Why is Spinal Decompression Therapy so successful?
During the procedure, the computer controlled decompression table cycles between distraction and relaxation phases. With proper positioning, a specific spinal disc can be isolated and placed under negative pressure, causing a vacuum effect within it. The vacuum effect accomplishes two things. From a mechanical standpoint, protruded or herniated disc material can be pulled back within the disc relieving pressure on nerves. Also, the vacuum within the disc stimulates increased blood supply and nutrient exchange within damage tissues. 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. This results in pain reduction and increased healing at the injured site. What machine is used for this purpose? There are a number of spinal decompression machines presently approved for use in the United States. After significant research, I
