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Decompression Therapy -
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Decompression is the act of removing compression from
your spine. Where does the compression come from?
GRAVITY! Using the only table known to actually correct
a compressed (read that bulged, herniated, torn,
dehydrated) disc, we can reverse gravity on your spine
for short periods of time.
When this is combined with
other rehab protocols (and ONLY when combined) can it
create lasting changes to your spine, joints, and discs.
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Joint mobilization exercises are also tremendously
important. This
means simple yet focused movement of each injured area
of the spine. This can be done most effectively with a
Pettibon Wobble Chair™ and Cervical Traction Unit™.
For as long as the muscles
are splinting a Pettibon Tendon Ligament Muscle
Stimulator™ (PTLMS) is used. It is a very powerful
instrument for relaxing muscles and accelerating the
corrective process. It moves vertically not horizontally
across the skin. This causes it to be far more effective
at reducing splinting.
Once the spine is properly prepared, an adjustment may be
performed if needed. Then the backbone may be tractioned
(decompression) without resistance from the soft tissue.
During the actual therapy each patient’s tolerance is
closely monitored and the patient is always able to
reduce or stop the session. Many patients actually fall
asleep due to the relaxed feeling and back pain
relief.
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