Back On Trac
This form of non-surgical spinal decompression provides noninvasive back pain therapy. The decompression is safe and effective stretching of the spine and has the added benefit of vibration and heat. Back On Trac gently stretches the spine joints and the muscles in the back, neck and hips.
Decompression therapy may help with:
- Disc degeneration
- Herniated discs
- Nagging low back pain
- Osteoarthritis
- SI joint issues
What is Spinal Decompression?
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is a non-invasive treatment for patients who suffer from neck and back problems. A decompression treatment slowly and gently lengthens or releases pressure in the spine through repetitive movements by a customized medical device. The table pulls and releases, creating a pressure change within the invertebral disc, surrounding soft tissure, and joints. This pressure change allows the disc bulges or herniations and nutrients to be pulled back into the disc. Rehydration of the disc and surrounding tissues creates a physiological change which assists the body’s natural healing process.
How long will my results last?
Each patient is unique and results vary. However, research suggests that continued improvement is seen up to four years following the decompression treatment program. Research:
What to Expect
Our Doctors will have you sit on the equipment, then they will place a strap on your legs and your arms will be over an armrest. Calibrated traction that’s used is individually based on your unique needs. The sessions consist of about 10 minutes or so of gentle stretching and decompression of the low back. Scientific research proves that decompression works. Chiropractic Economics (Vol.61, No. 4, March 13, 2015) Measured Success, Evaluating the Effectiveness of Spinal Decompression Therapy
CONCLUSION: Of 815 patients receiving spinal decompression therapy a random selection revealed a 91% success rate” Davenport University 2015. Disc Distraction Shows Evidence of Regenerative Potential in Degenerated Intervertebral Discs, SPINE 2006 Disc repair fundamentally depends on the stage of disc degeneration
CONCLUSION: This study with respect to previous reports, confirms that disc distraction enhances hydration in the degenerated disc and may improve disc nutrition via the vertebral endplates. Thorsten Guehring, MD, et al; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Germany. SPINE (Vol. 31, Number 15, 2006) Journal of Neurologic Research (Vol. 29, No. 3, March 2003) Efficacy of Vertebral Axial Decompression on Chronic Low Back Pain
CONCLUSION: This 144 patient study showed 76% achieved remission of pain. Except in emergent conditions, Vertebral Axial Decompression should be used on all conditions before surgery is undertaken. Orthopedic Technology Review (2003; 6 (5))
Surgical Alternatives: Spinal Decompression
CONCLUSION: 86% of the 219 patients who completed the therapy reported immediate resolution of symptoms, while 84% remained pain-free 90 days post-treatment. Physical examination findings showed improvement in 92% of the 219 patients, and remained intact in 89% of these patients 90 days after treatment. It was shown to be effective for herniated and degenerative discs. American Journal of Pain Management (Vol. 7, No.2, April 1997) Decompression, Reduction, and Stabilization of the Lumbar Spine: A Cost Effective Treatment
CONCLUSION: Eighty six percent of herniated intervertebral disc patients achieved ‘good’ (50-89% improvement) to ‘excellent’ (90-100% improvement) results with decompression. Sciatica and back pain were relieved. Facet arthrosis patients, 75% obtained ‘good’ to ‘excellent’ results with decompression. Decompression Therapy has lasting results. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine February 2008
Protocols for Patients with Activity – Limiting Low Back Pain
A total of 296 patients with low back pain and evidence of a degenerative and or herniated disc at 1 or more levels were in this study. 8 Week course of treatment consisting of 5, 30 minute sessions of Decompression Therapy per week for 4 weeks and 1, 30 minute session for a week for 4 additional weeks.
CONCLUSION: Patients showed continued statistical improvement in both pain scores and functional movement scores after their treatment programs were completed for 180 days post-treatment. Anesthesiology News, (Vol. 29, No. 3, March 2003) Vertebral Axial Decompression Reduces Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain-4 Year Study
CONCLUSION: Four year follow-up after Decompression method shows a sustained 86% reduction in pain and that 91% of patients had resumed their normal activities and has remained pain free.