Theory of Spinal Decompression

Spinal decompression devices use the same basic principle of spinal traction that has been offered by chiropractors, osteopaths, and other appropriately trained health professionals for many years. Both traction and decompression therapy are applied with the goals of relieving pain and promoting an optimal healing environment for bulging, degenerating, or herniated discs. Spinal decompression is a type of traction therapy applied to the spine in an attempt to bring about several benefits including:
 

• Create a negative intradiscal pressure to promote retraction or repositioning of the herniated or bulging disc material.

• Create a lower pressure in the disc that will cause an influx of healing nutrients and other substances into the disc.