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There are actually 2 types of tables being sold to health care professionals. There are traction tables, which are a lot less expensive but don’t do decompression, and then there are decompression tables that are very expensive and actually do decompress the disc.

Doctors, no matter what their specialty, know the difference between the two. But the problem is, most patients don’t, and that may be the difference of you getting well or not.

“Traction is performed in two distinctly different ways: 1. a continuous pull is exerted on the area concerned and held, 2. an on-off procedure of pull and release called intermittent traction.

Spinal Decompression, meanwhile, uses a computerized program with specific parameters, angles, and weight of pull customized and retained in the software for each individual. The higher end decompression tables can document and store data by patient, by visit, and provide a print out.

This highly specialized computer modulates the application of distraction forces in order to achieve the ideal effect. The system uses a gentle, curved angle pull which yields far greater treatment results than a less comfortable, sharp angle pull. Distraction must be offset by cycles of partial relaxation.

The system continuously monitors spinal resistance and adjusts distraction forces accordingly. A specific cervical (neck) or lumbar (low back) segment can be targeted for treatment by changing the angle of distraction. This patented technique of decompression may prevent muscle spasms and patient guarding. Constant activity monitoring takes place at a rate of 10,000 times per second, making adjustments not perceived by the eye as many as twenty times per second via its fractional metering and monitoring system.

Genuine decompression also involves the use of a special pelvic harness that supports the lumbar spine during therapy. Negative pressure within the disc is maintained throughout the treatment session. With genuine decompression, the pressure within the disc space can actually be lowered to about 150 mmHg. As a result, the damaged disc will be rehydrated with nutrients and oxygen.

Some experts have called this procedure ramping, which slowly introduces the traction effect to the spine, then holds the segment and gradually increases the weight and pressure. In this manner, the procedure can override the body’s natural segment at a specific angle to gain the event known as decompression. The key to this ramping effect is to offset the body’s natural defense mechanism of tightening the muscles in response to the external pulling. This causes a wider spacing of the vertebral disc, which, in turn, creates a negative pressure (decompression) on this area. Bulging disc material can actually be pulled back underneath the vertebra and off the spinal cord or nerves they are irritating. Degenerative discs that have lost their height can be opened up to non normal heights, creating increased movement and decreased nerve pressure.

Application must be segment specific, with proper isolation of the segment. In decompression, one size does not fit all.

Should a patient with multiple herniations be treated the same way as the patient with a single herniation? Then which herniation should you treat first? Decompression is a science as well as a technique that must be respected.”

Of all the references I’ve read about decompression and tables, this explains it the best. As always, if you have any questions, shoot me an email or give me a call.

Sources: March 2008 issue of The American Chiropractor, written by Eric S. Kaplan

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Using the best, cutting edge technology & equipment available to U.S. doctors, Wilkins Spinal Care is able to offer a new alternative to people suffering from cervical or lumbar pain. Through the use of this protocol and equipment, Dr. Wilkins and his team have been able to decompress the disc that have herniation, bulging or degeneration. This allows the nutrient flow to return to the disc to aid in the healing process.

DRS™ simply stands for: Decompression – Reduction – Stabilization

To break this apart, we start by introducing axial (distractive) force to the injured disc creating negative pressure and ultimately diffusion of nutrients, water and oxygen that are needed to help heal the injury. This process uses a cyclical (or repetitive) decompression of positive/negative presssures that help to reduce the pressure in the disc and retract the herniated core of the disc from the nerves. Finally, we work with our patients – even after the pain is gone – to stabilize the condition making it less likely to return.

This process focuses on problem at the disc level, where other therapies don’t target the problem to aid in healing, they simply temporarily (if at all) relieve some of the pain. Using precise instruments, computers, and computerized belting systems (as pictured above in our office) target that disc for healing – without surgery, pain or drugs!

Take a moment to view the 3D Virtual Decompression page.

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Wilkins Spinal Care is located on 372 E. Main Street in Mt. Pleasant, PA.

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Wilkins Spinal Care offers cutting edge products from only the most proven research based nutraceutical companies to the public. Supplement lines are constantly re-evaluated and updated, based on up to the minute research to ensure quality. This attention to current research allows the doctors of Wilkins Spinal Care to provide their patients with the best possible supplements on the market and allows the patient maximum benefit of the holistic approach that is wellness care.

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You can reserve your space by calling (724) 547-3377.

Location: Wilkins Spinal Care
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