Information about disc compression......

The disc is avascular (it has no direct blood supply). It gets its nutrients in and waste products out by diffusion (like a sponge). The healthier the disc, the greater it's diffusion.

Overtime loss of strength of the lower abdominal and low back muscles, poor posture, trauma etc. increase the "compression" on the disc, especially of the lower disc and the mid neck discs.

DTS therapy stretches the spine in a safe, controlled and very specific way to open the disc spaces. This decreases the pressure on the discs and allows an increase of blood flow to help reduce inflammation and heal the area.

Research indicates in some cases bulges may be pulled or drawn in by DTS decompression and help relieve pinched nerves.

Decompression Therapy can help many back conditions it is not the "cure" for everyone. Many times disc damage cannot be fully

 

healed due to the extent of damage or the continuation of irritating activities.

 

Since traction works with the body's natural healing processes it does take time to gain full relief. Twelve sessions is the usual minimum number for disc conditions, especially conditions that have leg and arm radiation (if condition continues to improve a maintenance program maybe beneficial).

Decompression is a safe and comfortable treatment for most. In rarely causes pain or worsening of symptoms (if traction is painful it is simply discontinued). Occasionally spasms can create post treatment discomfort (ice or electric stimulation will usually relieve it). Tell us immediately if pain increases.

Decompression is usually not the treatment of choice for acute pain of less than one week, especially if it is difficult to move and bend.

Also being on most insurance ppo plans we can bill this to your insurance providing you a more affordable treatment solution.