What
is Spinal Decompression?
The spine is composed of several
fribrocartilaginous discs which serve as cushions to absorb
shock between the vertebrae. When a disc becomes compressed
pressure is created within the disc which blocks the uptake
of nutrients, oxygen and water. Decompression reverses that
damage and allows the re-hydration of the disc and repairs
the disc from the inside out. The decrease in pressure created
by decompression returns the disc to a healthy height, which
in turn decreases pain and irritation caused by the damaged
disc.
How is it done?
Spinal Decompression is a painless and non-invasive procedure
that has been designed with patient comfort in mind. Each
patient is personally fitted with unique chest and lumbar
harnesses and reclined on the table.
The harnesses are then connected
to the end of the table to stabilize the patient and then
to the control tower to perform the actual decompression.
Once the patient is properly connected to the machine, a special
air bladder in the lumbar belt is inflated in order to create
a fulcrum that will focus treatment to a specific lumbar disc
(L1 to L5). The lower pelvic belt is attached to the control
tower, which is elevated to be anywhere from 0 to 30 degrees
above the patient. The procedure alternates between 60 seconds
of decompression and 30-second intervals of partial relaxation,
and, including set up time, only takes about approximately
30 minutes per session. Throughout the process up to 200 mm
of negative intradiscuclar pressure is created, which in turn
retracts the herniation and heals the damaged area.
Quick Facts on Decompression:
- Spinal Decompression has been
used successfully as an alternative to surgery
- The ABS System has an 86% success
rate in healing most back pain
- Decompression is FDA approved
and 501K certified
- Neurosurgeons from across the
country recommend it
- Hassle free financing is available
- Treatment on the ABS table is
painless and noninvasive
