Re: Spinal Decompression Therapy

[Guest guest]

I've never heard of squats helping lumbar/spinal problems. Squats will

strengthen the core muscles and muscles in the groin, pelvis, legs, etc. I

have worked with a physical therapist at times and the physical therapist

will tell me to lay off squats until the back feels better.

The above is not really the gist of my post. I have been following

something called " Spinal Decompression Therapy. " The FDA has approved a

treatment device that stretches out the spine (painless) and allows the discs to

go

back into place; more oxygen and nutrients to get in for healing and so

forth.

Does anyone think this Spinal Decompression Therapy is the real deal?

Does it really work? I understand the professional wrestler by the name of

Layfield had this treatment done and is back to full activity?

Feedback would be great.

Edwin Freeman, Jr.

San Francisco, USA

In a message dated 3/14/2010 1:31:34 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

pcaraher1@... writes:

Ed,

Its possible that you could be mobilizing your pelvis with the squats which

would provide you temporary relief. Over time it will return to its

asymmetrical position(.?). its impossible to say for sure of course

without

a proper examination. As a DPT, I take the time to examine the lower

extremities, etc. for my pts who have LBP. Of course a good hx and

examination before diagnosis is always encouraged.

Phil Caraher, DPT, MS, CSCS

Chapel Hill, NC

[Guest guest]

I have observed and treated about 200 patients using spinal decompression. The

variety used was Spina's IDD therapy. I also happened to track the success rate

which was about 85%.

Yosef

Muskegon, Mi

>

> I've never heard of squats helping lumbar/spinal problems. Squats will

> strengthen the core muscles and muscles in the groin, pelvis, legs, etc. I

> have worked with a physical therapist at times and the physical therapist

> will tell me to lay off squats until the back feels better.

>

> The above is not really the gist of my post. I have been following

> something called " Spinal Decompression Therapy. " The FDA has approved a

> treatment device that stretches out the spine (painless) and allows the discs

to go

> back into place; more oxygen and nutrients to get in for healing and so

> forth.

>

> Does anyone think this Spinal Decompression Therapy is the real deal?

> Does it really work? I understand the professional wrestler by the name of

> Layfield had this treatment done and is back to full activity?

>

> Feedback would be great.

>

> Edwin Freeman, Jr.

> San Francisco, USA

>

>

> In a message dated 3/14/2010 1:31:34 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

> pcaraher1@... writes:

>

> Ed,

>

> Its possible that you could be mobilizing your pelvis with the squats which

> would provide you temporary relief. Over time it will return to its

> asymmetrical position(.?). its impossible to say for sure of course

> without

> a proper examination. As a DPT, I take the time to examine the lower

> extremities, etc. for my pts who have LBP. Of course a good hx and

> examination before diagnosis is always encouraged.

>

> Phil Caraher, DPT, MS, CSCS

>

> Chapel Hill, NC

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Like everything else, it can be helpful for certain situations. It's not a

cure all for all low back pain or even all disc related low back pain

patients, but it can help.

There are several types of decompression units on the market ranging from

the $10,000 Chattanooga unit to a $150,000 " space age NASA technology

unit " . They all do similar things in my opinion. However, I'm guessing the

MDs, DCs, and PTs using the expensive unit will probably charge much more

than the practitioner using the $10K unit.

So, if you're having an issue, call around and see if there's a practitioner

in your area offering this service. Ask them if they require a pre-pay

package of visits, or if they can evaluate you, and if they feel it's

appropriate, try this for a couple weeks to see how you respond.

There are two theories I hear about regarding decompression. One is that it

reduces disc pressure therefore decompressing the nerves it may be pinching,

and the other is that it increases vascular flow to the cord and spinal

nerves, therefore improving function.

For what it's worth, if it's the choice between continued drug use,

injections, and surgery or trying decompression for a few weeks, I'd try the

decompression.

By the way, I don't do this at my office, but I use something similar called

Flexion Distraction technique. That works well too. Again, not a cure all,

but nothing is.

-----------

Buddy A. Touchinsky, D.C.

www.drtouchinsky.com

On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 9:50 PM, <efreem3407@...> wrote:

>

>

> I've never heard of squats helping lumbar/spinal problems. Squats will

> strengthen the core muscles and muscles in the groin, pelvis, legs, etc. I

> have worked with a physical therapist at times and the physical therapist

> will tell me to lay off squats until the back feels better.

>

> The above is not really the gist of my post. I have been following

> something called " Spinal Decompression Therapy. " The FDA has approved a

> treatment device that stretches out the spine (painless) and allows the

> discs to go

> back into place; more oxygen and nutrients to get in for healing and so

> forth.

>

> Does anyone think this Spinal Decompression Therapy is the real deal?

> Does it really work? I understand the professional wrestler by the name of

> Layfield had this treatment done and is back to full activity?

>

> Feedback would be great.

>

> Edwin Freeman, Jr.

> San Francisco, USA

>

>

> In a message dated 3/14/2010 1:31:34 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

> pcaraher1@... <pcaraher1%40nc.rr.com> writes:

>

> Ed,

>

> Its possible that you could be mobilizing your pelvis with the squats which

> would provide you temporary relief. Over time it will return to its

> asymmetrical position(.?). its impossible to say for sure of course

> without

> a proper examination. As a DPT, I take the time to examine the lower

> extremities, etc. for my pts who have LBP. Of course a good hx and

> examination before diagnosis is always encouraged.

>

> Phil Caraher, DPT, MS, CSCS

>

> Chapel Hill, NC

>

>

[Guest guest]

85% success rate is very good in my opinion.

Edwin Freeman, Jr.

San Francisco, USa

In a message dated 3/15/2010 1:36:50 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

dmj2585@... writes:

I have observed and treated about 200 patients using spinal decompression.

The variety used was Spina's IDD therapy. I also happened to track the

success rate which was about 85%.

Yosef

Muskegon, Mi

[Guest guest]

85% success rate is very good in my opinion.

Edwin Freeman, Jr.

San Francisco, USa

In a message dated 3/15/2010 1:36:50 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

dmj2585@... writes:

I have observed and treated about 200 patients using spinal decompression.

The variety used was Spina's IDD therapy. I also happened to track the

success rate which was about 85%.

Yosef

Muskegon, Mi

[Guest guest]

What is your opinion of the Back To Life device?

_http://www.getback2life.com/_ (http://www.getback2life.com/)

Edwin Freeman, Jr.

San Francisco, USA

In a message dated 3/15/2010 1:38:37 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

dr.touchinsky@... writes:

Like everything else, it can be helpful for certain situations. It's not

a

cure all for all low back pain or even all disc related low back pain

patients, but it can help.

There are several types of decompression units on the market ranging from

the $10,000 Chattanooga unit to a $150,000 " space age NASA technology

unit " . They all do similar things in my opinion. However, I'm guessing

the

MDs, DCs, and PTs using the expensive unit will probably charge much more

than the practitioner using the $10K unit.

So, if you're having an issue, call around and see if there's a

practitioner

in your area offering this service. Ask them if they require a pre-pay

package of visits, or if they can evaluate you, and if they feel it's

appropriate, try this for a couple weeks to see how you respond.

There are two theories I hear about regarding decompression. One is that

it

reduces disc pressure therefore decompressing the nerves it may be

pinching,

and the other is that it increases vascular flow to the cord and spinal

nerves, therefore improving function.

For what it's worth, if it's the choice between continued drug use,

injections, and surgery or trying decompression for a few weeks, I'd try

the

decompression.

By the way, I don't do this at my office, but I use something similar

called

Flexion Distraction technique. That works well too. Again, not a cure all,

but nothing is.

-----------

Buddy A. Touchinsky, D.C.

www.drtouchinsky.com

[Guest guest]

What is your opinion of the Back To Life device?

_http://www.getback2life.com/_ (http://www.getback2life.com/)

Edwin Freeman, Jr.

San Francisco, USA

In a message dated 3/15/2010 1:38:37 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

dr.touchinsky@... writes:

Like everything else, it can be helpful for certain situations. It's not

a

cure all for all low back pain or even all disc related low back pain

patients, but it can help.

There are several types of decompression units on the market ranging from

the $10,000 Chattanooga unit to a $150,000 " space age NASA technology

unit " . They all do similar things in my opinion. However, I'm guessing

the

MDs, DCs, and PTs using the expensive unit will probably charge much more

than the practitioner using the $10K unit.

So, if you're having an issue, call around and see if there's a

practitioner

in your area offering this service. Ask them if they require a pre-pay

package of visits, or if they can evaluate you, and if they feel it's

appropriate, try this for a couple weeks to see how you respond.

There are two theories I hear about regarding decompression. One is that

it

reduces disc pressure therefore decompressing the nerves it may be

pinching,

and the other is that it increases vascular flow to the cord and spinal

nerves, therefore improving function.

For what it's worth, if it's the choice between continued drug use,

injections, and surgery or trying decompression for a few weeks, I'd try

the

decompression.

By the way, I don't do this at my office, but I use something similar

called

Flexion Distraction technique. That works well too. Again, not a cure all,

but nothing is.

-----------

Buddy A. Touchinsky, D.C.

www.drtouchinsky.com

[Guest guest]

It looks like it applies traction and mobilization to the low back. If

someone's low back pain is going to respond well to traction and

mobilization, then this may help.

Again, like anything else, it depends on the person's situation and why they

have back pain.

-----------

Buddy A. Touchinsky, D.C.

www.drtouchinsky.com

On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 6:53 PM, <efreem3407@...> wrote:

>

>

> What is your opinion of the Back To Life device?

> _http://www.getback2life.com/_ (http://www.getback2life.com/)

>

> Edwin Freeman, Jr.

> San Francisco, USA

>

>

> In a message dated 3/15/2010 1:38:37 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

> dr.touchinsky@... <dr.touchinsky%40gmail.com> writes:

>

> Like everything else, it can be helpful for certain situations. It's not

> a

> cure all for all low back pain or even all disc related low back pain

> patients, but it can help.

>

> There are several types of decompression units on the market ranging from

> the $10,000 Chattanooga unit to a $150,000 " space age NASA technology

> unit " . They all do similar things in my opinion. However, I'm guessing

> the

> MDs, DCs, and PTs using the expensive unit will probably charge much more

> than the practitioner using the $10K unit.

>

> So, if you're having an issue, call around and see if there's a

> practitioner

> in your area offering this service. Ask them if they require a pre-pay

> package of visits, or if they can evaluate you, and if they feel it's

> appropriate, try this for a couple weeks to see how you respond.

>

> There are two theories I hear about regarding decompression. One is that

> it

> reduces disc pressure therefore decompressing the nerves it may be

> pinching,

> and the other is that it increases vascular flow to the cord and spinal

> nerves, therefore improving function.

>

> For what it's worth, if it's the choice between continued drug use,

> injections, and surgery or trying decompression for a few weeks, I'd try

> the

> decompression.

>

> By the way, I don't do this at my office, but I use something similar

> called

> Flexion Distraction technique. That works well too. Again, not a cure all,

> but nothing is.

>

> -----------

> Buddy A. Touchinsky, D.C.

> www.drtouchinsky.com

>

>