Are there any non-surgical options for spinal decompression therapy?
The DTS traction-based system is FDA-approved and used widely to treat back and neck pain due to herniated or bulging discs. The DTS system uses a traction table with computerized medical technology to gently stretch the spine and decompress the discs. By gently stretching the discs, the vertebrae separate from each other creating a “vacuum effect” inside the discs retracting the herniated or bulging discs back inside the spine, alleviating pain and pressure. This treatment is done for 30 to 45 minutes at a time, a few days a week, over a period of four to seven weeks. Specific orders from your doctor must be followed for this procedure to work. 86 percent of patients have reported immediate pain resolution. Traction-based DTS has a success rate of 71 to 90 percent with a pain recurrence rate of 4 percent after a year. The efficacy of this non-invasive approach does depend on the particular condition, as well as how long a patient has had this condition and the patient’s cooperation in
