Spinal Decompression: the New Step to Avoid Spinal Surgery!

Targeted traction can help disc injuries as it creates a negative pressure in the affected spinal segment, which can draw extruded disc material back towards the midline. This process draws nutrients to the injured area and has been shown with MRI studies to accelerate healing, and even shown evidence of disc resorption. In arthritis or joint related conditions, the traction alleviates pressure on compressed joints by gently stretching the joint capsule and finely separating joint surfaces which may be irritating one another; creating a pain-relieving effect. In nerve compressions, such as sciatica and radiculopathy syndromes, similar mechanics are used - by separating joint spaces, decompression of irritated neurological tissues and improving nerve health and function.

Traction has been used for many years by manual therapists across the globe to help with joint and back-related ailments. The BTL spinal decompression machine is automated, unlike its predecessor, the flexion-distraction machine which is a manually operated traction system. The BTL device removes the guess work by analysing your individual body to deliver tailored therapy to suit your needs.