We are the only clinic in Singpore to offer the Meditrac spinal decompression devices as seen in the accompanying video.
The lumbar ambulatory traction system is great for treating lower back problems and sciatica outperforming traditional traction by combining traction with a horizontal force to enable simultaneous 3D decompressive traction therapy.
It seems that by separating the vertebrae pressure is removed from injured tissues, muscle spasm is reduced and peripheral circulation is increased.
Traction on the Move, is based on combining motion with traction which simultaneously decreases intra-vertebral pressure, enables fluid exchange which is essential to the normal biomechanics of the disc, improves the Range of Motion (ROM), enhances the patient's psychological well-being and promotes recovery.
Traction - Spinal Decompression
Spinal Decompression Therapy is a spinal disc rehabilitation program that uses electronically assisted technology that
gently stretches the spine and decompresses the discs. This technique of spinal decompression, that is,
unloading due to distraction and positioning, has shown the ability to gently separate the vertebrae from each other,
creating a vacuum inside the discs that we are targeting. This "vacuum effect" is also known as negative
intradiscal pressure.
The negative pressure can induce the retraction of the herniated or bulging disc into the inside of the disc, and off the nerve root, thecal sac, or both. It happens only microscopically each time, but cumulatively, over four to six weeks, the results are quite dramatic.
The cycles of decompression and partial relaxation over a series of visits, promotes the diffusion of water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids from the outside of the discs to the inside. These nutrients enable the torn and degenerated disc fibers to begin to heal.
Patients are treated fully clothed and are fitted with a pelvic harness that fits around their pelvis as well as a thoracic harness as they lie face down or face up on a computerized controlled table. The doctor operates the table from a computerized console. Each treatment takes about 20 to 45 minutes. Most patients find the sessions to be comfortable, and relief of pain can sometimes be noticed in the first few sessions. Of course, this varies depending on the individual condition.
