Research indicates
the disc is responsible for a significant number of Lumbar/Leg pain and neck/arm pain syndromes. Compression increases intradiscal
pressure leading to annular compromise and possible extrusion of nuclear material.
Since the disc is an avascular structure, it doesn't receive fresh blood and oxygen
with every beat of the heart. It requires "diffusion" created by motion and 'decompression' to restore nutrients
and enhance healing.
Decompression is
defined as reduction in pressure (intradiscal). Recumbent positions (both prone and supine) decrease intradiscal pressures
in comparison to standing and sitting. However focused, axial mechanical+Y translation traction,
(creating 'decompression' i.e. unloading due to distraction and positioning) has been shown to reduce disc pressure
and enhance the healing response even further.
However, that being
said, Decompression therapy (done safely within established protocols and a clear understanding of it's limitations) can
often effectively enhance the healing process and render quick, effective and often amazing pain relief in a properly selected
patient population (many who have previously failed other treatments). Additionally it may also be very useful in determining
the overall prognosis of passive care and expediting the phase-in of rehab protocols.
Our clinical findings suggest Decompression will create a relatively quick initial response. Patients who will do well tend to feel a sense of relief (which can be direct pain
cessation or a centralization of pain and/or reduction to an ache or stiffness)
within six sessions. Full relief, if attainable through this passive
treatment will usually be in 8-12 sessions. (Occasionally a 'stubborn'
pain syndrome may continue to improve slowly over 15+ sessions though this is not the norm). Often patients will be treated
4-6 sessions and notice enough relief to allow active rehab to begin.
Their Decompression may continue (pre or post rehab depending on the methods
chosen) for 4-6 further sessions before discontinuing or reducing
the frequency.
Typical frequency
is 3-5 times per week. The extent and seriousness of the symptoms
will determine if more than three sessions per week should be utilized. Our experience suggests Decompression is also an excellent
supportive or maintenance treatment for those cases where pain relief is marked but prone to exacerbations.
The Triton DTS represents the finest Decompression Traction System available today.
Cervical, lumbar, and wrist Decompression Traction can be delivered utilizing the Triton DTS in a controlled and proven method.
Decompression therapy is very affordable and cheaper than surgery. Spinal Traction
is highly recommended by Neurological Research. It was found that out of 778 cases of patients receiving spinal decompression
92% said that they showed improvement (Neurological Research; Volume 20, Number 3, April 1998).
Spinal Disc Decompression, utilizing Decompression-Reduction-Stabilization,
is a unique, non-surgical therapy developed for the treatment of chronic lower back pain, herniated discs and degenerative
disc diseases.
The Decompression-Reduction-Stabilization
therapy is an effective treatment for:
• Herniated
disc
• Degenerative disc
• Facet syndrome
• Sciatica
• Post-surgical patients
•
Spinal stenosis
