How does decompression therapy work?

Our office is pleased to provide the first disc distraction table in the greater Quad-Cities area. Disc Distraction Therapy is a revolutionary non-surgical treatment for low back pain and disc herniations. It is safe. It is comfortable. It is effective. Check out the following pages to find out if Disc Distraction Therapy is right for you.

Disc distraction works by restoring proper function to an injured disc. This is done by producing a controlled, mechanical traction on the spine using the Triton DTS Distraction Table. During the “pull” injured discs are gently stretched apart, producing a suction force inside the disc. This draws disc buldges and herniations back into the center of the disc along with oxygen, water, nutrients, and other healing substances. The end result is a strong, healthy, properly functioning disc in about 84% of the patients.

 Disc distraction is a lot like disc rehabilitation. Not only does distraction minimize disc bulges and herniations, but it also restores the proper nutrient supply to the disc. This allows the disc to regain its proper motion, and essentially proper nutrient supply. If the distraction is successful, the disc remains healthy even after the distraction treatment is finished.