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How Can Disc-Decompression Therapy Help Me?
Herniated and degenerated discs are among the most common causes
of lower back pain. The Disc-Decompression Table is specifically
designed to treat these types of conditions. It is a medical
fact that damaged inter-vertebral discs seldom heal, as the
discs are constantly under pressure. The Disc-Decompression
Table uses clinically proven principles to relieve pressure on
vital structures of the lumbar spine and spinal nerves, reducing
the pressure inside the discs.
The Disc-Decompression Table is designed to comfortably and
accurately increase intersegmental disc space, providing
non-surgical decompression of lumbar discs. The object of
decompression is to reduce the pressure inside the disc and
facilitate the transfer of fluids, nutrients and oxygen back
inside the disc. Reduction of intradiscal pressure - the
pressure inside the disc, can result in the retraction of
bulging or herniated discs, and welcome relief of nerve
pressure. Tears in the disc annulus can be repaired, and
sufficient fluids and nutrients can be introduced into the
nucleus to reverse the disc degeneration and collapse resulting
from injury. Rehydration of the disc nucleus can restore disc
height, relieving the pressure on inflamed facet joints.
The Disc-Decompression Table is not just aimed at treating
symptoms but is designed to alleviate the underlying problems
that cause low back pain and facilitate the natural healing of
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The Treatment
All treatments are administered with the patient fully clothed.
First, the patient is custom-fitted with a unique upper harness
that is designed to comfortably secure the upper body to the
fixed table section. Once the patient is positioned on the
table, the Pelvic Restraints are adjusted to comfortably secure
the patient's pelvis. With precise and painless computer
controlled tension, the specific disc segment is gently
distracted to reduce the pressure inside the disc.
A typical daily treatment session consists of 30 minutes of
decompression on the Deompression Table followed by 15 minutes
of ice and/or electric stimulation therapy. The process is
painless and safe, and it is not uncommon for patients to fall
asleep during treatment.
Most patients will find relief of their symptoms between 15 and
25 sessions, while the average recommended course of treatment
is 20 sessions. Ideally, the sessions are performed daily with a
rest on the weekend.
During and at the conclusion of the treatment sessions, when the
disc injury has been corrected, patients are given mobilization
and strengthening exercises on the MedX equipment to avoid
repeat injury.
After only a few weeks of treatment, research has shown
outstanding results in relieving the debilitating pain caused by
degenerative, bulging, herniated or ruptured discs, as well as
sciatica, posterior facet syndrome, spinal stenosis, and many
failed back surgery cases. Most patients are able to return to
normal levels of activity at work or recreation in just a few
weeks time.
This process is not a panacea. It is gradual and requires active
participation by the patient following the treatment protocol. |
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