 3D Active Track used here in our office, is one of the few systems that will allow the Doctor or therapist to be interactive during the Decompression Therapy. These newer advancements have increased the probability of success with some of our more challenging patients.