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DECOMPRESSION TRACTION

 

Spinal Decompression FAQ

Spinal_Decompression_pain_profile FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Spinal Decompression Therapy & How Does It Work?

The DTS® is a comfortable, specifically designed table with a computer controlled traction device that can be programmed to effectively decompress structures in the spine that have been proven to be a major source of pain. This decompression traction therapy unloads, or decompresses, the intervertebral discs and facet joints within the spinal column with a gentle stretching and relaxing motion. This painless cycling motion causes a vacuuming effect within the disc, which can draw in disc material relieving pressure on nerves and replenishing much needed nutrients, fluids and oxygen to the injured disc. In addition pain relief is also created neurologically from stretching of receptors in soft tissues and from the distraction of the joints.

 

Successful Results- Safe & Effective

Spinal Decompression is FDA Approved for treatment of the low back and neck.
Many clinical studies have shown decompression therapy to be 75% to 86% successful in relieving pain and symptoms. Other studies show pain was not only improved but that it lasted, suggesting potential for long-term relief. Most patients notice an improvement within 5 to 6 visits with close to full relief in about 8 to 12 sessions.

As always patients at Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab receive a thorough and individualized initial evaluation to determine the best course of care. Therefore, these sessions also include customized treatments tailored to address specific patient needs such as flexibility and stabilization exercises and posture and body mechanics education to help maintain disc correction, prevent future injury and promote overall spinal health.

If you think Spinal Decompression Therapy is for you and would like to set up an appointment, please call us at 781-769-2040.
       
  What is involved with the treatments?
Patients generally come in 2 to 3 times per week with sessions lasting about 45 minutes and include 10 to 15 minutes of the patient comfortably lying on the spinal decompression table.

Is it painful?
No. In most cases patients report relief while on the decompression table with some even falling asleep. However, in some cases mild increases of low back pain occasionally occurs after initial treatments as structures adjust to the stretching.
       
     

Does insurance cover this service?
Yes. There is no additional charge for spinal decompression therapy beyond what your normal insurance co-pay is for physical therapy.

Are there any contraindications for this treatment?
Yes. Spinal decompression therapy is not advised in the following patients

    * Pregnancy
    * Fractures
    * Severe osteoporosis
    * Congenital deformity
    * Presence of surgical hardware



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