SpineMED™ Procedure Overview
With precise and painless computer controlled tension, the specific disc segment is gently distracted to reduce the pressure inside the disc.
A typical daily session consists of 30 minutes of decompression on the SpineMED™ Table. The process is painless and safe, and it is not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during treatment.
Most patients will find relief of their symptoms between 15 and 25 sessions, while the average recommended course of care is 20 sessions. Ideally, the sessions are performed daily with a rest on the weekend.
At the conclusion of the series, when the disc injury has been corrected, patients are given mobilization and strengthening exercises to avoid repeating injury.
After only a few weeks of treatment, research has shown outstanding results in relieving the debilitating pain caused by degenerative, bulging, herniated or ruptured discs, as well as sciatica, posterior facet syndrome, spinal stenosis, and many failed back surgery cases. Most patients are able to return to normal levels of activity at work or recreation in just a few weeks time.
*Spinal decompression, that is, unloading due to non-surgical distraction and positioning.