Guest guest Posted November 3, 2000 Report Share Posted November 3, 2000 Spinal Decompression Mel Siff wrote: The question is sometimes asked if it is a good idea to end a workout by hanging by the arms or upside down by the legs to decompress the spine. This practice is not necessarily helpful, since the spinal musculature may reflexively increase muscle tension and do the exact opposite of what one is trying to achieve. Moreover, in some individuals, this may stress the nerves leading from the spine to the legs or cause impingement of vertebral bones on some nerves (e.g. see Cailliet " Low Back Pain Syndrome " ). Inverted hanging, however, is less likely to evoke this sort of adverse response. Casler of BIO-FORCE writes: The practice of " hanging " either from the hands (rightside up) or with the " hanging boot " type apparatus (upside down) is not all it is assumed to be. As you so adequately point out, this practice may cause reflexive muscle tensionings that are not conducive to the goal of relaxing into a 'safe' and comfortable decompression of the spine. Why is this? It seems that when we hang, the forces at play are transmitted through the femur, which is anterior to the sacrum. This causes a rotational " torque " to the pelvis that in turn causes the hip flexors to " reflexively " contract so that the lumbar dorsal curve is not aggravated beyond a certain degree. This sets off cascade of reflexive corrective tensionings by abs, intercostals and others which we try to over-ride in order to " decompress " . This happens whether hanging rightside up or upside down. Their are other methods of decompression that offer a slightly (but not complete) way around this reflex. The first is with a special device that allows " upside down " hanging in a 'hip and knee flexed " position. I can't recall the name of this device, but it can be found in many fitness catalogs (Marcy Gym Equipment used to make them). The second but less preferable method (because it still activates some of the unwanted reflexes) is to sit in a conventional lat machine (with hips and knees in the flexed position) and hold a weight that allows you to stretch and decompress. (If you try this method, attempt to place the reactive force pad as close to the hip joint as possible and if possible adjust the pad height so that the knee is slightly higher than the hip joint. This reduces hip flexor activation) Performing this decompression with the hips and knees flexed allow the lumbar curve to remain " neutral " without the excessive reflexive activation trying to maintain that neutrality. Regards, A. Casler BIO-FORCE, Inc Multi-Force Training Systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 I thought this was a members only forum? Seitz, DC Tuality Physicians 730-D SE Oak Street Hillsboro, OR 97123 (503)640-3724 Spinal Decompression We have read with much interest the posts concerning Spinal Decompression and have uploaded a PDF file with an Open Letter to the Profession regarding Spinal Decompression and encourage each of our fellow chiropractors to view it as your time allows. Yours in Chiropractic, K. Tunick D.C. J. Tomaino D.C. Lordex Spine Institute at Lincoln Health Center OregonDCs rules: 1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated. 2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name. 3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 My mistake. I have never seen your posts before. I apologize. Seitz, DC Tuality Physicians 730-D SE Oak Street Hillsboro, OR 97123 (503)640-3724 Spinal Decompression > >We have read with much interest the posts concerning Spinal >Decompression and have uploaded a PDF file with an Open Letter to the >Profession regarding Spinal Decompression and encourage each of our >fellow chiropractors to view it as your time allows. > >Yours in Chiropractic, > > K. Tunick D.C. > J. Tomaino D.C. >Lordex Spine Institute at Lincoln Health Center > > > > > >OregonDCs rules: >1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to >foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve >members will be tolerated. >2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name. >3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, >it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or >otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his >or >her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Here is the PDF attachment. I hope it works. sharron fuchs dc From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of sensei33441Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 9:55 AM Subject: Spinal Decompression We have read with much interest the posts concerning Spinal Decompression and have uploaded a PDF file with an Open Letter to the Profession regarding Spinal Decompression and encourage each of our fellow chiropractors to view it as your time allows.Yours in Chiropractic, K. Tunick D.C. J. Tomaino D.C.Lordex Spine Institute at Lincoln Health Center Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 We have read with interest your PDF on the DC LIST. Actually, it’s just me but I don’t want to be outnumbered so...I’m sure I speak for others on this list who don’t have a computer so they can’t answer for themselves. HAHA. Just kidding. Please send comments in the body as text so they may be cut and pasted to respond in a threadlike manner. Otherwise we are opening other programs which are read only, unless that is you intention which is OK but should be clarified. For instance, Your PDF contains the following: “Is there research available? Absolutely. Etc.” My PDF would contain the following commentary: “Where is it? Please cite it.” Respectfully, ( E. Abrahamson, D.C.) Chiropractic physician Lake Oswego Chiropractic Clinic 315 Second Street Lake Oswego, OR 97034 503-635-6246 Website: http://www.lakeoswegochiro.com From: Sharron Fuchs <sharronf@...> Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 11:12:29 -0700 < > Conversation: Spinal Decompression Subject: FW: Spinal Decompression Here is the PDF attachment. I hope it works. sharron fuchs dc From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of sensei33441 Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 9:55 AM Subject: Spinal Decompression We have read with much interest the posts concerning Spinal Decompression and have uploaded a PDF file with an Open Letter to the Profession regarding Spinal Decompression and encourage each of our fellow chiropractors to view it as your time allows. Yours in Chiropractic, K. Tunick D.C. J. Tomaino D.C. Lordex Spine Institute at Lincoln Health Center Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Drs Tunick and Tomaino; As per the letter in the .pdf... " ... Is There Research Available? Absolutely. We would be more than happy to supply a list of articles that you are sure to find interesting. " Please do so. A. Simpson, DC Vice President, Medical Director Complementary Healthcare Plans 6600 SW 105th Avenue, Suite 115 Beaverton, OR 97008 503-619-2041 csimpson@... Spinal Decompression We have read with much interest the posts concerning Spinal Decompression and have uploaded a PDF file with an Open Letter to the Profession regarding Spinal Decompression and encourage each of our fellow chiropractors to view it as your time allows. Yours in Chiropractic, K. Tunick D.C. J. Tomaino D.C. Lordex Spine Institute at Lincoln Health Center OregonDCs rules: 1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated. 2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name. 3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Drs Tunick and Tomaino; As per the letter in the .pdf... " ... Is There Research Available? Absolutely. We would be more than happy to supply a list of articles that you are sure to find interesting. " Please do so. A. Simpson, DC Vice President, Medical Director Complementary Healthcare Plans 6600 SW 105th Avenue, Suite 115 Beaverton, OR 97008 503-619-2041 csimpson@... Spinal Decompression We have read with much interest the posts concerning Spinal Decompression and have uploaded a PDF file with an Open Letter to the Profession regarding Spinal Decompression and encourage each of our fellow chiropractors to view it as your time allows. Yours in Chiropractic, K. Tunick D.C. J. Tomaino D.C. Lordex Spine Institute at Lincoln Health Center OregonDCs rules: 1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated. 2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name. 3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Yes, Dr. Jeff Tunick….jtunick@... 503-684-9698 Vern Saboe From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Franchesca Harper Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:00 AM Subject: spinal decompression Hi all, I have heard about spinal decompression getting a bad rap, I think mostly for the advertizing that was being used, but what about the procedure itself? I have a patient asking me about it and I wanted to get a little more info first. Anyone on the west side of portland doing this? Thanks Franchesca Harper Functional Pain Solutions 503-443-6100 In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live Messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 I have found the answer to my own question as I had a consultation today with a spinal decompression clinic. Harrington rods are a contraindication for spinal decompression because the decompression aims to open up the spine while the rods are there to stabilize it. So, even it I wanted it, they wouldn't have done it. Best regards, L M <mariconda_l@...> wrote: More and more spinal decompression clinics seem to be popping up. Has anyone on this site been treated this way to address their degenerative disc disease and what was your experience? Would you recommend it to others? Many thanks, --------------------------------- Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Has anyone tried spinal decompression on the DRX9000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Hi Yes I have tried it. Apparently is is pretty successful if you have a bulging or herniateddisc but not well if you have a tear or torn disc(s). I had 3 tears 3/4 inches each so it didn't work for me. The purpose for doing the decompression is go get hydration into the disc areaand to allow it to reshape and go back into as near the original shape prior to injury.In my situation it was not possible, but back at that time I didn't know the significance of my injuries, until a surgeon told me just how bad I was.I had to have surgery. Blessings and I hope that helps you with you direction and that it works for you. From: Horrall <jmhorrall@...> Subject: Spinal Decompression spinal problems Date: Sunday, May 24, 2009, 5:33 AM Has anyone tried spinal decompression on the DRX9000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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