| Institute of Alternative Healthcare Spinal Decompression Therapy |
Disc Decompression Traction Procedures are used by healthcare professionals specializing in therapeutic
procedures that facilitate healing of biomechanical abnormalites of the musculoskelatal system of the human body.
Intervertebral discs are commonly treated for abnormal function due to displacement of the nucleus pulposus, the
gelatinous center that acts as a ball-bearing joint and shock absorber. The surrounding annulus fibrosus,
rubberband-like layers of fibro-elastic tissue, maintains a grip of the central nucleus pulposus. Spinal disc herniation
is treated in a variety of ways, from exercise therapy or manipulation to surgery.
Recent development of Decompression Traction Equipment has led to a higher success rate of disc healing than
previous treatment options. The decompression traction procedure relieves pressure that builds up on the discs and
nerves by drawing areas of herniated disc back into place. This is accomplished by creating negative pressure
within the disc, referred to as negative intra-discal pressure, creating a vacuum to draw the bulging and herniated
disc material back into the disc space and relieve pressure.
This process allows the stretched or torn annulus fibrosus tissue fibers to heal and tighten due to the slack created
by the decompression traction therapy.
procedures that facilitate healing of biomechanical abnormalites of the musculoskelatal system of the human body.
Intervertebral discs are commonly treated for abnormal function due to displacement of the nucleus pulposus, the
gelatinous center that acts as a ball-bearing joint and shock absorber. The surrounding annulus fibrosus,
rubberband-like layers of fibro-elastic tissue, maintains a grip of the central nucleus pulposus. Spinal disc herniation
is treated in a variety of ways, from exercise therapy or manipulation to surgery.
Recent development of Decompression Traction Equipment has led to a higher success rate of disc healing than
previous treatment options. The decompression traction procedure relieves pressure that builds up on the discs and
nerves by drawing areas of herniated disc back into place. This is accomplished by creating negative pressure
within the disc, referred to as negative intra-discal pressure, creating a vacuum to draw the bulging and herniated
disc material back into the disc space and relieve pressure.
This process allows the stretched or torn annulus fibrosus tissue fibers to heal and tighten due to the slack created
by the decompression traction therapy.
| Dr. Woodrow W. Gwinn, Jr. Owner and Director of Clinics |
| Addresses/Telephone Numbers Maryville Chiropractic Clinic - 1812 E Lamar Alexander Parkway - Maryville, TN 37804 (865) 977-0916 Madisonville Chiropractic Clinic - 3912 Highway 411 - Madisonville, TN 37354 (423) 442-4153 Knoxville Chiropractic Clinic - 2725 Asbury Rd. Suite 105 - Knoxville, TN 37914 (865) 541-6797 Knoxville Chiropractic Clinic North -1713 Dry Gap Pike - Knoxville, TN 37914 (865) 687-9797 |
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