What Is Decompression Traction Therapy
A Non-Surgical Alternative for Disc Pain and Facet Syndrome involving the neck and lower back

There are a number of spinal decompression machines presently used in the United State. After significant research, Mobile Chiropractic Associates has chosen to use the Triton DTS machine manifactured by Chattanooga, Inc., one of the premier manufacturer of physical therapy equipment.

Disc Decompression Traction Therapy is a non-surgical procedure that effectively treats disabling low back, neck, and radiating leg and arm pain, in well selected cases. Decompression Therapy can help relieve pain associated with disc herniation, degenerative discs, and posterior facet syndromes by reducing the pressure on spinal discs and facet joints through unloading created by distraction and positioning.

Decompression Therapy may effectively enhances the healing process and renders quick, effective and at times amazing pain relief that enables most patients to return to a more active lifestyle.

Is DTS right for you?

Clinical studies indicate that in well selected cases, Decompression Therapy can be a highly successful treatment for patients suffering from symptoms of bulging, herniated, or degenerative discs, as well as sciatica, headache, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Patients are given a thorough examination to determined if they are suitable for Decompression Therapy. Some conditions and patients are not candidate... your doctor will make that determination.

In most cases, Decompression Therapy begins with a series of sessions typically 3 - 4 times per week. Each session last 8 - 12 minutes. Your doctor may prescribe application of electrical muscle stimulation and/or heat/ultrasound to the affected region to further relax your muscles and ligaments.

After treatment, your doctor may recommand specific exercises designed to help you regain control and strengthen in muscles that are responsible for spinal stabilization.

Decompression Therapy is administered to patients fully clothed, either face down, face up, or in a side-lying position on the table.

If you are experiencing neck, back or radiating arm or leg pain, you should seriously consider DTS Treatment.

About Decompression Therapy

The medical literature suggests that Decompression Therapy provides a majority of qualifies candidates with initial relief within a few sessions.

Decompression Traction Therapy is an approved procedure that is covered by many insurance companies.

A peer-reviewed article on Decompression Therapy can be found by clicking the following link: Decompression Article