What is spinal decompression?
Decompression Therapy is a non-surgical, traction therapy for the relief of back and leg pain or neck and arm pain. During this procedure, by cycling through distraction and relaxation phases and by proper positioning, a spinal disc may be isolated and placed under lowered pressure--possibly even negative pressure, causing a vacuum effect within it.
What can this vacuum effect do?
The vacuum effect accomplishes two things. From a mechanical standpoint, disc material that has protruded or herniated outside the normal confines of the disc may be pulled back within the disc by the vacuum created within the disc. Also, the vacuum within the disc stimulates growth of blood supply, secondarily stimulating a healing response. This results in pain reduction and proper healing at the injured site.
What machine is used for this purpose?
There are a number of spinal decompression systems presently used in the United States. After significant research, Texas Back and Neck Care Center chose the Triton DTS system manufactured by Chattanooga, Inc., the premier manufacturer of physical medicine equipment. This table can be used for the neck and low back, and the patient can be positioned either face up, down, or sideways, and be angled to allow the greatest patient comfort and results--a huge distinction from other tables. If you had a posterior herniation and another patient had an anterior herniation you would obviously need to be positioned differently. Don't be fooled by the marketing of other manufacturers. The studies they provide excluded everyone except those patients that could lay down in the position that their table allowed?
Are there conditions where Spinal Decompression Therapy is not indicated?
Yes. Spinal decompression therapy is usually not recommended for pregnant women, patients who have severe osteoporosis, severe obesity or severe nerve damage. Spinal surgery with instrumentation (screws, metal plates or “cages”) is also contraindicated. However, spinal decompression therapy after bone fusion or non-fusion surgery, can be performed. This means a majority of post-surgical failures are still good candidates for treatment!
Who can benefit from Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Anyone who has back pain or neck pain caused in whole or in part by a damaged disc, degenerate discs or facet syndrome may be helped by spinal decompression therapy. These conditions include herniated, protruding or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica or radiculopathy (pinched nerves), and more.
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Decompression Therapy is a non-surgical, traction therapy for the relief of back and leg pain or neck and arm pain. During this procedure, by cycling through distraction and relaxation phases and by proper positioning, a spinal disc may be isolated and placed under lowered pressure--possibly even negative pressure, causing a vacuum effect within it.
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About Me
- drallen
- I am a native of Garland, TX and was introduced to Chiropractic as a patient at the age of 21. After having suffered my own back and neck problems I had to change careers and decided to become a chiropractor myself.I graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic in 1995 and was married the same year. I first licensed in Tennessee, but being newly married my wife and I decided to stay "home" in Texas. I have been in practice in the Garland and Dallas area for the last 11 years and I am currently the owner/operator of Texas Back and Neck Care Center in Downtown Garland--on the square. I recently introduced Spinal Decompression Therapy into my clinic and so far I am having some great results!