What is the difference between decompression and traction?
Many clinicians specializing in lumbar spine pathology have criticized traditional traction. Traction fails in many cases because it causes muscular stretch receptors to fire, which then cause para-spinal muscles to contract. This muscular response actually causes an increase in intradiscal pressure. On the other hand, genuine decompression is achieved by gradual and calculated increases of distraction forces to spinal structures, utilizing various degrees of distraction forces. A highly specialized computer must modulate the application of distraction forces in order to achieve the ideal effect. The Accu-SPINA system applies a gentle, curved angle pull which yields far greater treatment results that a less comfortable, sharp angle pull (see diagram). Distraction must be offset by cycles of partial relaxation. The Accu-SPINA system continuously monitors spinal resistance and adjusts distraction forces accordingly. A specific lumbar segment can be targeted for treatment by changing the
